[MissMandy]

We did have fun with this thread lol

 

[kittyvibe]

We had a lot of laughs with this thread last year. I still crack up at Kitty's conical bra. Witch's parties are pretty much a guaranteed good time; you'll have a blast Spooky.

/flourishes a bow
thank you! thank you!

Everyone here at home loved my bra in the witch bathroom setup It was cheap n easy to modify too

 

[kathy2008]

The Witches Tea Party on Sat was Fa-boo-lous!! Witch parties are waaay different from Halloween parties. - It started at 3:00 and everyone was gone by 9:00, your guests insist on cleaning up for you (even washing plastic shot glasses and folding used napkins from the table, silly witches!), and people actually eat the kitty litter cake!

Out of the 13 women that I invited: one was out of town, one had to work, one said she would "try to stop by" but didn't, two I never heard back from, and one said she would come but never showed. The week before the party I had two friends ask if they could bring their (teenage) daughters. They were both at our Voodoo on the Bayou party last year and asked if they could come to the witches tea. I said they were more than welcomed but explain to them, it's not a Halloween party, I don't have all the teens here like last year. I couldn't even get my own teenage daughter to attend - she helped me all morning but when the witches started to arrive she high-tailed it outta here! The girls are really sweet and were a great addition to the party and they brought my total up to nine, which was perfect cause I planned for ten guests.

I decided with such a small group I was going to do a sit down and run it like a dinner party. So when my guests arrived, I had drinks ready and appetizers set up on the patio - witch hat cheese spread and mango salsa with blue corn chips. After everyone showed up (looking great!) and ewwwed and ahhhed over everything, I put the hot apps in the oven and set the food out buffet style, took me less than 15 minutes. I had the kitty litter cake and witch finger cookies on the breakfast bar.

(my shirt looks blue but it really was purple and I teased my hair out and sprayed a whole can of green glitter on it)

We all sat down at the table and after "tea" tried to do the tea leaf readings, which didn't turn out so good because all of the tea clumped at the bottom of the cup instead of on the sides.

We played the catchphrase game, which was hysterical and a lot of fun and they voted for their favorite witches - Ms Wicked Witch and Ms Wacky Witch.

We then had pumpkin lattes and dessert. Since everyone said they definitely wanted a witches party again next year, I started a guest book and had everyone sign.

The first witch to use the 'bewitchy bath' came out laughing so they all had to check it out en masse, lol but the favorite prop of the day was the dancing broom from GR. I left it running around throughout the whole party, just turned the sound off so it wouldn't be too annoying. For a bunch of women who are 'light' drinkers, seven of us went through 3 bottles of champagne, 1 bottle of apple pucker, a half bottle each of vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps, and two bottles of wine. Nobody was err... inebriated though, just really happy!! There was a lot of laughter the whole day.

I only have a few pictures from the actual party but I put them in an album along with the decorations for this year:
http://www.halloweenforum.com/members/tannasgach-albums-witches-tea-party-2011.html

Tanna - This is fantastic! I found your pics when I googled "Witches Tea Party" trying to get ideas and here you are! I love how empowering this is for women! I don't think we girls have enf parties anyway! Once the wedding/baby showers are over, what do we have to look forward to? Happy divorce party?
Thank you for giving me a great idea for a party in January or February! It's appropriate for the winter solstice right? LOL

 

[Catslave]

I am having my second (plan to make this an annual event) Witches Tea Party. Last year I served White Cheddar Fondue from an iron cauldron kept warm with tea lights below. I offered a choice of black bread, apple slices, or apple sausage for dipping. Need I say, it made a bit hit!
A couple of my witch guests were vegetarians, so along with salmon salad finger sandwitches, I served veggie monster sandwitches. The veggie monster sandwiches were made with a veggie cream cheese mix, chopped/grated fresh veggies, all stuffed in whole wheat pita bread. I took red bell paper and cut out some jagged teeth (using some of the cream cheese to glue the teeth into place), and used green olives secured with toothpicks for the eyes.
I also served pumpkin scones, Eggs Gelee (that looked like eyeballs), Devonshire cream, chocolate truffle spider cupcakes, and of course cookies cut out in Halloween shapes.
We all had a wonderful time, and the witches that came last year are telling me they are anxiously waiting this years tea party.

