Savvy Styled Sessions

March 6, 2014

Surf's Up!

Calling all Surfer Girls!

My friend & fabulous repeat client's youngest daughter requested a surfer girl party to celebrate her 5th birthday. Turning 5 in this family means big birthday fun!

It was a rainy weekend in Phoenix, but for a few short hours the warm sun peeked through just in time for the swim party at the club.

Here are the details from the "girls only" birthday bash...

Still loving the BIG balloon party trend! I made a little "balloon garland" & filled them with confetti!

Handmade Centerpieces

Surfer Girl Craft

The VW bus was the perfect addition to the party... the girls loved playing in it.

At one point they ALL tried to fit inside!

I love incorporating fresh flowers at parties... for all ages and themes.

The dessert table was complete with a large pink champagne cake, mini cupcakes

and surfboard cookies.

My client & I designed the cake for the uber talented Cake Baketress to whip up!

Surfer Favors

Happy 5th Birthday sweet surfer girl!

Party Styling & Handmade Decor: Savvy Styled Sessions & Events

Invitations: Pretty in Paper

Cake, Mini Cupcakes & Cookie Favors: The Cake Baketress

February 9, 2014

Half Birthday at the Ranch!

A summer birthday in the wild west & a blazin' hot sun,

calls for a winter round-up of friends for some 1/2 birthday fun!

As far as I know, 1/2 birthday parties aren't the trendy "new thing" in the party world, but being a Phoenician with a summer birthday can be a challenge if you want to party outside, (even pool parties can be hard when the temps are over 110)! The party planner in me couldn't resist the idea of throwing an outdoor half birthday bash for my little guy. We wanted to celebrate with many of the kiddos he's known since we started "play dates" at 5 months of age and sadly this will be Jake's the last year in school with many of these children. These sweet kids, along with their younger siblings & parents, have become more like family to us over the past five years.

MacDonald's Ranch was the perfect place as the accommodations are ideal for a party where children can run, ride & rope like a cowboy/cowgirl. I lassoed my poor mom & hubby to help me with the food prep and set-up as they dealt with my "Type A" attention to detail. I couldn't have pulled it off without them! Also, a big thanks to my talented friend, Beth, of Lizzie Bee Photography who captured so many wonderful moments as well as gave me images of the party decor to add to my portfolio :). I wish I could show you every image of the 5 year old silliness... she's incredible!

My friend Amy of Page & Mason Invitations created these fantastic invites. She's uber creative & loves to use different materials... aka the fun burlap! I gave her the wording & she ran with it. I really liked the stars & boot that she added, so I incorporated those into the party decor.