What comes to mind when you think back to your birthdays as a child? Chances are, those trips down Memory Lane are probably some of your happiest and most vivid. What if you could recreate that magic with a vintage-inspired birthday party for your own little one? Where would you even begin?
Getting your hands on birthday party supplies with a vintage flair can be tricky. It’s not quite as easy as heading to your nearest Party City. But the sweet rewards of a vintage party are well worth the extra effort. The trick is to know where to look, and we’ve made that task a simple one by sharing our TOP 5 FAVORITE RESOURCES for pulling off a fab vintage birthday party for your little one. Here’s the hot list:
1. Layer Cake Shop: This is my all time favorite resource for birthday baking novelties. If you’re not sure about your party theme (or even if you are), hit this shop first for all kinds of inspiring ideas. (I could design an entire party around these vintage car cupcake toppers!)
2. Tin Parade: Tin Parade designs vintage-inspired packaged parties for children’s birthdays. These memorable parties are one-of-a-kind and full of things you or your child will keep for years to come. If you want to pull out all the stops, this is the place to do it. My personal favorite is Ruby’s Tea Party Set.
3. The Baby Gardner: If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for all your vintage birthday party needs, the selection at The Baby Gardner can’t be beat. A wide variety of vintage-themed birthday invitations are available, as well as exclusive birthday party supplies complete with cupcake picks, banners and favor bags.
4. Rolling Pin Productions: Delight your eyes and taste buds with custom decorated sugar cookies. Vintage styles available. Be sure to check out the Baby section and the Kid section to see all the possibilities. Wouldn’t the baby shoe cookies be adorable for a first birthday?
5. Silver Spoon Scraps: Handmade vintage-inspired party hats are a must for all those birthday photos. Crepe paper and vintage graphics make these simply fabulous and the selection goes on for days. Don’t miss the Vintage Ballerina Party Hat and the Vintage Airplane Party Hat. (The Baby Gardner also carries exclusive party hat designs crafted by Sita Riddle of Silver Spoon Scraps. Check them out in our Birthday Party Collection.)
Vintage-inspired birthday parties are not impossible by any means. It’s all about knowing what to look for and knowing where to look. Browse through this Top 5 and you’re sure to leave with inspiration galore. Good luck, all you party planners!