 

[HallowYves]

I just had one yesterday for my birthday... as always I have high expectations but know the reality of how these things sometimes turn out. But it was a pleasant afternoon gathering. I didn't serve any halloween theme food....I got lazy. But I had a variety of appetizers...meatballs with teriyaki sauce, goat cheese served with sliced bread, shrimp wrapped in bacon, stuffed bread, sandwich rolls, chicken tenders, mini corn dogs, shrimp with cocktail sauce and desert was the birthday cake and chocolate cupcakes. Since I had limited decorations I had to cluster them in different places in the house but i thnk it made it better since each room had a focal point. I had my twelve foot witch greet everyone, but for some particular reason when people walk through the door they don't notice until a few minutes later.
I have to say this gathering was a lesson learned....and now I have a better idea of what to change and who to invite to the next one.

 

[Tannasgach]

Happy Birthday Hallow!! Your menu sounds divine! Did everyone dress up as witches? And do you have any pictures? My first witches party was last year and I was a little disappointed in the turnout but we still had fun. Because we weren't having a Halloween party, I was able to devote a lot of time to projects for the Witches Tea. You now have a whole year to thrift shop and bump up your decorations for next year.

Last year I served White Cheddar Fondue from an iron cauldron kept warm with tea lights below. I offered a choice of black bread, apple slices, or apple sausage for dipping. Need I say, it made a bit hit!

ohhh YUM Catslave!!! *drooling*

 

[badgirl]

Just sent out my invites for the second annual Ghoul's Night Out We had 20 witches last year and hoping for the same this year. I think once you have one under your belt it makes it easier for the guests to get excited about . Post lots of pictures of your parties girls; it is always so much fun to see everyone's spin on the idea!

 

[Tannasgach]

Here's a thread for this year's Witches parties: http://www.halloweenforum.com/party-ideas-experiences-recipes/116325-bewitching-parties-2012-a.html

 

[HallowYves]

Thankyou Tannasgach....mostly everyone at the party did wear costumes ...some just wore hats with regular clothing. So I was happy with that. Funny thing about the whole situation is ... it's amazing what you will learn about people in these events. I have to say it was a moment to reconsider who fits into what in my life.

 

[Catslave]

Sad to say, my camera broke a few days before. The turn out was small, for my place is quite tiny, buy it was fun just the same. I hoping to get some photos this year, and I really hoping to be in a larger place by next year so I can invite more witches.
I am looking forward to hearing about others Witches Tea Parties as well. It is such a fun concept!

Happy Birthday Hallow!! Your menu sounds divine! Did everyone dress up as witches? And do you have any pictures? My first witches party was last year and I was a little disappointed in the turnout but we still had fun. Because we weren't having a Halloween party, I was able to devote a lot of time to projects for the Witches Tea. You now have a whole year to thrift shop and bump up your decorations for next year.


ohhh YUM Catslave!!! *drooling*

 

[Traceyjade]

This sounds soooo amazing, you can make black candy apples with real twig sticks, and you can put edible green glitter on them. Put green or purple lights for lighting, ect. The possibilities are endless!!

 

[WhimsyWitch]

I'm so jealous of everyone who is able to throw these amazing Witch Tea Parties. I would love to throw one myself, but I don't know enough gals would be interested in this amazing idea. I know plenty of women out of state, just not locally. This would be so much fun. I've had a blast reading through this thread.

 

[Juli Draney]

Love it! Sounds like great fun!!

 

[bethene]

WhimsyWitch, I have the same issue,,, I have always wanted to throw one of these,, but even if I could get people to come, no one would dress up,, most people will not do a Friday or Saturday night, and during the week we all work,,,and no real room at home either,, sigh,,, but it is on my bucket list!!

 

[Catslave]

WhimsyWitch, I have the same issue,,, I have always wanted to throw one of these,, but even if I could get people to come, no one would dress up,, most people will not do a Friday or Saturday night, and during the week we all work,,,and no real room at home either,, sigh,,, but it is on my bucket list!!

What I did last year is I purchased some cheap witch hats (about $1.60 on sale), and told my guests they had to wear them, or they'll "look stupid!" if they chose not to wear one. I also let them keep the hats. This year, only one lady that attended last year came this year (some were out sick, or having surgery). It was suggested that next year we decorate the plain hats, so that's the plan. I'll have ribbons, trims, feathers, hot glue gun, etc. available, ready to create something magical!
My place is very tiny, so even with just a few, we had a great time. Next year, I plan to live in a larger place, so I'll be able to invite more witches.
I also plan to invite twice as many witches, and prepare for about half to show.
This year (last night), I made some beaded "Charm" bracelets (kits available through Oriental Trading Co., for about $2.00 apiece) with only one charm on them. I told them that for each year they attend my annual Witches Tea Party, they receive a new charm. My guest were very excited about this, and vowed they'll come for sure next year, even if I move 200 miles away!
So don't give up. Keep it small at first, and the word will spread.