What’s a party without a little sparkle? From shimmering gold to pink bows and feathers, this first birthday party really shines. Little girls and big girls agree… all that glitters is gold! And today’s party is no exception! With incredible sweets created by our friends at Intricate Icings, this was definitely one sweet affair. Dazzling cakes, cookies and cake pops all inspired by the party invitation. Plus a mini, ombre-ruffle cake, made especially for the birthday girl! Love, love, love it! We’re just beaming over this Glittering Gold & Pink 1st Birthday….
Delightful, isn’t it?! We’ll come back to those amazing cake pops in just a moment…
First, check out THE most adorable smash cake ever! Ombre. Ruffles. And a glittering #1. Does it get much better than this? Only when the birthday girl digs into this mini ruffled buttercream cake, made just for her!
The invitation provided the inspiration for the cake, cupcakes and cookies. Shimmering gold, pink bows plus a few edible feathers to complete the look. Even the cupcake stand was glittering with fun (and the birthday girl’s name, Storey)!
Golden bows made from modeling chocolate take these cake pops to a whole new level of fabulous! They pair perfectly with charming pink and gold bow-shaped cookies.
A bedazzled photo booth with a sparkly gold backdrop set the stage for guests to strike a pose. And the perfect setting to capture this sweet moment… the birthday girl and her giant pink balloon!
From the ribbon backdrop to the glittering gold tablecloth and everything in between, we’re loving the sparkle! Thank you to Rachael at Intricate Icings and Krista at Artessa Photography for sharing this Glittering Gold & Pink Birthday Party with us!
Happy Friday everyone!
Vendors & Credits:
Coordinator: Ashley Summers
Cake & Desserts: Intricate Icings
Photography: Artessa Photography
Invitations: Rebecca Shriver
Flowers & Balloons: Newberry Brothers
Linens: Chair Covers & Linens and Nuage
Venue: The Four Seasons, Denver
Cookbook Queen says
It all looks too gorgeous to be real!! Stunning.
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
This is just so pretty!
Sarah G says
I am in love with this party and all of its shimmery goodness!!
Sarah says
What tip did you use for the ruffle cake?
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
gabybakes says
WOW I agree with Krista, looks too beautiful to be real!! Love love love all the details.
chantal says
this is truly stunning! luv the ruffle cake
ana {bluebirdkisses} says
i love that cake! so pretty 🙂
Kate says
I’m so glad a pretty party like this was held in Denver, and not L.A.! Lovely party!
Holly W says
My Goodness! What a beautiful party! I love the picture of the birthday girl and her giNORmous balloon.
Ebony says
Beautiful!! Love the color scheme and ALL the fab details.
FYI, the Nuage link isn’t working….
Carrie Sellman says
Ebony – thanks for letting me know about the link! All fixed now!
Aimee says
STUNNING!!! what’s not to love, ruffles and glitter…
Nicole says
SOOO pretty! LOVE IT! and i would love to know how you did the ruffle cake!!
paula says
So pretty!
Intricate clings cake design says
The ruffles were made with buttercream and a rose tip. Add a little giggle up and down as you pipe.
Thanks for all the lovely comments!
Maureen says
Precious!! Beautiful work!!
Ashley says
I love over the top parties for baby’s first birthday & love every detail with this one! Super cute!!
Bertie's Bakery says
Way to cute to eat! What beautiful work!
Toni says
Love every last thing about this!!
anna says
hello, this is my insparation for my baby 1st birthday, could you please tell me how many yards of ribbon you used? and how wide? thanks
Christina says
I love love the details! I am wondering where the beautiful pink dress is from? Thanks!
Carrie Sellman says
Anna – I’m not aware of how much ribbon was used for this party. You could try asking the event planner to see if she remembers how much was used.
Ashley Summers of Table 6 Productions https://table6productions.com/
Carrie Sellman says
Christina – you may want to try asking the event planner as well, to see if she knows where the pink dress was purchased. : )
Ashley Summers of Table 6 Productions https://table6productions.com/
Gabby says
Amazing party details! In love!! Where can I possibly find the glittering gold table cloth??
Lacey says
Where did you get the glitterin gold number 1 one the smash cake?! I love it! Doing the same color scheme for my daughter!!