With Harper’s first birthday just around the corner, I wanted to share with you her sweet invitation, designed by Rachel of Planned Pretty.
I’m using the main colors from Harper’s nursery— mint green and gold — paired with soft pink and lilac. I don’t really have a “theme” for the party. I figure as she gets older her birthday parties can reflect her favorite things and interests, but for now, let’s face it, first birthday parties are really for the parents (and hey, after making it through the first year of new parenthood, a celebration is in order!)
More than anything, I just want it to be a fun day for family and friends and most of all Harper and celebrating the joy she has brought to our lives. I’m sure she will just love cake if she’s got a sweet tooth like her mama!
I’ll admit I love having the excuse of a first birthday party to tackle some DIY party projects I’ve had pinned for awhile. I know I’m not alone here when I say that I’ve been looking forward to designing her party since I was pregnant!
More than anything, I just want it to be a fun day for family and friends and most of all Harper and celebrating the joy she has brought to our lives. I’m sure she will just love cake if she’s got a sweet tooth like her mama!
I’ll admit I love having the excuse of a first birthday party to tackle some DIY party projects I’ve had pinned for awhile. I know I’m not alone here when I say that I’ve been looking forward to designing her party since I was pregnant!
TMiari says
The invites are so cute and I LOVE the book donation concept!! What a great idea!!!
Jenn says
Love the invitations, and LOVE the book donations! So thoughtful! Can't wait to see more! xo ~Jenn http://www.twobytwomom.com
misslucelocket says
So gorgeous! Book donation is genius! Can't wait to see the rest of Harpers bday design! Lucy xxx
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Schnelle says
I love the invites! Such a sweet idea to donate the books too.
Chrissy@SimpleJoysBlog says
Love the invitation and love the book donation idea in lieu of gifts. Very sweet and thoughtful.
TaraMixandMatch says
Such a gorgeous invitation, love the gold!
Angela A. says
Beautiful invite, and I also like the book donation idea. You are too sweet!
Jenny says
They're beautiful!!
Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos} says
SO pretty! I love everything about the invites! And I WISH I'd thought of the book donation idea for my daughter's first bday… I actually wanted to request no gifts, but it was a joint party with my niece and her mama didn't quite agree, ha.
Katie says
I love how you are doing the book donation in place of gifts. I did something similar for my daughters first bday for our local Ronald McDonald house. Surprisingly I received some criticism and backlash.
Shannon says
Those look great! I can't wait to hear how the party turns out! On another note, did you ever review the convertible car seat? I think I remember you were going to… maybe I missed it? I'm trying to find a good one for my little girl (Henley Hope:)
Thanks!
Joie de Viv says
BEAUTIFUL invitation and colors! I kind of wished I did a "pretty" party for Kaitlyn's First, but she really loved the movie, Rio, so I went all out with that theme. Hopefully in a few years she'll want to do a tea party or something girly! Can't wait to see more!
xx Viv at JoieDeViv
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I'm sure your party was amazing! 🙂 I know we will do lots of themes in the future. Harper has only seen like 10-15 minutes of the movie Frozen so she doesn't quite have any favorites yet…but I know she will!
Ashley @ Life on the Parsons Farm says
Wow Veronika those invites are gorgeous!! I can't wait to see more of Harper's first birthday! We have a similar color scheme and our girls are so close together in age!
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Stacy G says
Loving that invite! So perfect. Girly parties are way too fun to throw!! XO
Maria M says
Such a gorgeous and classy invitation! Love the gold. Cant wait to see more about photos of the party.
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Anneka@mamaandthree says
These are beautiful!
Anneka x
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Cuttysark says
Hi, That's a nice birthday invitations. I also liked the donation concept, thank you for sharing.
Cathy
Anusha A says
Happy birthday Harper! Have a blessed life. Harper's 1st birthday invitation cards is very cute.