Baby’s first birthday celebration has taken on a completely new (read: over-the-top) meaning, thanks to Pinterest. But here’s the thing: While some first birthday party ideas are a bit of a production, but you can create a fun and unique first birthday that doesn’t involve hours of prep and hundreds of dollars. Whether you have a themed party, or just do a photo shoot to document the memories, these incredibly cool and glam first birthday party ideas are sure to amaze your mini!
Check them out — and get ready to throw a memorable celebration for your baby’s first birthday.
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Baby's First Birthday: 12 Cool & Glam Party Ideas
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Honey Bee Theme
We're talking honeycomb, bee-shaped cookies, yellow balloons, and more. This theme is super sweet for baby's first birthday!
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Ribbon Photo Backdrop
Here's how to create a fun space for guests to take a photo, as well as a perfect backdrop to take some photos of your mini digging into her cake.
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Literal Wild One
For all those Where The Wild Things Are fans, this first birthday party idea is one for the books! Serve food in hollowed-out fruit, let the birthday boy or girl wear a paper crown, and let the wild rumpus start!
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Floral #1
Few things are better than fresh blossoms! Pick up a bunch at your local grocer and attach them to a large cardboard #1 with some hot glue.
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Sprinkle Smash
Don't forget the cake! The smash cake is like the right of passage for your mini's first birthday. Here's an easy decorating idea that will work on a homemade or store-bought cake.
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Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
These #1 shaped treats look extra special when dipped in pink chocolate! Treats are super important at the first birthday party, but you can cut a few corners using store-bought options if you're in a pinch.
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#1 Photo Collage
Put all of your favorite snaps together to form a #1 and hang them on display for all of your party guests to see. This is definitely one of my favorite first birthday party ideas around.
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Photo: Emily Young Photography
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Balloon Arch Fun
How cute is this arch?! A jungle theme seems like the perfect first birthday for the kiddo who loves animals.
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Confetti Everywhere
This is one of those first birthday party ideas that is easy to pull off, but makes a big impact for baby's first birthday. From pom poms to glitter, confetti can be found everywhere.
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Doughnuts For Days
This might be one of those baby's first birthday ideas that anyone can pull off in a pinch. Doughnuts for dessert. Doughnut decorations. Doughnut cupcake toppers. It's the best!
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Watercolored cookies
You can add some color to your cookies by painting them with some food coloring. These #1s are darling!
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