Alice in Wonderland – Party supplies shopping guide

An Alice in Wonderland party theme has become popular lately and there are so many ways to style this theme! Whether you go for a colourful mad hatters tea party, or perhaps a subtler pretty tea party look, or incorporating card patterns and the queen of hearts – there are many ways to go. Props are important for this theme whether it be flamingos, clocks, rabbits, oversized tea cups etc you can have fun with turning the party into a true wonderland! For those of you who love to DIY you could easily make props yourself for this theme with giant cards, little “eat me/drink me” signs, “this way/that way signs” etc. See my PINTEREST board for this theme for more ideas.

Also for more TEA PARTY items, view my Tea Party shopping guide blog post. My flamingo party shopping guide also has some great flamingo items which would suit an Alice in Wonderland party.

I hope you enjoy some of the finds in this post where I have tried to include Alice in Wonderland party supplies to suit the different looks you can go for. You can visit the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory for more vendors to use when planning this Alice in Wonderland party!

 

 

Invitations and Printables

Use a party printable set to decorate your whole Alice in Wonderland party from the invite to buntings, cupcake toppers, “Eat me/drink me” tags, bottle labels – everything you need!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorations

These are great to incorporate hearts and other card patterns into your party:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Such a fun Alice in Wonderland decoration!:

 

 

 

Gorgeous if you are going for a blue/white colour scheme:

 

Perfect for a bright mad hatters party!:

 

 

Giant flowers such as this in red and white would make a fantastic backdrop:

 

 

 

Some fun props to include:

 

 

 

 

Tableware

Some fun paper tablerunners which could work for this theme. More of a range of different patterns if you visit these stores too:

 

 

 

I think these plates would work in perfectly for this Alice In Wonderland theme featuring diamonds and hearts:

 

 

 

Perfect for a pretty tea party look:

 

 

 

For a bright pop of colour these plates are fun:

 

These snack trays available in the ace/spades/club/hearts are also a fun way to serve food for an Alice in Wonderland party:

 

 

These cute plastic drink bottles are safe for little kids. Pop a “Drink me” tag around them for a cute Alice in wonderland look:

 

 

Little heart straws would look so sweet with a “drink me” flag attached!:

 

Or for a touch of flamingo to your Alice in wonderland party, try these straws:

 

 

 

Perfect Alice in wonderland party cutlery!:

 

 

Sweet Treats

Use “Eat me” and “Drink me” labels on your various food items for this theme. You can use party printables to DIY or purchase pre-made labels such as these:

 

 

Some fun items which would work into an Alice in wonderland party theme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember to view the Cakes and Desserts category on the directory if you need someone to create Alice in Wonderland cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more!:

 

 

Hire:

There are some wonderful props available for this theme! You can really have fun with it and not have to worry about storing the props after the party if you hire them:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love these GIANT cards and cups for this theme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A mirror prop is perfect for an ‘Alice through the looking glass’ prop:

 

 

 

A group of mismatched chairs would look perfect for a garden Mad Hatters tea party:

 

 

 

 

 

Alice in Wonderland party props and items:

A few extra props you could use for this Alice in Wonderland party theme or to inspire you with ideas:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mix and match different coloured teacups for decoration:

 

 

 

 

 

Why not get your birthday boy or girl their own mad hatter hat?:

 

Cute figurines like this can be great to use on your dessert table:

 

 

 

Party favours

Love these flamingo topped bottles:!

 

 

For a mad hatters tea party these teapot favour boxes would be great. Depending on the look you are going for you could have them made using bright colours:

 

 

Cute Alice in wonderland chocolate bars and treat tubes:

 

 

Use a fun Alice in wonderland printable tag attached to a favour bag:

 

 

 

Cute red heart washi tape – perfect for little touches whether on party favour bags or other accessories at your Alice in Wonderland party:

 

Real Parties

A stylish Queen of hearts baby shower party styled by Bella Sweets. A gorgeous take on this theme!

