Category: Birthday Parties Kids

Too Legit 2 Quit - Dodzwi turns 10!

4/5/2021

This year, I was once again so happy to get the call from mom Shadi, to plan and style Dodzwi's 10th birthday celebration.
I always love the freedom she gives me, and I love creating something cool for Dodz, because he is just such a great guy who gets so excited while I do set-up!
Polite, fun, well mannered and and his mom's biggest love.

Dodz, you are totes too legit to QUIT!
Hope you had a great party and thanks for packing up (for real!)

Because Shadi decided to have the party at home this year, I decided to just do one focus wall. I got inspiration from Outlandish Events - who dreamed up the original concept.
I tried to avoid balloons, so I used the bandanas and caps to bring some height and depth to the back-drop.
The kids then also used these as props during their HIP HOP class by dance teacher, Senzi.
Other than that I used lots of themde treats to bring the hip hop style to life.

Enjoy the images!

Supplier List
Planning, Styling and Co-ordination: Plan Me Pretty
Photographer: Kimi and Me
Original Concept and Themed Hip Hop Decor Rentals: Outlandish Events
Cake: Blooming Beautiful Cakes
Biscuits, Donuts and Cake pops: Bunting and Blossoms
Donut Stand: Plan Me Pretty
Mini Lightbox: Plan Me Pretty

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Vintage Aeroplane Birthday Celebration

9/14/2020

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Guys, today I am so excited to share another of Corinne’s Petite Partyki Datjies on the blog. I love the detail and cute ideas that are always present in her events and I am sure, she is a complete perfectionists.
Thank you for sharing Corinne!

From Corinne:

Dad Jaques and mom Michelle Botha decided on a vintage aeroplane theme to celebrate the first birthday of their son, JC. The beginning of the wonderful journey of his life.

It was a very hot day and we organised water slides to entertain the kids. Therefore all the guests received a towel as a thank you gift. A practical gift that can be used for many years to come!

We decided on a 'starter' grazing table filled a selections of breads, yummy spreads and cheeses. For mains a treat of lamb on the spit and dessert was a candy buffet filled with lots of treats, playing with the theme 'on board'.

When we travel we also pack our suitcase with our pretty holiday clothing, and that is why we decided on a suitcase as the 'goody bag' into which every little guest could pack their sweets and treats.

How cute are these custom made towels? Practical, useful and I love the fact that it can be used for many years to come!

These suite case 'goody bags' - how adorable and such a clever idea!

Check out these mini suitcases on the candy buffet.

Party Vendors
Planning, decor and styling: Corinne’s Petite Partyki Datjies
Starter, grazing table: Cocovanillafoods
Photographer: Leandri du Plessis Photography
Cake: Blooming Beautiful Bakes

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Tribal, Wild One Birthday

8/14/2020

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Natalia, owner and creative at Dacon Events, sent in this very stunning TRIBAL WILD ONE themed birthday party she put together for little Santiago.

From Natalia: I added the tribal look to change it up a bit from the usual wild one themes. It really came out beautifully. The little party packs were custom done too for every child. It was an indoor and outdoor setup with cute little pallet furniture and teepees to create a perfect tribal effect for all the little kiddos.

Look out for some of my favorite elements:
- The custom made feather head piece worn by little Santiago
- The marshmallow pops that she tied together at the top so that it resembles a little Teepee Tent
- The Donut stands!
- The little fondant 'Tribal Animals' that was placed all over the candy table and on top of the cake

Enjoy the pictures and follow Dacon Events on Instagram for more pretty, party inspiration! Natalia is based in Johannesburg and ready to plan your pretty events!

I mean how cute is this little chief!?

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Happiness is ... Rainbows

7/31/2020

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Today I am just sharing a few images from a Rainbow themed party that Sammy from Design Studio by SG put together for little Gia.

I love the simplicity and tiny decorative details of the .cake,
Other favorite details are the custom rainbow stickers and rainbow cookies are so cute!

Wishing you a big, colorful weekend!

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Wild One, with a twist!

6/24/2020

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Hi everyone - so happy to be sharing this gorgeous first birthday celebration with you today. Wild One is such a popular theme for boys at the moment. And so easy to style in completely different and unique ways.

