Hosting an Alice in Wonderland-themed event can be a delightful and whimsical experience. While renting props can provide a magical touch, adding your own DIY decorations can make the event even more personal and unique. Here are some creative ideas to help you craft your very own Wonderland decorations.
DIY Mad Hatter’s Hat Centerpieces
Create quirky centerpieces inspired by the Mad Hatter’s hat. Start with a top hat from a costume shop or make your own using cardboard and fabric. Decorate the hat with ribbons, flowers, playing cards, and “10/6” tags. Place the hat in the center of the table and fill it with colorful flowers or use it to hold snacks and treats.
Playing Card Garlands
Add a whimsical touch to your event space with playing card garlands. You’ll need a deck of playing cards, a hole punch, and some string or ribbon. Punch two holes at the top of each card and thread the string through the holes, alternating colours and suits for a playful look. Hang the garlands across doorways, along walls, or above tables.
“Eat Me” and “Drink Me” Labels
Bring Alice’s adventures to life with “Eat Me” and “Drink Me” labels for your food and drinks. Use cardstock or printable labels to create tags, and attach them to your snacks, desserts, and beverages. For an extra touch, use calligraphy or whimsical fonts to write the labels, and embellish them with glitter or stickers.
Giant Paper Flowers
Transform your venue into a magical Wonderland garden with giant paper flowers. You’ll need coloured tissue paper, floral wire, and scissors. Cut the tissue paper into large petal shapes and layer them to create the flowers. Use the floral wire to hold the petals together and create a stem. Arrange the flowers in vases or use them as wall decor to add a burst of color and whimsy.
Teacup Candle Holders
Add a cozy glow to your event with teacup candle holders. Gather vintage teacups and saucers from thrift stores or your own collection. Place small tea light candles inside the teacups and arrange them on tables or along walkways. For an extra touch, decorate the saucers with glitter, ribbons, or small flowers.
“Which Way?” Directional Signs
Guide your guests through Wonderland with DIY directional signs. Use wooden boards or cardboard to create arrows and paint them in bright colours. Write whimsical directions such as “This Way,” “That Way,” “Tea Party,” and “Croquet Court.” Attach the arrows to a wooden post or stake and place it at the entrance of your event or at key locations around the venue.
Cheshire Cat Grin Cutouts
Add a mischievous touch to your decor with Cheshire Cat grin cutouts. Use black cardstock to cut out the shape of the Cheshire Cat’s smile. Attach the grins to walls, trees, or other surfaces around your event space. For an interactive element, provide guests with Cheshire Cat ears and encourage them to take photos with the grins.
Customizable Chalkboard Signs
Welcome your guests with customizable chalkboard signs. Use a chalkboard or create your own with chalkboard paint on a wooden board. Write a whimsical greeting like “Welcome to Wonderland” or directions for your event. Provide chalk for guests to leave their own messages or drawings throughout the event.
Creating your own Alice in Wonderland decorations can be a fun and rewarding way to personalize your event. With a little creativity and some basic crafting supplies, you can transform your venue into a whimsical Wonderland that will enchant your guests. At Party Prop Hire, we love to see how our clients bring their unique visions to life. Share your DIY Wonderland creations with us, and let’s celebrate the magic of imagination together.
