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
Honey Bee Theme
We're talking honeycomb, bee-shaped cookies, yellow balloons, and more. This theme is super sweet for baby's first birthday! See more here
Photo: Inspired By This
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. See more here
Photo: Diary of a Fit Mommy
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! See more here
Photo: Life on Waller
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. See more here
Photo: Kara's Party Ideas
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. See more here
Photo: I Heart Baking
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. See more here
Photo: 100 Layer Cakelet
#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
Balloon Arch Fun
How cute is this arch?! A jungle theme seems like the perfect first birthday for the kiddo who loves animals. See more here
Photo: Project Nursery
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. See more here
Photo: Ice Cream Off Paper Plates
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! See more here
Photo: Oriental Trading Company
Watercolored cookies
You can add some color to your cookies by painting them with some food coloring. These #1s are darling! See more here
Photo: 100 Layer Cakelet