After a year full of firsts — from their first diaper change to their first words — it’s finally time to throw your baby their first birthday party. It’s a big birthday not just for the baby but also for the parents. After all, you’ve survived a year full of late nights, early mornings, long walks, and lots of bouncing. And you’ve been rewarded with plenty of giggles, smiles, and milestones.

Now, it’s time to reward yourself and your little one for getting through a big first year together. Plan a party that will bring a smile to your face and your baby’s face by finding a perfect-for-your-family first birthday theme. A theme can make party planning easier (because parents have enough on their plates), and it can inspire your decorations, menu, and party favors.

Here are seven of our favorite first birthday themes to help you plan your little one’s big day.
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There are moments in life when loss becomes a reality. Whether someone has lost a partner, close friend, parent, coworker, or pet, it’s a time that calls for reflection and support. While it might not be easy to find the right words, it’s important to express compassion during this tough time with a heartfelt sympathy message. 

To help you through the process, we’re sharing sympathy message ideas for a variety of scenarios. We’ll also offer some tips on how to structure it, along with wording ideas to inspire your own personal message. 
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Celebrating a 40th birthday is a big deal. It’s a time to honor years of success and overcoming challenges while looking forward to new growth, passion pursuits, and just enjoying life. For this milestone birthday, there are countless ways to mark the occasion. You can go all-out with a big bash including coworkers and acquaintances or keep it low-key with your best friends and closest loved ones at a small shindig.

Here, you’ll find easy party planning tips for your special day, plus 40th birthday ideas for themes and activities. That way, you can have the perfect party whether you want a big blowout or something a little simpler. Each party idea is paired with a matching digital invitation to make the party planning process even easier.
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Rosh Hashanah is a wonderful time for celebration and tradition. It’s a chance to look forward to a joyous new year and reflect upon the successes of the year gone by. The day starts with blowing the shofar (ram’s horn) and candles are lit each evening. As with most holidays, food plays a central role in the festivities. Parties are filled with pomegranates, love, and celebration as well as plenty of prayer and religious customs.

Whether you’re Jewish and looking for wording ideas to wish friends a joyful holiday or you simply want to send well wishes to Jewish friends and family members, you’ll find thoughtful Rosh Hashanah greetings here. Plus, you’ll find gorgeous invitations you can use to invite loved ones to celebrate this festive holiday.
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A new bundle of joy is always cause for celebration, but knowing when to have a baby shower isn’t always so clear. Whether you’re planning your own shower or organizing the event for a loved one, the ideal time depends on a few considerations. Some parents-to-be want to celebrate early on so they can focus on other things as the due date gets near. Other parents prefer to wait until closer to the due date while others prefer to host a party after the baby is born.

Fortunately, this guide highlights the important things to keep in mind when determining your baby shower timeline along with helpful tips on planning the big event. Plus, you’ll find stunning baby shower invitations to share the news about the upcoming celebration.
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Whether it’s for your lifelong BFF or a delightful coworker, attending a bridal shower is a special moment to celebrate the bride before the wedding day. But what should you include in a bridal shower card message? Follow this guide to learn how to craft a thoughtful bridal shower card — you’ll find wording ideas (everything from funny to sweet) as well as bridal shower card designs you can send in an instant.
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Roses, ranunculus, and peonies might be the most popular wedding flowers, but there’s just something about sunflowers that seem to make everyone smile. And what better moment to feature these vibrant and cheerful blossoms than on the happiest day of your life?

A sunflower wedding theme is a wonderful way to celebrate your big day. But how exactly can you mix in these eye-catching beauties as part of your wedding theme? Glad you asked. We’ve gathered some of our favorite ideas on decor, floral arrangements, and other key elements. Plus, we’ve chosen some of our favorite sunflower wedding invites to match your theme.
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Whether your child is turning 3 or 13, unicorn birthday parties remain a popular theme with kids. This birthday theme is all about magic, wonder, and fairytale adventures, making it a blast to choose colorful and creative party decor. 

To make your event truly magical, we’re sharing some of the best unicorn birthday decorations, party ideas, and birthday cake suggestions for a spectacular, one-of-a-kind celebration!
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Wanted: a roaring good theme party attended by outlaws, cowgirls, and bandits. Lucky for you, we lassoed one of the best party ideas around — a western theme party! From bachelorette parties to 1st birthday parties, this theme is a great way to let your hair down and have some fun.

Saddle up and get ready for a ride through the Wild West with plenty of party planning ideas. You’ll find creative options for decor, costumes, food, party games, and invitations. It’s time to throw the ultimate western-themed party. Yeehaw!
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Good-bye 20s, hello 30! When it’s time to mark this milestone moment, you want a celebration worthy of having survived (and thrived) over the last three decades.

If you’re planning a dirty 30 birthday party, we’ve got your back. Explore our favorite 30th birthday ideas and themes, then find the perfect invite to match. 
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