Once Upon A Fairytale, A Mother Daughter Princess Tea {Event}

"The Orphan Door launched its first Once Upon A Fairytale Mother Daughter Princess Tea in 2015. To us, this event is the perfect way to blend two communities: it allows people locally to love and impact the lives of an entirely separate community, all while having fun and building their mother-daughter relationship," smiles Jenny Blount of The Orphan Door. 
The Orphan Door is an active community impacting the lives of orphaned children, and they work specifically in Guatemala with Eagles Nest International Children's Home. In 2017, Once Upon A Fairytale Mother Daughter Princess Tea sold out in a  few days, and fully funded the education program for every school-aged child at Eagles Nest International. 

"This means that those children will receive a private, Christian education, a new uniform, and all of their school supplies for the entire year. Additionally, we will be able to fund the addition of new teachers to expand their school program to accommodate students who need learning accommodations. It is our desire to help raise up a new generation of Christian leaders in Guatemala, and we believe the start of that is a solid, Christian education," says Blount. 

This years spectacular event welcomed twelve princesses, Tinker Bell, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother. Tiny gusts had their hair and makeup done prior to tea, and Ballet Magnificat! charmed guests with an incredibly beautiful performance. "Our Presenting Sponsor in 2017 was Exmark, and we are blessed to be supported by so many generous donors. Without them, none of this would be possible!" says Blount. 

Astoundingly, every single person involved with The Orphan Door is a volunteer. Over 90 volunteers helped make the Fairytale Princess Tea a memorable evening, and they pour countless hours into the organization daily. "The Orphan Door and the success of the Princess Tea is entirely because of the Lord," says Blount in awe. "We are proof that He will go to incredible lengths to care for those He loves, even if that means calling volunteers in Jackson together to host a Tea so that children He dearly loves in Guatemala will have the opportunity to go to school."

Event Venue: The South Warehouse (Jackson, MS) | Photography: Followell Photography | 
Hair Boutique: Tracy Branch Agency | Catering, Florals, Lighting, & Rentals: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral
Dancers: Ballet Magnificat!

For more information on this inspirational organization and how you can get involved to support their cause, please visit The Orphan Door's website