This was birthday theme was such a clever idea! It was an indigenous take on the “Wild One” theme, from the florals, to the hornbill cake pops and guinea fowl feather cookies.
Mom wanted a Wild One theme and then GNT designs decided to put a local, indigenous twist to it. Genius!

My favorite thing in this setting? The Hornbill Pops!
Let me know in the comments which element do you love most. X

SUPPLIER LIST
Event Design + Planning, Stationery: G’nT Design
Photographer: Louise Artistry
Cake + Desserts: Mmmacarons
Florals: Bella Fiore
Rentals: Konfetti Love Rentals

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Wild & Three

4/24/2020

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Hallo Everyone! Today we are starting our countdown to experiencing a little more freedom. Only 7 days and we are able to at least start taking walks again! So while we are all still safe at home, here is a few pictures from a very cute Wild & three birthday party for little Riley Jenson.

One of my favourite details is the fact that very little plastic was used. In fact, I see zero single use plastic, and as for the painted animal figurines, those will still provide many hours of imaginative play.
I also like the start contrast of the blue and yellow against the bright white. It let's all the decor details burst to live!
Enjoy the pictures and remember to send us your pretty parties too.

VENDOR LIST:
Party theme: Young, Wild & Three:
Decor, Design & Styling: Lemme Plan it - Claudine van der Walt
Photography: Claudine photography
Cake: Sweetly detailed
Cupcakes: Cake by Elsa
Venue: Lemme Plan It
Furniture: Lemme Plan It

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Pastel Party

3/6/2020

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Enjoy these pretty images from this pastel themed, Llama party!
My favourite detail is the focal, backdrop set-up! Just love it.

Happy Friday everyone!

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Wild One!

1/21/2020

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QNB Events pulled out all the stops with this Luxury Wild One birthday. This is an ever popular theme for boys that can be styled in so many ways.
Enjoy the pictures.

Service Providers

Planning, styling and set-up - QNB Events
Cake and Sweet Treats – Sweetly Detailed
Photographer – Vanessa Coetzee Photography

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Lessons from a Unicorn- “Dreams can come true, you don’t need wings to fly”

11/22/2019

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All I kept thinking while looking through the pictures, is that this set-up is just so pretty and perfect. Every little detail is spot on, and the whole set-up, I am sure, will even please the worst of the OCD mommy's out there!

Stunning Corinne, thank you for sharing with us.

From Corinne Munro, owner of Corinne’s Petite Partyki Datjies:

We were so excited about the planning and styling of this Unicorn first birthday celebration. It was such an unique color scheme and mommy Jo-Lee did give her inputs, but she gave me freedom to let my creative expressions free, which always helps in creating something beautiful and unique.

Kaylen is a gorgeous little girl and the color scheme and theme fit her perfectly. The day ended on a high note with the Springboks that won the Rugby World Cup, so that will always be something special that Kaylen can look back on.

Lessons from a Unicorn- “Dreams can come true, you don’t need wings to fly”
My wish for Kaylen is that all her most beautiful dreams become reality.

Service Providers

BIRTHDAY GIRL - Kaylen van den Berg se eerste verjaarsdag
PARENTS –Roelof & Jo-Lee van den Berg from Pretoria
DATE – 2 November ‘19
VENUE – Celtis House in Irene, Pretoria
PLANNING, DECOR AND STYLING – Corinne’s Petite Partyki Datjies
CAKE – Blooming Beautiful Bakes
DESIGNS – JAPS Printing
BALLOONS – Balloon Design Academy
PHOTOGRAPHER – Melanie Els Photography van Klerksdorp

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The twins turn One!

10/21/2019

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The biggest surprise and blessing of my and my husbands life, was the news that we are expecting twins.
Thankfully, upon hearing the news, as first time expecting parents, we were clueless as to what is going to hit us once the muppet's arrived, so we just went about our business super excited! Which was a blessing, because if parents of twins ever had to know what they were in for when two babies arrived at the same time, ha! Pregnancy would be very a fearful period.

