Elena's 1st birthday tea party

I won't lie. From the second we found out we were having a girl- at 16 weeks pregnant- one of the first things I got excited about was throwing a GIRLY GLITZY birthday party fit for a princess.  I had the best time planning Elena's party! Here are some of the details for her afternoon tea...

smash cake with her gold sparkler candle

tea sammies

gorgeous pink ombre cake

food for the kiddies

a tea party wouldn't be complete without tea!

bubbles and beer bar

the spread

monthly pictures

slide show

favors for little friends

one of my favorite details... faces of elena

homemade gold decor (thanks, pinterest!)

Most of our friends and family were able to make it to her party, which made it extra special, and our little social butterfly loved every second of her time in the spotlight...and I loved watching her!

the birthday girl!

lighting the candle

smashing her cake

grandpa

presents!

Needless to say, you could hear a pin drop in our house that night. Both of our kiddos were exhausted and slept so soundly after the big day of celebrating!  I will never tire of birthday parties!