I know lots of people go all out for the kids’ first birthdays with entertainment for kids and adults and essentially a big party. But if you’re looking to do something a little less intense, I love the idea of a first birthday brunch party. Mornings are usually when one year olds are most alert and in the best mood, brunch foods that babies and toddlers can eat are easy to come up with, and parents always need an activity to do with their little ones by 9 or 10am. For Charlotte’s first birthday, we wanted to keep it super low-key with just close family and a couple friends who had been part of our quarantine pod (Covid baby). I couldn’t bring myself to do the entire thing over Zoom, but I wanted to mark the day in a special way with friends and family. Since we knew it would be a low-key backyard affair and I want to do something cute for it, I had my heart set on a first birthday brunch party. I felt like it would feel feminine and sweet and let everyone know it was a little more subdued (which felt appropriate during the time). For James’ first birthday, we did a big circus themed celebration in the afternoon that the kids (and parents!) really loved, but I feel like with each kid, I go smaller with the parties, at least when they’re young.
Personally, I’m into the idea of a first birthday brunch party, because well, who doesn’t love brunch? It works particularly well for one year olds, since most go down around lunchtime for a bigger midday nap. And most parents are up early with their kids and looking for things to do, so heading to someone’s house where food and entertainment will be provided from 10am-12pm is actually appealing and for me at least, something I look forward to.
If you’re hosting the party in the late morning, you have an array of options for food. You can go with breakfast tacos and do more of a Mexican food themed spread. For little ladies, I love the idea of a sweet tea party theme. I also love the idea of just doing a really fun brunch spread with bagels, a butter or cream cheese board, mini parfaits, etc.
I gathered lots of cute inspiration for a first birthday brunch party as I planned Charlotte’s party and thought I’d share. What do you think? Are we feeling the first birthday brunch party? Perhaps we’ll start a new trend lol. Is it weird to do brunch with little kiddos? Let me know your thoughts!
Make a Brunch Spread
A first birthday brunch calls for all the sweet brunch foods: donuts on paper towel holders, mini pastries and muffins, fruit, bagels, small sandwiches, cakes & more.
Set Up a Coffee Station
Perhaps the most important part of a first birthday brunch.
Consider a Bagel Bar
Mini Parfaits Will be a Hit
Serve them in champagne or drink glasses.
Even the Water can Feel Special
Just add fruit.
Megan says
Thank you so much for including me in your inspiration pictures! I think a brunch party would be perfect for little ones!!! —Megan from Flowers Need Bees
krismkoch says
thank you for reading and sharing!