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!

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