Magazine Feature: Summer Pool Party

 

 

You will be counting down til summer once you view this amazing pool party by Cookie Queen Kitsch’n featured in Issue 13 of our latest FREE Online magazine which you can view HERE.

The amazing balloons by Pretty Bangin’ Balloons framed this whole setup so well with a burst of colour!

 

 

All the designs by Pink Pom Pom Kids were SO fun and bright to suit this theme:

 

 

The cake and desserts suited the fun and summery theme so well:

 

 

This cake by Buttercup creations was truly SO fun!!! Topped with toppers by Lavorato Designs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The customised backdrop and plinths from Kids Party Co created an amazing pool feel to the whole setup!

 

 

How fun are these foil balloons from The Party Parlour? They also provided all the summery partyware!

 

 

 

Teepees aren’t just for slumber parties! They can provide a perfect spot of shade at a pool party as seen here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everything from the customised magnum pop sticks to tent labels and acrylic name sign were all by Lavorato Designs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bubble entertainment was provided by Bubbleheads and the effect was amazing!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It truly was such a summery display of fun and bright party vibes! I hope you LOVED this shoot! Head here to view the whole free magazine!

 

 

VENDORS

 

Cookie Queen Kitsch’n

www.cookiequeenkitschn.com.au

Concept & Stylist, Kids Table Pkg with Chairs, Cookies, MagnumPops, Donut Wall and Savoury Snackboxes.

 

Pink Pom Pom Kids

www.instagram.com/pinkpompomkids

Illustrations & Design work

 

Vanessa Verchiani Photography

www.instagram.com/foto_vanessa

Photography

 

Pretty Bangin Balloons

www.instagram.com/prettybanginballoons

Balloon Garland and fruit foils

 

Kids Party Co

https://www.instagram.com/kidsparty_co/

Backdrop & Plinths with Printing

 

Bubbleheads

www.bubbleheads.com.au

Bubbles Entertainment

 

 

The Party Parlour

www.thepartyparlour.com.au

Plates, Cups, Kids Sunnies, Treatboxes, Cones and Foil & mini balloons on boxes

 

Buttercup Creations

www.instagram.com/butter_cup_creations

Cake, Choc Bars, Dessert Cups

 

Lavorato Designs

www.lavoratodesigns.com

Lasercut Acrylics – Name Signs, Cake Topper, Drink Stirrers, Bag Tags and Teepee

Signs

 

 

Teepee Adventure Parties

www.instagram.com/teepeeadventureparties

Teepee Pool Cabana Package

 

Casa Blanca Location House

www.instagram.com/Location_house_casa_blanca_syd

Venue & Hairstylist

 

Issue 11: Under the sea magazine shoot

An under the sea theme is ALWAYS popular with kids – because what kid doesn’t love the water? Confetti Party Hire blew me away with this Under the Sea themed shoot for our magazine: https://issuu.com/lifeslittlecelebrations/docs/celebrating_20little_20ones_20magazine_20nov_20202

 

 

Starting with that balloon backdrop which blew me away!! The backdrop totally set the stage for this under the sea party with the balloon wall and floating balloons which looked like bubbles! Mixed in are the fun under the sea foil balloons and the “4” balloon mosaic…and all combined together creates a truly incredible under the sea party setup!!

 

 

 

 

 

The cake was just a stunning under the sea inspired cake with gorgeous details of shells and coral by Dous Dolce in Sydney! Topped with a fun topper supplied by Favor Lane party – this is truly a cake to inspire other Under the sea themed cakes to come!

 

 

 

Juicy strawberries by Dom’s Strawberries Delight added to the delicious desserts for this shoot!

 

 

The kids table setting was setup with net draping centerpiece, custom party bags and party hats by Eve and Co Stationery and all styled with tableware from Favor Lane:

 

 

 

For entertainment you can’t get more perfect than a Bubble Entertainer for an under the sea themed party! Bubbleheads in Sydney did not disappoint with her amazing bubble show and bubble entertainment to create an amazing array for bubbles to entertain the kids!

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed the photos as much as these boys enjoyed being part of this shoot!

Remember to view our full magazine here:

 

Well done and thank you to all the vendors involved!

VENDORS

Item Provided: Concept, styling, props and balloons

Business Name: Confetti Party Hire

URL: www.confettipartyhire.com.au

 

Item Provided: Photography

Business Name: Raquelle Lorraine Photography

URL: www.raquellelorainephotography.com.au

 

Item Provided: Partyware, cake topper and confetti

Business Name: Favor Lane

URL: www.favorlaneparty.com

 

Item Provided: Party bags and party hats

Business Name: Eve & Co

URL: www.eveandco.com.au

 

Item Provided: Strawberries

Business Name: Doms Strawberries Delights

URL: Instagram: @doms.strawberries.delights

 

Item Provided: Cake

Business Name: Dous Dolce

URL: www.dousdolce.com

 

Item Provided: Entertainment

Business Name: Bubble heads

URL: www.bubbleheads.com.au

1 x Child model:

Your First Dance Co

www.yourfirstdanceco.com.au

 

 

Let’s go surfing! Beach party ideas

We are so privileged to be surrounded by so many beautiful beaches in Australia, aren’t we? There’s not a kid I know who doesn’t enjoy spending their summer swimming in the surf, rolling in sand and building sandcastles. Just add ice cream and you have the perfect day out!

