I’m in love with all of the adorably sweet details displayed in this darling Garden Tea Party submitted by Alexandra Balandin of Designs by Alexandra out of Marlboro, NJ USA! From the stunning sweet table backdrop adorned with paper flowers to the lovely tea tablescape; this event is sure to melt your heart! The party elements that you definitely don’t want to miss out on include:
Paper flower dessert table backdrop Hot pink rosette dessert table cover A dreamy 3-tiered cake covered with sugar flowers Beautiful flower crowns Pink guest tables lined with gold chiavari chairs Glass baubles filled with garden objects + decor Sheer curtain awning placed around the guest tables Beautiful place settings with gold chargers and butterfly napkin rings Guest chairs tied with fairy/butterfly wings And more!
Vendors: Flower Backdrop, Design and Décor: DesignsbyAlexandra Photography: Masha Creative Cake: Lady K’s Bakeshop Cake Pops: Jen Pretty Sweet Princesses: Perfect Princess Parties NJ Flower Crowns: Boho Halo Company Tea Cups: Speegle Creations Cake and cupcake stands: Opulent Treasures
Garden Tea Party
Garden Tea Party Details:
This is what Alexandria shared about the party- “When my daughter, Olivia, asked for a Garden Tea Party to celebrate her 5th birthday, my creative juices really started to flow. There is something so sweet and special about a little girls first tea party. I instantly envisioned Olivia with her sister and their friends in an enchanted, magical setting. With a lot of work and painstaking attention to detail, my backyard was transformed! It was a lush, picturesque gardenperfect for any little lady to sit and take her afternoon tea!
Party Design
I started by designing and building a gorgeous custom canopy around the dining area. It had flowing drapes that cascaded down to the table seating all of Olivias friends. This created an incredibly charming atmosphere! Seeing the drapes dance in the breeze only added to the ethereal essence I was hoping to capture. My favorite part of the table was the simple, yet elegant golden chandelier that hung in the center. Rather than having it be an overly ornate decoration, I opted for a playful piece that still lends to the overall sophistication of the event.
Table Decor
The table was beautifully decorated with delicate birdcages. I filled the birdcages with silk flower petals. For centerpieces, I arranged Manzanita branches, speckled with organza butterflies, birds, and hanging terrariums. I also set the table with multi-tier serving trays filled with adorable butterfly and flower-shaped tea sandwiches. This was my own fun and whimsical twist on traditional Afternoon Tea fare. Rather than seating cards, I had an artist design custom tea cups for every guest at the party with their names. These also served as a lovely, personalized parting gift.
Desssert Table
Of course, the perfect tea party would not be complete without a stunning dessert table. I built a customized 8ft by 6ft flower backdrop, hand-crafting every intricate bud out of brightly-colored paper. I then making it come to life with realistic accents. The backdrop stood behind an absolutely breathtaking designer cake, matching cake pops, and elegant tiers of delicious cookies, cupcakes, and macaroons. The vibrant colors of the backdrop and desserts worked so well together. With the garden-theme mirrored in every detail, this was truly a focal point of the partys décor.
Entertainment
To make the party as enjoyable as it was beautiful, I invited our favorite Princesses who helped entertain guests with singing and dancing. I also organized various activities ranging from cupcake decorating to bracelets crafting. A castle bouncy house was also on the list, which is always a favorite of the kids. I really loved being able to watch my ideas come to life and took so much pleasure in hand-crafting every last detail of this party. However, the most rewarding part for me was being able to create a fun, memorable experience for my daughters and their friends, and to make Olivia feel so special on her birthday.”
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