{ A Mad Tea Party }
Afternoon tea is quite possibly one of my favorite things in the world. Just the thought of colorful pots of tea, dainty cups and saucers, and sweet conversation over cream-covered scones makes me feel relaxed and wonderfully girly (which makes up for all my non-girly times when I’m scorching things in the kitchen and running around the house in sweatpants). A couple weeks ago I was delighted to have the opportunity to photograph the beautiful Alice In Wonderland-themed tea party Joanna Chong of Joanna Events organized for her mother’s birthday. She is just getting into the wedding and event planning industry and wanted some shots of the table settings and guests. I was giddy at the very idea of a tea party, but was SO unprepared for the incredible camera-candy she ended up putting together!
Joanna was still setting up when I arrived and I got to witness all the beautiful items being brought one by one to the table. As each vase of flowers, each platter of pastries, each little teacup was hurried over, my eyes grew bigger and bigger, my squeals of delight louder, and my camera clicks more flurried. I couldn’t believe the colors, the concepts, the creativity!! From the paper lanterns to the tea-party music wafting through the iPod, there was not a single detail overlooked. After witnessing firsthand her event-planning prowess, I can only imagine the amazing work she would do as a wedding coordinator!
The floral arrangements were simply stunning! Sue Cook of SooziCook Events (soozcook@gmail.com) put together each unique collection of bright blooms – they really set the mood for the entire tea party!
There were endless platters of the most delectable treats – mini tea sandwiches, scones, delicate cakes. No one would be leaving this tea party hungry!
I instantly fell in love with these hand-crafted blossoms, lovingly planted around the table :)
The guests all wore the most awesome oversized hats…
And a quick photo of Joanna and her mother, the guest of honor!
Tags: alice in wonderland tea party, Event Photography, mad hatter's tea party, pasadena photographer, pasadena wedding photographer, tea party, vintage
July 21st, 2009 at
Beautiful! I love all the colors! Yet again Adrienne, incredible photographs!
July 21st, 2009 at
wow…def unprepared for so many vibrant colors. such a fun color palette!
July 21st, 2009 at
What a fabulous party…great job Adrienne and Joanna!
July 21st, 2009 at
OMG OMG I am on complete idea overload! It is so adorable, whimsical and sophisticated at the same time. Fantastic job!
July 21st, 2009 at
oh wow. awesome detail shots!
July 22nd, 2009 at
Love the pictures! Loved the party! These pictures will forever be a memory.
July 22nd, 2009 at
WOW! Fantastic photographs! You have a great talent – as does Joanna! Thanks for the shout out! Sue from SooziEvents!
July 22nd, 2009 at
wow! it’s like a rainbow exploded! so colorful! love it!! wish i was invited heheh ;o)
July 23rd, 2009 at
This is so incredibly cute!
July 23rd, 2009 at
oh heck yeah! loving this!!! color color color… yum!
July 23rd, 2009 at
Hey Adrienne, beautiful use of colour in your tea party.
Something you don’t see everyday. People usually turn to pastel colours.
Looked like a fun party.
I write an event blog in Toronto, could I highlight your bold coloured tea party on my blog?
July 23rd, 2009 at
Wow, how divine are these! I am salivating, firstly as a photographer and secondly as a lover of sweets! Yummo
July 24th, 2009 at
I love love love this post! What a great theme for a party and you got such great shots!
July 24th, 2009 at
Unbelievable! What an exquisite job and a LOT of hard work represented here. I only wish I had been there! You have an incredible eye and gift. Glad your friend sent me over to see. Blessings!
July 24th, 2009 at
Representing the fellas here — great job! What a feast for the eyes — the images and the display! So much for me eating healthy tonight! Way to go on these photographs, Adrienne!
July 26th, 2009 at
yum num num on these details adrienne!!!
July 31st, 2009 at
AMAZING photos of an AMAZING party! LOVE every aspect of this theme!
October 16th, 2009 at
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July 1st, 2010 at
I love this alice in wonderland theme, and the purple color throughout is just right. the tea labels look like they’re from http://www.labelsonthefly.com/
everything looks so delicate and perfect and right out of the illustration
Makes me smile :)
March 7th, 2011 at
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