How to Plan a Mad Hatter Tea Party
When the Mad Hatter throws a tea party in "Alice in Wonderland," it is not the sedate and dignified affair we usually associate with a tea party. It is a let-loose, crazy, fun time. Planning a Mad Hatter tea party can be almost as much fun as actually having one, from the crazy hats to the table settings. Plan your Mad Hatter tea party with the following steps. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Invitations
- Tables
- Chairs
- Croquet set or horse shoes game
- Decorations
- Playing cards
- China
- Refreshments
Instructions
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Choose a location. Choose somewhere outside that has plenty of green lawn and places for tables. A location with a lot of flowers or trees will also help when it comes to transforming the space for the party.
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Plan a menu. A tea party is just not a tea party without finger foods. Plan a menu that is both easy and appetizing. Guests must be able to talk and eat, so finger-food is the best option. A variety of small desserts and several teas and punches will add just the right touch to your final menu.
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Arrange for entertainment or games. Since this is a Mad Hatter party, hats would be fitting attire. Arrange for guests to decorate their own crazy hats to wear at the party. Include a game of croquet in your party plans as well as other lawn games, like horseshoes or bocce ball. A few card games set at individual tables will give those who don't want to participate in a physical game something to occupy their time.
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Decorate for the party. Fresh flowers are always a good idea at a tea party, and this one is not exception. Move your armchairs outside, or decorate plain straight back chairs with covers and large ribbon bows. A Cheshire cat in a tree and a few plastic flamingos will set the stage for your Mad Hatter tea party.
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Set the table. Use nice white tablecloths on the table along with good silver and mis-matched china. Tiered dessert plates and large glass punch bowls can be used as centerpieces, and a single playing card with a guest's name can be set on each plate to reserve their spot. Use cloth napkins tied with large ribbon bows.
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Send out invitations. Use handmade cards to invite all your guests at least 2 weeks in advance. Ask guests to R.S.V.P within a week.
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Tips & Warnings
Tie small cards around stems of glasses that say "Drink Me," and ones that say "Eat Me" next to each plate of food.
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hey guys, we are hosting a mad hatter's party at dashing day spa! come check it out.
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well I'm toying the idee to host a mad hatters party at my pad nearing end of july, my kenton crime partner and I did venture a vew comments in the themes direction!
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kidstoyteasets
May 14, 2010
What a fun idea to add the pink flamingos for the decor. It should be easy to find them, and add a touch of cutely crazy. I'll have to keep that in mind. :) Thank you -
mic4ae1
Sep 01, 2009
I attended a Food Festival at Whitby, North Yorkshire, England last weekend, amongst the special guests was the Mad Hatter himself. I was offered to try his tea, it was probably the best cup of tea I've drank. The Mad Hatter was dressed in a tall tophat with a flowing victorian tailed coat. His trousers were two inches too short, this showed off his odd socks that clashed beautifully with his brown and orange outfit. This Mad Hatter has got to be the best I've seen so far, shame I can't show you his picture...
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myskeisha7
Apr 16, 2008
Hello, I am planning a Mad Hatter themed tea party for my annual "Mother/Daughter Mother's Day" tea next month (May 10). The challenge is going to be the fact that the event will be held indoors in a rented room. Any ideas on how to bring the outdoors in while keeping with the theme of the party?