Creative and fun “Emma in wonderland” themed party by Gisela of Theme My Party

Alice in wonderland, shabby chic style by Little Party Studio

Brilliant Alice in Wonderland party by Kiss Me Kate featured on the Amy Atlas blog

Pretty Alice in Wonderland party featured on Hostess with the Mostess

A pretty Alice in Wonderland party by Marie Louise – Candy Buffet and Events

A fun Alice in wonderland baby shower by A and K Candy Buffets

Custom Party Stationery by Edge House Design

 

Party printables are such an easy way to help decorate your party and keep everything coordinated to your theme. Today i’m spotlighting on Edge house design who is one of my blog sponsors and vendors on the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory.

 

 

Edge House design provide designer custom made party stationery including a range of full party printable sets. I have included just a few in this post but you can view the full range of party printables on facebook here.  Agnes from Edge House Design can also create something to suit the theme and colour scheme you are after.

 

A hot air balloon theme is always popular. Love the colour scheme for this set:

 

 

 

 

Excellent customer service is one of the positives features of using a small business and Stephanie who used Edgehouse Design for her son’s Romeo’s Christening had this feedback to share:

“Agnes took what information she was given and she turned it into a simply stunning invitation and accessories to match, all in such a short time frame without the need to even meet to explain what we wanted. Her work and our experiences that followed are nothing short of perfect. Agnes co-ordinated everything perfectly and helped me with every aspect of the planning.

On the day of the christening Agnes styled the cake/sweet table and our guests tables. When we arrived we were in absolute awe at the beautiful job she had done. All our guests commented on how much they loved the detail, the decorating, the bonbonniere, the candle, chocolate place cards and all overall theme. 

Overall working with Agnes was simply wonderful and it’s lovely to meet a professional who is clearly so talented, focused on the clients expectations and so thorough and willing to deliver to the highest standard”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edge House design can design and provide everything from a dessert table backdrop, chocolate bar wrappers, invitations all the way through to helping style a desert buffet for your event:

 

 

If you love having a photo of your child as part of the invitation, Edgehouse Design has a range of photographic printable invitations which you can view here.

 

 

 

 

Edge house design also has a range of stationery for formal events such as Christenings, engagements, weddings as well as older birthdays.

 

To view the full party stationery range of Edgehouse Design including their custom invitations, chocolate bar wrappers and party printables please view their facebook page here.

 

 

 

 

 

Princess Party Theme – Shopping Guide

A Princess theme is definitely one of the most popular girl’s themes around and I can’t believe I haven’t done a blog post for this theme in my 3 years of blogging!

I’ve based the Princess party supplies around a generic Princess theme – there are lots of party supplies available for Disney Princess, Princess Sophia etc items so I chose generic items which could perhaps work into any take on a Princess party you are planning! Obviously lots of pink as well as hints of gold which I think look gorgeous for this theme

Most of the items below are from vendors in the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory – make sure you browse the different categories on the Directory when planning your Princess party!

 

Invitations and Printables

Whether you want a fill-in invitation, a printable invitation or a full set of party printables there is lots of stationery available for this theme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorations

Pretty up your Princess party space with these items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the perfect setting behind your dessert table, a printable backdrop such as this is gorgeous:

 

 

Tableware

These stunning tablecloths are gorgeous and truly fitting for a Princess theme. If you wish to hire rather than purchase you can contact the vendors!:

 

 

 

There are lots of various Princess designed tableware available as well as pretty pink tableware to match this theme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

Some items to pretty up your Princess party desserts and treats:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfect for your princess cake pops!:

 

If you love to make your child’s birthday cake but want to make it easier for yourself, Mumma Cakes have a great range of DIY cake kits with all you need to create a beautiful birthday cake without the stress!:

 

You can also find pretty cake toppers such as these to use if you are making your own cake:

 

 

 

If you prefer to outsource in the cake department, the Cake and Desserts category on the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory has vendors Australia wide who can create Princess Cakes and desserts for your child’s princess party:

 

 

 

 

Some cute princess candles:

 

 

Some cake stands which would work in with this Princess theme:

 

 

 

