{Inspiration} Garden Chic Tea Party
July 11th, 2011 by
Allison Silber
My most favorite thing is getting e-mails from brides about design and details. This one came from Allison (@burlapbride) about a theme for her bridal shower. She was thinking Alice In Wonderand inspired and asked for some suggestions about how to pull off the theme without making it look too corny and little-kid-ish. So here goes nothing!
As for the wardrobe, I am still loving every piece of this look from a Michelle March Shoot I featured a while back.
As for the inspiration board, I put together a sort of garden party chic look.
Credit: Invite, cupcakes, table number, centerpieces, place setting, teacups, chair, drink me, garden setting, tea
I love the idea of adding in a variety of pinks from fuchsia to blush as well as some robins egg blue and some other bold color highlights. One detail that shouldn’t be overlooked at a tea party is the tea. These heart tea bags are the way to go!
Adding in enough tulle, ribbon, polka dot, and sparkle elements will be the deciding factor on making it whimsical. I tend to lean a little more toward “garden party” because I feel like that this is the one time when a table in the middle of the woods would fit the scene perfectly.
What do you guys think? Any other elements you would think to add to her inspiration board?
Psst: want me to draw up a little something-something for you too? Just e-mail me your thoughts and I will put something together for you!
July 11, 2011 at 7:04 am, Stephanie Elizabeth {Fab You Bliss Weddings) said:
I think this is just lovely! I’m swooning over the variety of flowers…GORGEOUS :-)
July 11, 2011 at 8:31 am, Jessica said:
You could probably pull old books into the decor, too. Seems to fit the theme/vibe.
July 11, 2011 at 8:40 am, Alicia@Charitywedding said:
This is gorgeous! I hope she shares some photos of the final product!
July 11, 2011 at 8:55 am, louise {bijouxbride} said:
Oh so gorgeous and whimsical! Love the teacups and drink me tags!
July 11, 2011 at 11:01 am, jenna said:
love this! thinking of having the tea tins with flowers as my center pieces…any idea of where i could rent some tea tins? not sure i can drink that much tea between now and the wedding!
July 11, 2011 at 11:15 am, Allison O'Grady said:
I love that idea! I think that would be incredible. Check Etsy or even google it. I am sure they have wholesale places that can sell lots.
@jessica Great idea on adding in books!
July 11, 2011 at 12:15 pm, Allison said:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Very excited & would LOVE to share photos when it’s all said and done :)
July 11, 2011 at 3:44 pm, Keri said:
Love this idea for a shower! So beautiful!
July 12, 2011 at 5:19 am, Lulù said:
Lovely palette, the invitation’s typography is great
July 12, 2011 at 7:49 am, Blakely(Bayside Bride) said:
Beautiful flowers, and I love the whimsy of the table setting!