If you are looking for an Austin First Birthday Photographer or planning a first birthday party for your little one can, this blog post is for you! It’s exciting and an undertaking, but it can also become very overwhelming! Once you have scoured Pinterest and chosen your party theme and color scheme, then it’s time to focus on all the fun details. As parents, we want everything to be special and memorable for our children, so to help you make the big day a little less stressful, I have rounded up some of my go-to local Austin vendors that always help me pull off the perfect party!
Modish Matters – What party could possibly be complete without a bouncy castle?! Modish Matters is dedicated to an aesthetically pleasing and entertaining experience for all ages. They are so much more than just bounce houses, and their chic approach seriously takes your party to the next level. Not only do they offer top-of-the-line bounce houses, but they have so many other fun options to fit your party’s theme including candy carts, farm/lemonade stands, props, and even vintage furniture including a super cute vintage high chair perfect for photos of baby with their first cake! Using Modish Matters for your next party is sure to leave a lasting impression!
Everything Sweet – The incredibly talented Ashley at Everything Sweet has such a gift for creating beautiful tablescapes and dessert tables. She loves meeting with clients and brainstorming ideas for the perfect spread that will best represent your child’s personality and the theme of the party. I am always blown away by the artistic ability Ashley has to create exactly what I want and the best part is, she is just as sweet of a person as the yummy desserts she creates. Definitely be sure to check her out when planning your child’s next party!
Honey Brie ATX – As you may have noticed, charcuterie boards have been all the rage lately, especially as a trendy and visually appealing way to serve appetizers and snacks at events and gatherings. Well the ever-creative Susan at Honey Brie ATX is here to level up your charcuterie game and help you to relax and actually enjoy your next party. The beautiful boards she puts together are almost too pretty to eat! For your next party, take the worry and stress of feeding everyone off your plate and let Susan at Honey Brie create the perfect board for you; you won’t regret it!
Big Pop’n Balloons – What’s a birthday party without balloons?! With the increased popularity of balloon arches and balloon art as a way to add a fun and festive touch to parties, Big Pop’n Balloons has got you covered! With the versatile and eye-catching art they are able to put together in a range of different sizes and color options, you are sure to find the perfect custom design for your little one’s party!
The Cake – If you have been around a while, I’m sure you have seen the simple yet classically beautiful cakes I use for my client’s One Year Sessions. I get asked all the time where I get them from, and believe it or not, I just order a naked 6” cake with buttercream icing from H-E-B! They are the perfect option for baby’s first cake; easy for little hands to dive into, take bites of, and provide great opportunities for those timeless cake smash photos. They are also so easy to embellish with your choice of cake topper, greenery, flowers, berries, or anything that baby is into. You can check out some of my recent First Year Collective sessions here and here for photos and to see different ways I have styled them.
No matter which vendors you choose, Austin has plenty of options to make your little one’s first birthday party a memorable and enjoyable event. And of course, remember that the most important part of your little one’s first birthday party is celebrating your child’s first year of life with family and friends. Don’t stress too much about the details, and try to take it all in and just enjoy the day.
Interested in booking a One Year Milestone Session or becoming a First Year Collective member? I would love to help you and your family capture all those sweet and fleeting memories and preserve them into heirlooms that last a lifetime.
