You blink and A Year has Gone By!

It is your baby’s first birthday! This is a time for a great celebration, not only for your baby, but for you as parents. You did it! Your baby is healthy and happy, which means you are great parents.

 

First birthday parties are one of my favourite kinds of events to plan. You can do whatever you want, but what I really love is when they are themed parties! Owls, monkeys, Disney characters, trucks, cars, Barbie, princesses the options are endless for themed parties. First birthdays are also great because you can show appreciation to all the family and friends who have been there for you. If you have a budget for a first birthday I always encourage it to go towards the food, décor and gift bags.

 

Gift Bags

I always think it is cute when the gift bag reflects the theme of the party. For example, if you are having a princess party then your gift bag would be a gift certificate to the spa, a bottle of sparkling wine and some fabulous chocolate! If you are having a truck party, give a gift certificate to a fancy car wash, a nice car air freshener, travel size hand sanitizer, lip chap or anything that you think is handy to have in your car.

 

Food

One thing that is great is usually first birthdays are held when the baby has just had a nap so it is usually in the late morning. Fabulous little appetizers are the perfect food for this type of event!

 

Décor

If you are going with a theme or a colour scheme for their first birthday it can be reflected in everything! Table clothes, plates, napkins, gift bags, cups, centerpieces and of course desserts and the cake are all decorating opportunities! The cake is for sure a part of the décor!

 

Planning

Planning any kind of event while you have a little baby can be a lot of work. That is what I am here for! Event planners give your event the time and attention it deserves and take all the stress away from you. Seeing as they have relationships with local venders they also can get you discounts on things like your décor and cake. If you are in the Winnipeg, Manitoba area give me a call or send me an email. I would love to create an amazing first birthday for your little one!