Dol – First Birthday Party

This Lila’s Dol First Birthday Party was a phenomenal blend of colors and fun that was created by Lila’s mom, Angie Bae of Meli & Angi. With a room full of DIY items with sentiment, this party is one that offered a personal and exciting touch.

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To start, this event was introduced to the guests through a unique invitation that was sure to have everyone wanting more. In addition to send a paper card invitation, button sugar cookies were made and packaged in an adorable plastic case and filled with tissue shred for cushioning. The cookies were frosting in pink and green and marked with Korean letters saying, lila/1 (chook/dol – 1st birthday).

In order to greet everyone as they came to the party room,  fantastic photos of the birthday girl were posted in the elevators saying “Oh! You made it. I’m on the 4th floor!”

A white wall in the venue area was decked out in an array of gorgeous photos as well, giving everyone a lovely decoration to check out. They were displayed gallery style, giving an artsy effect that was impressive.

Bringing tradition into this party was a big part of the beauty of it. A “doljabee” – a traditional element of a Dol, was laid out and all of the guests were able to guess which items birthday girl would choose. This gave a sweet way to have everyone feel included in the fun.

Vibrant colors were used to bring the party area to life, handmade candy pillars were a fantastic example with their innovative designs and delicious composition.  The cake was a shimmery delight in two circular layers that were covered in adorable colors and details that were sure to impress.

Even the centerpieces embraced the wonderful cultural aspect of the celebration with globes of various heights in bright colors, representing a family of 3.

Credits –

Planning/button cookies – Angie Bae –  Meli & Angi

Invitations – Tiny Prints

Centerpieces – Heather Bailey’s template

Birthday cake – Ruth Shin of Brooklyn Cake

Photos – Mary Jane Photography

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Wonder Woman Birthday Celebration

For an exciting celebration, this Wonder Woman theme was used to create an action pack birthday to remember.  Designed and styled by Jamee from Setting the Mood, this event brought a heroine back to life with a vibrant blend of colors and fun that anyone could enjoy.

Wonder Woman Birthday Celebration backdrop

The party room was very large, giving lots of space for everyone to spread out nicely.  A table was set up for the adults and the children separately so that each group could enjoy the seating optimally.  The adult tables had a fantastic custom Wonder Woman cut-out that was displayed on top of a cylinder surround with her images. The placemats used were classic comic bubbles with “Pow, Boom, Bam and Splat” on them.  These went perfectly with the Wonder Woman glasses and gingham silverware used.

The kids table had a 3-D centerpiece that spelled out the birthday girl’s name in a fun way, decorated with Wonder Woman comic strips. They had fun, red silverware with white does and water bottles with personalized labels.

For the buffet table, a wonderful Wonder Woman back drop was used to make the area pop with color. It was displayed with lots of Wonder Woman comic book covers to really emphasize the theme with style. Silver, modernistic trays were used to hold all of the yummy treats, giving an artistic touch that stood out.

Other fun details on the buffet table included fantastic gift bags with lots of fun comic goodies, Wonder Woman shoes as accents to the back drop, a spread of the fun phrases “Pow, Splat and Boom,” which all worked together to complete the look beautifully.

For a burst of spectacular deliciousness, the Wonder Woman cake stood tall with two-tiers of detailing that just kept going. Covered in a vibrant array of colors and classic Wonder Woman artwork, this cake was definitely one-of-a-kind.

Credits –

Event Design & Decor: Jamee Bryant of Setting the Mood

Photography: Erin Hession Photography

Table Rentals: Table Tops for Tots

Wonder Woman Cake: Brenda’s Cakes

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Curious George Birthday Party

This lovely birthday party took the Curious George theme and made it personal by changing it to match the birthday boy as a Curious Grant theme. The bold distribution of bright colors gave a life to this venue that was sure to impress.

The event was designed by the talented Esther of My Bride Story, and she left no detail out, ensuring that Curious George was incorporated throughout in a fun way.

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The treat table was a blast of adorable red, yellow and blue, each item standing out remarkably, looking quite delicious. The area above the table was decorated with the cutest dangling circles of color, making the theme shine from the ceiling to the floor. The table itself was covered in a light blue cloth, layered beautifully over white for a textured effect. The treats were spread with precision, making each convenient for guests to grab.

One sweet feature at this party was an area set up for fun photos to be taken with a fantastic backdrop, allowing the visiting families to join in on the memory making with their own creative shots.

