After about 3 months of planning and conceptualizing, Sofia's special day finally came. I got the same feeling about it during our wedding day... I was truly excited for it at the same time I wanted to get it over with! Hahaha! This was far more challenging than Henri's 1st Barnyard Party mainly because the venue was out of town and it was in a ballroom (more space to fill!). It took me a whole album of pegs to come up with the perfect concept (Shabby Chic Afternoon Tea Party). I'm happy that I was able to execute 90% of the ideas! Enjoy! :)
Do-It-Yourself Entrance Stand : I had the words SOFIA made (I found a supplier for this) and we painted it white to go with the actual stand. My foreman Henri made the stand for me (just a few pieces of wood put together).
A String of Sofia's Black and White Portraits - rope (from Divisoria) and clothespin (from Japan Home Centre). Photos by Ethan Vincent Photography.
Various Fabric (from Divisoria also) put together to serve as a nice dainty shabby chic confetti
Hat Station where you can pick your own hat. I made the chalkboard using plywood and chalkboard spray paint (from Michael's Craftstore in the US but I'm sure they have it here already!)
Hats from Divisoria mall and greenhills
One of her giveaways! Personalized Hand Sanitizers from Partystarters as well.
Her other giveaway - Personalized Pink Umbrellas (see wooden umbrella stand which foreman/in-house handyman Henri also made)
Flower centerpieces with my "Sip, don't slurp." table signs
Passion Cooks Catering for the food. They didn't disappoint. We had quiches, beef kabobs, pomodoro pasta, chicken with blue cheese and fresh fruit crepes with ice cream for dessert.
The Kid's Presidential Table
Floral Table runners sewn by one of my staff :)
Paper Straws from Partystarters and Labels by Moi
Life is Sweet - Candy Corner! Always a hit!
Candy Tags by Partystarters
Laffy Taffy, Strawberry Pretzels, etc.
More pictures of Sofia inside the pavilion
Prizes, prizes, prizes :)
More party favors... pink and green bubble swords
Grown-up Giveaways - Our Cintai Homegrown Barako Coffee
Her one-of-a-kind cake made out of different things (towels, clothing, ribbons, etc.) - given by Lola Josie
The Main Game was a Family Cintai Challenge wherein each family received a boarding pass, a map and a task sheet where the tasks/challenges around Cintai were stated. They got a check for every challenge they finished. First to finish = WINNER!
Here are the sample stations :
Slide With Me : Kids had to slide down once to get a check!
Merienda Hits : Someone in the team should eat one whole Batangas suman
The best host ever! Sugus has been hosting our family parties since we were kids. He actually hosted my sister's 7th birthday and Debut, my brother's 1st and 7th Birthday. Blast from the past!
The Birthday Family :)
It was clearly a success because all the guests had a wonderful and memorable time. And I think I found a second career...as a party stylist maybe? :)
Have a lovely day! Tata!
