1st birthday - holiday or party?

I'm already thinking about my sons birthday in December :(

A lot of our friends have thrown a big hall party for their little ones & it was lovely to celebrate them and see them enjoy the day. However, I also think it a lot of money to spend & you don't really get to spend time with the baby and you get a cranky baby by the end of it..

I was thinking to go on holiday for his birthday somewhere tropical and nice, so that we could spend quality time with him.

But also don't want to miss out on the Polaroid first birthday .. what would you do? Have you gone on holiday for your baby's 1st birthday or thrown a party?

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We threw a party for his first birthday because I wanted the cute photos and a smash cake and all that. But we don’t do parties anymore and usually do fun activities, likely vacations in the future. We’re taking him on a cruise for his 5th birthday in a couple of months.

I did a 1st party and we had a crying baby by the end of it.
I would say go with your heart; baby won't remember either so the memories will be for you.
Would you still have a family gathering to allow them to come and sing? Depending on your family size, that could be as pricey as a party x

I’d personally go on holiday. I’ve never understood the appeal to blowing so much money on a party to barely see your baby and spend so much of the lead up to their birthday party prepping x

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