An outdoor area was set up with a fabulous red couch and ottoman along with a white coffee table and a radio flyer full of delicious beverages, making it easy for everyone to grab a drink.  With blue lanterns draped above, this area was a pure delight.  There was even a special space laid out for the birthday boy with his name beautifully spelled out in the grass and an adorable white bench with throw pillows set behind it.  Pinwheels added a touch of fun to the design. Incorporated throughout the venue area, arrangements of beautiful red flowers were displayed, pulling the look together with a natural element that was brilliantly done.

Credits –

Planned by  – My Bride Story

Monkey logo – Chickabug

Photos – Don & David Photography

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Lego Birthday Party

What little one can resist the awesomeness of a Lego Birthday Party? Crackers Art took this classic theme and made it a personalize adventure for the birthday boy. With an emphasis on the vibrant multitude of colors that Legos is known for, the venue for this party was a spectacular arrangement of fun. Each detail was personalized with Lego tags and adorable Lego features that were sure to impress the kids who got to attend. The treat table was a wonder, perfectly organized and each food was a sweet addition that brought the theme to life.

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The cake was a vision of Lego excitement, a number 5 made to look like construction was going on. This innovative idea was certainly an impressive way to give the theme a unique twist.

Sarah’s take on the party:

When I asked my son Harvey what theme he wanted for his 5th birthday party, he jumped at the chance of having a Lego party before his big brother stole the theme for his own party the following month. I was thrilled because I’d been dying to create a Lego-inspired party and I really wanted to put a unique spin on it. I’d seen some fabulous Lego parties on the web, but I wanted ours to reflect everything my boys love about Lego with plenty of in-your-face colour.

I designed all of the party printables and then tied in all of the food into the same colour scheme. There were two separate tables:  the dessert buffet, and a smaller snack table which I directed the kids to when they arrived. They also had a sit-down lunch of hot food and sandwiches before it was time to hit the dessert buffet.

I usually attempt the cake and cookies myself, but this time I enlisted the skills of Lisa from ‘Cakes & Biscuits By Lisa’. I provided Lisa a design for the cookies, and we discussed ideas back and forth about a cake design. The birthday boy’s big brother made the Lego tractor and truck for the cake, so it was lovely to add that personal touch. We left it in Lisa’s capable hands and the cake turned out perfectly and exactly as I’d pictured. Harvey and his friends absolutely loved it!

For party games we had a ‘Draw Your Own Lego Character’ colouring competition, a ‘Pin the Brick in the Wall’ game (our Lego version of ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’), free-range Lego on the lounge room rug, and some Lego tower-building races. I also created the graphics for the games myself, which I kept simple and effective. The party guests took home small treat bags of candy, wrapped chocolate bars, and a big smile 🙂 .

Vendor Credits:

Party Styling and Food – Crackers Art

Party Printables – Crackers Art

Lego Birthday Cake – Cakes & Biscuits By Lisa

Lego Cookies – Cakes & Biscuits By Lisa

Photography – Crackers Art

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Under the Sea Birthday Splash

This Under the Sea Birthday Splash was gorgeously created by Dairing Events.  Bringing elegance and soft colors together in a fantastic venue, this sweet party was sure to be a blast.

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The tables set up for the attendees were lovely, with beige tablecloths that make a sweet setting for the clear dishware and colorful centerpieces. White chairs were used for the guests to sit in, emphasizing the lighthearted appeal of the theme.

A fantastic personalized birthday banner was displayed in blue and orange right in front of windows, taking advantage of the natural lighting that seeped through the blinds.

There was a table set up in the center with sweets that had a soft blue tablecloth, bringing that sea color to the room perfectly. With delicious candies like rock candy this table was a delicious and beautiful addition to the room. Each treat was labeled with a personalized tag that matched the banner.

A buffet was arranged in a long rectangle, making it simple for everyone to line up and grab some munchies. With a layering of dark and beige for the base, the colorful food and natural plant life stood out in a lovely manner. There was a wide assortment of options to try out from finger sandwiches to salad. A scattering of fun blue and white circles were placed around the table to bring the theme in nicely. There were even adorable mini-bottles of water to enjoy that had labels calling it Sipable Seaspray, adding fun that everyone could enjoy.

One unique feature that really emphasized the Under the Sea idea was a display of hanging clear decorative balls that looked like little bubbles hanging throughout the room.  With an array of white hanging lanterns mixed in, the entire venue was decorated from top to bottom.

Credits – Dairing Events

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