Our Little Gentleman’s First Birthday Bash
We had a big day this weekend. A big first birthday!
I decided months ago that I wanted to plan a little gentleman’s theme for Elliott’s first birthday. Let’s just face it- there’s nothing cuter than a baby with a bow tie.
Or a mustache! See?
Adorable.Before I did any major party planning or decision making (I am notorious for last minute party decisions), I started out with this invitation:
After a little shopping, I decided to add some blue to the color scheme and found the perfect argyle fabric (at Hobby Lobby) on the table below. As far as food goes, I tried to keep the spread half-healthy to counteract the cupcakes. Here’s what was on our menu for the day:
- clementines
- carrot sticks
- cheddar cheese cubes
- panko chicken bites with apricot mustard dipping sauce
- ham and cheese wrap bites
- birthday snack mix (rice Chex, pretzels, Cheddar Bunnies and Oatmeal Snackimals)
- Creamsicle cupcakes/Carrot cupcakes
- blueberry pie pops
I couldn’t get off my orange-themed food kick, so I also filled mason jars with a little kid-friendly birthday punch (orange, pineapple and pear juice with seltzer water) and put them on ice in big metal tubs- but they were gone before I could get a photo for you. All that was left was a few paper straws.
We didn’t need too many activities with all the cute babies to chase after, but we did put together a little photo booth area so the adults could get their mustache on, too.
We also set up a Pin The Bow Tie game with a blown-up photo of Elliott. (Mine is the awful one on the far left, ha! Talk about terrible aim.)
The last bit of decor was a hanging display of Elliott’s weekly photos. It was fun for everyone to see how he’s grown over the year and leave him birthday wishes.
For a little take-home favor, I made mustache sugar cookies and flooded them with orange royal icing (with the late-night help of my amazing family). This is one of my favorite party details. I just loved how they came together!
I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day, better friends or a better party for my little guy. God has just been pouring out the blessings on our family this year. Happy birthday, Elliott- here’s to an exciting year two!
Inspiration and Sources:
Argyle fabric- Hobby Lobby
Printables- homemade in Pages
Photobooth props- homemade with bamboo skewers and colored foam sheets, inspired by The Blissful Baker
Orange Paper Straws- DimeStoreBuddy
Streamers- Party City
Mustache Cookie Cutters- Fuzzy Ink
You throw one heck of a party – I can only imagine how much fun his parties will be in years to come. In fact, I’d be willing to fly back to check it out!
Oh, and I’m still thinking about how gosh darn tasty those carrot cake cupcakes were! Great party, friend 🙂
How stinkin’ cute is that!!! I love the party favors too thats awesome, every real party deserves favors. 🙂 I just wanted to pop in since ive been following you for a while (wow does that sound creepy or what, Im totally not a creeper I promise lol) and I love your recipes!
Nat, it all looks perfect. I found myself teary-eyed reading this because I miss you so dearly! You’re the best muffin.
Love you so.
Natalie – this looks AMAZING!!! You did such a great job! This shows that you don’t have to break the bank to have an adorable party with an adorable theme!!
Such a great job!! It looks amazing. I have a 4 year old Elliot…. I thought I was the only one! You should come and do his party! We’re only, like four hours away from you at the base in Marietta lol.
As always, love, love, love, your blog!
Looks like a cool little guy. See ya at the BP!