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Rainbow Themed Korean Dohl {1st Birthday Party}

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This lovely RAINBOW THEMED KOREAN DOL 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Jiye Lee of Dress Up Files. I love the lollipops, cupcakes & cake! There are a lot of fabulous rainbow themed party ideas here, so look closely!

Jiye said this about planning the party- “For my daughter’s 1st birthday party, more than 50 kids were set to attend and having it at an elegant restaurant was absolutely out of the question. I ended up renting out a gigantic indoor playground. As friends were leaving at the end of the party, I noticed that child after child was walking out with a huge smile and a sweaty mop of hair and I knew the party had been a success.  When kids are having fun, parents get to relax and chit chat. Winning!

A few months ago, I started seeing pictures of rainbow themed parties pop up all over the internet and I was sold.  I love the impact the vibrant colors have and how cheerful and happy it looks.

All the paper goods were by chickabug, including the invites, cupcake toppers, banner, favor labels, etc. I bought the files and printed everything at home. She was so great to work with and very helpful!  And I think the paper goods are what really brought everything to life.

We played Dohl Ja Bee, a traditional Korean game played at first birthdays. You set up different things in front of the baby until they grab one and it’s supposed to predict what their future will hold.  For example, pencil means they will be a scholar, golf ball means an athlete, microphone means an entertainer and so on. My daughter ended up choosing the stethoscope. My grandfather was a doctor so maybe she will follow in his footsteps!”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:

  

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New York City 1st Birthday Party

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This lovely NEW YORK CITY FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Morgan Bayard Photography. I love the modern design and adorable details!

Morgan said this about the celebration- “I love the sophisticated look of this first birthday party at the amazing Riverpark Restaurant in Manhattan. Just because it is a child’s party doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be decorated in a style adults will appreciate. And with silly straws and gift bags all the kids had a great time as well! The outdoor vegetable garden made a lovely backdrop for family portraits and the birthday girl was adorable in her party dress with her handmade headband.”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Ribbon
Balloons
Favor Boxes and Bags
Crepe Paper Streamers

   

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Traditional Korean Dol {1st Birthday Party}

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This TRADITIONAL KOREAN DOL {1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY} submitted by Tara Odenthal of Tine and Thread is just darling. Every detail is perfect!

Here is what Tara had to say about planning the party- “My husband is Korean, so it was important to me to honor my son’s Korean heritage by giving him a Korean first birthday, called a dol. For those of you that aren’t too familiar with the tradition, first birthdays in Korea are a big event. In the past, disease and malnutrition caused high infant mortality rates. When a baby made it to his/her first birthday, it was cause for celebration. I personally love the tradition. Family and friends gather together, pray for the child and share food. The main event of the dol, called the dol janchi, is a game telling the child’s future as an adult. Several items are placed in front of the baby and he/she chooses one. Whatever item is chosen symbolically foretells his/her future. For my son, we let him chose between a computer mouse, a pen, money, rice and the Bible. If he chose the pen, the tradition is that he will be a scholar as an adult. The mouse is for a computer genius, rice means an abundant life and the Bible means a minister. It took many months of planning, but it was truly a labor of love. I enjoyed every second.” Vendors and Credits: Photography: Laura Iz Photography Cake: The Cake House in Buena Park Cake Topper: Knitting Dreams Bouncer: Jump Action Invitations/Welcome Sign/Favor Tags/Thank You cards: Little Seouls Party Food: Waba Grill Tables and Linens: Create a Party Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop: Ribbon Lollipop Sticks Paper Plates, Napkins, Cups Crepe Paper Streamers Tiered Cupcake Stand Striped Paper Straws Blue Swirl Lollipops    Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop: Ribbon Lollipop Sticks Paper Plates, Napkins, Cups Crepe Paper Streamers Tiered Cupcake Stand Striped Paper Straws Blue Swirl Lollipops

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Starry Shabby Chic 1st Birthday Star Party

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How could I not share this adorable STARRY SHABBY CHIC 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by One Sweet Day / Christina Hur & Hanna Yang?! The birthday girls name is Kara! I just LOVE it all…not only the name :]. Here is what One Sweet Day had to say about the party– “We wanted to create a 1st birthday celebration for Kara that was “pretty” and cute and girly all at the same time. Starry Shabby Chic is a twist to a traditional shabby chic themed party. We used many design and color elements for a shabby chic design but also incorporate a “star” theme to it. As this was a first birthday celebration for a little girl, we used a lot of pink and yellow, with some touches of green and blue, all in muted pastel tones. Some cultural elements are also present as this was a Korean first birthday celebration. In the Korean culture, first birthdays are extravagantly celebrated (much like the quincenera). In order to celebrate the baby girl’s 1st year, we created a photo table using an old window as the main accent piece! A traditional ceremony that takes place during a Korean 1st Birthday celebration is called a “doljabi.” This is where several items (usually about 5-6) are laid out on a table or floor and a baby is left on the floor to go choose and item. The item that is chosen supposed to somewhat signify the baby’s future. When the guests arrive, they get a raffle ticket and the guest can guess which item the birthday baby will choose! Once the doljabi is done, a winner is chosen from the winning cup and the parents provide the winning guest with a gift! We created these cups using a Mason jar cup with a handle and tying fabric around the neck of the cup. DESSERTS The birthday cake was designed by Layer Cake Bakery in Irvine, CA, which incorporated the shabby chic theme by using pastel tones and the pink drapes around the cake, and incorporated the star them with the cute fondant stars that popped out from the top. The sweet and marvelous cupcakes and macaroons were also prepared by Layer Cake Bakery. The white almond cookies, powdered donuts, strawberry / orange / chocolate wafer cookies, and cotton candy were all store bought, and Kara’s mom made the strawberry Rice Krispy treats! DECOR All decor and florals were designed and prepared by One Sweet Day. A pink and white floral patterned backdrop hung behind the main table, and light green and blue floral patterned fabric served as table covers. The toppers and labels were designed by One Sweet Day. The cupcake wrappers cut out with the Silhouette SD were a hit at the party! The vases were all purchased either at IKEA or at the Dollar Store, and arranged with spray roses, wax flower, and other wild field flowers. The main table was accentuated with baby’s breath! Paper star ornaments were hand-made by One Sweet Day using a die cut star design and crepe paper rosettes tied on a ribbon. These were hung all over the party to accentuate the starry theme of the event! FAVORS Each child guest left with a tin lunch pail which was packaged in a craft gift bag, tied with a fabric ribbon. Each lunch pail was filled with little goodies for the little guests! The adult guests were treated with a boxed rice cake, a Korean traditional dessert, by Shi Roo Dang.” VENDOR CREDITS: Party Design- One Sweet Day Labels / Banners / Fabric Bunting- One Sweet Day Floral Arrangements- One Sweet Day Photography- Kristi Klemons (www.klkphotography.com) Cake / Cupcakes / Macarons- Layer Cake Bakery (http://www.layercakebakery.com/) Korean Rice Cake- Shi Roo Dang (Los Angeles, CA)
 

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