O boy, I am not going to lie. I don't think I actually remember a thing of the first 6 months of their lives. It was a blur of feeding, burping, reflux, nappies, putting to sleep, all with very very very little sleep. It was around month three that I realised and made peace with the fact, that my life, as I knew it, would never ever be the same again. This was also a very important step, because I think someone once that realisation has been made, it is as if somehow, you suddenly cope better and just get on with it.

But, as all mom's say, it gets better. It gets so so much better. And suddenly you just cannot imagine life without these little guys. And they just bring so much JOY!
So I had a blast planning their first birthday. We managed to keep them alive for one whole year! Well done us, that is worth a tripple celebration!

Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoyed planning it, I am already thinking about our theme for next year.

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DIY Llama Party Bags

10/15/2019

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I fell in love with the Llama party bags the moment I saw them on Design Studio's Instagram page. What a surprise to hear that Sammy made them them, when I requested where I could get my hands on some.

So today I am sharing with you how to make these very. very pretty party bags. The best part is that you will be able to customise these to fit any animal theme.

DIY Order and essentials

You’ll need

Scissors
Crafts Glue gun
Pritt glue
White paper bag
Pom Poms in theme colours
White marker
Tassel (optional)
Llama party printable available to download. Available to download at the bottom of this post.

Instructions

Print out free llama printable preferably on 300g glossy paper as this will allow llama silhouette (or cutout) to hold up straight.
Cut out Llama silhouette, saddle and name tag – put to side.
Cut white paper bag in half and remove handles from top half.
Glue Llama silhouette, saddle and name tag cutouts onto bottom half of white paper bag. Do this with normal Pritt glue.
Use the glue gun to re-attached handles inside the white paper bag as well as the options tassel.
Use white marker to personalize party bags on glued on party pack.
Decorate with pom poms.

Suppliers
Design and Llama party printout – Designstudio by Sammy Gomes
White paper bags and pom moms – Any party shop. I got mine from Newlands Accessories
Glue gun, pritt, white marker, scissors – Any Crafts shop, I bought mine at Arts & Hobbies craft
shop
Flowers in styled shoot Belle Fiore
Thank you Marethe Grobler for the lovely photography

Click here to download Llmama printable set

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Swan Soiree

6/24/2019

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Just feast your eyes on the prettiest of pretty parties for a second birthday celebration. a Swan Soiree is definitely the correct term to use, swans to be seen everywhere!

I do not have any favourite items, I really love all of it. The swan theme has been incorporated in such an understated, classical way, and though it is everywhere, it is tasteful and does not seem overwhelming at all.

The peach colour palette is also not something you come across everyday, well done to the team from GnT Designwww.gntdesign.co.za

Enjoy the pictures and happy Monday!

VENDORS

Concept, Styling + Stationery l G 'n T Design
Photographer l D'amor Photography
Flowers + Decor Hire l Bella Fiore
Sweet Treats l Mmm macarons
Cake l 180 Degrees Catering & Confectionery
Catering l Fat Barista
Teepee l MiGi Designs

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TWO-TI FRUTTI

5/16/2019

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This cute Tutti Frutti birthday party was hosted by the lovely lady behind lifestyle blog, Ellie Love, Caley Rosenberg, for her little girl, Zoe's second birthday. Caley is also a party planner and this is clear in all the fun details and fruit themed party decor used through out.

I think this is just such a fun theme for little kiddos, whether a boy or girl.

Some of my favourite details are the jelly lemon wedges, the party packs are super cute and the fruit-themed balloon garland adds a special touch.
Enjoy the pictures.

Supplier List:

Venue: Family home
Planning & Styling: Caley
Stationery: Kerryn from The Arty Party https://www.facebook.com/theartyparty1/
Cake & Treats: Jadi Clark https://www.instagram.com/jadiclark/
Food: Kim Shea – Suburban Café https://www.facebook.com/suburbancafe/
Photography: Heather Fitchet http://heatherfitchet.co.za

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

7/13/2018

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Feast your eyes on this beautifully styled gold and pink, twinkle, twinkle, little star, themed first birthday celebration by Outlandish Events.

My favourite details?
- The cake!
- The star and flower candy table backdrop
- The star shaped pinata!

