{"id":12725,"date":"2022-08-29T23:12:42","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T04:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=12725"},"modified":"2022-08-29T23:27:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T04:27:43","slug":"first-birthday-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/first-birthday-themes","title":{"rendered":"7 First Birthday Themes for Your Little One&#8217;s Big Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12727\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-smashing-a-cake.jpeg\" alt=\"First birthday themes: baby smashing a cake\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-smashing-a-cake.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-smashing-a-cake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-smashing-a-cake-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a year full of firsts \u2014 from their first diaper change to their first words \u2014 it\u2019s finally time to throw your baby their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a big birthday not just for the baby but also for the parents. After all, you\u2019ve survived a year full of late nights, early mornings, long walks, and lots of bouncing. And you\u2019ve been rewarded with plenty of giggles, smiles, and milestones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, it\u2019s time to reward yourself and your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for getting through a big <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together. Plan a party that will bring a smile to your face and your baby\u2019s face by finding a perfect-for-your-family first birthday theme. A theme can<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/party-planning\">make party planning easier<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (because parents have enough on their plates), and it can inspire your decorations, menu, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party favors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are seven of our favorite first birthday themes to help you plan your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s big day.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>7 First Birthday Themes for Your Baby\u2019s <\/b><b>Bash<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These first birthday themes are whimsical and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-derful<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They work equally well for boys&#8217; and girls\u2019 birthdays, and we\u2019ve included tips for pulling off each theme \u2014 from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party decor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your menu items. We\u2019ve also included<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\">matching online invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can start inviting guests as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12733\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12733\" class=\"wp-image-12733 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical-Cake-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"First birthday themes: Whimsical Cake Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical-Cake-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical-Cake-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Anna K Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/whimsical-cake\/green\/kids-birthday\">Whimsical Cake Invitations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically the saying goes, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little girls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are made of sugar and spice and everything nice &#8230;\u201d but we think it\u2019s true of all babies. Of course, if you really want to stick with tradition, you could throw a \u201csnips and snails and puppy dog tails\u201d theme party for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little boy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 complete with a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/trampoline-puppies\/blue\/kids-birthday\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>puppy dog invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But even your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday boy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will love a little extra sugar at their birthday <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To pull off a sugar-and-spice-themed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> first birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, set up a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dessert table<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> full of candy, cookies, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cupcakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donuts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other baked goods. If your baby has a fall birthday, lean into pumpkin spice, complete with lattes for the adults (because parents with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-year-old<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can definitely use the extra caffeine!). Or incorporate a little extra spice with a<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/anitalianinmykitchen.com\/cinnamon-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cinnamon<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1019168-fresh-ginger-cake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ginger birthday cake<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centerpieces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fill Mason jars with cinnamon sticks and star anise, topped with a tea light candle. As for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confetti<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and look for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cupcake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-themed banners and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streamers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Little Monster<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12731\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12731\" class=\"wp-image-12731 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Our-Little-Monster-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"First birthday themes: Our Little Monster Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Our-Little-Monster-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Our-Little-Monster-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/our-little-monster\/green\/kids-birthday\">Our Little Monster Invitations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You love your little monster, but let\u2019s be real \u2014 there were definitely times during your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when they terrorized the villagers (and by \u201cthe villagers,\u201d we mean parents). Their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is as much a celebration of you getting through all the late nights, temper tantrums, and poopy diapers as it is of the sweet little monster themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To pull off this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first birthday party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hand out monster-themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party hats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, glue googly eyes onto disposable table cloths (and everything else in the house!), and dress your baby in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cutest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> little monster costume. And since it\u2019s so very on-theme, let your little monster <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smash cake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all over their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high chair<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (You might want to throw a drop cloth down for easy clean-up.)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. <\/b><b>Wild One<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12729\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12729\" class=\"wp-image-12729 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/First-Safari-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"First birthday themes: First Safari Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/First-Safari-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/First-Safari-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: frau brandt<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/first-safari\/green\/kids-birthday\">First Safari Invitations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby girl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby boy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is already a big adventurer \u2014 scooting, climbing, crawling, and toddling all over the place \u2014 then celebrate their wild side with a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/safari-theme-party\">safari theme soiree<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is one of those first birthday themes that offers plenty of creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorate with animal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cutouts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stuffed animals, or figurines. Fill your list of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party supplies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with leopard-print or zebra-print everything \u2014 from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">napkins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to paper plates to banners and tablecloths. Leopard spots are the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polka dots<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-theme party, so get wild.