We went with the tried-and-tested-and-loved swim party birthday package at Westerville Recreation Center at the request of the birthday girl. She also picked out the butterfly theme for the day so we had a cupcake arrangement made in the shape of a butterfly and I designed her invitations and favor bags.
Food-wise, we served mini sandwiches, and had a fruit tray and a vegetable tray. It turned out to be just right for the mix of grown-ups and kids, even though the kids were looking forward to the cake and ice-cream anyway.
She wore a Harajuku Mini for Target by Gwen Stefani dress (which I scored with a major discount off their already low prices!) and lace-printed leggings with glitter flats - she picked it all out herself. Animal print + lace + glitter = birthday outfit.
The party had a mix of old and new friends and they all mingled well which was great. I also had the pleasure of having a photographer Jessica Nash from Elegant Events Design and Photography at the party to take photos and that was SUCH a great and affordable investment because I was really able to enjoy the party and for once, be in some of the photos vs. being behind the camera. She even mailed me a CD of the photos from the party in three different effects! I would definitely be glad to use her again at a future party.
Happy birthday to your daughter. My Mallory would have loved the butterfly theme too. Love the idea of not being the photographer as well as the host. Great thought for future parties.
Posted by: Traci | February 04, 2012 at 11:30 PM
love the family photo! time flies doesn't it? wasn't she turning 1 just yesterday?!? Soon they'll be graduating from college :(
Posted by: gee | February 12, 2012 at 08:55 AM