Beach Bliss

So living and working in the landlocked DFW area, there's not much opportunity for a REAL beach party.  Luckily we don't let the absence of actual waves and salt water stop us!!  In this fun kids party we utilized beachy elements in all the right places... the guests definitely felt the theme and joined in the fun!  Excited and involved guests is always the goal!!   

We started with a fun handpainted sign to greet guests as they drove in.  Since the pool is a little hidden and hard to find, this kind of element is both creative and necessary.

As guests came down the steps to the pool they were greeted with a beach essential... the flip flop.

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Of course, since we are in Texas we are open to other kinds of beach foot wear....

Things happened so quickly we were only able to grab a few quick shots with the birthday girl in front of her table... sadly the food wasn't even out!  :(

And what beach is complete without a little yukalaylee music?

Another favorite... the personalized centerpiece!! 

Enough about the decor... let's get to the most important part... the FOOD!!  Not sure if this is "beachy" or just a summer staple, but who can resist fresh watermelon on a hot day???

Of course all food at a 7 year old's birthday party should be plate free so we opted for this fun handheld option with a cute display...

Note to all planners of kid's parties... keep the candy free flowing!  It's a guest favorite and will make all of your parties a can't miss event!!

Sticking with the no plates, no forks theme; we went with cupcakes to celebrate the guest of honor!!

In the beverage department, we offered guests Lemonade or Fruit Punch.  The birthday girl got a fun surprise when she arrived... part of our decor was a 5 gallon aquarium with REAL fish... what could be more beachy??  

Hot but fun day celebrating a sweet 7 year old... what a pleasure to plan this one!!