Ashlynn's 1st Birthday Confetti Bash!

I have a long weekend to recap, but I'll get right to the goods - Ashlynn's First Birthday Party!

I decided months ago that I wanted to go with a "confetti" party.  I pinned tons of inspiration and about 2-3 months ago, I started doing a few little crafts and planning out what we needed for the big day.  This was huge in the end, as the party date snuck up so quickly and having a baby to look after makes it tough to pull things out last minute.  Planning was key!

If you follow me on instagram, you got a lot of sneak peeks, but here's the full dirty details!  (prepare, photo heavy!)

chalkboard | newborn photos | banner

I used Printstagram to print my favorite shots from the last year.  I ordered the 2.5" photos and the quality is great, highly recommend!  Unfortunately, I took the pictures of the photo clothesline (mini clothespins from Michaels and monthly markers from Little Baby Garvin) before we set up the drink station.  We had a tub full of organic milk for the kiddos (vanilla and chocolate, of course) and sodas and water for the adults.  I also made a coral pink lemonade punch that was a HUGE hit, and so sad I didn't take a shot of it.  Not only did it taste great, it matched the color scheme perfectly! 

And of course, paper straws. 

Another printstagram craft.

For lunch we served tomato pie (a bit of a local staple, people come from all over to get from the bakery near us) and hoagies from Wegman's, which like anything from Wegman's, were ridiculously good.  The usual snacky sides of veggies and chips and of course, desserts!  We weren't sending home 15 children under the age of 5 without a sugar high!

The set up.

Cupcake Stand | Two Tier Server | Candy Cups

DIY Bud Vases

tablecloths, streamers, plates, napkins, plasticware, and cake stand - Target

We served funfetti cupcakes with homemade buttercream icing, dipped birthday cake flavored oreos, funfetti blondies, and pink lemonade sugar cookies.  I also put out little cups of iced animal crackers and goldfish, which like the milk boxes, were all gone by the end of the party.... kids, so predictable!

 And of course, Ashlynn's Smash Cake!

While the kids entertained themselves with some of Ashlynn's toys, I set up a few things for the adults to meander over to in case they needed a break from the chaos.   I set up a Time Capsule for our friends and family to make predictions about life in 15 years, what Ashlynn will be like at 16 years old, or to leave a note to future Ashlynn. 

I'm going to seal them up and we can open them when Ashlynn turns 16.  Of course, we had to sneak peek them and some are amazing.  We can't wait to look back and see what comes true... zombie apocalypse, anyone?

(inspired by largirl)

I also set up a photo booth - slash - backdrop for friends to take pictures or Instagram.  Which would have worked out better if I didn't set it up in front of a window - backlighting fail.

Lastly, we sent our littlest guests home with some bubbles. Another super easy DIY - baby food jars, chalkboard paint for the lids, pipe cleaner for the bubble blower, and bubble solution.  Perfect for all our young guests... 5 weeks to 5 years!

I'll recap how the party went tomorrow, this girl is still recovering from the craziness and this post is long enough!  Hope everyone had a great weekend, we did!

Also, thank you all so very much for all the birthday love at the end of the week on our posts and on IG.  I haven't had a chance to respond to the comments, but I read each and every one!