YEY! The day is finally here where I get to share my daughter's 1st Birthday Celebration/Tea Party/Photo Session/Cake Smash all in one! Well, Cake Smash Photos will be shared in our "Part Two" post later this week. On October 25th, 2013, McKenzie turned the Big O-N-E and I decided to write a little "Love Letter" to her in honor of her special day :) As I said before, as soon as we found out we were having a baby girl, I began my obsession with browsing nursery design inspirations (her actual nursery can be found here).
As we got closer to her one year milestone, I was overwhelmed with excitement at narrowing down the details. As you may already know, my husband serves in the United States Air Force and is currently in the middle of a four month "cross-training" school in Wichita Falls, Texas. While he is in training school, McKenzie and I moved in with my mother in Houston, Texas (about 6 hours away). It was such a blessing and a wonderful way for McKenzie to soak up all the grandma love that she hasn't had since the first week she was born. Since I have so many wonderful friends and family that still live in my hometown, I decided on a Fun-filled Fall Themed Backyard Bash to celebrate Kenzie's One Year. It was the perfect plan and a great opportunity to get a good family and friends visit in, as well let our kiddos meet and play for the first time.
Everything was coming together nicely and then I get THE call from my husband that changed everything. He called to let me know that he would not be able to come in for the party due to his training schedule. My birthday party fantasy for McKenzie was so close to becoming a reality and in that instant, it became just that , a little make-believe world that this overly excited mommy lived in. As much as I wanted to have this birthday party, I couldn't imagine McKenzie not having her daddy there to sing her "happy birthday" or witness her first taste of birthday cake . There may come a time down the road that he may have to miss due to a deployment or an out of town assignment(mission), so I made it my mission (no pun intended) to figure out a way for us to be together for her special celebration.
After seeing so many gorgeous one year photo sessions and posting a few birthday party gems here on Fawn Over Baby. I thought to myself, "Why Not Combine The Two And Just Have It Shot In Wichita Falls ?" So myself, my mom and Kenzie took a little weekend road trip to visit Ryan and to celebrate as a family. Beforehand, I relentlessly searched and luckily found AMAZING local photographer, Misty Doyle Photography and the INCREDIBLE vintage rental and event planning company, Southern Jeweled. With the help of these two wonderful ladies as well as a few amazing Etsy Shop owners, The Perfect Birthday Party Was Designed, Set-up and Captured Beautifully! Sooooo, without further ado, here is Part One of McKenzie's One Year Vintage Tea Party Celebration!
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I normally add credits at the end of my posts, however today, I have to give a special thanks to the following ladies for helping me realize my vision for McKenzie's re-vamped 1st Birthday Celebration - on very short notice for a few of these lovely miracle workers.
Misty Doyle Photography in Wichita Falls, Texas
Venue and Tea Party Design:
Southern Jeweled in Wichita Falls, Texas
Custom Antiqued and Hand Painted Edible Cupcake Toppers:
Sweet Lavender Bake Shop on Etsy
Custom Wood Burned Banner Cake Topper:
Swoon Paper Market on Etsy
Additional credits and details below...
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| I am so in love with this custom wood burned banner cake topper by Swoon Paper Market - This is a definite keepsake! |
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| I just can't get over these custom antiqued and hand painted edible cupcake Toppers from Sweet Lavender Bake Shop! They are so beautiful, it was hard to watch McKenzie take a bite :/ |
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| Ryan is not really dressed for the occasion, however, a daddy/daughter photo was a must! |
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| I wasn't really dressed to impress either. All in the name of a wonderful family photo |
Additional Credits:
McKenzie's Dress: Baby Gap
McKenzie's Crocheted Collar - Letter Kay from Etsy
McKenzie's Shoes - Freshly Picked
McKenzies Gold Leaf Headband - Love Crush Bowtique
Photographer:
Misty Doyle Photography in Wichita Falls, Texas
Venue and Tea Party Design:
Southern Jeweled in Wichita Falls, Texas
Custom Antiqued and Hand Painted Edible Cupcake Toppers:
Sweet Lavender Bake Shop on Etsy
Custom Wood Burned Banner Cake Topper:
Swoon Paper Market on Etsy
