Is it really summer vacation if you didn’t throw a shark-themed party for the kiddos? There’s no better time either, with Shark Week coming up this Sunday, as Beijos Events prepared us for with this party! (Thanks for keeping us in the loop, team!) They gave their shark theme a little more drama with a big “chomp” backdrop behind the cake and a “party at your own risk” warning you’ll see in Alison Bernier‘s photos. Naturally the boys ate it right up.

Chomp some cake… Clever!

We see why Frost Your Cookie is the go-to for kiddo parties in SoCal these days. Did you know they have summer baking camps and cookie parties now too?

Meri Meri’s blue foil shark platters made an appearance in this shark party too.

Fun invite and details from Poppy Jack Shop.

And here’s another backdrop idea!

Little taste of Shark Week right there…

These neat paper plants came from Of The Flowers.

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See more shark-themed kids party ideas right here, here, and here.

Photography: Alison Bernier / Design & Planning: Beijos Events / Paper Plants: Of The Flowers / Signage, Invite & Details: Poppy Jack Shop / Desserts: Frost Your Cookie / Yes, Sea Art Print: Daniella Manini / Balloon Design: The Pop Shop / Balloons: Qualatex / Letter Balloons: North Star Balloons / Kid’s Tees: Chaser Kids / Court & Cruz Shark Boardshorts: Seaesta Surf / Tabletop: Meri Meri / Table & Chairs: Pottery Barn Kids

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If you wanna know what every kid *really* wants for their 5th birthday party, this “Food Five” bash by But First, Party! is totally the answer. We mean, a food fight?! Pretty big undertaking, sure, but it’s a lot more fun if you know what you’re getting into. This particular party comes with a colorful, confetti-inspired design and lots of artsy details, like this big fringe banner from The Shift Creative. See more photos by Billye Donya Photography below!

We have to say… this popcorn-topped birthday cake looks pretty darn delicious.

Aren’t all the confetti-inspired colors and shapes so fun?

You can snag this line of paper partyware from Daydream Society.

Party time!

Let’s see what these kiddos are up to…

Wait for it…

Food fighhhhhht!!!

If you’re gonna have a food fight, might as well do it right!

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Yep, safe to say every single person (little AND big) had a blast at this double birthday party!

Design & Planning: But First, Party! / Photography: Billye Donya Photography / Fringe Installation/Woodwork: The Shift Creative / Treats: Josephine Los Angeles / Partyware: Daydream Society / Invitations & Stationery: Ampersand Studio / Acrylics: Creative Amme / Balloons: Anagram Balloons / Popcorn: Just Popped Popcorn

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‘Tis the season for summer kids parties, mamas! And isn’t that shiny, iridescent backdrop so fun for an ocean or shark-themed birthday bash? Mama Rachel Pitzel hooked up with Royale Ziegler of But First, Party for her little man’s 8th birthday party, which is so fun for June. Peruse more of Billye Donya‘s photos below!

Josephine Los Angeles was behind the desserts for this party. Aren’t those shark fin sugar cookies too cute? And the meringues?

Forever fans of Ashley Renuart‘s unique installations. Remember her other backdrops we shared awhile back?

No surprise that you can find most of what you need for a shark party over at Meri Meri! They even have these fun iridescent shark platters.

Not to mention, their big shark balloons are a must too.

Gang’s all here!

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Here’s to summer fun! For more beachy blue party ideas, see this surf-themed 1st birthday and this brother + sister beach themed party.

Photography: Billye Donya Photography / Design & Planning: Royale Ziegler of But First, Party / Wave Installation: Ashley Renuart / Desserts: Josephine Los Angeles / Venue: Oh Shiny Paper Co / Partyware: Meri Meri / Kids Clothing: The Children’s Place / Mom: Rachel Pitzel

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If you’ve been inspired by the boy’s birthday parties we’ve shared before, you’re probably familiar with the ones Jacquelyn of Beijos Events has styled up for her little man Court. There’s the critter-themed 1st birthday, the dino 2nd birthday, and of course, his superhero birthday party a couple years back. This time around, we’re celebrating his 5th (can you believe it?!), which he specifically requested be camping-themed. It all took place right at home and even included some reptile entertainment from the crew at Prehistoric Pets. See more photos by Alison Bernier below!

This event designer mama usually steers clear of the color red, but when it’s your little dude’s fave, it’s gotta be there. Enter lots and lots o’ plaid!

Srsly, who knew a plaid blanket could be such a rad backdrop?! And balloons too, of course.

A backyard campout is the very best kind of campout.

There were balloons, deer, buffalo plaid, and plenty of s’mores desserts for the kiddos to enjoy.

Cute lil’ placemats for these happy campers.

As the party went on, guests gathered to take a peek at some very exciting visitors…

Eeeek! Brave kiddos, right here.

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So fun! BTW, Court’s little bro Cruz has also had some pretty fun at-home birthday parties so far, like this jungle-themed party and monster-themed party.

Happy 5th, Court!

Photography: Alison Bernier / Design & Styling: Beijos Events / Florals: Third & Park / Invitations, Placemats, Details & Signage: Poppy Jack Shop / Rentals: Sweet Salvage Rentals / Balloons: Up Up in the Air / Desserts: Sweet & Saucy Shop / Cookies: Frost Your Cookie / Court & Cruz’s Tees: Chaser Kids / Plates: Knot & Bow / Reptiles: Prehistoric Pets

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Who here loves a good Party Animal theme for a birthday? So so many ways to go about it, and a hit every time. Kelly Moore was behind this particular take, adorned with lots of fun hand-drawn details, mudcloth prints, and of course, animal-themed activities. Catch all the deets below!

Aren’t these life-size illustrations so fun? A change in weather threatened their decor, but it all looks super cozy in their tented area, huh?

Scavenger hunt time!

Cute, simply mudcloth plates from Target.

Love the animal track bingo, too.

 Dani Girl Cookie Co. created the custom cookies along their theme.

So many fun prints in this party.

Kudos to Kelly Moore on this modern take on a classic theme! See how she brought it all together in the credits below…

Photography, Design, Illustration, Favor Bags, Paper Goods, & Headbands: Kelly Moore / Cake: Jamie Oakland of Sugarshida Desserts / Cupcakes: Tracy Lea / Custom Cookies: Dani Girl Cookie Co. / Decal: Single Stone Studios / Rentals: Walker Lewis Rents / Binoculars, Wood Snakes, Mini Animals, & Magnifying Glasses: Oriental Trading Co. / Cups & Leaf Napkins: Shop Sweet Lulu / Paper Plates: Target / Paper Palm Fronds: Paper Pretty by Renee

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