Wish Upon a Star Party Theme Tips

When you wish upon a star...

What a beautiful theme for a party. My girlfriend who is going to have a baby any day now, has decorated her baby's bedroom in a stars and moons pattern and it is beautiful. If you are drawn to this for your baby's first birthday party theme here are a few ideas for decorating and goodies.

Ideas to make your little one's birthday a hit

Have your adult guests write a "wish" for your child. This will be very special, especially when your child reads all of those good wishes many years later.

For a centerpiece, place a large or cauldron-like bowl in the center of the table. Have blank wish cards either at the party table for people to write on or hand out as your guests enter the party and they can fill out their wish cards at any time during the party and place them in the special bowl on the table.

Attached to the bowl, use curly ribbon and tie small star balloons to the bowl as an additional, fanciful decoration. Also, attach balloons to the chairs around the party table. A few special Mylar Balloons with stars on them would also be fun.

Hang stars from the ceiling. Cut out thick stars from cardboard and wrap them in tin foil and place these all over the party table.

Have tiaras and crowns with stars on them at the party table for other children to wear.
Use a star cookie cutter to make thematic mini-sandwiches, cookies, cake, fruits, etc. Try to keep with the star theme for the food you serve.

For a goody to send home with the other little ones, buy plain sippy cups and draw stars all over the cups. Fill it with Lucky Charms cereal, which has some stars in the mix to match the theme.

Happy Birthday Wishing!