Pretty in Pink Korean Dol First Birthday Party

When it came to her niece’s Korean dol first birthday celebration, Sandy didn’t have a specific theme in mind. She told Mindy of A Day with Lil Mama that she just wanted it to be pink and girly with a touch of green for Springy-ness. Based off this and the polka dotted balloon invite, Mindy got to work and sent her sister-in-law a detailed party plan so she could easily execute her party. “The brainstorming started two months in advance. Sandy wanted a modern dol, while keeping a few classic elements. “

The letters which spell out Erin normally hang in her bedroom wall. Mindy was smart enough to figure out how to incorporate them into the event and know they would be even more special when they return to her room.

This cute tray was a $1 find a target and was jazzed up with scrapbook paper and a few ribbons. Once again, phone books wrapped in gift wrap paper make an appearance to add height to the dessert table. “To combine modern with traditional, we included candy coated marshmallow pops and cupcakes with dduk {Korean rice cakes} and fruit on the main table.”

“Everyone wrote their name on a raffle ticket to guess what Erin would pick and placed it in that item’s bowl. After the birthday girl picks an item, she picks a raffle ticket from that item’s bowl and the winner received a Target gift card.”

Pictures from her photo sessions matted on cardstock and scrapbook paper taped to ribbons.

In addition to the traditional doljabi, Erin had a smash cake. “Unlike her photo session where she was all over it, she didn’t care for her cake in front of her guests.”

All in all, Sandy said, “The party turned out even better than I envisioned. I loved the sweets table arrangement……I wasn’t excited about the entire process, but I’m glad I put in the time and money to create a beautiful party for my little girl.” Awww that means the most to me – when people see that the time, money and effort truly is worth it.”

Thanks for sharing with us Mindy!

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