Alternative Theme Titles:

• Strands of Pearls
• The Proverbs 31 Lady
• Spirit of Loveliness
• A Woman of Worth
• The Virtuous Woman
• Tea Party
• Tea Cups and Lace
• Woman of Character
  
  Theme Verse Suggestions:
  
• "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. ."    Proverbs 31:10
  
  Devotional:
  
• Strands of Pearls by Julia
• Any study of Proverbs 31 would work well.
  
  Decorating Suggestions:
  
  Color Scheme
  Pale pinks or lavender. Anything feminine.
  
  General Decorations
  
• Keep everything beautiful and feminine.
• Use strands of pearls and lots of lace. You may find you have some pearl strands among your Christmas ornaments or you can buy strands of 'fake' pearls by the yard in fabric stores.
• Any type of floral would work well. Roses may be a good choice. Greenery and vines mixed with lengths of tulle and ribbons.
• Gather up lots of feminine articles to sit around. Jewelry boxes, figurines, gloves, mirrors, hand fans, ladies handkerchiefs, parasols, beautiful dresses, pretty shoes, a wedding dress, boas, and hat boxes.
• Clam shells
  
  For The Tables
  
• Cover the tables with lace or just use a few pieces of lace fabric here and there draped over the tables.
• Use lace doilies to place candles or objects on.
  
  See Centerpiece and Table Arrangements
  
  Focal Point
  
• Lacy Tablescape - Use a small stand or bureau to display a tablescape of feminine objects, using lace, satin, a jewelry box, string of pearls, elegant hand mirror and brush set, a clam shell, and an open Bible.
  
  Games and Ice-breakers:
  
• Share 'Pearls' of Wisdom - Have guests share a favorite 'pearl' of wisdom they learned from their mother, grandmother, etc.
  
  See the Icebreakers Index for more ideas.
  
  Music:
  
• Have some beautiful music playing softly in the background before your event. Classical or something to give an elegant feel.
  
  Favors:
  
• Pearl costume jewelry bracelets (Purchase or make with craft supplies)
• Collage Pins (Pattie Wack)
• Pair of Ladies Gloves
• Embroidered Ladies Handkerchief
• Candy Filled Lace Doily - Tie up with ribbons
  
  See the Favor Index.
  
  Just For Fun:
  
• Share a Story.
  The Most Perfect of Pearls (Heart Touchers--would be great for a Mother-Daughter Banquet)
  The Treasure (Heart Touchers--It's the 2nd story down of their page)
  
  Doorprizes:
  
• Anything Feminine
• Pearl Jewelry
• Bath Beads (Pearls)
• Bible
• Women's Devotional
• Pair of Ladies Gloves
• Jewelry Box
  
  See the Door prize page
  
  Skits:
  See the CLM Skit Links
  
  Food Suggestions:
  
• Look under recipes on the Tea Links Page
  
  See the Recipe Resource Page

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Copyright 2001-2007 Julia Bettencourt
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