Our youngest, Joaquin Lorenzo, turned 1 last Saturday. It wasn't a big production like the other first birthdays I orchestrated. This time, it was a DIY party in our own backyard. I had two weeks to prepare. As soon as I got back from our Dubai trip, I got hold of suppliers.
I got a supplier from Etsy to do the invites:
I got Jhoanne of Polkadots to do the decors. Here are the Elmo lanterns. I also had ELMO pillars and centerpieces made.
Ces Kasilag covered the event. She and Jhoanne have been helping me over the years. They both got the shock of their lives to see my kids grown up.
Kuya Boyette took care of the tarp design. You can see it in the photo above.
I ordered food from Hearty Onion. They weren't availble to cater, even if they were available, I couldn't afford them. I got the Stuffed Hoisin-Glazed Chicken, Pandan-Wrapped Salmon and Beef Tapa.
I made Inihaw na Liempo, sandwiches, green-leafy salad and desserts. My dessert table had the usual carrot cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, mango jello shooters and strawberry cheesecake shooters. My mother prepared the pasta and brough fresh fruits.
Here is Joaquin's cake by Sugar Fix by Nadine.
Pizza Pederico's was there just in case kids wanted pizza. I also got waiters to help out with attending to the guests.
Tables and chairs were our own or borrowed from parents and relatives. Chafing dishes were borrowed too. The rest of the utensils we got out from storage. It was about time too because most of them haven't seen daylight in over 10 years.
Entertainment was an inter-active story-telling by Make Believe Productions and Face-painting c/o Polkadots. Those who weren't interested got busy with basketball, foozeball or NBA 2K15. The smaller kids occupied the slide.
It turned out to be a success. Our guests had fun. They enjoyed the food. The weather cooperated. Most importantly, the birthday boy got to celebrate his 1st birthday with his family, relatives and godparents.
So, ayan, pwede na ko mag-cater.
I got a supplier from Etsy to do the invites:
I got Jhoanne of Polkadots to do the decors. Here are the Elmo lanterns. I also had ELMO pillars and centerpieces made.
Ces Kasilag covered the event. She and Jhoanne have been helping me over the years. They both got the shock of their lives to see my kids grown up.
Kuya Boyette took care of the tarp design. You can see it in the photo above.
I ordered food from Hearty Onion. They weren't availble to cater, even if they were available, I couldn't afford them. I got the Stuffed Hoisin-Glazed Chicken, Pandan-Wrapped Salmon and Beef Tapa.
I made Inihaw na Liempo, sandwiches, green-leafy salad and desserts. My dessert table had the usual carrot cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, mango jello shooters and strawberry cheesecake shooters. My mother prepared the pasta and brough fresh fruits.
Here is Joaquin's cake by Sugar Fix by Nadine.
*I will post better looking photos as soon as I get the Ces' work.
Pizza Pederico's was there just in case kids wanted pizza. I also got waiters to help out with attending to the guests.
Tables and chairs were our own or borrowed from parents and relatives. Chafing dishes were borrowed too. The rest of the utensils we got out from storage. It was about time too because most of them haven't seen daylight in over 10 years.
Entertainment was an inter-active story-telling by Make Believe Productions and Face-painting c/o Polkadots. Those who weren't interested got busy with basketball, foozeball or NBA 2K15. The smaller kids occupied the slide.
It turned out to be a success. Our guests had fun. They enjoyed the food. The weather cooperated. Most importantly, the birthday boy got to celebrate his 1st birthday with his family, relatives and godparents.
So, ayan, pwede na ko mag-cater.
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