{"id":15185,"date":"2023-07-24T22:44:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T03:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10010\/?p=15185"},"modified":"2023-07-24T22:44:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T03:44:04","slug":"sweet-one-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/sweet-one-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw a Sweet One Birthday for a Special Little One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-eating-a-donut.jpeg\" alt=\"Sweet one birthday: baby eating a donut\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/baby-eating-a-donut.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/baby-eating-a-donut-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/baby-eating-a-donut-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first birthday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a momentous time, and what better way to celebrate than honoring just how sweet that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is? A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uses the donut shape as the \u201co\u201d in \u201cone,\u201d serving as an adorable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that works beautifully for any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-year-old<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to plan an exciting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday, you\u2019re in the right place. Here\u2019s how to turn your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed birthday party ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the sweetest reality with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, decor tips, and invitation inspiration.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>11 of the Most Adorable <\/b><b>Sweet One<\/b> <b>Birthday Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to start planning an incredible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday? These are all the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st birthday party ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need to arrange a deliciously sweet celebration for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Sweet Color Scheme<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to turn your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday into reality is with a beautiful color scheme. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all the rage for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it\u2019s no surprise why. Their delicate colors and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ice cream-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspired tones are perfect for this kind of celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a color scheme for this special <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the theme in mind. Whether you\u2019re honoring a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday girl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a birthday boy, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pastel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tones are a great choice. Soft pinks, blues, purples, yellows, greens, and oranges all work well. Pair with a metallic-like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rose gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gold, or silver to add an extra \u201cpop\u201d and give you more creative freedom when choosing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party supplies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. <\/b><b>Sweet One<\/b> <b>Birthday Party Invitations<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15188\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15188 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Donut-Party-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet one birthday: Donut Party Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Donut-Party-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Donut-Party-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Lissa Anglin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/first-birthday-themes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>first birthday theme<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as sweet as this, you need <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> invites to match. Luckily, we know just the place to find the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>digital invites<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a wonderful collection of <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/1st-birthday\">1st birthday party invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/donut\">donut-themed invites<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be styled to match your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 including this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/donut-party\/brown\/kids-birthday\"><strong>sprinkle donut<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> invite<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Each invitation can be customized so you can choose the layout, colors, and fonts. Add your own heartfelt wording, and you have a party invite that\u2019s as sweet and special as the guest of honor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. <\/b><b>Donut-<\/b><b>Themed Banner<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed party, it makes perfect sense to have a themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happy birthday banner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in honor of the tiny treasure you\u2019re celebrating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a theme like this, you can have a little fun with the banner wording, too. We love \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donut grow up<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d as a playful take on a traditional birthday banner. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut 1st birthday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just doesn\u2019t feel complete without a cheerful banner or sign on the wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Sweet-Themed Table Decor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It wouldn\u2019t be a true <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without plenty of sweet-themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party decor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to liven up the party venue. Whether you\u2019re going with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pastel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> color scheme or a brighter one, there\u2019s always plenty of party supplies to match this adorable theme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a giant <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foil balloon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centerpiece<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or create a stack of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donuts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a table display instead. Choose a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or candy-themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tablecloth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and use sweet treats in other elements of your table decor, too \u2014 like on name cards or tucked within flower arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. <\/b><b>Sprinkle-<\/b><b>Themed <\/b><b>Party Decor<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15187\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Donut-Miss-This-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Donut Miss This Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Donut-Miss-This-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Donut-Miss-This-Invitation-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Jen Montgomery (photo courtesy of Angela &amp; Evan Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> some extra love and joy around the place with some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkle-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Feature these tiny details everywhere, from your <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/donut-miss-this\/pink\/kids-birthday\">donut party invites<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your table decor and beyond, for a sweet way to honor your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look out for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkle-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">napkins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confetti<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to transform your chosen venue into a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed paradise. You could even look out