For those lucky enough to be celebrating a birthday or special occasion during the warm summer months, a beach party theme is a fun way to turn everyone’s favourite day out into a party – whether it’s at the beach with a BBQ lunch, at home on the deck or by the pool. Just add umbrellas, bright zinc and away you go! Of course it doesn’t have to be summer to enjoy the beach either – turn up the heat indoors, get the deck chairs out and bring the outdoors in! Just like this fantastic set up by Party In A Package.

beach theme party - party in a package

Beach Party – Party In A Package

 

Wherever you’re hosting a surfing or beach theme party or a pool party, we’ve sourced some great partyware and party supplies to help set the mood – just add sand!

 

Beach party invitations

Depending on the age group and event type, draw inspiration from marine life, retro surfboards, colours and props commonly used at the beach to bring together your theme.

 

surfing party invitations - joyful invitations

Surfer Girl Invitation – Joyful Invitations

 

beach theme invitations

Ocean party invitation – Bonjour Berry

 

Vintage surf party invitation – Sassaby Parties

 

 

beach party invitations - joyful invitations

Beach Party Invitations – Joyful Invitations

 

Having a beach themed Christening or First birthday? Subtle nods to the beautiful colours like these gorgeous watercolour designs by Emma Smith Event Stationery add a more sophisticated touch.

 

beach theme wedding invitations

Beach them wedding invitations – Emma Smith Event Stationery

 

Beach party decorations

When it comes to decorating your venue for a beach themed occasion, get creative with items you already have at home and would normally accompany you to the beach, add balloons and hey presto! We’ve found some fun items for adding colour, fun and style to your event from our LLC Vendors.

 

beach theme styling - sugar coated mama

Styling by Sugar Coated Mama

 

 

Love these gorgeous summery colours together:

 

 

paper fan decorations - the little event company

Oasis Fan Mix – The LIttle Event Company

 

 

 

 

 

beach theme decorations - ruby rabbit partyware

Honeycomb Garland – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

beach theme decorations - emiko blue

Yellow Paper Fan – Emiko Blue

 

 

 

beach theme decorations - DD Brand

Tassel Garland – DD Brand

 

Teal jumbo balloon – Emiko Blue

 

 

shark party decorations - fantasy kids parties

Shark Splash Scatters – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

 

 

beach theme decorations - poppies for grace

Teal Honeycomb Fancy – Poppies For Grace

 

 

Emoji sunglasses balloon – Favor Lane Party Boutique

 

Poolside confetti – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

 

This tablecloth provides the perfect base for a beachy themed dessert table:

beach theme decorations - saffy & may

Hessian Table Cloth – Saffy & May

 

You could also hire a table such as this (love the teal legs!) for a beachy feel. You can see it in use in the first beach party setup shared at the start of this post!

 

hire

Trestle table with teal legs for hire – Petite Events Hire Sydney

 

Cute summery chairs for the kids will help style your kids party table:

 

Kids cane chair for hire – My Garden Party (Sydney)

 

 

hessian covered stool - the enchanted party hire

Hessian Covered Stools – The Enchanted Party Hire (Qld)

 

 

childrens chair hire - little giggles party hire

Kid’s Yellow Stools – Little Giggles Party Hire (Melbourne)

 

Beach theme tableware

Colour blocking your tableware is a fantastic and easy way to achieve a coordinated beach theme. Incorpating a scened backdrop or props to complete the look around a seated table or dessert buffet, your guests will be transported to a sandy tropical island!

 

 

beach theme plates - the little event company

Striped Plates – The Little Event Company

 

Sunrise plates – The Little Event Company

summer party plates - ruby rabbit partyware

Rollerskates and Rainbows plates – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

Yellow dessert plates – Hip and Hooray

icecream cups

Pastel ice cream cups – Emiko Blue

 

 

 

beach themed tableware - fantasy kids parties

Sunshine Cups – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

 

yellow paper straws - the little event company

Yellow Paper Straws – The Little Event Company

Love the beachy look of these napkins:

mint green napkins - the little event company

Mint Green Napkins – The Little Event Company

 

bamboo tableware - the kit source

Outdoor Party Kit – The Kit Source

 

 

Beach theme cakes and desserts

The best part about a beach party? The BBQ picnic lunch of course! But this is a party, and it wouldn’t be a party without cake now, would it?

There are some seriously talented patissier’s out there who can make some clever dessert options to tie in with your theme. Think macaron crabs, summery themed desserts and fun surfboard cookies! Here is a sample but browse the Directory if you need someone specific in your location:

 

Beach themed cookies – Sweets with Love Sydney

 

custom macarons - arelio sweetbox

Crab macarons – Arelio Sweetbox (sydney)

 

beach themed cake - sweetest jubilee

Beach themed cake – Sweetest Jubilee (Melbourne)

 

 

cookies

Beach themed cookies – Dous Dolce (Sydney)

 

Mini desserts – Velvetier (Qld)

 

Watermelon fudge pops – My Petite Sweets (Perth)

 

 

Create your own treats with this fun surfboard mould!:

 

surfboard moulds - confectionatley yours

Surfboard Chocolate Moulds – Confectionately Yours

 

A few extra accessories:

 

turquoise cupcake baking cups - little kite

Turquoise Cupcake Baking Cups – Little Kite

 

Shell handpainted cupcake toppers – ELK Prints

 

 

Beach themed party favours

Send the little ones home with some treats in these beach coloured favour bags along with some fun beach themed favors:

 

 

Sunrise treat bags – The Little Event Company

 

Sweet soiree party bags – Emiko Blue

 

 

Yellow tin bucket – The Party Parlour

 

Thong notepad beach party favour – Children’s party supplies

 

Mini beach deck chair favours – The Little Big Company

 

Mini beach balls – Party Kit n Kaboodle

 

With summer well and truly on our doorstep now, this is such a fun theme for your next occasion and can really be as relaxed and casual as you like, with plenty of fun.

Surfs up!