There’s something truly magical about celebrating a baby’s first birthday – it’s a milestone filled with joy, love, and unforgettable memories. For Lumi’s 1st birthday, we transformed a family home in Sydney into a whimsical garden wonderland, creating a vibrant celebration that was as sweet and playful as the little girl herself.
A Blooming Garden Theme
The styling for Lumi’s birthday was inspired by the beauty of springtime gardens and Our little Bug fresh flowers, butterflies, ladybugs, and pastel details set the tone. We wanted guests to feel like they had stepped into a storybook garden, filled with colour, fragrance, and joy and pretty bugs.
The entrance welcomed everyone with a giant flower-shaped “Welcome to Lumi’s 1st Birthday” sign, adorned with florals and a playful ladybug – instantly setting the mood for a fun and enchanting day.
Floral Styling & Decor
The custom designed backdrop was brought to life with lush fresh flowers in shades of coral,yellow, blush pink, orange, and white. Daisy sprays, roses, carnations, and ranunculus filled the space, creating layers of colour and texture that framed the cake beautifully.
Every detail carried the garden theme through – from the mini watering cans and wicker baskets styled on the shelves to the vibrant wildflower arrangements tucked into a vintage cart.
Sweet Tablescape for Little Guests
A low picnic-style table was styled with pastel pink and yellow tones, lined with oversized balloons in blush and lemon, tied with cascading ribbons. The seating was cozy with floor cushions in soft hues of red, cream, blush, and mustard, perfect for little ones.
Each place setting featured yellow gingham plates, wooden cutlery, and a personalised “Lumi’s 1st Birthday” placemat decorated with butterflies. Special cookies designed with sweet ladybugs sat atop each plate, a thoughtful take-home treat for guests.
The Cake & Sweet Treats
At the heart of the celebration was a two-tier cake decorated with butterflies, bees, and ladybugs – a whimsical centrepiece that captured the playful spirit of the party. Paired with custom cookies and delicious desserts, the sweet table was as much a feast for the eyes as it was for the taste buds.
Fun for the Kids
No first birthday is complete without entertainment! The kids enjoyed a white jumping castle, styled with pastel balloons shaped into dainty flowers, and a colourful ball pit that kept the little guests busy and happy all afternoon we even had a little animal farm with ducklings, rabbits, calf, roosters and baby goats for the kids to enjoy.
A Special Day to Remember
Lumi’s 1st birthday was a day filled with laughter, colour, and love. Every detail was carefully styled to create a magical memory – from the florals to the playful props – ensuring that this milestone celebration was as special as Lumi herself.
Supplier Credits
- Styling & Coordination – @bstyledbybelinda
- Fresh Flowers – @ohara.flora
- Backdrop & Decal Design – @lettersbyloulou
- Paperie – @memoirecollective_
- Cake & Cookies – @p4ndaco
- Picnic Set-Up – @grandcelebrationsstyling
- Jumping Castle – @the_castle_club_