I had settled on his alligator theme a while ago and knew I'd need to get invites and paper custom made (there isn't a lot out there with tasteful alligators on it!) I googled everything and just did not find a lot of ideas for an alligator theme even on Pinterest. I love how all of the paper items turned out and really set the tone. I have talked about Sweet Birdie's Nest before, but they were so wonderful to work with. They went through countless revisions with me and ensured that I was happy with the final product. I ordered invitations, return address labels, favor tags, thank you notes and a high chair banner, all of which I loved and really pulled the theme together.
Once I had the colors and theme, everything else was pretty easy. I ordered paper products to match and asked my favorite cookie lady to take care of the cookies and smash cake. Based on a recommendation from another blogger, I ordered Thatcher an adorable outfit online and was pretty much done!
I really didn't get too complicated with the food because we were supposed to be at a playground (read: no cute table tents or food labels or cupcake toppers). We basically had "playground food," which was fruit, finger sandwiches and a few dips. I also had a mimosa and bloody mary bar for the big gators. In the end I think it was better that I was planning an outdoor party because I didn't get too carried away (which I may or may not be known to do!)
Even with the change of location and a sick baby, it was a fabulous party overall!
*Resources:
Invitations and matching paper items: Sweet Birdie's Nest
Cookies and smash cake: JCB Creations
Cookie cake: Great American Cookie
Personalized alligator t-shirt: Personalized Creations
Gingham pants: NOLA Tots
Paper plates, cups, napkins and party favors: Celebrate Express
*I purchased all of these items, and all opinions are my own. I'd recommend all of these vendors for their quality and customer service.
17 comments:
Very cute and I love how you created the theme making it original to you! Thanks for sharing.
Precious!
What a precious party and theme! You did a fabulous job :)
Everything came out great! Love the theme & looks like a good time was had by all!
I love the gator theme! Everything turned out great!
What an adorable party! You did a great job. Everything was so cute. I hope Thatcher is feeling better!
This turned out so cute! I LOVE his cake. How perfect!
His party really came out cute! So glad he had a good time even though he wasn't feeling well! You did a great job!
I'm glad you were able to get him a cute personalized shirt from Anna. She's got a ton of great stuff!
Very cute, love the gator theme!
Great theme! My husband and I went to University of Florida and will probably do a gator/orange/blue theme in the future- these are such cute ideas! Did Thatcher enjoy his smash cake? My son wanted nothing to do with it. Boo. It sure looks like he had a fun time :)
I really love LOVE this theme. Everything came out great. I impressed with your time management skills with everything you've had going on!
Oh my gosh!! I LOVE everything! You did such a wonderful job pulling everything together! Thanks for your tips on my blog yesterday. I just might be back for more :)
Everything looks adorable. And you're a true New Orleans girl for supplying cocktails for the grown ups! :) Happy birthday, Thatcher!
Great party - I love everything!! Happy Birthday, Thatcher!!
Such a cute little gator! And I love some cookie cake.
What a fun, nostalgic time of year. :)
You are SO CUTE! I love that party theme and everything looks like it turned out PERFECT, sick baby and all!
Happy Belated Birthday, Thatcher! I'm way behind in my google reader from being on vacation. His party looked adorable!
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