Cypress Creek Event Venue held an Alice in Wonderland themed baby shower complete with upgraded level decorations and chic designer floral in their rustic-chic barn. The Alice in Wonderland theme allowed the design team to get very creative with the decorations, creating a whimsical aesthetic with vibrant colors. The whimsical design mixes elements from woodland forest and vintage, along with custom elements to highlight the Alice in Wonderland overall theme. While this design was for a high-end baby shower, this look would also go perfectly for a wedding, bridal shower or birthday party!
The Alice in Wonderland theme allowed the design team to get very creative with the decorations
1. Entrance - This Way, Wrong Way!
An Alice in Wonderland themed event would not be complete without the signature direction signs. Cypress Creek Event Venue created these directions signs in-house, and placed them at the venue entrance to lead guests in the right (or wrong!) direction. Since the venue is quite large for smaller events such as this, the direction signs were the perfect addition to both set up the theme, and show the guests the way to the rustic barn.
An Alice in Wonderland themed event would not be complete without the signature direction signs
Cypress Creek Event Venue's custom wedding arch was used to frame the front of the barn and bring in the woodland/enchanted forest vibe. Peering through the arch, the guests get a glimpse of the whimsical decorations as they enter the event space. Even though the baby shower takes place in a barn venue, the antiqued wood just adds to the overall aesthetic.
Peering through the arch, the guests get a glimpse of the whimsical decorations as they enter the event space
2. Decorations - Mad Tea Party
The barn ceiling was decorated with Cypress Creek Event Venue's signature chandeliers, along with white drapery. Paper lanterns in bright colors popped on the otherwise neutral roof, and brought about the ideal mad hatter's tea party look. The final touch to the ceiling decor was Cypress Creek Event Venue's custom grapevine wreath chandeliers decorated with white floral.
Paper lanterns in brought colors popped on the otherwise neutral roof, and brought about the ideal mad hatter's tea party look
Since the event was on the smaller side, compared to the 150+ person weddings that the venue can hold, a single long feasting table was used to seat the entire event party. Two 16' farm tables were placed together to create a single feasting table, and once again bring in the mad hatter's tea party aesthetic. The feasting table was decorated with tall greenery centerpieces, to bring in the enchanted forest look. In addition to the tall centerpieces, smaller floral centerpieces and vintage book and tea cup centerpieces were used. A greenery runner made using fresh grapevines lines the table, atop a blush cheesecloth runner, and scattered with playing cards.
Two 16' farm tables were placed together to create a single feasting table, and once again bring in the mad hatter's tea party aesthetic
3. Backdrop - Enchanted Forest
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The backdrop was created using greenery and fairy lights. Large clocks and a custom glass frame with hand-painted chalk calligraphy brought in the Alice in Wonderland theme. A vintage green chair was placed at the head of the table for the mom to be.
The backdrop was created using greenery and fairy lights
4. Centerpieces - Painting the Roses Red
Each centerpiece on the farm table was unique! Floral arrangements made up of red and bi-colored roses brought in the "painting the roses red" theme, complete with playing cards and a paintbrush. Various clocks along with framed quotes and illustrations from the book completed the design.
Floral arrangements made up of red and bi-colored roses brought in the "painting the roses red" theme, complete with playing cards and a paintbrush
Vintage books and tea cups were also used to create custom centerpieces! Candlesticks and Victorian lanterns brought in the vintage theme. Down the length of the table, the grapevine wreaths meandered through each centerpiece with playing cards dispersed throughout. The framed quotes and illustrations from the book completed the look!
The framed quotes and illustrations from the book completed the look!
The above slideshow shows some of the unique centerpieces! You can see that no two centerpieces are the same. From the painting the roses red centerpieces, to the vintage tea party centerpieces and even the tall enchanted forest centerpieces, each one is unique! From the various quotes to the different clocks, the mismatched look is perfect for creating that unique Alice in Wonderland event theme!
From the various quotes to the different clocks, the mismatched look is perfect for creating that unique Alice in Wonderland event theme!
5. Extras - Photo Booth, Food and Drinks
A cute photo booth was included, complete with Alice in Wonderland themed props. A mad hatter's hat, Cheshire cat ears and leg warmers, white rabbit ears and clock purse, and last but not least a queen of hearts tutu and beaded necklace gave guests tons of choices to pick a character for their photos! A vintage croquet set and vintage tea cart brought a sense of realism to the wacky props.
A cute photo booth was included, complete with Alice in Wonderland themed props
Since this was a baby shower, the mom to be chose popcorn as the guest favors, complete with a hand drawn "Ready to Pop" sign. Some of the baby shower games included were: baby mad-libs, mommy or daddy trivia, guess the size of the belly (with colorful streamers), and guess the mom to be's age in a childhood photo.
Since this was a baby shower, the mom to be chose popcorn as the guest favors, complete with a hand drawn "Ready to Pop" sign
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Keeping with the tea party theme, the main foods were finger sandwiches, fruit salad and a vegetable tray. For dessert, cupcakes with custom "eat me" signs were displayed on Cypress Creek Event Venue's cupcake tower. Sugar cookies with icing and Alice in Wonderland themed writing were also included on a smaller cookie tower.
For dessert, cupcakes with custom "eat me" signs were displayed on Cypress Creek Event Venue's cupcake tower
No tea party would be complete without the tea! Since the baby shower took place in an outdoor venue in Florida, the mom to be opted for iced tea instead of hot tea. The various flavors were a huge hit with the guests!
No tea party would be complete without the tea!
6. Conclusion - Have Your Event Here!
Overall, the whimsical Alice in Wonderland theme created a beautiful scene for this baby shower. This theme would also create a beautiful look for a rustic barn wedding, rustic bridal shower, or an enchanted birthday party! Contact Cypress Creek Event Venue to learn more about hosting a baby shower, wedding, or other event in the Tampa, FL area!
Email us at [email protected] or call us at (813)586-4867 today!
Email us at [email protected] or call us at (813)586-4867 today!
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