Enchanted Garden Party

Event Design and Written by Angela Mazanti | Photography by Sélavie Photography

For my granddaughter Chloe’s ninth birthday and I knew the celebration had to be something girly, sparkly and magical. Even at nine years old, Chloe has a love for charming settings, vintage decor and Jane Austin movies, like her grandmother. We set up on the grounds of Annesdale Mansion by our favorite old tree. There couldn't have been a more perfect location.

The young guests were transported to an enchanted atmosphere from the moment they arrived. 

As soon as the guests arrived they were wowed by Disney princess dress-up ball gowns hanging from the tree. Each girl got to pick the one she wanted to wear for the party, along with matching jewelry. Chloe, the guest of honor, wore a “Let Them Eat Cake” birthday crown.

We set a beautiful table for a garden tea party with a forest green linen cloth covered in green fabric petals. Each place setting had a pink fabric bag filled with party favors. We kept it simple but colorful with flowers in a vintage silver container. Everyone got a vintage tea cup, saucer and animal plate. The table was decorated with teapots and Chloe’s collection of bunnies. 

The girls played Pin the Top on the Teapot and Guess How Many Jellybeans Are in the Teapot, and they decorated butterfly sugar cookies.

In true garden party fashion, the menu included scones with lemon curd. Other refreshments included flower-shaped peanut butter and jelly tea sandwiches, mini hot dogs, fruit cups, veggie cups, apple juice, fruit tea and a beautiful floral birthday cake expertly decorated by The Flour Garden.