19 Alice in Wonderland Bridal Shower Ideas

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Wedding planning goes beyond the big day, you also have to think about bridal showers and other events. A fun way to get you and your guests excited about your upcoming event is to host a themed bridal shower. Whether someone is throwing it for you or you are handling it yourself, an Alice in Wonderland bridal shower can be a whimsical way to celebrate with friends and family of all ages. Check out these 19 ideas for a fantasy-filled day.

19 Alice in Wonderland Bridal Shower Ideas

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Start with the Invitation

No theme party is complete without the right invitation. For your Alice in Wonderland themed bridal shower, find something that is vintage-inspired, and draw on imagery from the classic tale. You can customize invitations as much as you want, or find printable options online.

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The Centerpiece

Whimsical centerpieces are a great addition to your bridal shower table settings. Channel Alice’s visit to the Mad Hatter’s tea party with centerpieces of stacked teacups and flowers. Remember that with this theme, you can’t overdo the fantasy.

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Jewelry Display

Drape tea-time plates with pearls and embellish with flowers for table decorations. Set your works of art on top of lace for an extra special effect. These lighthearted decorations are perfect for an Alice in Wonderland themed bridal shower because they channel the elegance of high tea and the independence and originality of Alice.

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The Tea

This themed bridal shower is all about the tea. Whether you are holding your event in the morning, afternoon, or at night, find creative ways to serve teas to your guests, of course, using proper teacups. You can mix and match types of tea cups, which can easily be found at thrift stores to fit your budget.

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Sweet Treats

Sweet treats are a must when tea is served, and you can easily jazz up traditional favorites with an Alice in Wonderland bridal shower. Cut cereal treats into card-sized rectangles, and decorate them as the Queen’s playing card guards.

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Desserts

Red and white are ideal colors for your Alice in Wonderland theme, so decorate small frosted desserts with “Eat Me” labels, tempting your guests just like Alice. Using toothpicks and labels, you can easily create small flags to adorn your treats.

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The Tea Set

You don’t have to get creative for every element of your shower. There are plenty of options to buy Alice-themed plates, saucers, and teacups. These are a great way of recreating the feel of the movie or book, without taking up too much of your time to make.

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Party Hats

Hats are a must at your Alice in Wonderland party. You can purchase party hats at a store and embellish them, or go all-out and find some vintage pieces for your guests to wear. You can take your pick of playing the role of Mad Hatter, or simply channeling his raucous tea party with hats.

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Drinks

Get really creative with your beverages and label them with “Drink Me” tags, whether printed out or drawn by hand on stickers. Serving drinks in a bottle makes them just like Alice’s drinks in the story. You can use these as decorations around the room, or give them as gifts to your guests.

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The menu

For the menu at your Alice in Wonderland bridal shower, think of tea-time snack foods. Finger sandwiches, pastries, and small desserts are all good choices. Make things even more whimsical by creatively naming dishes after characters from the film.

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The Decorations

Don’t be afraid to use book pages and prints from Lewis Carroll’s famous texts. These can give your event an old-world feel, and can be a quick and easy way to represent your theme. Find vintage-looking prints or place old books around for an added effect.

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The Book

Speaking of old books, stack a vase and flowers on top of some as a creative centerpiece or decorative object. While vintage copies of Alice in Wonderland may be hard to find, they channel Alice’s imagination with fantastic tales from times past.

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Other Use of Teacups

Teacups will be one of the most important components of your Alice in Wonderland themed bridal shower, so serve guests with them but also use them for decorations. Place them around vintage books and fill them with lace or pearls for an elegant and whimsical mood.

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The Placards

You can get creative with the placards you use on your tables, from guest place tags to food labels. Placing them on china plates enhances their presence. Think about coordinating the colors of your labels with the designs of your china, or mix-and-match for a fun effect.

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The Cake

An Alice in Wonderland bridal shower is a great opportunity for a creative showpiece cake. Considering your event will be all about the tea and desserts, you don’t have to feel guilty with a cake that is customized to your theme.

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Cupcakes

Decorating cupcakes and desserts with hearts and pearls is a simple décor element for your theme. Serve them on cake stands – with or without dome – and consider bringing your cupcake decorations into the overall design of the table they are on.

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Direction Signs

Don’t let your guests be late for their very important date with whimsical signs pointing them in the right direction. Use these for food, restrooms, or anything else that may need directing. Decorate with beads and flowers for added effect.

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The Setting

An outdoor garden is the perfect setting for your Alice in Wonderland themed bridal shower. Sit guests along a large table – just like Alice and the white rabbit – and hang decorations and paper lanterns on trees and bushes.

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The Favors

Remember that Alice had to figure things out on her own, so help your guests do the same with your labels. For take home gifts – or anything else you want guests to engage with – label with “take me” in a vintage font.