Mad Hatters Tea Party Bridal Shower

Last week we threw the most beautiful bridal shower for a special bride-to-be and I can’t stop talking about it! The event was inspired by the Mad Hatters Tea Party in the classic 1951 Disney film, Alice in Wonderland. Do you remember the scene when Alice and Mad Hatter share a tea party set up for delirious fun and upside down celebrations sending Alice onward in her adventures through the looking glass? This Mad Hatter bridal shower  – with all its detailed tea party ideas, stunning tea room decor and Alice in Wonderland themed foods – was like living THAT moment in real life!

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

I’m still amazed at how perfectly this Alice in Wonderland Tea Party turned out. How you ever been to a party that so encapsulated the inspiration? It’s one thing to host a tea party bridal shower suited for a lovely ladies’ lunch, but to host a Mad Hatter party that embraces the bright colors and twisted details with such elegance is really special. This was truly a magical space straight out of Alice in Wonderland and a perfect backdrop for our Mad Hatter Tea Party Bridal Shower.

Read on for all the details of this gorgeous Alice in Wonderland Themed Party, including where to get your own Alice in Wonderland Tea Party decorations, an easy Mad Hatter Hat DIY and even the tea party menu.

Alice in Wonderland Party Ideas

At each Alice in Wonderland table setting, there were individual saucers and tea cups; no two tea party sets were the same. How amazing is that? My stepmom scoured garage sales for months to make this detail happen for our Mad Hatter table. She found a woman selling her antique collection of tea party cups. It was fate! She bought every last set so that every adult guest had fun browsing and comparing the eclectic assortment of Mad Hatter tea cups.

The tea party table setting was simply magical! Here are just a few of the cups and plates that we used…

Mad Hatter Tea Party Bridal Shower

Our Mad Hatter Bridal Shower was set for almost 50 adults – so a fairly large group – and we ran into some big obstacles while planning it. First of all, this Alice in Wonderland themed bridal shower took a lot of (wo)man hours and party supplies to pull it off, but yours certainly doesn’t have to be so extravagant. (Check out a list of really great Mad Hatter Tea Party decorations we found on Amazon at the bottom of this post.)

Although the room was perfectly suited for the themed tea party bridal shower, the homeowners did not want to hang anything from the walls or ceilings so we had to get creative with the Alice in Wonderland decoration ideas. The original plan was to suspend the paper lanterns and Mad Hatter centerpieces from the ceiling to create an airy, light vibe.

With this restriction in mind, we opted to create Alice in Wonderland centerpieces from tomato plant stands! The wireframes were light and airy while still providing anchors in which we could hang the many paper lanterns running down the length of our Mad Hatter tea party table.

Adorable Alice in Wonderland Party Ideas

The Alice in Wonderland Party Favors were beautiful Mad Hatter Tea Party Hat attached to headbands and hair clips that guests got to wear during the event. Every guest got to pick their favorite! What adorable tea party favors, right?

This simple Alice in Wonderland DIY also doubled as an addition to the atmosphere and feel of the party. You might be surprised to learn that these adorable Mad Hatter Hats are actually disposable paper cups!

Alice in Wonderland Party Food

One of my favorite parts of the Mad Hatter tea party ideas came served up in delicious party food! So much attention went into creating Alice in Wonderland food ideas that were both tradition tea party food but with the crazy slant that Mad Hatter is known for.

Some of the Mad Hatter tea party ideas for food included asparagus spears served as sprouting grasses out of flower pots, mini Mad Hatter cupcakes with fondant red roses on buttercream frosting, individual cups of colorful fruit trifles and croissant sandwiches with tarragon chicken salad. Everything was delicious!

Mad Hatter Decorations That You Can Buy Now

You wouldn’t believe me if I told you how many emails I’ve received about this magical tea party bridal shower. So many of you love this party as much as I did! Yet, I feel awful that I’m not able to point readers to a place where they can buy the exact bridal tea party decorations.

I’ve finally compiled a list of Mad Hatter tea party supplies that you can buy right now on Amazon! While the products aren’t exactly the same as shown here, they’re still beautifully themed and great quality. I could totally envision these affordable Alice in Wonderland party supplies being used is for various fabulous Mad Hatter tea party ideas for kids.

There are many options for party supplies online! Here are a few that stood out to me.

Alice in WonderlandVintage Signs/Mad Hatter Arrows

These signs are super cute and in keeping with the Mad Hatter party theme. I especially love the vintage feel of them!

 

Tea Party Prop Set/ General Decorations

Complete with a Mad Hatter clock, red rose and Mad Hatter cards, these prop set is a great addition to your party decor.

 

 

 

 

Mini Top Hat Headband with Mad Hatter Clock and Gears

For those in need of time-saving ideas, these tea party hat headbands are perfect mini top hats! Our tutorial shows you how to make them, but these top hats are absolutely perfect too!

More Parties and Good Times!

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