Any first birthday girl idea? Costume/ decoration/cake?

Hi moms! 💕

I’m planning my daughter’s first birthday party and I’m honestly shocked by how expensive some of the event planners and decorators are around here. Every setup I fall in love with seems to come with a very high price tag.

We’re in Gainesville, Virginia, and I’ve never worked with any local party vendors before. If anyone has recommendations for affordable decorators, balloon artists, party stylists, or event planners in the area, I would be so grateful.

I’d also love recommendations for websites where you’ve ordered beautiful birthday decorations, backdrops, custom signs, outfits, or first birthday costumes. Any budget-friendly ideas, DIY tips, or hidden gems would be amazing!

I know there are probably many moms here who are going through the same first birthday planning process right now, so hopefully this post can help others too. 😊

Thank you so much in advance for any suggestions! ❤️🎂🎈👶🏻✨

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