Berry First Birthday: A Sweet and Simple First Birthday Party Idea đ
When we started thinking about our daughterâs first birthday party, we decided to keep things simple, just a lunch with our extended family to celebrate her first year. But of course, as a DIY-loving mama, I couldnât resist adding a few special touches to make the day feel extra memorable.
Since she absolutely loves strawberries (and really, all berries), the theme came naturally: "Berry First Birthday!" From there, the creative wheels started turning, and I had so much fun putting together little details that made the day feel sweet and special. From DIY decorations to a dessert table filled with sweets, hereâs how we celebrated our little oneâs special day.
Berry First Birthday Decorations: DIY and Cricut Party Ideas
To set the theme, I started with a hand-painted birthday banner featuring strawberries and white daisiesâsimple, cheerful, and the perfect backdrop for our little celebration.
Then, I put my Cricut machine to work to create:
Face confetti (because who doesnât love tiny versions of a babyâs adorable face?!)
A highchair banner to mark her special seat
Vinyl name for the âOne Year Ofâ photo display
From my laser shop days, I still had a few treasures that fit perfectly with the theme:
A cake topper featuring acrylic daisy accents
A custom "One Year Of" milestone photo display, showcasing all her monthly baby photos (seeing those pictures together was such a reminder of how much sheâs grown in just one year)!
These DIY first birthday decorations made our small celebration feel extra special while keeping it budget-friendly!
First Birthday Dessert Table: Brazilian Sweets & More
No Brazilian celebration is complete without docinhosâBrazilian sweets! I made a batch and put them in cute little cups, adding a touch of homemade love to the dessert table.
For the cake, we ordered our absolute favorite: Whole Foodsâ Berry Chantilly Cakeâlight, fluffy, and filled with fresh berries! I also attempted homemade macarons (not my greatest success, but A+ for effort đ).
A special shoutout to my childhood best friendâs mom, a party planner and dessert expert, who brought personalized strawberry theme sweets and put together a balloon garland that tied everything together perfectly. It was the chefâs kiss to our simple but sweet setup!
A Sweet Celebration for Our Rainbow Baby
Looking back, I canât even imagine what this party wouldâve turned into if I had decided to go all out instead of keeping it low-key. But honestly? This simple first birthday party was perfect for us. We got to celebrate our little miracle rainbow baby in the best way, surrounded by family, good food, and so much love.
She has brought so much joy, sass, and laughter into our lives this past year, and celebrating her âBerry First Birthdayâ was the sweetest way to honor her first trip around the sun. We canât wait to keep watching her grow and see the amazing person sheâs becoming!
For any parents looking for first birthday themes, DIY birthday decorations, or simple first birthday ideas, I hope this inspires you! Hereâs to many more birthdays filled with love, laughter, and just the right amount of strawberries! đđ
