Alice in Wonderland Bridal Shower Theme Inspiration
An outdoor table setting with Alice in Wonderland decorations. Image by The Belle Blog.
Hosting a bridal shower for a whimsical or book-loving bride? Then get inspired by an Alice in Wonderland bridal shower theme! This timeless tale is full of interesting characters and settings that will ensure your bride’s shower is magical!
From a tea party theme to playing cards, there are countless directions you can go in. But each one is guaranteed to bring a smile to the bride-to-be’s face! Let’s go down the rabbit hole to find out everything you need to plan a show-stopping Alice in Wonderland bridal shower!
Inviting Guests to Your Alice in Wonderland Bridal Shower
A floral-themed Alice in Wonderland invitation. Image by TaylorandFox on Etsy.
A dark-themed Alice in Wonderland invitation. Image by VogueWedding on Etsy.
The invitation is the first glimpse your guests have into your party’s theme, so it’s important to get it right! The beauty of this theme is you can opt for pastels and florals or go for a more intense color palette with checkerboard, red, and clock imagery.
If you want to send a traditional invitation, you can download this Alice in Wonderland editable template so you can print and mail or send via email or text. Choose the color scheme that best suits your bride and the vibe you’re looking to achieve at the party.
Looking for a more unconventional invitation? Print your bridal shower details on seed paper! Guests can bury the invitation in their yard and watch wildflowers grow. You can also thrift a vintage copy or two of Alice in Wonderland and print invitations on those pages!
Alice in Wonderland Venue and Decoration Magic
Whether you’re hosting a shower at your home or in an event space, it’s easy to transform the area into a real-life Wonderland. Start by gathering decor in your thematic colors, which depends on which aspect of Alice’s tale you focused on.
Use vintage-style signs to create the feel of the Mad Hatter’s tea party. On that note, instead of having multiple tables spread around the event space, create one long table dotted with old tea pots and mismatched cups and saucers.
Add whimsy with layered tablecloths, random vintage clocks, and maybe a white rabbit or two! You can even include some interesting boxes with surprises inside, like candy or fun trinkets.
You can easily create oversized playing cards using cardstock or poster board and spray paint empty secondhand frames to hang on the walls or from the ceiling if you feel adventurous.
To channel the Queen of Hearts, hang a backdrop of faux hedges and hot glue red and white roses as a fun photo station. Throw in a paintbrush dyed red so everyone can “paint” the roses!
The important thing is to be creative. When hanging items on the wall, be inventive with the placement and angles. You could even put them upside down! Wonderland is full of the unexpected, so channel that idea when decorating.
Enchanted Menu and Beverages
Vintage Alice in Wonderland favor tags. Image by Heart2Heart Digital.
Multi-colored Alice in Wonderland candy and sprinkles. Image by TheTopperyCo on Etsy.
Bring the Alice in Wonderland theme to your food and beverage tables with unique add ons, like eat me/drink me labels or an Alice in Wonderland-themed bridal shower charcuterie board. You can tie these to platters and cups to instantly bring any dish into the theme. Don’t feel like you need to match all of your serving pieces- it will look more eclectic if you mix and match!
Serve the bride’s favorite foods with Alice in Wonderland-themed names. For example, “Mad Hatter’s Meatballs'' or “White’ Rabbit’s Vegetable Patch” look cute on themed labels and add another layer of interest to your bridal shower theme.
When planning your dessert table, offer tea-themed bites, like macarons, tea cakes, and fruit tarts. These edible Alice in Wonderland sprinkles can be added to cakes or sprinkled on the platters. You can add edible flowers to cupcakes as well to bring in the garden aspects of the story. Of course, don’t forget the “Eat Me” cookies!
Make a whimsical “Drink Me” punch for your beverage table by mixing blue gatorade or another blue beverage with lemon sparkling water and edible glitter. It will look great in clear cups of even small bottles to make it more authentic!
Another great option is boba tea. It incorporates the tea theme, but with a modern twist! You can set up a boba tea bar, where guests can customize their drink to sip throughout the party.
Dressing the Part
Make your Alice in Wonderland themed bridal shower more exciting by asking guests to dress the part! On the invite, request that guests wear something that makes them look like they just stepped out of Wonderland. Pick a dress code that is easy to follow and achievable with what most people already have in their closet.
Mismatched bright colors, floral print clothing, or even a specific color scheme would be totally achievable depending on which direction you take the theme. Guests could also choose to dress inspired by a specific character from the beloved tale, saving Alice herself for the bride, of course!
You could also offer accessories at the door, so guests who were unable to match the theme can feel included. Top hats, gloves, and even white rabbit ears are easy to coordinate and fun to wear! These pieces can double as party favors too.
Engaging Activities and Games
A long, wooden tray of a cake scene with decorative mushrooms and playing card cakes. Image via Instagram.
Keep guests entertained by offering thematic games and activities they are sure to remember. If you are hosting the event in a garden or yard, take advantage of the grass by offering croquet! It’s easy to set up and play. You can also arrange Alice in Wonderland-themed bingo or a 5 seconds game that will have everything laughing! Guests will pull a prompt card and have five seconds to name as many answers as they can think of. Don’t forget to offer a fun shower prize for the winner!
If you’re looking for crafts, every guest can design their own tea cup or mug. Just pick up plain white cups from a discount store and supply paint pens and stencils. This will occupy guests as the bride circulates and give them a way to express their artistic side.
You can also offer a build-your-own-tea blend station, where guests can mix and match different types of teas, dried fruits, and aromatics to create the perfect blend! Guests can scoop their selections into a small resealable jar and write the ingredients on the label. Not only is this a fun activity, but it’s an instant party favor!
Special Touches for the Bride
A white “Bride” Alice in Wonderland hat. Image by MadAboutHatz.
It’s important to make the bride-to-be feel extra special at her shower. Give her a special place to sit at the head of the tea party by decorating her chair with balloons, flowers, and other accessories. You could also ask around and see if anyone has a plush straight-backed armchair that screams Wonderland.
Another way to make the bride feel special is to give her a themed gift she can remember the shower by. Give her a customized teacup to sip from, and hang a customized sign with her new last name to make her feel extra special! Help the bride stand out by giving her a special accessory, like this white, Mad Hatter-inspired top hat. You could also present her with unique Alice in Wonderland earrings to complete her look.
Memorable Favors
A teacup-shaped candle and teacup tray. Image by TheHobbyistBox on Etsy.
An Alice in Wonderland bridal shower theme is iconic, so you’ll want to give guests something they can take home as a memento of the day. It’s important to choose themed items that are functional so your guests will be able to use them and remember your epic party.
Here’s a list of Wonderland-themed favors you can give your guests!
Custom tea bags
Teacup Candles
Potted English roses
Custom deck of playing cards
Floral shower steamers
Edible flower seasoning
Mini clock
Alice in Wonderland-themed tea/coffee stirrer
Conclusion
Alice in Wonderland is a timeless classic, making it the perfect theme for your bridal shower! You can choose to channel the Disney classic film or go vintage with artwork from the original book. But either way, it adds the perfect amount of whimsy to your event!
Remember to ask the bride about her preferences and what she expects at her bridal shower. This will help guide your planning so you give her the event of her dreams!