The Big One: a first birthday party

Because the first birthday party is largely for the parents and other adults, I decided to forgo a true “theme” and settled on a few fresh colors instead. The color palette I chose was Tangerine, Sherbet, Robin’s Egg Blue, and Pink. All of the stationery was designed by me and printed/assembled at home. I also couldn’t resist making coordinating tissue paper pompoms and pinwheels too.

I documented Callie’s growth over her first year by photographing her in the same chair each month with adorable month milestone signs from Mom and Wife. The photos made a perfect banner for the party.

We served lunch, which consisted of a salad bar with grilled salmon and chicken, pasta salad and assorted bread. Everyone loved it and it was a conveniently do-ahead menu. I baked color coordinated cookies and 2 kinds of cupcakes… Chocolate Malt and Banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. We also has a small Baby Buffet set up with baby and toddler friendly options: bananas, mum-mums, string cheese, and pastina with peas and carrots.

The birthday girl had her first cake (and first sugar!) sitting in her vintage high chair that my husband sanded and painted aqua. She LOVED the cake and put on quite a show for everyone. I had high expectations for the cake smash and Baby C did not disappoint!

• Party Favors

  Custom labeled bubbles

• Best Moment

  The cake smash!

• a la Mo

  Party Planner

  http://www.partyalamo.com
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• Stills by Hill Photography

  Photographer

  http://www.stillsbyhill.com

• TomKat Studio

  Decorations

  http://www.shoptomkat.com