Hire

There are SO many amazing props and items available for hire these day’s for children’s parties! Each blog post I try and share a glimpse but you must browse all the HIRE vendors on the Directory to see what is available in your state. Here is a snippet of what is available for this theme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Themed items and props

A gorgeous custom made crown is perfect for the Princess birthday girl:

 

 

Some pretty Princess crown options for the birthday guests:

 

 

 

 

 

Instead of a crown, you could opt for a gorgeous headband for the girls:

 

 

A fun Princess party activity:

 

 

The girl’s would also have fun with these Princess photo booth props:

 

 

Help set the scene with this Princess photo prop, carpet runner and ruffled canopy!:

 

 

 

 

 

A cardboard castle such as this could be a fun prop for the party. Let your child decorate it before the party or have all the kids have fun decorating it during the party:

 

 

A gorgeous gold sequin letter would look beautiful on the dessert table and in your daughter’s room after the party:

 

 

Children love pinata’s – so why not add a bit of a gold princess touch to it by using one of these stunning hand made pinata’s?:

 

 

Favours

A few unique favour ideas for a Princess party:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Parties

Beautiful Pastel Princess party by Events By Nat! 

A princess tea party featuring tulle, pink and gold touches by Sugar Coated Candy and Dessert Buffets

Gorgeous pink and gold shabby chic princess party by Linda from Bubble and Sweet

Stylish Princess Party by The Sweet Society on the Hostess with the Mostess blog

 

Dessert Table Essentials

If you have just started to discover the world of dessert tables and candy buffets and want to start putting them together for your children’s celebrations (and other parties in your life) then there are a few essential items which I feel (as a mum, not a stylist) will help you style a dessert table.

Now of course I am by no means saying you need to have these items to prepare a dessert table or even need to have a “styled” look for a dessert table. Kids birthday parties can be just as wonderful with simpler items a simpler look or even no dessert table! However this is for those of you who DO want to put together a styled look dessert table.

*Click on the images to be taken to the relevant stores where an even larger range of items can be found for your dessert tables*

General tips:

HIRE: Where money and/or storage is an issue you may not wish to purchase the below items for use only a few times a year. In this case please visit the hire category on the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory to find businesses to hire candy jars, cake stands, tables and more from!

Someone on my facebook page had a great suggestion as well to share items amongst friends in order to help with the cost.

Another great tip shared on the facebook page is to purchase all your essential items in white so they can be re-used for all parties regardless of the colour scheme. I also would suggest buying items in pairs so that your table is symmetrical and coordinated if that is the look you are after.

Table and Tablecloth

Let’s start with the basics. You need a table! Now if your dining table or another table you own is a great size and can be moved easily then that is fantastic. Otherwise a simple trestle tables such as this from Bunnings for $69 will do and they have smaller sizes available too:

 

Next is the tablecloth which really sets a lovely setting for all your desserts! It is best to avoid plastic tablecloths or tablecloths that only hang down half way for your dessert table. Certain tables also look great without a tablecloth at all, so it depends on the look you are going for.

Purchasing a gathered or ruffled tablecloth can be an item you will easily use for each party and will also ensure it fits properly for a dessert table look hanging all the way down to the ground:

 

 

 

 

Cake Stands:

The next item would be your cake stand/s. I would suggest going with white cake stands for your main cake as well as 2 more smaller size cake stands that you can also use on your table to display items at a different height. The stores I have included in this post (as well as the other party boutiques on the Directory) also have a range of coloured cake stands and these are also great if you feel it is a colour you will use regularly in your parties.

 

Displaying desserts on different levels makes a great effect on a dessert table and cake stands is an easy way to make your desserts stand out.

A milk glass cake stand such as this, although more pricey than other options, does have a great height and quality and looks fantastic on a table:

 

 

Another lovely option for your main cake stand:

 

 

 

These smaller size cake stands (also available in a larger size) for $34.95 are a great option for displaying cake pops, macarons and other desserts where you could have one on either side of your main cake stand:

 

 

Perfect for a rectangle cake stand option:

 

Someone reminded me on my facebook page of a great tip Kara Allen of Kara’s Party Ideas shared on her recent tour of creating your own cake stands using a candle stick holder and platter on top. You can find tutorials online for DIY ideas such as this so definitely worth a google or pinterest search!

