Aria's 'It's a hoot' 2nd birthday

An owl themed 2nd birthday party was so much fun to create. Pink, blue and brown were the main colours which blended so well together.

With the owl, I tried to keep natural elements in the party by using wooden slabs, hand carved owls for the adult food display, owls made with pinecones in birdcages for the centrepieces of the adult tables, wooden crates for the kiddies sweats n treats table, really tied in nicely together.

For the kids, instead of the usual party hat, I printed and cut out owl masks, and gave each child a set of crayons, and instead of keeping the crayons in the box, I repackaged them with just hessian rope and a small owl to tie in with the owl food labels.

Were I could I chose sweets that relate to an owl, fish mallows and speckled eggs.

Instead of the usual balloons, I used a combination of different paper lanterns to lift the room.

A day that was enjoyed by the birthday girl, as well as two very proud and happy parents for exceeding their expectations.

• What People Ate

  Adults had a combination of platters - Cream cheease and chives bages - Chicken and mayo bagels - Little pots of muesli and honey - Fruits kebabs (Sticks) - Ham, cheese and tomato croissants - Scones served with cheese, jam and cream - Owl themed cupcakes - Toasted coconut marshmallows Children ate croissants, as well as a sweets n treats table which consisted of - a beautiful owl themed birthday cake - Themed cupcakes and biscuits - Blue and Pink Jello cups - Flings and fruit loops - Sweets consisted of speckled eggs, jelly tots, Fish marshmallows, milk bottles, chocolate covered marshmallows

• What People Drank

  The adults had a non-alcoholic mimosa bar, infused water dispenser, as well as a couple of beers and wine. The kids were give dispensers of apple juice Beers

• Desserts

  As above mentioned. Adults received fruit sticks, toasted coconut marshmallows and owl themed cupcakes

• Party Favors

  The party favours consisted of a help themselves service tot he sweets n treats/Candy bar

• Activities / Games

  - Colouring in the owl mask - Jumping castle - Trampoline, Jungle gym, swings - Train ride and Pony rides

• Manny

  Assistant

  My hubby is the perfect partner to work with, he only wants the best for us, and as I have a day job as an Events Manager with a corporate, he goes over and beyond to assist me during the week with buying stock and errands.

• Larenza da Costa

  Photographer

  Larenza is a student photographer that came out to take pictures at no cost, only wanting the experience and to add pictures to her portfolio. I wish Larenza only the best in her new found hobby, which I'm sure she will be a professional in no time.

• Caryn Naude

  Cake designer

  Caryn is another friend that is starting out, and she did a fabulous job with the cake, cupcakes and biscuits. I know she is going to do her advanced course next year and I wish her well and know she is going to be amazing.