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August 29, 2013

15+ Fabulous First Birthday Party Ideas

My sweet baby girl is going to be turning ONE in less than a month!  I can’t believe it.  Time really flies when you’re having fun.  She is such a joy and lends such a special presence to our family.  Anyway, I’ve had birthday on the brain the past little while, trying to come up with a fun way to celebrate her special day.  I want it to be just perfect, but I know that it will be even without all the frills of a party.  Mostly I just want to spend the day giving her my full attention, playing with her on the floor, reading to her and letting her eat whatever she wants (including an entire cake if she so chooses).  🙂  More importantly than gifts, I love to give the birthday child my time and undivided attention.  I’d rather not spend the entire day prepping for a big party if it means ignoring the reason for the day.

With that in mind, though, I would like to put a little thought and preparation into planning a memorable celebration for that evening.  I haven’t decided if I want to invite close friends or just make it an intimate family occasion.  I usually opt for the latter on the first birthday.

I of course called upon Pinterest for inspiration. There are so many darling party ideas out there for boys and girls.

Many of these go all-out, but don’t be afraid to use them as a guide.  There are so many ways to plan a fantastic party like these, but on a budget.  I actually look at each party that I style as a frugality challenge, and so far they haven’t turned out too shabby.  Check out my Sweet Shoppe Candy Party and my Hooray Baby Gender Reveal Party to see for yourself.

The Dollar Store has tons of party supplies, including balloons, paper and plastic dinnerware, favors, candy, treat bags, and even wrapping paper that can be used as a backdrop or a table runner.  Many of the decorations including frames and vases, can be upcycled from things that are already in your home.  Banners, wreaths, and even invites can be made by hand.  There are a myriad of cute and free printable invitations, banners, cupcake toppers, water bottle labels, etc. on Pinterest.   The cake and cupcakes can be easily homemade also to avoid extra cost.

I gather a lot of party items in the Target dollar section throughout the year.  A little forethought and planning can end up saving lots of money.  Grab some mason jars and lids from your cupboards and use them for drinks, or borrow them from a friend like I did, if you don’t have your own.  Pull out a neat dresser from one of your rooms to set the food on.  Borrow a chalkboard to write a special sentiment on or simply display already-framed photos of the birthday child for the food table decor.  Wrap shoe boxes with decorative paper, tie with ribbon and use to set cupcake stands and food platters on for different levels and added appeal.  Have I convinced you yet that it doesn’t have to cost a lot?  I hope so. I could keep going, but suffice it to say that a party does not need to be a huge expense.

Without further ado, here are 15 plus adorable first birthday party themes & ideas.

 

I am in love with all things vintage!  This “Sugar & Spice” party from Kara’s Party Ideas is so pretty!  The color scheme is absolute perfection!

 

Here’s a fun Bowtie and Moustache Party from Tomkat Studio.  What a unique choice for a food “table” and backdrop.

 

 I love all things Dr. Seuss, so this cute red, white and blue party from Hostess with the Mostess really caught my eye.

This Little Man Party from Hostess with the Mostess is so stinking adorable!

 

This Fish Party from Kara’s Party Ideas is just darling!  What one year old doesn’t love to eat Goldfish crackers?
 You all know that I’m a little obsessed with polka dots and stripes.  🙂 This Polka Dot and Pinwheel Party from Hostess with the Mostess is absolutely charming.

 

 I like the more neutral color choices for this Teddy Bear Party from The Sweetest Occasion.

 

I’m absolutely in love with this vintage party from Jesyka Ditri.  All the little details are amazing.
 Check out this outlandishly cute Monster Party from Hostess with the Mostess!

 

 Such a fun Carnival Party from Andersruff!

 

I’m loving this cheery pink and yellow Lemonade Party from Kara’s Party Ideas.
How fun would it be to have a cookies and milk buffet like in this party from Being Borquez.  So fitting for a Cookie Monster theme.
This Farmer’s Market Party from Shop Sweet Lulu is so unique and creative!

 

How neat is this Very Hungry Caterpillar Party from the MomTog Diaries?  I especially like that it incorporates healthier food items as opposed to the typical candy and cake that are usually served in bulk at parties.
I can’t get over all the fun details of the road signs and rocks in this Construction Party!  They thought of everything!
Take a look at this adorable Owl-Themed Party that a reader submitted here on I Dig Pinterest.
I heart this oh-so-fun Nautical Party from Paige Simple.  Don’t you just love the pinwheels and the variety in patterns?
Ahhhh…the photo frame backdrop with the fabric scraps strung across is sheer genius.  The red pink, and green color scheme in this Strawberry Party from Kara’s Party Ideas is fantastic!  What an adorable baby too!
{PHOTO DISPLAY IDEAS}
 This is such a unique way to display first year photos at a party.  Find it at Momtog.
This clean-looking 12-month photo display from Designaglow is so simple, yet perfect!

 

 

 This chicken wire frame from Oopsey Daisy has so many fabulous pops of color and creative embellishments.
 Sometimes simple is just better, like this clothespin photo display from Craftaholics Anonymous.
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As I mentioned earlier, though many of these parties may look extravagant, they can be used as a basis to create your own fabulous party, cutting costs by DIY decor, purchasing Dollar Store supplies where possible, printing free invitations and labels online, making the cake, grabbing old frames and other pieces from your closet to re-use, or thrift store buying, etc.  It can be done…I promise!  It’s actually quite fun finding creative ways to stay within budget.I’m having a hard time deciding on which one to center my daughter’s around…they’re all way too cute!

Which party are you dying to throw?

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  1. Ruth Soukup says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    I love this list! I wish it would have been around when my kids turned one! ;) Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
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  3. Scarlett @Scarletts Excellent Adventures says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    This is a great list of ideas that are truly fairly easy to replicate. LOVE the goldfish party. I saw some really cute goldfish plates last yr and this would be a cute add. Love the monster cakes too. We're thinking Sesame Street this year, and this made me think of the aliens. :)
  4. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. says

    September 5, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    AWESOME roundup! My second will be turning 1 in 4 months and I need some party ideas~Would love to have you share at my link party! http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/09/homemade-by-you-66.html
  5. Daisy criss says

    October 14, 2013 at 9:35 am

    There are many ideas for a birthday celebration. But in all ideas one thing is common and that is the use of balloons. Balloons look very nice in decoration and hence its good using them.
  6. Printable Party says

    November 5, 2013 at 3:07 am

    This is awesome...I love the ideas. Give me some good thoughts on how to do my baby shower. Thanks for putting this list together & sharing.
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    November 27, 2013 at 5:18 am

    For me, arranging teenage birthday parties is a fun way of reviving the golden memories when I was young. This is why I let my kids to have their share of happiness.
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  12. Wenni Donna says

    March 28, 2016 at 8:43 am

    All these first birthday party inspirations are mind blowing. Sugar & Spice party is my favorite one among all. I would like to use these ideas for my niece’s birthday bash. She’ll turn one soon and really wanted to host such a cute party at local venues. Thanks for helping me out!
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