 

Candy Jars:

If you’re planning on regularly using candy jars on your dessert table, you could start off with 4-6 jars to mix on the table with platters and stands. You could also go with acrylic candy holders if you’re worried about little hands and breakages.

Click on the images to be taken to the stores to see more of a range:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risers & Platters

Risers are another important item to use underneath your cake stands and platters to display your cake and desserts at different heights on a dessert table. It is a shame when the desserts at the back of a table and the cake are not seen because they are all at the same height as the front desserts!

You may be creative with items around your house – for my first dessert table I found some dishes at home which turned upside down made fantastic risers for a candy jar!

However other options I like are cardboard suitcases, small wooden boxes/crates and timber boxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic white platters are fantastic for along the front of your dessert table. I love melamine platters such as these as they are at the front of the table within easy reach of childrens hands and are unbreakable:

 

 

 

 

Drinks

Regarding drinks, purchasing a drinks dispenser (although it doesn’t have to sit on your dessert table) is another item you will use many times over. Dispensers such as these are wonderful as it is raised so a cup can easily fit underneath it:

 

 

 

If you want to go for mini milk bottles which are such a cute look at a kids party, these mini glass bottles are great for a slightly older child:

 

 

Plastic milk bottles for smaller children are sold from time to time at The Reject Shop. Online you can purchase these from overseas and they can be shipped internationally.

 

 

Of course another option is to use mini water bottles from the store and use a printable bottle wrapper to cover the label!

 

Dessert Holders:

As for the desserts on your table, I find mini dessert holders such as these are fantastic for items such as jelly or mousse!:

 

 

 

Tiered stands are another way of presenting desserts such as cupcakes and macarons, or also perfect for stylishing presenting savoury items. For a balanced look on your dessert table purchase 2 of the same design:

 

 

 

So there you have it, my round up to get you started with the essentials for a styled dessert table!

I hope you have found it useful to give you ideas of what to purchase whether it be online or in store. As I mentioned before – you by no means need all these items to create a dessert table. I have collected bits and pieces over the 3 years since my first child and also hired items when needed!

Enjoy the planning!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introducing Sweet Celebrations

Does anyone else love discovering more party boutiques to browse when party planning? Well today I am introducing you to one of my vendors and blog sponsors Sweet Celebrations – which is an online party boutique also offering event styling and party hire in Sydney!

 

Bobbie who runs Sweet Celebrations is a mother of two young children who started Sweet Celebrations with the purpose of helping other mums to make their child’s birthday party a special event.

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Bobbie a number of times and she is genuine, down to earth and offers great customer service.

Here is a collection of cake stands and glassware available for purchase or hire (sydney) from Sweet Celebrations. I love the green milk glass cake stand which I hired from Sweet Celebrations for my daughter’s 1st birthday:

 

 

Over the years Bobbie found it hard to source all the items she needed from a single place. Having to look for different products in many different places, or having to buy lots of different products to create a theme or style a party made it very time consuming and expensive.

Parties are her passion and she love sourcing new products!

These are some of the lovely hire items available (Sydney) such as ruffled tablecloths and cute mushroom stools (also available for purchase) and kids table and chairs:

 

An example of a kids table you can create using hire items from Sweet Celebrations:

 

If you have a special celebration coming up and need someone to style it for you, Sweet Celebrations also offers party styling.

This is a really sweet woodland party styled by Sweet Celebrations:

A range of fun and pretty partyware is available at Sweet Celebrations. Find tableware, decorations, favour bags and all you need to plan and coordinate your party decorations at the one store:

There is everything from baking cups to lanterns, wooden cutlery to favour tags – everything in a range of colours:

If you’re looking for a place to finding a range of partyware in one place along with the options of hire items and styling, then Sweet Celebrations  is a must visit online! You can also find Sweet Celebrations on facebook here.