for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pinata<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and fill it with suitable soft toys or treats for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Highchair Decorations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highchair is probably one of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-year-old<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s favorite places to be, so style it in honor of their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make their mini-throne take center stage by dressing it up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy or make your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highchair banner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from fabric, with delicate tassel details. Add some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-inspired touches by painting on some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Place a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party hat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on top of the highchair, too, so the guest of honor has something fun to wear while they enjoy their cake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. <\/b><b>Sweet One Donut<\/b><b> Wall<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no denying that a wall of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donuts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sounds like an amazing idea. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday celebration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the perfect place to make this happen with a stand, wall, or display filled with these delicious sweet treats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose different flavors, or ask a baker to customize some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donuts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with icing and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> colors that match your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You could even have some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yummytoddlerfood.com\/sweet-potato-baked-donuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sweet potato baked <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>donuts<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on hand too, for those <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who don\u2019t want too much sugar all at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Bite-Sized Snacks and Sweet Treats<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donuts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can\u2019t forget about serving some other tasty snacks. Take inspiration from the little guest of honor and offer your guests an array of mini or bite-sized snacks to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve fresh fruit kebabs, mini burgers, mini pizzas, and family-friendly appetizers. Create a fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ice cream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bar where your guests can prepare <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ice cream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sundaes for themselves or their children. Always keep food safety in mind, and choose foods that are appropriate for the ages of the children you\u2019ve invited.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Adorable <\/b><b>Sweet One<\/b> <b>Cake Topper<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15189\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15189\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15189 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Whimsical-Cake-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Whimsical Cake Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Whimsical-Cake-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Whimsical-Cake-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Anna K Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They only turn one once, and what better moment to choose a beautiful personalized cake than with their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday? You can even feature this on your invites with this lovely <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/whimsical-cake\/green\/kids-birthday\">whimsical cake invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessorize a delicious cake with a handmade or personally commissioned cake or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cupcake topper<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their birthday cake. Don\u2019t forget to remove it before you attempt a cake smash, though, so there\u2019s nothing between them and their delicious cake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Themed Birthday Outfit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tie everything together and make sure your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby girl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or baby boy steals all the attention with a stunning themed birthday outfit. Not only will this make you and your guests smile and say \u201caww,\u201d but it\u2019ll give you some lovely photos to reflect on in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for an outfit that\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed or that features <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or simply matches your color scheme. Soft <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pastel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tones are always a hit and can definitely make an outfit say \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet birthday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d if you can\u2019t find a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed dress, T-shirt, or accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. <\/b><b>Sweet One<\/b> <b>Birthday Party Favors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like with any celebration, it\u2019s typical to send your guests home with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party favors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a way to say thank you for coming to this super fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday. Take the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party favor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience to the next level by handing out gifts that match your <\/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;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep up that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feeling, send your guests home with a party bag filled with treats like candy, a mini cupcake with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a jar of cake mix to bake at home. Add in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stickers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, age-appropriate toys, and coloring supplies for your younger guests, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the party is over and the guests are home, you could also send them a heartfelt thank you note. Like our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/first-birthday-invitations\">first birthday invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/thank-you-cards\">thank you cards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all customizable, so you can personalize them with a message from you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Celebrate Your <\/b><b>Little One<\/b><b> with These <\/b><b>Donut-<\/b><b>Themed <\/b><b>Birthday Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s something so sweet about a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donut-themed birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-year-old<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sprinkles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, playfulness, and adorable colors are all a wonderful match for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this list to help you put together an amazing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet one<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you\u2019re all set with your color scheme and party essentials, use our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/kids-birthday-invitations\">children\u2019s birthday invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to let your guests know they\u2019re welcome to join you for a celebration in honor of the sweetest kid around.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A first birthday is a momentous time, and what better way to celebrate than honoring just how sweet that little one is? A sweet one birthday party uses the donut shape as the \u201co\u201d in \u201cone,\u201d serving as an adorable party theme that works beautifully for any one-year-old. 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