Planning for your brightest joy’s first birthday can be a fun and exciting experience, but it can equally be overwhelming. There are so many things to consider- from the guest list to the theme and decorations, to the food and activities.
Just to ease your anxiety, we have covered important pointers that you would need to tick before the big day:
- Set a budget: Before you start planning, decide on a budget for the event. This will help you determine how many guests you can invite, the location, and the type of food and decorations you can have.
- Create a guest list: Decide who you want to invite to the party. This will help you determine the size of the venue you need and how much food and drinks you will need to prepare.
- Choose a theme: Pick a theme that resonates with your little one the most, maybe his/her recent obsession over some cartoon character, colours they seem to be drawn to, or maybe anything that you like.
- Choose a venue: Decide on a location for the party. It could be your home or a local park or maybe any other place. Just make sure you’ve finalised the venue at least 2 weeks in advance. The location should be able to accommodate the number of guests you are inviting and the type of theme and activities you have planned.
- Plan the menu: Decide on the menu for the party. This will depend on the time of day, the number and the type of guests. If your budget allows, you can also consider hiring a caterer or ordering food from a restaurant.
- Plan the activities: Decide on the activities you want to have at the party. This could include games, crafts, or a bouncy castle. You can also hire a professional entertainer like a clown or magician to keep the guests entertained.
- Plan the decorations: Decide on the decorations you want to have at the party. This could include balloons, streamers, and a banner with your baby's name on it. If you can then you can also consider hiring a professional party planner to help with the decorations.
- Plan a return gift: Decide on favours for the guests to take home, if you wish to. This could include small toys or candies.
- Plan for the birthday cake: Decide on the birthday cake for the party. You can order a cake from a bakery or make one yourself.
- Don't forget to take photos: Take lots of photos of the party to remember the special day.
Overall, planning your baby's first birthday can be a wonderful experience that you and your family will treasure for years to come. With a little preparation and some thoughtful planning, you can create a memorable and special day that everyone will enjoy.
You’ve got this!