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> animal figurines also make adorable cake <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toppers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and instead of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party hats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can hand out lion mane headbands or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hats, which can double as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party favors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all the kiddos on your guest list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Alice in <\/b><b>One-derland<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12726\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12726\" class=\"wp-image-12726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Adventures-in-Wonderland-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Adventures in Wonderland Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Adventures-in-Wonderland-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Adventures-in-Wonderland-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12726\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/adventures-in-wonderland\/creme\/kids-birthday\">Adventures in Wonderland Invitations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Alice in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-derland<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme is a pun-derful way to celebrate your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby\u2019s first birthday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is one of our favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first birthday party ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because the story of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alice in Wonderland<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is so full of fun imagery that you\u2019ll never be short of party ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a Mad Hatter\u2019s tea party table. Hang clocks and pocket watches as decorations. Make space to play flamingo croquet (complete with lawn flamingos as croquet bats). You can hand out \u201cDrink Me\u201d bottles as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party favors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 fill them with bubbly for the adults and sparkling apple juice for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to go all out, you can even go in costume. Consider dressing up as the King or Queen of Hearts, and the guest of honor can be Alice or the Mad Hatter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. First <\/b><b>Bee-Day<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12728\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12728\" class=\"wp-image-12728 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee-Our-Guest-Invitation-5.jpg\" alt=\"Bee Our Guest Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee-Our-Guest-Invitation-5.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bee-Our-Guest-Invitation-5-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/bee-our-guest\/yellow\/kids-birthday\">Bee Our Guest Invitations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your baby\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 oops, we mean <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bee-day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebration \u2014 embrace a bumble bee theme. You can serve<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recipetineats.com\/honey-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">honey cake<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, decorate with black and yellow stripes or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polka dots<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hand out antenna headbands instead of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party hats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even make a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/make-and-celebrate\/handmade\/make-a-honeybee-garden-pinata-pictures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>beehive-shaped pi\u00f1ata<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the simplest yet sweetest first birthday themes (and not just because of the honey). Bees are pollinators, so you can incorporate plenty of flowers into your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will allow you to add more colors to your theme. Choose between pretty <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pastels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (light yellow for the bees and soft pink, purple, and blue for your florals) or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bright colors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (with bright yellow bees and hot pink and orange flowers). With this theme, you\u2019re free to bee creative.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Twinkle, Twinkle<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12732\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12732\" class=\"wp-image-12732 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starlit-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Starlit Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starlit-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starlit-Invitation-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Ashley DeMeyere Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/starlit\/blue\/kids-birthday\">Starlit Invitations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little star<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is turning one, so celebrate with a classic lullaby theme. A \u201cTwinkle, Twinkle, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Star<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d theme allows you to incorporate adorable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave time in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party planning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diys.com\/amazing-cloud-themed-crafts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>make DIY<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> clouds<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from fluffy cotton and string lights. Then hang star-and-moon <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streamers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teddy bears<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other bedtime essentials as decor, and play dreamy classical music in the background.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to lean into the lullaby theme, make it a pajama party that ends before your baby\u2019s bedtime. Not only can you dress your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cutest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pair of PJs, but you can also sport your favorite jammies \u2014 because every parent needs a little more comfort in their life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. One in a Melon<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12730\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12730\" class=\"wp-image-12730 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/One-In-A-Melon-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"One In A Melon Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/One-In-A-Melon-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/One-In-A-Melon-Invitation-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Loree Mayer Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Matching invite:<\/b> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/one-in-a-melon\/pink\/kids-birthday\">One in a Melon Invitations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let everyone know that your baby is one in a million with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watermelon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme. This sweet theme is perfect for summer birthday parties, and it comes with a built-in color scheme. Decorate in shades of pink or red with bright green and black.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a little extra fun, make this party a cookout and set up a kiddie pool for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to splash around in. Serve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watermelon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> popsicles along with fresh slices of fruit. Keep the kids happy with fresh <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watermelon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> juice, and for the adults, pass out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watermelon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mimosas. You can even decorate the perfect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday cake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with some<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilton.com\/summer-watermelon-cake\/WLPROJ-9443.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>easy DIY<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make your cake slices look like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watermelon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Here\u2019s to a Year of Firsts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throwing a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is just one more first in a year full of milestones. And much like how you figured out the best way to put your baby to sleep or make them laugh, you\u2019re sure to choose one of the best first birthday themes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you do, you can pick out an online invitation to match. There are hundreds of<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/kids-birthday-invitations\">kids\u2019 birthday invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to choose from. Then, customize the invite with your party details and send it to guests in seconds. That\u2019s one more thing you can check off your to-do list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more inspiration for the perfect<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/unforgettable-birthday-party-themes-for-kids-and-adults\">birthday party theme<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out these<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/outdoor-birthday-party-ideas\">outdoor birthday ideas<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or these extra creative<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/birthday-party-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>birthday party ideas<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a year full of firsts \u2014 from their first diaper change to their first words \u2014 it\u2019s finally time to throw your baby their first birthday party. 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