Not sure we’ve ever shared so many beautiful life events from the same couple as we have creative mama Samantha Dapper and her hubs Kyle. Back in 2014 we featured their Parisian engagement party +  Palm Springs e-sesh. Then of course there was this cute tropical bridal shower and finally, their stylish Palm Springs nuptials. Hooray! Then last year we were all smitten with Samantha’s sweet (and very French) backyard baby shower. Somehow their little dolly is already ONE! Naturally a French first birthday was in order and Corrie Lynn Photo captured the sweetest photos. So honored to have shared this journey to marriage and motherhood!

Cute snaps for the gift table!

Samantha is definitely your go-to gal for Parisian themed parties here in California.

Shindig Chic always makes Samantha’s events that much sweeter with beautiful blooms.

Mademoiselle Elle looking most charming in her floral crown!

The sweets table featured little E’s smash cake and baked goodies from Butter Cake Shoppe, and they decorated the rest with Erin Elyse Long‘s faux cakes. Good thinking!

Prettiest snack setup.

Aren’t the balloons and long ribbons here so so cute?

That’s one happy girl!

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Happy birthday, E!

Photography: Corrie Lynn Photo / Planning + Design: Samantha Dapper / Florals: Shindig Chic / Baked Goods: Butter Cake Shoppe / Faux Cakes: Erin Elyse Long / Sugar Cookies: Kat Bree Bakery / Cake Topper: Etsy / Makeup: Courtney Dapper / Invites: Foiltations / Rentals: Pull Up A Chair / Elle’s Party Dress: Sadie Then Ty

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We’re completely smitten with this Korean Dol shoot Mia Jang of Story by Mia sent our way. The photos are absolutely stunning, and Mia was also behind the gorgeous florals including lots of mega peonies and luscious greenery. And wait till you see little dolly Scarlet outfitted in her traditional birthday style!

Eeeeek! Such beautiful flowers, and the most lovely fine art photos of them.

Bakes by Marie whipped up Scarlet’s birthday cake and donuts. Her insta has the prettiest cakes and displays!

Okay, so this cutie!? The inspiration for it all! Their color palette was a little ode to her name, Scarlet.

Those cheekies!! Her traditional hanbok matched all the lovely details.

Gosh, mamas, these photos. Our hearts are so very full!

Love this little party hat, too.

We’ve got a few more cute snaps in our gallery below, because, who wouldn’t want to see more of this amazing day?!

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Happy first birthday, Scarlet! Thanks to Mia for these spectacular images.

And if you’ve come to the blog looking for more Korean Dol inspiration, you can find it right here.

Photography, Styling, Flowers, & Décor: Story by Mia / Cake & Donuts: Bakes by Marie

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Morning, friends! Anyone have a 1st birthday on the books? This thoughtful party comes complete with tips on planning your own at-home 1st birthday, from mama and event planner, Sarah Schmidt. After perusing all the photos Amy Melissa Photo captured, be sure to check out Sarah’s shopping list and budget at the end of this post. So helpful for us mamas planning parties! Who better than a mama of twins to give us the scoop, right?

As you can imagine, the two biggest investments for Sarah’s twins’ 1st birthday were photography and desserts. Daddy Cakes Bakery whipped up the cake, cupcakes, and macarons.

How cute are all the displays she used?

Etsy is the place to go for fun personal deets to include. You can snag custom cookies like these from shop Baking in Heels.

Sarah says, I saved money by only paying for one professional flower arrangement and doing the others myself; by using some vases and cake stands I already had; by cooking our own barbecue rather than having the party catered; by installing the florals and doing all decorating ourselves; and, of course, by having it at home!

Can’t forget a birthday outfit for the twins!

Those crowns!!!

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1st birthday shopping list + budget
Photography: $375 / Professional flower arrangement: $100 / Eucalyptus garlands: $40 / Flowers from Whole Foods: $30 Balloons: $50 / Entrance sign: $50 / Cake: $125 / Macarons: $40 / “1″ Favor Cookies: $100 Baked goods decorations (cupcake liners, picks, cake topper): $50 / Other food & drink: $75 / Other paper goods (plates, napkins, cups, tablecloth, backdrop, banners): $75 / Table runner and two cake stands: $100 / Vases: $30 / Invitations: $75 / Twins’ outfits: $60 each

Thanks to Sarah for the tips on how to plan your own!

Photography: Amy Melissa Photo / Dessert Table Flowers & Both Garlands: Lace and Lilies / All Other Arrangements & Event Planning: Sarah Schmidt / Invitations: Minted / Cake, Macarons, Smash Cupcakes: Daddy Cakes Bakery / Girls’ Bodysuits: Hallmark Baby / Girls’ Bloomers: Dannie and Lilou / Girls’ Shoes: Old Navy / Custom Welcome Sign: RosaLilla / Favor Cookies: Baking in Heels

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Ultra colorful, modern Bat Mitzvah by Party Crush Events and Perpixel Photo

1st birthday modern Mexican fiesta by Something Vintage Rentals and Madison Short Photography

Rainbow pastel unicorn birthday party by But First, Party! and Billye Donya Photography

Party Like an Animal first birthday party by Deets & Things, Black Twine, and  Tiffany Amber Photography

Grateful Dead themed 2nd birthday party by our Jillian and Scott Clark Photo

Boho Little Prince 1st birthday party by The Creative’s Loft and Brandi Toole

Flower market 1st birthday party by Blushing Joy Events and Nathalie Cheng Photography

Fun, festive “end of summer” soiree and pool party by Fawn Events and Nola Fontanez

Parisian tea party 3rd birthday by Wrap It Up Parties and Nicole Jansma

Airplane themed boy’s birthday party by Design Works Events and XOWYO Paper + Press with photos by Paige Eden

Floral Swan Lake ballet themed second birthday party by Emily of Born on Fifth with photos by Heidi Geldhauser & MC Brownfield

Modern Moana 5th birthday party by Perfectly Petite Parties and Five Whimsy Lane

Amanda’s boy Brooks’ “milk” themed 1st birthday party by Deets and Things and Gillian of L&B Photography

And lastly… there were just so many thoughtful details in this pink ombre first birthday party by Beijos Events and Jack and Lola Photography. Not to mention this sweet, sweet girl.

Stop by tomorrow for our favorite baby showers of the year!

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