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If \u00a0you haven’t heard, we partnered with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on a recent\u00a0Swan Princess<\/a>\u00a0party photo shoot and shared the party yesterday on the blog. \u00a0If you missed it, click here<\/a> \u00a0for the full story!<\/p>\n

The Swan Princess \u2013 A Royal Family Tale<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is coming out on 2.25.14 and we have fabulous swan princess printables<\/a><\/strong> for you to host your OWN Swan Princess Party! \u00a0The fabulous\u00a0Chana Wood of\u00a0Sugar Wood<\/a>\u00a0came to shoot our styled Swan Princess party and today we are showing off some of the activities she captured for us. \u00a0We will be sharing details from the party all week long, so make sure to check back each day!<\/p>\n

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Traditional princess parties always include dressing up with lots of jewelry! \u00a0Our princesses wore tutus, tanks and hair accessories from\u00a0Strawberrie Rose<\/a>\u00a0with monogrammed gloves from\u00a0Great Stitch<\/a>\u00a0at our Swan Princess Party. \u00a0They also had fun dressing up in the\u00a0sparkly crown<\/strong>\u00a0that comes inside the\u00a0DVD + Digital Ultraviolet packaging<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Princess parties usually include a traditional tea time as well. \u00a0 We wanted to teach basic table manners while having tea, to our young prince and princesses, plus keeping it fun for all. \u00a0We organized a “play” tea party and demonstrated how prince and princesses would act at a “real” tea party. \u00a0We designed a printable placemat that shows basic table settings, including: \u00a0plates, silverware, napkins & cups.<\/p>\n

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We set up a gold tray that included all the necessary items to set each place setting. \u00a0As the princesses were seated, we had our little prince pass around the tray as we guided each princess in how to place each item on the table. (with lots of “please” and “thank-you’s”)<\/p>\n

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Once the princesses set their placemats correctly, we practiced how to pass the sugar and cream around the table as well as placing their napkin on their lap while eating.<\/p>\n

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Our little prince was an exceptional example for all the princesses! From passing out the table items cordially, to placing his napkin on his lap. \u00a0Monogrammed napkins were from\u00a0Great Stitch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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We encouraged simple manners such as: elbows off the table; sip, don’t slurp; always say please & thank you; princess legs should be crossed at the ankles; princes sit up strong; wiping mouths with napkins; pass items politely around the table; ask to be excused when finished.<\/p>\n

Once our tea party was over, we moved onto A Prince & Princess Perfect Posture Game. \u00a0We asked each prince or princess to walk across the room holding a book on their head. \u00a0The winner was the one that made it across the room without dropping the book. \u00a0We designed a printable book cover for an added detail.<\/p>\n

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Don’t you just love these monogrammed gloves? (above)<\/p>\n

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<\/a>The prince & princesses practiced their postures with steady heads, straight backs and graceful strides. \u00a0It took a few times before they perfected it!<\/p>\n

We were pleasantly surprised by how well each prince or princess tried to demonstrate their finest manners at our Swan Princess Party. \u00a0They really enjoyed practicing the techniques and we know they will continue to use these simple skills learned at the party.<\/p>\n

Be sure to follow The Swan Princess on\u00a0facebook<\/a>\u00a0for all of the latest details!\u00a0 You can\u00a0pre-order your\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>copy of The Swan Princess here.<\/strong><\/em>
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Find the printable invitation and swan princess collection here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Be sure to share this post with your friends and tag #swanprincessfun<\/p>\n

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\nCREDITS:<\/strong>
\nProduction, Design & Styling:\u00a0Anders Ruff<\/a>
\nPhotography: Chana Wood of\u00a0Sugar Wood<\/a><\/p>\n

DECOR SOURCES:<\/strong>
\nCustom Tutus, Tanks and Hair Accessories:\u00a0Strawberrie Rose<\/a>
\nRuffled Tablecloth:\u00a0Candy Crush Events<\/a>
\nNecktie:\u00a0Tadpole & Lily<\/a>
\nMonogrammed Princess Gloves & Napkins:\u00a0Great Stitch<\/a>
\nPaper Straws, Patterned Party Paper, Baking Cups:\u00a0Smashcake & Co.<\/a>
\nWooden Utensils:\u00a0Sucre Shop<\/a>
\nTissue, Pink Purse Favor Boxes, Stacking Hat Boxes, Shred:\u00a0Nashville Wraps<\/a>
\nHoneycomb Hanging Poms:\u00a0Shop Sweet Lulu<\/a><\/p>\n

SWEETS SOURCES:<\/strong>
\nDecorated Custom Sugar Cookies:\u00a0Sugary Sweet Cupcakes & Treats<\/a>
\nPolka Dot Chocolate Oreos:\u00a0Sweeties By Kim<\/a>
\nOmbre Yellow Marshmallows:\u00a0Madyson\u2019s Marshmallows<\/a>
\nCandy:\u00a0Candy Galaxy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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