As promised, here are the photos and details of last weekend’s celebration for Riley’s baptism and pending adoption…

The color scheme for the party was aqua and pink, same as Riley’s bedroom. I wanted something simple, vintage inspired, and pretty. I think I accomplished all three – let me know what you think!

I picked up five bunches of flowers at Trader Joe’s. I had a $30 budget and only spent $25. I placed blooms in several pretty jars around the house and on the tables.

I hung a simple welcome banner as a greeting.

The outdoor dining tables were covered with white butcher paper and set with crayons to keep guests, both young and old, occupied. I also had picked up a few white pails from Target’s Dollar Spot that I filled with candy.

I prefer to forego the traditional “formal” dessert table, so I usually just present all of the food on one table. I made the burlap garland and created the simple pennant banner in photoshop. The lanterns were a very inexpensive touch that packed a big punch, and were purchased from The Paper Lantern Store. (Ideally I wanted to hang them, but time was running short, so I just threw them up there..quite literally, actually!).

The table was covered with a vintage tablecloth that belonged to my grandmother.
My mom made the chicken salad sandwiches, using a recipe from The Pioneer Woman, which were quite the hit. There were also Turkey & Cream Cheese Wraps for the kids.
The tent card labels were made in Photoshop.

I included traditional party fare such as veggies, pretzels, chips and dips. I didn’t get a picture, but I got THE BEST dip at Costco – Jalapeno Artichoke Dip – YUM!!!
I also made my staple Italian Pasta Salad (recipe coming soon).

I got some beautiful fruit and displayed it in the glass bowl. It was so pretty it deserved it’s own photo!

The Drink Station offered pink lemonade. Everyone loved the adorable straws purchased on Etsy, especially my son who tried using four at once and just about choked.
I also offered several sweet treat options:

I popped some Kettle Corn and drizzled it with melted white chocolate chips. So good.

Dipped Marshmallows and bakery cookies.

Cake Pops were made by my good friend Vanessa of Rockin’ the Cake Pop (website coming soon). For the display I wrapped foam blocks in this gorgeous paper from Party City.

This photo was pure luck.

I promised her I would post lots of pictures.

I cannot believe that I forgot to take a picture of the party favors display all set up! Here’s what was leftover, sigh, but it sure looked cute! I shared my mason jar party favors here, and for the kids I purchased crayons on sale at Target, a package of bubbles from Party City and a few pieced of candy.

The bouncy house was the biggest hit of the party. Riley even fell asleep that night crying “My bouncy house, my bouncy house!” Maybe Santa will bring them one of their own! (But I kind of doubt it).
I hope you enjoyed all the little details that made this party special for my sweet girl. Even the hubbys were complimenting the decor! This party was a huge success and I was exhausted by the end of it. What an amazing day it was!!
Now the countdown to Cooper’s BUG party begins…T-minus 53 days and counting…
Linking to:
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Seven Thirty Three
Someday Crafts
Be Different Act Normal
The Shabby Creek Cottage
House of Hepworths
Chic on a Shoestring
The Shabby Nest
Fingerprints on the Fridge
Such pretty decorations! I cant wait to throw a party here.
Wow, every detail perfect. I especially love “cake pops”. Theres something ive never seen before…then again , i dont get out much, lol. My children are older so i dont bake as much anymore, if i do i will eat it, lol……I really like the burlap garland/streamer, my brain is on overload with all its possible applications……..Bonnie
Fabulous party!!! Love everything!
affordable insurance
such a fun and pretty party for your little one…i love the colors, especially the pink blooms in old bottles…and those straws? delightful…thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!
alison
Oops, meant ♥
I’m so glad to see your party–I’ve been having a lot of events myself lately! My daughter’s bd is this evening! She wanted to do most of the work herself, so I was hands “off” much more than usual. When I left last night, she and her brother were drawing on poster board :). (Her 18th BD, her bro. is an artist…so it’s not little kids.) BTW, I love the tossed lanterns, I have a stash of those from my daughter’s recent wedding, I’ve seen this before, but certainly would not have thought of it. All well done and beautiful, ♥ the treats in the jar.
Wow what a fantabuous party!!! Love everything!! 🙂
Oh Kristin! It’s all just so lovely. Every detail turned out perfect! I laughed out loud about your son drinking through four straws…so funny! I am glad it turned out so beautifully, you should be so proud of all of your efforts! Thank you for sharing the party with us at Inspiration Friday!
Heather
what a GORGEOUS party! i love all the details and the color combo 🙂
Coley @
http://www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com
Beautiful! The presentation and food selection is perfect. Mmmmm, white chocolate popcorn.
Di @ http://subjectschosenatrandom.blogspot.com
What pretty decorations. Pink and aqua are my two favorite colours! The cake pops are just too cute!
Congratulations on a beautiful party and a wonderful reason for the celebration. Riley is just precious & looked like a little angel for her baptism. One of our granddaughters is also a Riley! All your decorations, food and favors for the party were so well done. Happiness was abounding!
Everything turned out so beautiful! I love every little detail!
Everything looks so wonderful!! I love your sweet decorations and the food, YUM!!! Those sweets are adorable and how fun is the picture of her and her cake pop. 🙂 It looks like a perfect way to celebrate. 🙂
Oooh love love it!
Wow, Kristin – you didn’t miss a detail! Everything is truly beautiful, yet fun for the kiddos. And, your strategic placing of the lanterns couldn’t be more perfect! 🙂
Wow…just wow…that was so beautiful! I love the blue Ball jars…I just love that color! but my fav…is the wrapped foam with the cake balls, that is just beautiful!!! you knocked it outta the park mama!
Beautiful! Love the color scheme and the food looks fabulous!! Just finished making some of those blue jars too! Hope your little girl had a wonderful day!
Jenn 🙂
Oh. Em. Gee. KRISTIN!!! What a lovely lovely party! I think you DEFINITELY achieved the look you were going for. And I gotta tell ya, I saw those paper lanterns on top of the hutch & my first thought was “OH! I LOVE how she didn’t hang them! They look awesome just placed on top!!!” – so wonderful…and your colors & food! Oh girl…and that fruit! I just can’t say enough…everything looks perfect. Just perfect. Wonderful job…you are one talented mama…awesome photos, too…you rocked this one, darlin’…