Mia had a purple and silver themed "Winter Wonderland" first birthday party this weekend. So, I've always had fun planning Luke's birthday parties, but this took the excitement of planning to a whole. new. level. Perhaps it was all of the fabulous inspiration I got from viewing so many party-planning blogs ... or maybe it was just because I was able to use my most favorite color. At any rate, it was so much fun!
The invitation on display alongside Mia's birth announcement
Outside guests were welcomed with a snowflake luminary lit path, hanging snowflakes, and a welcome sign
Inside, beautiful purple and white floral arrangements created by Day were on nearly every table.
Poms in various shades of purple, snowflakes, and a sweet Happy Birthday sign hung from the ceiling.
The bar area offered guests (purple, of course) Sangria, as well as a hot chocolate/coffee bar with all of the fixings for both the adults (Baileys, peppermint schnapps, Kahlua) and the kids (marshmallows, whipped cream, and candy canes).
The dessert table was the focal point of the family room - Snowflake cookies, rock candy (icicle) pops, purple jelly beans, cupcakes, lollipops, Hershey's (winter) kisses, and snow(cake) balls. Day made the fabulously beautiful personal cake for Mia.
The dining table was decorated with winter tree branches hung with snowflakes and photos of Mia from her first year.
There was a snowflake art project in the backyard for the kids,
La Milpa (Mexican food) catered the party, which was in no way related to the theme ... it is just so yummy and Mexican is one of Mia's favorites! Here are her and Chloe enjoying their beans :)
Mia had no interest whatsoever in diving into her beautiful purple cake. Even after Luke gave her a little tutorial on what she should do, she resisted. Of course, since then she has had no trouble getting up close and personal with a cupcake from her party. Oh well...
Present opening was not unlike Christmas. She still isn't as interested in bows, boxes, and paper as I would have expected ... but she does love playing with each toy as it comes out of the box! So many cute books, clothes, and toys - what a very lucky little girl!
The Birthday Girl having fun with some of her favorite people
Another winter tree by the door was hung with unique quilled snowflake ornaments for guests to take home as favors. The tree also doubled as Mia's "Wishing Tree" where people were able to write a wish for the birthday girl on a small piece of cardstock and hang it on the tree. I'm sure that they will be treasured keepsakes in years to come.
Thank you to all of you, near and far (and those who were here in spirit), who came to celebrate Mia's birthday with us. It was a wonderful, memorable day. A very special first birthday!
**An extra special thank you to Gina for coming early and taking most of these photos!
