We're All Mad Here Tea Party!

Yesterday was a fun filled day for my sister and all of our friends! Since my sister is getting married in less than two months, I thought it would be appropriate to throw her a bridal shower.  With the help of some wonderful ladies as well as one Glenda Bryant, the event coordinator, I came up with the idea of a tea party. BUT, I didn't just want it to be any old tea party, if we were going to go out, I figured, why not go ALL out!!! With that thought in mind, I decided to go with the Mad Hatters Tea Party theme from...Alice in Wonderland.  Now the idea of the Mad Hatters Tea Party includes out of the ordinary elements such as mismatched china, non traditional centerpieces, fabulous finger foods, all while keeping the tea party classy.   Invitations gave guest a hint of what was to come by placing the words "We're All MAD Here" at the top of them followed by the party and venue details.  The food was all prepared from scratch by Krishma, myself, and our great friends Anna, & Ami.  To continue with the theme, food and beverage tags were made as well as party favor bags which consisted of a small jar of honey, a honey dipper, various flavored teas, and home made biscotti (see the Almond Biscotti post for recipe).  Below are some pictures from the party that I wanted to share with y'all.

The Tea Menu

The food display

Beverages included a Pineapple & Guava Punch, Assorted teas, & Refreshing lemon & mint water

                                                Table settings included china & various style tea pots

    Gift table with party favors

                       

And below are some candid shots of guests enjoying themselves.

    And finally a group picture of the girls with the bride to be.