A Magical 50th Birthday party Immersed in Alice in Wonderland
An Adventure at Rose Haven: A Johnny Depp-Inspired Wonderland Bash
Our directive for this dramatic 50th birthday party was to transform Rose Haven into the ‘Johnny Depp’ version of Alice in Wonderland. Naturally we called upon several of our go-to favorite Austin events vendors and went down the Rabbit Hole into creating the curious ambiance of Wonderland. Everyone understood the assignment!
Events By Poppy & Co conjured the vision and design of the party, inspired predominantly by the Johnny Depp version of the Mad Hatter, and the enigmatic Cheshire Cat.
DJ A-Wall of Bat City Beats provided the awesome lighting that just MADE the atmosphere for the whole event, and the fun and interactive photo booth experience.
La Boujee Housewife created an incredible charcuterie clock on a 60-inch round table!
Salt Lick BBQ provided delicious brisket, sausage and ribs with all the fixins’, and The Tea Room at Rose Haven catered the tea party with delicious tea sandwiches, pasta salad, fruit salad, savory pinwheels and bite-sized dessert towers. The amazing custom cake with its gravity-defying playing cards was created by Dennis Van, and Well Yeah Cakes added adorable ‘Eat Me’ cake truffle bites and beautifully detailed sugar cookies.
Curious and Curiouser: Inside the Enchanted Alice in Wonderland Party
Shall we peer into the Looking Glass to the surreal Alice in Wonderland experience?
As guests stepped through the glass doors, they found themselves tumbling into Wonderland. The centerpiece was the stunning print of the Cheshire Cat underneath the neon sign at center stage, and an incredible floral display dripped from the beautiful exposed rafters. The table decor was an endless array of delights: whimsical floral displays, glass and moss mushrooms, picture frames with Alice In Wonderland prints, tiered tea towers of treats, tiny keys, gold chargers, diamond-patterned runners, and china teapots. Melissa of Events by Poppy & Co is a tornado of creativity and energy! Her designs are always epic.
Special Effects
A 60-inch Charcuterie Clock by La Boujee Housewife offered a delicious welcome to the party.
Look at the amazing detail of the showstopping centerpiece cake by Dennis Van. Notice Alice’s legs at the top of the teapot! The stunning cake was surrounded by cookies created by Well Yeah Cakes, which also were placed at each guest’s table setting.
The beautiful, fun, interactive bubble tent was a big hit! This was absolutely perfect on Rose Haven’s Antique Rose Veranda. With its stunning diamond pattern, many people say that it has an Alice In Wonderland look every day! And of course the roses are the quintessential addition to the theme!
Dancing with the Drag Queens of Hearts
Adding to the night of fantasy and fun in Austin, drag queens Maxine LaQueene and Michelle delighted the guests with their fun dance routines. Maxine absolutely LOVED the Bubble Tent by Events by Poppy & Co, resulting in awesome videos and photos.
Whimsy and Wonder: A Wonderland Party Brought to Life by Austin Vendors
All of the elements came together through this amazing Austin vendor team to create the perfect Alice In Wonderland party! From the charming and unique venue, located conveniently between South Austin and Dripping Springs, to the immensely talented and experienced event vendors, the resulting party was truly epic!
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My name is Christy Seguin. I created amazing cakes in Austin, Dripping Springs and the Texas Hill Country for over 10 years. But I recently retired from cakes and am now passionately working on my new venture–the most unique and charming event venue in Central Texas, Rose Haven Event Venue!
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