Enjoy and be inspired.

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Our 2017 Win-your-Party Winner!

5/31/2018

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We finally have some pretty pictures of the winner of our 'Win-your-Party'competition last year. Happy birthday Princess Lenieke - hope you had a great first birthday!

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Timeless & Elegant - Another perfect Ballerina Party!

12/5/2017

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Today I am sharing a beautiful Ballerina Themed birthday, styled and coordinated by Zenobia of Blue Olive Events.

I simply love all the ballerina details that Zenobia incorporated into the decor and candy table - very clever!
My favorite details? All of it! But especially the ballerina biscuits, cupcakes and table center pieces.

Enjoy the pictures, lovingly shot by Photo Paige.

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Beauty & the Beast for Madison-Sophia

7/12/2017

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I’m not a princess and fairytales kind of person, so naturally, I’m not a princess and fairytales kind of mum. But I make an exception for Beauty and the Beast.

How can one not love Belle and her love for books, reading, and adventure? And how can one not love a romance the grows out of friendship? And so Beauty and the Beast became the theme for Madison-Sophia’s first birthday.
It just so happened to also be the year that the new movie was released, so hey, we would be current, if not anything else.

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Ivy's Enchanted Fairy Forest

2/3/2017

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Today I am sharing the birthday party of 3-year old little Ivy, who is one lucky girl, because mom, Nicky, put together the most precious Enchanted Fairy Forest themed party for her. I just love the floral elements and the crochet mushrooms are the best!

From Mom Nicky:

I really have enjoyed planning my daughter Ivy’s birthday parties for the last few years… But this year has probably been my favourite.
Firstly, because now that she is a bit bigger (she turned 3), she understands the concept of her birthday and her party so much more- there has been SO much excitement during the last few weeks, leading up to the “big day”. I am a bit of a sucker for online shopping- and every single parcel that arrived she very excitedly asked “Is that for my party!?”… Luckily, most of them were!

Secondly, I absolutely loved the theme this year. We initially decided on a “fairy princess theme” – Ivy loves anything “pretend & pretty” and dressing-up is one of her absolute favourite things to do. I wanted to do a theme that would allow us to create a fantasy world for her special day, so decided to add “Enchanted Forest” to the theme. Making it her “Enchanted fairy forest party”…

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Ice-Cream Parlor Party

10/17/2016

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I think it might be something in the water - or maybe creative souls attract creative souls, because today I am sharing the party of a friend of Mom Lisa from the Magical Unicorn Party, Nicole, who created the cutest ice-cream themed party for her Annabel's 3rd birthday celebration.
Soon I will be featuring another one of their friends' party - just as stunning!

From Mom Nicole:

An Ice Cream Parlour theme for my daughter Annabel’s 3rd birthday party, was an easy choice as she loves Ice cream, and has a sweet tooth just like her mommy:) I love birthdays and thoroughly enjoy putting together a special & memorable celebration for our special poppet.

While I’m still able to have a say in the party theme I obviously like to go with something that Annabel will love, something that is a little different and at the same time allows room for creativity, fun, interesting decor & other elements that make it an extra special day. I loved working with the beautiful soft pastel colour palette that this theme lends itself.

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A Magical Unicorn Party for little Charlotte

9/22/2016

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Today I am sharing the most beautiful of birthday parties. Mom Lisa wanted to create a magical world for her daughter, Charlotte's, 3rd birthday as she loves everything whimsical and make-believe.
And she completely nailed it! Who would not love a party like this?!

Details I love?
- The Unicorn head (alice) bands are my favorite!
- The unicorn cupcakes are also very cute.
- The floral '3' used as the backdrop for the candy table is stunning!

From mom Lisa:

"The party was for my daughter Charlotte Beatrice Hunter who turned 3 years old

She is taken with everything magical and make believe , and so it was her choice to have a unicorn party as she is in love with My Little Ponies and so this theme was a definite for her.
I searched pinterest and most of the Unicorn parties are rainbow in colour which I definitely didn’t want as I wanted the party to be tasteful and elegant , so I went with soft pink , mint and gold as my colours and built things from there."