Katherine's Mary Poppins Carousel (First Birthday) Party

I'm thrilled to share this amazing first birthday party I did this past July.  The Santa Monica Pier Carousel was the perfect venue for this Mary Poppins theme first birthday for little precious, Katherine.  The party was filled with lots of lovely details from the super cute custom cake topper to the penguin cake pops!  The kid guests enjoyed playing a game of "Pin the Bow Tie on the Penguin" and decorating their own "Banks" to hold their tuppence.  All of Katherine's guests enjoyed more than a spoonful of sugar and were able to take home their own silhouettes.  I'm sure Mary, Mr. Banks and his children would agree!

{Photo Credits:  Stephy G. Photography}

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Vendor Credits:

Event Planner/Stylist:  Majell del Castillo Events
Photographer:  Stephy G Photography
Silhouette Artist:  Silhouettes by Jordan
Catering:  California Pizza Kitchen
Cake topper: Anna Crafts on Etsy
Venue:  Carousel at the Santa Monica Pier
Cupcakes:  Sprinkles Cupcakes
Cake/Dessert Shots:  Vanilla Bake Shop
Penguin Pops/Spoonful of Sugar:  Frost the Cake Bakeshop
Invitation, banner, and cupcake toppers:  Loralee Lewis
Umbrellas:  Oriental Trading Mart

Ava's Vintage Carousel {First Birthday} Party

Planning your child's very first birthday party is such a huge milestone.  As an event planner, Ava's first birthday party is no different from planning a wedding.  And because it's such an important event all details should be considered.  From the invitation to location to the food you will serve, you have to consider every detail no matter how large or small.  Ava's birthday took place at the historic Carousel at the Santa Monica Pier!!  It was the perfect venue for adults and kids!


The inspiration for this party was the carousel.  To keep with the vintage theme and to make things colorful, I chose pastel shades of pink and blue (main colors used) and green and yellow (accents).  My hubby, Steve, and I wanted to keep within our budget so we incorporated a lot of DIY projects.  All the hard work certainly paid off!  Not only was the party a success, but our guests had such a fun time!

{Photography by Patricio A. Tagudar III}

Vendor Credits:

Event Planner:  Majell del Castillo Events

Photographer:  Patricio A Tagudar, III

Cake:  Vanilla Bake Shop

French Macarons:  'Lette Macarons

Red Velvet and Salted Caramel whoopie pies:  Majell del Castillo Events

Silhouette artist:  Sylhouettes by Sylvia

Cake platters:  Private collection

Carousel topper and dessert table canopy:  Steve del Castillo

Ava's 1st Birthday Party was {FEATURED} - "On To Baby"

Last November we held Ava's birthday party at the historic Carousel at the Santa Monica Pier.  I'm honored and humbled to have her birthday party featured on the pretty baby blog "On To Baby"!  Check out the fabulous article written about the party.  Thanks again "On To Baby" for the feature!!


Click here for the article:  http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/01/pink-and-blue-carousel-birthday-party/