Wonderland Party: Miss Gigi's First Birthday

Words and photography by Lulu Castiglione

“Alice came to a fork in the road. 'Which road do I take?' she asked.
'Where do you want to go?' responded the Cheshire Cat.
'I don't know,' Alice answered.
'Then,' said the Cat, 'it doesn't matter.”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

On Sunday April 14, the road taken was the one that lead to Miss Gigi's First Unbirthday Party. Family and friend attended the celebration with a day in Wonderland dressed as their favorite characters from Lewis Carroll's infamous tale.

Guests were transported to the magical wonderland where they could ride a carousel of teacups, paint the Queen's red roses and pose at the tea party table. Treats such as candied and caramel apples, cotton candy, elaborate cakes and pies were the fare.

Birthday girl Gigi and sister Lu were dressed as the two versions of Alice both big and small. Victory Cafe and market owner, Mr. Sed Southpaw darned the Mad Hatter while mother of the girls, Lulu Castiglione was the White Rabbit. Other costumed guests were Mrs. Alesha Hax-Creighton as the Queen of Hearts, Master Gerry Jurassic, Miss Hailey as The Queens soldiers and Mr. Logan Taov as The Knight.

As the music played and the guests danced for several hours and a good time was had by all, no one was late for this most important date!