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A Very Merry Unbirthday! An Ode-to-Alice Sweet 16 Bash

Jan 31 2014 - 5:36am

Finally, proof that not all amazing sweet 16s need to involve a famous entertainer, mocktails, and a possible MTV film crew! This Alice in Wonderland-themed party thrown for 16-year-old Ciel is Wonderland, all grown up. Complete with kids in cool costumes, a gorgeous tea-party table, and a hefty dash of whimsy, this party, planned by La Vie Marie Events [1] and photographed by Melody Melikian [2], is a delight in every way. Keep reading for the breathtaking details and photos of the fun crew who attended; they just might restore your faith in teenagers!

Source: Melody Melikian Photography [3]

Happy Birthday, Ciel

Guests were greeted by a gorgeous display of the birthday girl's name.

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Invitation

The invitation made it clear that this was not a birthday party but an unbirthday party, of course!

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C Is For Ciel

How gorgeous is this display of letters, gold frame, and florals, from Petals LA [6]?

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Party Setting

A look at the party setup for this Alice in Wonderland-inspired, very merry unbirthday party for 16-year-old Ciel.

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Table Setting

La Vie Marie Events [9] and Petals LA [10] designed the whimsical and over-the-top tea party table, which included a black chandelier and gorgeous floral arrangements.

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Beautiful Blooms

Proving that this isn't your typical sweet 16 party were Petals LA [12]'s towering floral displays.

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Alice's Sweet Seat

Black and silver tableware and utensils looked lovely on the tea party table.

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Mad Hatter Cake

Rafi's Pastry in LA created the magical cake.

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Alice and the Rabbit Hole

A sweet detail on the cake, created by Rafi's Pastry in LA.

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Take Me

Favors went along with the Alice in Wonderland theme.

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Eat Me Cupcakes

Rafi's Pastry also created the sweet pastel cupcakes, each saying "eat me," an ode to Alice's cakes.

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Whimsical Sweets

A closer look at the Alice-inspired cupcakes from Rafi's Pastry in LA.

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Flowers in Teacups

Petals LA [20] also made tiny floral displays in teacups.

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Tea Party Time

Teacups hung from the high floral arrangements.

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Birthday Girl

Birthday girl Ciel dressed up as Alice, of course, and was joined by one guest gamely dressed as the Cheshire Cat.

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Party Guests

Ciel's friends got into the Alice spirit, dressing up as characters from the much-beloved tale.

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