There was a point in time when my career ambitions were to be a party planner. I am so detailed orientated that it would be such a natural fit. However, along came kids and life, and the necessity to have a real, concrete job with a steady paycheque. I love teaching, but whenever a special event comes along that needs planning… I am all over it! I planned every perfect detail of our wedding (and did the whole thing for under $5000), and have thrown several showers. Now, I am starting to plan parties for my two daughters – Stella Boo is one in May and Cecelia turns (gasp) six in June. And no, it is not too early to start planning. It is never too early to plan, I say!
As I start thinking of themes for their parties, I was thinking of Cecelia’s Ballerina Bash that we had for her fourth birthday (she kind of got the shaft on her fifth birthday since I was too busy being pregnant and having her little sister to plan her an extravagant party). I decided to upload some pics so you can see some of the details in case someone is looking for inspiration for their little ballerinas. I get so many super ideas from everyone else’s blog, so why not share the love?
Check out the pics from her super party below. Everyone had a blast! I also had a lot of help from some great people in my life, so I can’t take all the credit! I did the designing and the planning, they just had the talents to complement my vision perfectly and I am so lucky to have them!
Enjoy!
The invitation that my sister and I designed – I created the idea, she made it a reality. |
Party favors – Tutus, tiaras, ballet slippers, and a custom CD of ballet music. My husband’s grandma sewed all the tutus for each girl. |
The welcome sign on the gift table |
A centerpiece |
Food table decor – I found ballet pics online and just printed them B&W |
My ballerina princess |
We rented a dance hall, hired a dance student to teach a lesson, and voila – instant ballet party… ok, maybe not instant… |
Cecelia’s cake – made by our awesome friend Nicole. |
Some pink and fancy ballet inspired food |
The tutu cupcake tower. All of the food had tags that were decorated with ballerina silhouettes. |
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Linda Higgins says
Adorable! What a cute little princess ballerina! She will never forget this party!
Candice says
Wow! What a lucky little girl! You did a great job!
crafty grandma says
what a great idea! My soon to be 4 grand-daughter would love this since she just started ballet lessons….her mother started ballet at age 3, then taught at the same studio, so ballet pictures would not be a problem…thanks for the wonderful idea!!!!
anne says
Love this idea! Where did you get the ballet slippers for each child?
Too CUTE~
Thanks
Anne
Sarah says
Anne – I actually found them at the dollar store! Isn’t that crazy?!
anne says
YES it is nuts! I cannot find them anywhere 🙁 Such a cute idea!