Wedding

a british tea party bridal shower

April 18, 2012
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dress from barefoot contessa // one of a kind fascinator from posh veils // vintage heels // ring from h&m // my nana’s teacup

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let me tell you now, that i love love love everything british!  and though i’m sad that my best friend brandi is moving to the uk to live the dream and marry an english man, i am so excited for an excuse to cross the pond!  so, what better bridal shower theme than an english tea party?!  complete with fascinators, teacups, and cucumber sandwiches!  put on by her mom and sister, they did such a fantastic job.  her mom even made a cake based on one seen on pinterest (and it was deeeelicious!)

unfortunately i’m unable to attend their wedding, but wanted to say that i’m wishing the beautiful bride to be and her fiance lots of love and all the best on the big day!  

p.s. aren’t you obsessed with brandi’s bridal shoes?!  the prettiest shade of coral and love the bow detail!

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  • Natasha Fatah April 18, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    That's what we did for my cousin's bridal shower last year! Fascinators, Pipa and Kate dresses and all! 🙂

    You look fabulous! Purple is my favourite! 🙂

    xoxo

    ~Natasha Fatah~

    ~Natasha Fatah~

  • Samantha April 18, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    Wow! Were you one of the planners for this shower? You should start your own business Alicia….everytime they look amazing.

    • Alicia April 18, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      Ohh I'd love to take credit for this one, but I was just a guest 🙂 Will pass that along to the event planners though, they'll love to hear it!

  • TheUrbanUmbrella April 18, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Wow beautiful photos! Those bridal shoes are GORGEOUS!
    You looked stunning Alicia!
    xx


    The Urban Umbrella
    xoxo

    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/

  • Judy April 18, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    This is absolutely lovely! It looks like it was so much fun 🙂

    Judy
    SecondGlimpses.blogspot.com

  • chillairandperfume April 18, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Awe, I love this idea for a bridal shower! Looks like you girls had a blast, and you, of course, looked fabulous!

    xo,
    Hannah
    http://www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

  • Robots in Trouble April 18, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    ahhh ! i'm so jealous. this looks so much fun from the colorful dresses to the beautiful people and the yummy looking desserts!

  • Bekuh April 18, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    Bridal showers are so much fun and English themed showers are just too cute to handle. You're right her shows are pretty stinking amazing. Love your fascinator by the way.

  • Anonymous April 18, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    I LOVE the fascinators! 🙂

    http://www.piesandpearls.com

  • Cee April 18, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Your are loveliness personified, missy. That purple dress is just perfect on you, and I never get tired of fascinators. Ever 🙂 This looks like it was an absolutely smashing (to borrow the British turn of phrase) event. And that cake! Oi. I may have drooled a little on my keyboard 😉
    xox,
    Cee

  • Marisa April 18, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    What a fun theme! And you dressed the party perfectly 🙂 I'm co-hosting my SIL's high tea bridal shower this weekend, hopefully it'll be just as posh as the shower you attended!

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

  • Kelly April 18, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Looks like you guys had an awesome time! I love the fascinator and that purple is gorgeous on you!

  • Ana Magdalena April 18, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    I don't know what I am more obsessed with, the shoes or the cake?

  • Sara April 18, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    wow you look stunning! i actually have a top that looks like your dress! a british tea party sounds so fun and elegant!

    http://sarassweetstyle.blogspot.com/

  • Marie a la Mode April 19, 2012 at 12:16 am

    What a cute idea for a wedding shower! Love the teacups. Even though I don't drink tea I would just so I could use one of those cups! ; )

  • Julia April 19, 2012 at 12:36 am

    That is such a great idea for a wedding shower. I'm definitely going to file that away in my brain for possible future use ^_^.

    YOUR dress looks great! I love love love the cut of the neckline and the chiffon that hangs down… would you call that a ruffle? I wouldn't, but I can't think of the right term right now. Anyway, great look!

    Julia
    Cup of Tea

  • Naghmeh April 19, 2012 at 12:59 am

    um you and your friends made for the most stylish party ever! love that dress on you, the colour is amazing! and omg the bride's outfit is amazing too and her shoes are seriously to die for!
    xx

  • Shannon April 19, 2012 at 1:04 am

    What a seriously adorable bridal shower!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

  • alison*elle April 19, 2012 at 1:42 am

    What a great theme for the bridal shower, especially given the couple's background. You (and everyone there) look positively gorgeous! Love the fascinators.

    xo, alison*elle

  • Jill (JBean Cuisine) April 19, 2012 at 3:27 am

    Alicia – you look AMAZING. You are totally rocking that dress.

  • Leonie April 19, 2012 at 4:17 am

    Ah I love the fascinator, so pretty Alicia! And that dress… that must be the perfect shade of purple I've seen around lately. It looks like a wonderful bridal shower, I am sure the cake was delicious (it certainly looks yummy!) 🙂

    xo Leonie

    http://www.thesignaturebow.com

  • What Sadie Did April 19, 2012 at 5:05 am

    Ooh what a fabulous event, I love everyone's' fascinators…if only we British were always so stylish! 🙂

    Sadie xx

  • xoxoCat April 19, 2012 at 8:17 am

    Nice photos – are you using a new camera?

  • Life etc... April 19, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Looks like such fun! Great theme. And I do love those coral shoes – although they'd make me into such a giant 😉

  • Ashelle April 19, 2012 at 11:27 am

    so chic

    I adore the idea of a tea party shower. All you ladies look great.

  • Marzena April 19, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    Oh God, amazing pictures ! I love the colour of the dress *_* Kiss x

    http://mfashionmyobsession.blogspot.com/

  • Alexandra April 19, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Omg this looks like so much fun! They did such a great job with the theme, everything looks both beautiful and delicious. And you look amazing pally!!! I don't see you wearing that colour too much but purple is seriously amazing on you, suits your skin tone so beautifully.

    Alex xoxoxo

  • Alicja April 19, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    This fascinator is such a fun thing, and it looks great on you.

    www,kameliaandpearls.blogspot.com

  • Andrea April 20, 2012 at 4:51 am

    Love the head piece! You look gorgeous.

    Check out my blog when you have a moment, I'm a newbie from Vancouver. xx

    http://www.myclosetmyrules.blogspot.ca

  • Chelle | The Feather Den April 20, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    You're a stunner. You know that, right? Hahaha, that colour looks completely sublime on you and it looks like it was such a gorgeous day!

    x Michelle | thefeatherden.net

  • Lynn {hearted girl} April 22, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    well, what a fun and fanciful time you all had! my gosh, those outfits are sensational and i adore your purple pretty SO much!!! little tea sandy's + floral cups and saucers are party prep delights. congrats to your gf and her upcoming nuptials plus amazing life change! so exciting 🙂

    hey, it was great to see you the other night too. next time i'll make my way around the table faster cos i really wanted to have more of a chat with you but what we did get in was brilliant. super fun night, you always pull together the most perfect looks and i love your soft and easy style. xo ♥

  • Melissa April 23, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Such an adorable shower! Brandi looked stunning. As do you! Love your purple dress!!

    Melissa