Lonnie Said:

Ideas for a garden (tea) party?

We Answered:

It is common stereotype that the British "Tea Time" (after which the tea scene by Carrol Lewis was based) serves large amounts of bread and chocolate. I would recommend eclairs, biscuits, assorted berries and fruit, and various salads, like fruit salad and potato salad, for kids. Traditionally, though, Tea Time served as sort of a second brunch (held at 6:00), using many other less thought-of foods such as Bacon, Bangers (mashed potatoes), Black & White Pudding, Devon Cream, Pasties, Pies, Sausage Rolls, Vegetables and Fish. Basically, these latter ideas are more of a supper, so I really encourage you to use your first idea of sandwiches, and add a little fruit and snacks. You probably already have cake, but just in case you don't, it's pretty common at tea parties. It sounds like a great idea.

Alice in wonderland Decoration Recommendations:
Have all the clocks in the room set at 6:00 all the time will represent the punishment the mystical being "Time" put on the Mad Hatter and the March Hare in the first book, "Through The Looking Glass," which explains why he is always having tea. I would make a few comments on Un-birthday parties, and when you give out the treat bags, wish the guests "a very merry Un-birthday." For an extra kick, someone (or everyone, like a costume party) could dress up with rabbit ears or a top hat. A must have would be musical chairs, where everyone is going around a circle of chairs at the main table instead of on the floor, or a cakewalk at the table. Other activities could be riddles "When is a raven like a writing desk?" (even I don't know the answer to that one), or playing cards, (crazy eights, with each card symbolizing a character in the book). The rest of my ideas aren't very good, like revealing the cake out of a giant replica of a hat, or putting "Eat Me" and "Drink Me" signs on the food, but I'm sure you know what to do for the rest. Good luck.

Angela Said:

we are holding a mad hatters tea party (alice in wonderland) for a friend of ours 30th, any suggestions ?

We Answered:

Kitty-

Locate a beautiful garden area.

Have Alice accessories ready for the birthday girl, (like a blue ribbon on a blond wig).

Be sure to find "mad" hats. Try thrift shops, yard sales, and if all else fails - rent them.

If time permits...
Use Sculpty Clay (Wal-Mart & craft stores) and make at least one teacup with a saucer. The trick is to make it a little "loopy." Twist it, warp it, make the handle funny, the saucer odd shaped, etc. as long as it will hold liquid. This can hold gifts if you feel it is unsafe to drink from. (Scultpy Clay bakes about an hour at a low oven temperature). You may want to paint and/or gloss it.

Each of you should resemble one of the animals in some way.

What a COOL IDEA!

Have fun,
I wish I was the Birthday Girl

Martha Said:

Tea Party Hostess/Planners? Any mothers that hosted TEA PARTY for their daughters, please help?

We Answered:

Mad Hatters tea party...Alice in Wonderland theme....or fairies tea party....or old fashioned tea party where they have to wear old fashioned clothes....
Tea cups and things are to be found in charity shops....get cake stands too and a pretty tablecloth. Cutup sandwiches very small and dainty (crusts off) and have cakes and scones.

Tracey Said:

Mad Hatters Tea Party. Any ideas?

We Answered:

We did that one time at the house I used to live in when I was in college. We got some huge playing cards from the party story. Great for decoration.