Showing posts with label alice in wonderland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alice in wonderland. Show all posts

{Real Soiree} An Enchanted Wonderland Fairytale Baby Shower

Thursday, September 15, 2011



In August, SED had the wonderful pleasure of designing and planning this beautiful "Alice in Wonderland" inspired baby shower.  We showcased the invitations a few months back and today we are excited to share pictures of the event.  The hostess of the shower told us that the mommy-to-be loved the tea party, rabbit and of course Alice’s blue dress.  We used this as inspiration in designing and planning this beautiful baby shower for her.  The dessert table is very simple and stunning.   It sits on top of a blue dresser!





{Welcome Station} Let's begin with the welcome table.  Here we made this over sized K with crepe paper rosettes.  We framed the beautiful invitation and also placed one of our thrift store finds, a baby carriage ($4), that a little spray paint spruced up on the table.  It was the perfect prop for our favors!  Let's take a closer look. 

The favors were these delicious cupcakes made by Carpe Cupcake, with fondant toppers from Cakes and Kids.  We made the cupcake wrappers and package them with a pink doily and Alice silhouette. 
{The Decor}  Even though this shower was tea party inspired, we wanted to create an environment for relaxed conversation and openness.  We stayed away from the formal traditional placesetting that you typically find at a tea party and created little vignettes throughout the room.  We stacked tea cups and plates that I found in a vintage store for .25 a piece!  What a steal.... ;) 
{The Desserts}  When coming up with the design for this shower, instantly the idea of a blue dresser covered with lace came to mind.  We love using props in our events and the concept of a blue dresser had been on the list (check), so we were thrilled when we were finally able to execute it.  The antique dresser was found at a local thrift store for $15 dollars! It was pretty banged up but for another $20 dollars, we gave it new life!  It is amazing what you can do when you with a little TLC.   So we refinished it and painted it an aqua blue color. I placed some beautiful Chantilly lace fabric over top to give a vintage feel.  The desserts topped the dresser included a topsy-turvy cake, strawberry whoppie pies served on mirrors, chocolate dipped pretzels all placed in front of a beautiful wall of paper pom poms.  We wanted to keep it simple and stunning.  It turned out amazing.  



One happy mommy to be! 
{Sparkling Vendors:}
Invitations, Planning, Design & Photography - Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC.
Cupcake Toppers – Cakes and Kids 
Cupcakes – Carpe Cupcake 
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{Featured Party} HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Today I have some last minute Halloween inspiration for you but it's never too late for TEA!   We don't do a lot at my home for Halloween but I can definitely admire a fabulously styled party and this is one that you don't want to miss! 

Chris from Celebrations from Home with her 'MAD' Hatter Halloween Tea Party - You all know I had a mild (well maybe not mild) obsession with Alice in Wonderland this year for planning my daughter's  birthday party, so when I saw this I instantly fell in love!  

Eat Me! 
LOVE these clock cupcake toppers! 







I just have to say that Chris' attention to detail is always so amazing to me.  Every single piece is ALWAYS in the precise perfect spot. I wish she would share her secrets with me or would at least let me watch her work one day!   Go on over to Celebrations at Home for all of the fantastic pictures!   Always Chris, fantastic party!!! All you needed was my crazy husband running around as the MadHatter! :)
{My husband the MadHatter at Sadaia in Wonderland Party} 
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 Dare to Dream!

{Real Party} It's Finally Here......Alice in Wonderland Birthday Party!!!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Happy Monday!!!

After months and months and months of planning this past weekend we hosted my daughter's very own "Alice in Wonderland" party!  It was super fabulous!  My daughter's exact words, "Mommy this is the BEST birthday party EVER!"  That from a 4 year old makes everything worth it.  Just melts my heart! I can't believe I almost abandoned this idea in a moment of weakness!  So glad I stayed true to myself and my ideas.  

So without further adieu here are the photos taken by me.

Once Upon a Time
there was a little girl named Sadaia....

Welcome to Wonderland Heart Court Widget!
Our first attempt at a balloon arch! I think it can out great!



The Madhatter was running around taking pictures! 
My mom decorated the entry to the house!  Look at how pretty! 









Tulle Wreath!
Tulle Pom Pom


The magician and the Madhatter! 
With so many kids (22) at my house I had to think of an activity to keep them all occupied.  So I hired a magician to do a magic show! 
The birthday girl!  This picture truly captures her personality. She can be very outgoing at times but very bashful in a group setting!  Happy Birthday my sweet angel!
Dessert Table~
Featured a strawberry cake with an image layout that I designed and sent to the baker, cupcakes, Oreo Pops, Chocolate Hearts, and fabulous cookies from Girly Gatherings.


Fabulous cookies by Girly Gatherings!
Characters from the movie!  See the peat moss runner! 
Party Favors...Found these paint cans at Michael's for $1.19 each!




My Marleycakes...  
I had a "photo booth" for the kids!  They loved it!
Alice and the Madhatter!  
The Madhatter lost his hat! 

I have to say that this was by far the most excited I have ever seen my daughter.  Of course there are things that I wish I could have done better but overall, this was the party that I had in my head for a very long time!

I'd like to list and thank all of the vendors and people that inspired this party.

Party Inspiration:
Leesa from Send in the Clowns - Her Alice in Wonderland party was amazing!
Party Wishes - Sold me the instructions for the widgets!
Kate Landers Events, LLC.  - Where I got the idea for the peat moss runner and wood serving trays from her Fairy Woodland Party

Cookies:  Girly Gatherings

My mommy for decorating the front stoop, making the tulle pom poms, and tulle wreath!
GREAT news, she'll be opening her own ETSY shop soon! Stay tuned!

My daddy and brothers for drawing and cutting the wooden widgets!

To my family and friends for all their help. My sister and brother in law for dressing in costume (even though you scared the kids).
To my husband....  THANK you for not looking at the bank account and dressing like a crazy madman for your girl's party.  

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   Dare to Dream!
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