Jul 9, 2011

A Sweet 1st Birthday!



Miss C had a lovely birthday party filled with sweets, friends, family, and lots of party fun!

Most mommas know, the first birthday party is probably more exciting for the mom than the child. Mom gets to pick the theme, decorations, and plan...my specialty! I had a blast tending to all of the details.

Most of my inspiration came from the custom invitations and the dessert table runner accented with candy stripes of pale pink and yellow.



The party was hosted in our home with close family and friends attending. I still dream about having a lovely outdoor space for these soirees, but the open layout of our house works nicely.

The dessert table in all of its glory!
I loved using vintage serving pieces including tableware from Rosanna, Inc . I also received a fabulous antique pink serving piece as a birthday gift from my Mom and sisters. The sweets included lemon cake with raspberry filling and vanilla smash cake from Pat-A-Cakes and Cookies Too, lemon bars, iced cookies, perfect vanilla cupcakes , chocolate dipped pretzels, filled berries, gourmet marshmallows from Oh Yum , and strawberry lemonade to quench our thirst.



I spent a lot of time designing custom labels and printables for the party. Sticker paper is my new obsession. It is so versatile and easy to use for any project! I made designs for the favors {lemon zester cookies}, buffet cards, cups, bunting, and entry sign.


I absolutely love to bake and was excited to try new ideas for the party. Chocolate dipped pretzels, new decorating techniques for the cupcakes, and an old favorite...cream filled berries!



Other details included glitter adorned lollipop cups and Sweet Water to drink. I also put together a custom subway birthday sign using an old frame. Glitter garland hung across the fireplace mantel to add a bit more glam.



Miss C sat in her new refinished throne to enjoy her smash cake! The bib was embroidered by my friend, Danielle and I loved making the party hat in coordinating fabric and trim. Her look was completed with a full tutu of course!



I think Miss C had a great time...smashing cake, opening gifts, and meeting everyone who came to celebrate!



It was humbling to see everyone mingling and enjoying good company and sweet treats. Luckily, most of the goodies were devoured! Thank you to everyone who helped to make Miss C's first birthday celebration wonderful!!

Photos by Kelly from The East Barn. Head over to show her some love!


35 comments:

  1. You did a fabulous job!!

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  2. this is one of the most adorable, fabulous and SWEET birthday parties I have ever seen! you did an amazing job! I am going to share it on FB now :) your blog is beautiful!

    xoxo, ashley

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  3. Such a sweet party! I love your mantel decorations and that smash cake looks amazing!!
    Laurie @ Gallamore West :)

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  4. Thank you!

    @Ashley: Thank you SO much. I am honored and grateful for your kind words!

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  5. What a beautiful party!!!!!

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  6. What a fabulous party! Love that cake, it looks so yummy!

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  7. What an elegant party and your little girl is just precious! Thanks for linking to Thrifty Thursday!

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  8. Wow what an adorable 1st birthday! You did a wonderful job and captured the event so well. :)

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  9. Wow! What a fabulous party. Hope you took lots of pics/video so she'll appreciate it all when she's older. Looks like she liked the cake :) She's too cute!

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  10. Everything is so beautiful & elegant! Happy birthday to her and she looks like she enjoyed it!

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  11. That’s just so adorable! I love the smash cake and the tutu!

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  12. Beautiful party! Your little girl is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
    www.modernwivelyhood.blogspot.com

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  13. The cake in that last pic looks DELICIOUS! Great job on all the details, and what a fun looking smash cake!

    2027

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  14. You did a beautiful job on this party!! I know how special the first birthday is, and it looks like everything is perfect!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  15. I shared your post on my Top 10 Pretty Things :)

    http://www.stoneycreekshops.com/2011/07/top-10-pretty-things.html

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  16. This is one of the cutest parties I've ever seen! Now you know you're going to have to outdo yourself every year! Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House!

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  17. She is so stinkin cute! I love every detail to this party. I think the smash cake is my fave!

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  18. What a special and "sweet" 1st birthday you designed for your cutie pie-love all the delicate details-I'm your newest follower and I loved the beautiful pics too!!

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  19. Really great! Stopping by from {think pink sunday's}.

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  20. What a sweet birthday party! I love the cake and wouldn't mind having one like that for my own birthday :) I host a recipe swap every week and I'd love for you to come by and show off a recipe or two. Have a blessed day :)
    Katie

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  21. What a lucky little girl Cora is! You did an amazing job - love all the extra details!

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  22. Cora is so sweet and what a beautiful cake! Love all of your decorating!

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  23. What a beauiful birthday party! She is one lucky little lady!

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  24. Alyssa, what a fantastic party!! Every detail is just lovely, the water is so adorable, I love those labels. Your sweet princess looks incredibly happy, and I love the awesome pictures. You did a GREAT job throwing this party.

    I'd LOVE to invite you to check out my weekly parties. I would be so happy if you linked up, this and any other fabulous project you are working on.
    Stop by anytime to say hello!!!
    Hugs, Bella :)
    **AMAZE ME AUGUST** @ Bella Before and After Any projects, recipes, diy welcome.
    **PARTY PLANNING TUESDAYS** @ Euro Style Cakes. All your party planning tips, decorations, invitations, and recipes welcome at my NEW party.

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  25. I loves the cake....so much..Thanks for sharing...:))
    http://www.bellecaketopperandmould.net/

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  26. Looks like everyone had a great time!
    Beautiful blog.
    x Marnie

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  27. I am stopping by from ginger snaps and I just adore your party! My favorite part is your daughters messy cheeks! Too cute for words!

    New follower...love your blog! :)

    Jamie
    day-and-age-design.com

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  28. This is SO adorable-and your little girl is a cutie pie! I can't wait till I have kids and can plan such cute parties for them. I would love it if you could come link up to my weekly link party Tutorial Tuesday. I think my readers would love it!

    Kari
    Newlyweds on a Budget

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  29. Looks like a great birthday party! Thanks for stopping by Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and adding your link.

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  30. Wow! Everything turned out beautiful! Great job!! :)
    Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!! I would love it if you joined me again tomorrow!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  31. This is just beautiful! Great job! I am featuring you this week at my party, it will be up later tonight:)

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  32. Such a wonderful party ! I love the cake and the decorations. thinking how fantastic the beautiful photos would be to scrapbook. email me if you'd like that

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