Last Saturday, we celebrated Marli & Lydia’s One Year Birthdays and the girls had such a great time. We hosted the party at our house with a sweet nautical / sailor theme and I wanted to share a few photos with you all. We dressed the girls like twins in this super cute sailor dress from H&M. Ahoy mates!
I stayed up until 5am that morning prepping the food, decorating the table and completing small DIY projects to personalize the party. So. Much. Fun. I think it was more from excitement than anything else 🙂 I took the girls’ baby photos and made a huge number “1” sign as their backdrop for the smash cake photos. Actually, instead of a cake, I got 2 gigantic cupcakes for them which was perfect. I also made their birthday banner which took a lot longer than expected, but it turned out pretty good :) As for the table signs, I attempted to make them into sailboats…but of course the girls noticed, but the guys had no idea what it was. Sigh. Haha!
For the food, the party was from 11am-2pm so it was a perfect time for LUNCH! I made some easy appetizers for our guests to nibble on while my husband grilled up some wings and ribs. So delicious! We also catered a few things as well which were a huge hit.
I wasn’t able to take too many pictures from my camera, but my family did so I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of the photos. But, here are a few very important people (VIP) in her life and a great picture of the babies and us mamas. I like how she has a different facial expression in every picture. 🙂
And, the moment we were all waiting for….smash (cup)cake time! Marli isn’t a big fan of soft squishy things so it was funny to see her poke (carefully) at the cupcake. Still, I’m sure she was happy to make a mess and not hear mama or daddy say “no” to that.
Marli’s cousin, Lydia, was a bit sleepy but quickly woke up after she saw cake. Yum! Such a sweet little girl 🙂
Marli’s cousin, Lydia, was a bit sleepy but quickly woke up after she saw cake. Yum! Such a sweet little girl 🙂
One birthday down and many more to come. I can’t wait for next year 🙂
omg the CUTEST theme! i love marli’s outfit 🙂 way to go mama! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
Oh, how absolutely adorable! Love the theme you chose and those pics are beyond adorable! That 1 you made and the giant cupcake idea are perfect — as are all the VIPs. Perfection!
xo ~kim & chloe
I love all the pictures.
What a fun double party! I JUST received the pics from our 1st bday party too. Still need to DL them and post them! The twinning outfits is too too cute! My fave pic has to be Marli reaching over to Lydia’s highchair! 🙂 The.Best!
xx Viv @ joiedeviv.blogspot.com
Hi Vivian! Yes, it’s one of my favs also. This will be priceless 10 years down the road.
So cute!!! the party seems cute too! ♥
What a beautiful first birthday!!! The nautical theme was perfect and you totally had all of the extra special touches. Gorgeous pictures to always remember two sweet little firsts. 🙂
Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings
Oh my gosh! Little nautical theme is too cute!! LOVE those giant cupcakes – looks like the party was a success XO
super cute!!!!
Awesome theme, love the decorations 🙂
This looks like such a sweet party — and the girls look adorable in their little outfits!! I’m new to your blog, so I don’t know the background. Are they cousins?? My sister and I had babies 3 days apart, so we’re doing a joint first birthday for them, as well in a month. I can’t wait!
Hey Sara! Yes, the girls are cousins – 1 day apart. The party will be so much fun! I can’t wait to see the pictures!