I've a certain predilection for tea parties, so I was excited to turn our little home into a tea parlor for a dear friend's birthday this weekend past. The lovely affair was delicate, feminine, and colorful, which suited the celebrant's personality quite well. A birthday tea party highlighting decadent desserts was only natural for the birthday celebrant, who is the very best baker I know (she churned out hundreds of amazing cupcakes for our wedding); she provided all the baked goods, while I whipped up the simple savories. It was only natural to project Alice in Wonderland during the festivities to enhance the mood. I also hung some vintage hankie bunting in a spontaneous attempt to spruce up a doorway, and it became a makeshift photobooth for lovely lady guests - a most fortuitous turn of events, indeed.
This is such a lovely party! Everything looks so pretty, so fun. The Alice and Wonderland film was a perfect touch. So thoughtful. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous party. It must have been lots of fun. The food..the cakes looks absolutely yummy. Did she plan this all on her own?
ReplyDeletethe whole time I was scrolling through I was "Alice in Wonderland, this reminds me of Alice." and then voila, you all watched it! everything looks so feminine and lovely!
ReplyDeleteI do love a cucumber sandwich!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely gorgeous!! I want to come next time (I'll just catch a plane) :-)
You did such a fabulous job with this tea party! And I LOVE that you incorporated Alice in Wonderland. I mean, that's a must, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! The cupcakes look delicious and vintage hankie bunting adorable!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so delicious!! Especially the desserts :)
ReplyDeleteomg this is the cutest thing ive ever seen!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful party! love all the details and everything looks lovely!
ReplyDeletewow, this looks beautiful and that food all looks good and all your friends look super cute!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely tea party!
ReplyDeletei'm swooning all over this party! all the details.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing! lovely photos!!
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omg!!! this is lovely!! my friends and i are planning a tea party this spring too!!! hopefully, the backyard clears up (without snow) and we can do it outdoors.. definitely gave me ideas for our own party!!! so pretty! :D
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Okay, I thought this was at an actual little tea shop, the decor is so sweet. And your 'spontaneous' hankies, I love it. I need to step up my next little get together, seriously inspiring in a fantastic way.
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful tea party! Every detail is so pretty. A lot of effort and work put in it too. I love those tea cups and the pastries look delicious. (sorry for deleting my earlier comment)
Deletehelen! i love this! you are so talented and amazing :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing Tea party!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou have inspired me for our annual tea party with the ladies at church!
Okay you put Rachel Ashwell to shame!!! I love it all so much. It's like magic. I want my house to look just like this. :)
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This is so precious and looks like so much fun! I love the pretty little sandwiches!
ReplyDeleteSeriously Helen. You are too amazing. This is so beautiful and fun! I love every little detail you put into this tea party! The decor, the food, plates, silverware.. so perfect. Happy Birthday to your friend!
ReplyDelete♥ Victoria
This looks adorable and so much fun! Great job with the theme, decor and food!
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INCREDIBLE AND INSPIRING!!! This is unbelievably beautiful!! Awesome work.
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish you lived in South Africa so I could hire you to plan {and of course attend} all of my parties! I would never stop partying, I would probably be broke first!
ReplyDeleteCute party! I wish I had a party so lovely like this! ihihi
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