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First birthday - how long to plan?

crystina06crystina06
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How long did it take you to plan and get prepared for your LOs first birthday? I'm the kind of person that wants it to be kind of a big deal since it is their first, and I do have a lot of close friends and family, so the guest list will probably be around 40-50 (including kids). I have 2.5 months until their first birthday. Should I start working on stuff or am I just getting over-eager Smile
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Re: First birthday - how long to plan?

  • UsedToBeGoldieUsedToBeGoldie member

    if you want to have a party of that size you'll need to start yesterday :)

     

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  • CaliDutchGrlCaliDutchGrl member

    I slowly started to buy things like tablecloths, paper goods and utensils a few months ahead of time. If you plan on doing a theme, I would start to get ideas now.

     

    Are you planning on feeding everyone? If so, I would plan on something super easy. Ordering huge subsandwiches, chips, and pasta salad would feed a large group. Other meals that we do (I have an extra large family) shredded BBQ sandwiches and Ham/

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  • DarthNBJenniDarthNBJenni
    I'm already planning the girls' 4th birthday....in October, lol. I'd say go ahead and book a place, pick a theme, and start buying supplies. 

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  • crystina06crystina06

    I just whipped out a list of friends and family and everyone's kids who I thought would want to come to their first birthday. 54. Crap.

    I am planning on feeding everyone, so I'm thinking BBQ in the crock pot (or pots). And I could probably get my sisters, MIL and SIL to prepare some sides. I guess I better get going!

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  • MrsLntMrsLnt member
    I decided on a theme before they were born. Seriously.  Their birthday is in November and I was shopping invites in July. I bought outfits in September. I worked on details, both planning and execution, for most of October. I wanted a big party with lots of details, so that's why I spent so long on it.
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  • JosiePosyJosiePosy
    Once I knew what I wanted to do, it took me about a month from start to finish, including invitations but DH made them so he needed time. We had about 15 people.
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  • missfiremissfire member
    It will take as much or as little time as you have! I always wish I had started earlier so I could order cute decorations from Etsy, etc.
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