Creating a Magical 1st Birthday Party

When your baby turns one, it’s kind of a big deal. So naturally, it’s important to think about what theme you want, while exploring all the creative options you can create. Birthday parties are not just a time to eat cake, but an occasion to celebrate and enjoy the atmosphere around you.

Picking A Theme

A couple of months before your precious baby approaches the age of one, it’s time to start planning. Picking a theme can be a challenge, especially since your baby can not yet express his or her preference for anything.

When considering a theme, a couple of variables you may want to think about are location and season. If you’re thinking about a party outside, you’ll want to be sure to pick a theme that will lend itself beautifully to the outdoors.

You can also look for inspiration in your baby’s favorite toy, book, lullaby, and even cartoon character. And of course if there is nothing that really stands out in your baby’s life quite yet, you always have a few gender neutral items to consider. Here are just a few options:

The Carnival Theme

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Thanks to its beautiful bright and bold colors, a carnival theme works for either gender. Whether you want red and white stripes or polka dots, this theme will make anyone smile–especially the little birthday boy or girl.

If you need more inspiration, Pinterest is loaded with great ideas within this theme; from adorable gumball machine favors to a stunning cake, your baby will have a blast.

The Animal Theme

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If your little one enjoys animals of all kinds, consider going with an animal theme. Animals are classic, and you can take this type of party decor in a variety of directions.

You can go with anything from from barnyard animals to woodland forest animals and even jungle animals. And of course, if you use animals as your theme, animal crackers packaged nicely in a container of your choice can make quite a nice little party favor for both grown ups and little ones.

The Owl Theme

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I don’t know what it is about them, but owls always make for an adorable theme that also happens to be gender neutral. Additionally, if you’re looking for a great heading to your stationary, how about a sweet little pun like “look whoo’s one?”

An owl theme is great for a little girl if you focus on beautiful pinks and prints, but you can do a play on woodland creatures for a little boy.

The Star Theme

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If your little one absolutely loves the twinkle twinkle little star lullaby, why not turn it into a theme for their birthday party?

Again, the color palette you choose will determine whether this theme is ideal for your little guy or gal. But of course, gold stars with white and black accents can work for either gender. Create a consistent theme from invites, to favors and decorations, and your sweet baby’s first birthday will be out of this world.

When your baby turns one, you want to remember the occasion forever. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to think of the perfect theme for their party. But if you take a few moments and consider your options, you’ll be sure to find amazing inspiration to celebrate that special day.

And if you know a theme but lack the creativity or time to design it, work with someone who does. Not only will you be able to get exactly what you want for your little lady or gentleman, but it will also mean less stress for you.

When your baby turns one, you want to focus on this very important day. Knowing that all the small details will be taken care of means that you will be able to enjoy every moment of your little love’s big day.