We celebrated Isla’s first birthday on Saturday with a confetti-filled party at our house. I originally had another theme in mind, but when I saw this Stella McCartney Bell Party Dress on Instagram, I knew I had to change my plans. I immediately contacted Papellerie, the creative team behind our wedding stationery (see photos here), to see what sort of fun invitation they could think up. Needless to say, I am obsessed with how they turned out. Riley (our designer) did such an incredible job making my visions come to life. She is incredibly talented. We had custom confetti from The Confetti Bar inside each invitation – with little Isla confetti made by Meredith of Cake & Confetti. I love them!
The party went without a hitch, which I was so grateful for. We packed over 60 adults and 20 kids into our little one-story house and into the backyard (my prayers for sunshine worked!). Sasha and I were both on cloud nine after the party – there is no greater feeling than seeing all of our closest family and friends in one place!
A lot of work went into this party, and I want to say a special thanks to Meredith (mentioned above). She spent oodles of hours making a balloon arch, flowers, bubbles, confetti, signs, etc. and helping me set up on the Friday before. She is a force to be reckoned with, and I suggest that anyone in Houston who is planning a party contact her! Also, thank you to Riley for the invitations. You are amazing. Thank you to Leah Burke of The Monogram Shop, who met with me to brainstorm creative customization options for the party. We ordered our adorable frosted cups and beer koozies (both which were big hits!) from them, and I recommend anyone in the Houston-area stop by when planning a party. Last, but not least, thank you to my mom, who made both of the confetti cakes and also sewed the purple runner on our dining table in a matter of minutes on the Friday before the party. She puts Martha to shame!
I finally finished putting away all of the leftover confetti, favors, honeycomb balls, etc. yesterday, and I’m sad to see all of the bright colors leave our house. I wish that balloon arch was a permanent fixture around here! I already have Isla’s 2nd birthday party theme in my mind (yup, I’m insane!). Time to get pinning! xo
Isla and her Godmother (my best friend), whom she adores
Isla’s dress from Stella McCartney Kids (now on sale!)| My dress from Nordstrom (most comfortable dress ever!) | Cake topper, balloon arch, florals, bean bag toss boards, custom bubbles, play pen banner, linens, ‘Watch Me Grow’ sign, Oreo pops and way more by Cake & Confetti | Invitation by Papellerie | Custom confetti by The Confetti Bar| Koozies and frosted cups from The Monogram Shop | Sunglasses from Party City | Frames from IKEA | Party hats from Shindigz | Honeycomb balls from Shop Sweet Lulu and Devra Party Corp | Book marks and napkins from For Your Party | Confetti cakes by me and my mom (inspired by Sugar & Cloth here) | Photo book from Shutterfly | Isla Coloring Sheet by Juan Charles on Fiverr | Baby adirondack chairs from Target (in store only) | Throw Happiness Around Like Confetti print from Tan of Squirelly Minds | Customizable temporary tattoo sheets from Amazon
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I can’t believe my little angel is already one! Party was great and I think we are just now recovering. #confetti4life
Oh my word! This is beyond magical. Every little detail is amazing, Ailee!!! You and Isla are too, too beautiful as well! And I’d say this party definitely is way better than anything I’ve ever seen for a first birthday. Martha who? The confetti theme is adorable! Well done, my dear! I’ll be pinning this for sure. 🙂
This is AMAAAAAAZING. I love every little detail of it. Isla is so lucky to have such a talented momma! Looks like she had so much fun celebrating her first birthday!!!!! Her little confetti dress is the cutest, and that picture backdrop with the balloons i am dying over. Cutest theme ever!! Well done momma!
Happiest of birthdays to our sweet little instagram friend Isla!!
oh my!!! number 1. LOVE seeing Sasha be the first to comment on all your posts AND with a hashtag hahah #supportivehubbysrock
2. thank you SOO much for having us!!! The party was perfection, You and Meredith did such an amazing job!!! I need to see Isla again soon, play date (with mimosas)
and 3. House tour. House tour!!!
Holy cow, you are amazing. Everything looks perfect, and Isla is adorable as usual.
You blow me away. Seriously – that was like a circus and every activity for a child imaginable in one place, only beautifully styled with perfect colors!! You are one talented lady, and Isla is the luckiest girl in the world to have a mother like you!
x Christie
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Just ridiculously perfect!!! You and this party <3
Beautiful, creative, fun and charming just happen to describe both Isla’s party and you, Ailee! You are a woman of so many talents. Thank you for sharing them all with us! Happy birthday to your precious girl and welcome to the next chapter of parenting…that walking life. xoxoxox
that coloring station is too cute, and so smart for littles!
Really no idea why I haven’t read this until today. Slacker.
SUCH a cute party. Please invite us to her wedding :).
Simon will be very jealous and, as such, I cannot show him these fun pictures.
He’s going to say “all I got was a stinking BBQ at a park”. 🙂
Isla’s dress. OMG. LOVEEEEEE.
xx.
Beautiful party for your precious little girl!
THIS. Is my one year olds birthday inspiration! Too bad I cannot find that ADORABLE dress anywhere!! How did you guys string the honeycomb lanterns?!