One Happy Camper

There’s something especially magical about celebrating a big milestone such as a first birthday and I made sure to add a little whimsy. For our son’s big day, I couldn’t resist leaning into the theme “One Happy Camper,” inspired by his love of the outdoors, his wild and adventurous spirit, and celebrating it at a nearby forest preserve. From cozy, nature-inspired decor and playful camping details on the custom invitations that set the tone, every element was designed to feel adventurous.

I created custom a few yard signs that served as playful directional markers along the route to the picnic shelter, as well as double-sided invitations to set the tone in advance. Throughout the space, there was matching signage for the food and drinks we served too.

I was even inspired to carve a small custom stamp out of a pink eraser to help decorate the envelopes we mailed our invitations in!

Our talented friend Amy of ReadyAimDesign created eight 3.5” wooden camping-themed signs to go along with the decor that included a compass, a tent, hikers, a picnic table, and more. They were a nice, personal touch to go along with the lanterns, carabiners, and wood slices (saved from our wedding!) that we decorated the tables with. I printed a few photos of our son’s face throughout his first year and topped them with cute little ranger hats for the cupcake decorations. They brought big smiles and many of our friends and family were sure to keep one.

All of the details came together perfectly to create more than just a party, but a small moment in time that we’ll always remember with the people that care for our growing family. Our happy camper might not remember the day he turned one, but the memories and the love that filled the day will stay with us for many years to come.

Thanks for looking,

Laura