When I first saw Aaron’s party submission, I knew instantly I’d have to feature it. The sketches he created were just as magical as the party itself. Exquisite.
I also loved Aaron’s party tip: “My party planning tips are take an idea you are passionate about and run with it to the very end! Pick a strong colour story, and always remember that all the food, decorations, lighting and drinks are there to lift people out of the everyday and give them an experience they will remember for years to come. I believe everyone can be creative and passionate when they entertain, but as with anything in life, you can achieve amazing things by bringing in a specialist or professional.”
Who: Aaron, a 27 year old interior designer working in New Zealand
What: Birthday Party
Venue: Aaron’s Home
Refreshments: Tea pot cocktails and tea time treats.
Design Theme: Alice in Wonderland. From Aaron: “My design inspiration came from the scene where Alice falls down the rabbit hole, and after drinking a shrinking potion arrives in a surreal garden. I have always wanted to do something clever with fake flowers. There is a real challenge in creating something beautiful out of something considered tacky and the ‘un-realness’ of a Wonderland garden seemed perfectly appropriate.”
From Aaron: “Some people would say that a 27th Birthday isn’t a significant occasion, I say any excuse will do to throw an over the top costume party. I have always been fascinated by the story of Alice in Wonderland since I picked up a 1913 edition for $1.00 at a garage sale. The surreal story line, fantastic characters and the enchanting illustrations open up so many opportunities for a creative mind.”
From Aaron: “Guests arrived at the front door and fell ‘down the rabbit hole’ created simply with fake mini rose vines intertwined with fairy lights and red and pink roses hung upside down from green ribbon enhancing the ‘which way is up’ feeling. The mirrored console held a tiny crystal glass and decanter filled with purple potion (cassis) and labeled ‘drink me’.”
From Aaron: “The final and most important design layer was of course the guests, who made a massive effort to dress up and indulge in fantasy for a night. All the major characters made an appearance, The Mad Hatter, White Queen, Tweedle dee, Tweddle Dum, Queen of Hearts, and of course I was the Cheshire Cat!”
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Lili
August 16, 2010
I love these sketches! They’re amazing.
Aaron
August 17, 2010
It’s Me! Fun! Thank you Preston, What an Honour!
Aaron
August 18, 2010
See the facebook album for all the madness!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=220956&id=532316527&saved
ashlina
August 20, 2010
you are a genius! LOVING it all!
Patti Davis
August 20, 2010
This is so fantastic! My wedding was an Alice In Wonderland theme, so I’m sort of partial. Happy Birthday Aaron!
Chef Bob
August 20, 2010
WOW the sketches should be framed and sold at auction they are great!
bobbi asarch
August 21, 2010
Loved the party theme and the way it was carried out! Very clever.
I too feel that a theme should be carried out throughout the evening.
Bravo on your sketches – very fun and whimsical!
Aaron
August 16, 2011
Thanks for all the comments!
I have just started my own blog.
Check out the Aaron in Wonderland post at
http://byaaronharvey.com/2011/07/25/aaroninwonderland/
Aaron
August 16, 2011
Thanks for all the comments!
I have just started my own blog.
Check out the Aaron in Wonderland post at
http://byaaronharvey.com/2011/07/25/aaroninwonderland/