First Birthday
One candle, a smash cake and a room full of the people who love them.
Turning 1
A first birthday is really a party for the parents and the people who helped them through the year. Soft colours suit it best: gold, blush, sage or powder blue, with a big ONE banner behind the high chair for the photos everyone will keep.
The smash cake is the moment. A small cake of their own, a bib and every camera in the room pointed at the high chair. A time capsule of notes for their 18th and a baby photo guessing game keep the grown-ups busy.
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Decorations
The table
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- Cups Go plain here: cups in Soft gold and Blush match the rest of the table better than a themed version.
The cake
Going home
Games and activities
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15 minutes
Smash cake moment
Set the birthday child loose on their own small cake while everyone gathers round to watch and take photos.
You need: A small cake, a high chair, a bib and a camera
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All party
Time capsule
Guests write a note or prediction for the child to open on their 18th birthday. Seal the box at the end.
You need: A box, cards, pens
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15 minutes
Guess the baby photo
Pin up baby photos of the adults and guess who is who. Most correct wins.
You need: Baby photos of the guests, numbered