I don’t know about you guys, but when both my kids turned the big O.N.E., my event planning head went into a tail spin of crazy ideas, sleepless nights of DIY activities and tons of sugar! There’s just something so magical about a first birthday that I couldn’t let the milestone pass without commemorating them the only way I knew how…a big first birthday bash!
Now, I don’t expect all of you to go punching holes and creating custom backdrops…after all, that’s why I’m here :). BUT, definitely let your imagination run wild and celebrate all that you’ve achieved as a parent in your child’s first year of life and of course their incredible milestones too.
For our daughter Logan’s first birthday, I decided to celebrate with a “Bubbles & Bones” theme which was inspired by a champagne barbecue themed event I had the pleasure of working on a decade before. The kids had tons of bubbles to pop with an automated bubble machine that ran most of the day and the parents popped bottles of bubbly :). After all, adults need bubbles too!
The “bones” was a cute homage to BBQ which was the theme of the menu and despite a downpour of rain all throughout the day, the kids had a blast and the parents survived and left with full bellies!
Just remember, no matter how big or small, moments are meant to be shared & cherished so celebrate every chance you get!
Cheers to the BIG One!
This backdrop included handmade paper flowers from a local paper artist, pinwheels ordered online and DIY photo frames & banners made by me. I repurposed her name banner and her photos for her room. Don’t waste those DIY efforts!
What’s a party without lots of desserts! These cupcake markers were handmade and if you look closely, those decorative balls were made with hundreds of paper flowers and pearl pins. Yes, I had a lot of time on my hands back then! 
Custom signs designed by the amazing Dwayne Jureidini (friend & super talented graphic artist) were placed at the different stations throughout the day. 
Every guest left with a goodie box filled with sweet treats, bubbles (of course), note pads and crayons for the kids. 
Every month of Logan’s first year was captured with a custom sticker and her monthly photos were used on the backdrop.
May we always be bubbly!