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My daughter-in-law Ashley created the most incredible party for our little one-year old. Devin was given a ‘honey-do list’, and together they made a very memorable event.
The celebration was centered in the theme of Alice In Wonderland and the Un – Birthday Party.
Oh, where to begin? Possibly by day dreaming of a far-away magical land, following a White Rabbit then slipping into his rabbit hole …….
An Alice in Wonderland Un-Birthday Party Theme
Let’s start with the costumes. Ashley was the Cheshire Cat, including the tail, lol. Of course we needed a White Rabbit and Alice as the star. Ashley made Alice’s little dress up for the occasion. Now we were ready to go into a World of Our Own.
The other kids had their own special table, each with a hat (as all Mad Hatters must have!) to decorate.
The decorations made the party so incredibly festive and immediately took us all to Wonderland!
Notice behind the sign are hanging paper lanterns and tissue poms. Click HERE for directions to make your own poms.
Devin and Ashley also had the music from the movie Alice In Wonderland playing in the background during the party. One of the live dancing and talking flowers came to stay for the day.
The tablescape was amazing. Ashley attached thrift shop (check garage sales too) purchased random plates and tea cups with hot glue, to make tiers for the food and interest to the table.
A hot glue gun. a little fabric and some trim make this decoration a show-stopper. She also spray painted the lamp base to match the color scheme.Covering a lamp shade to match the decor from a thrift store lamp (or garage sale. Remember it does not need to work for a party like this and decreases the price – better for you), adds to the ambiance of more than ‘just a party’. Even gluing eyes on real flowers. We were ready for them to come to life and sing “The Golden Afternoon”.
Vases are so inexpensive from the Dollar Stores, garage sales and thrift stores.
The food was fit for a royal birthday: cookies with piped icing ‘Don’t Eat Me’, cut up fruit, veggies & dip, pasta, cupcakes; all the more special with the addition of a bunch of real roses. (Check stores like Sam’s for best price for flowers.)
The two drink dispensers were fun: one said had a sign “This will make you Larger” and the other, “This will make you Smaller”.
Tags on the squeeze-it punch bottles read, “Drink Me!”. She decorated the marshmallow krispy treats as the Card Soldiers. They were all ready for their game of crochet with the Queen of Hearts.
Small sacks were provided to put in your choice of candy from the jars such as: sixlets, bubble gum, marshmallows and other sweets all in coordinating colors of the party.
The Cheshire Cat cake was for the attendees to eat. The Mad Hatter cake was for the birthday girl.
The birthday girl was able to smash her very own cake, and look how amazing this area looked! Strips of ribbon and fabric were tied onto twine then taped to the high chair; fit for any dignitary, such as an adorable girl turning 1.
Two of my sons enjoying time together and with their little girls.
The birthday girl with another cousin.
Ashley and my son Devin really out-did themselves AGAIN! To see their son’s Neverland Birthday Party, click HERE
Copyright Carrie Groneman, A Mother’s Shadow, 2014
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Carrie,
Tell Ashley, I said she gets my vote for MOM of the YEAR! These party decorations, snacks, and cake are amazing. Seriously, She is so creative. I know you family has done other amazing birthday parties like your pirate party, but this party ranks pretty high. Maybe, because I am a girl and can relate.
Anyway, I LOVE IT!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Definitely loved this party theme. We went to a friend of Lily’s from dance class a few years back and her party was Alice in Wonderland themed, but nothing as elaborate as this. Seriously, you all outdid yourselves and so awesome!! 😉
Your family throws the best parties! I love the themed parties and they sure did it up right. Looks like fun!
WOW! That is an amazing birthday party!
Too cute, love it!!
Sooo colorful and fun. =)
What a neat idea!
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