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Glittering Gold & Pink Birthday

February 3, 2012 by Carrie Sellman

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….
Pink Sparkle Birthday Party

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!

Pink Sparkle Birthday Party

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)!

Pink Sparkle Birthday Party

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.

Pink Sparkle Birthday Party

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!

Pink Sparkle Birthday Party

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

February 3, 2012 by Carrie Sellman

Carrie Sellman , Founder & Editor

Carrie Sellman is the Founder & Editor of The Cake Blog. Her work has been published in BRIDES Magazine, Country Living Magazine and featured online at People, Today, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Redbook, Real Simple, TLC, The Cooking Channel and more.

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Comments

  1. Cookbook Queen says

    February 3, 2012 at 8:00 am

    It all looks too gorgeous to be real!! Stunning.

  2. Chris @ Celebrations At Home says

    February 3, 2012 at 8:17 am

    This is just so pretty!

  3. Sarah G says

    February 3, 2012 at 8:26 am

    I am in love with this party and all of its shimmery goodness!!

  4. Sarah says

    February 3, 2012 at 10:04 am

    What tip did you use for the ruffle cake?
    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

  5. gabybakes says

    February 3, 2012 at 10:28 am

    WOW I agree with Krista, looks too beautiful to be real!! Love love love all the details.

  6. chantal says

    February 3, 2012 at 10:39 am

    this is truly stunning! luv the ruffle cake

  7. ana {bluebirdkisses} says

    February 3, 2012 at 10:42 am

    i love that cake! so pretty 🙂

  8. Kate says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I’m so glad a pretty party like this was held in Denver, and not L.A.! Lovely party!

  9. Holly W says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    My Goodness! What a beautiful party! I love the picture of the birthday girl and her giNORmous balloon.

  10. Ebony says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Beautiful!! Love the color scheme and ALL the fab details.
    FYI, the Nuage link isn’t working….

  11. Carrie Sellman says

    February 3, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Ebony – thanks for letting me know about the link! All fixed now!

  12. Aimee says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    STUNNING!!! what’s not to love, ruffles and glitter…

  13. Nicole says

    February 3, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    SOOO pretty! LOVE IT! and i would love to know how you did the ruffle cake!!

  14. paula says

    February 4, 2012 at 5:23 am

    So pretty!

  15. Intricate clings cake design says

    February 4, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    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!

  16. Maureen says

    February 5, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Precious!! Beautiful work!!

  17. Ashley says

    February 5, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    I love over the top parties for baby’s first birthday & love every detail with this one! Super cute!!

  18. Bertie's Bakery says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Way to cute to eat! What beautiful work!

  19. Toni says

    April 27, 2012 at 3:01 am

    Love every last thing about this!!

  20. anna says

    May 5, 2012 at 2:55 am

    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

  21. Christina says

    May 28, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I love love the details! I am wondering where the beautiful pink dress is from? Thanks!

  22. Carrie Sellman says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    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/

  23. Carrie Sellman says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    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/

  24. Gabby says

    August 7, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Amazing party details! In love!! Where can I possibly find the glittering gold table cloth??

  25. Lacey says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Where did you get the glitterin gold number 1 one the smash cake?! I love it! Doing the same color scheme for my daughter!!

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