35 Cute 1st Birthday Party Ideas For Girls

Here are some ideas to help you think of some cute and memorable 1st birthday party ideas for the little girl who holds a special place in your heart. Her smile makes you smile, and you do everything in your power to make sure she’s happy. Birthdays are such a special occasion for children, and their first birthday is even more important to parents. It is a day she might not remember, but you will cherish the memory for life.

These 35 birthday party themes should inspire you. If you are looking for something more general, check out our posts in the Birthday Decorations section.

Pink 1st Birthday Party Ideas

Pink is the color most little girls want to see everywhere. Pink themed party décor can be a perfect idea for your baby girl’s first birthday party. You can adorn your table with a slick pink tablecloth and pink decorations. You could have a candy counter and pink cutlery. Mixing pink with other colors to give it a unique look would also work perfectly. For themes, you can't go wrong with having a Hello Kitty or even a ballerina-themed pink table décor.

Pink Desserts and Tableware with Personalized Plates

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Pink and Pastel Dessert Table with Gift Boxes

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Ballerina Themed Dessert Table

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Stylish Pink and Black Dessert and Drinks Table

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Pink and Red American Doll Dessert Table

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Owl Theme

Owls are one of the cutest birds you can use in decorating. Setting up an owl themed party would add just that extra cuteness to your little girl’s birthday party. You could decorate your table with an owl themed cake and desserts. You could also make DIY wall hangings with owl faces or in the shape of an owl. You could use owl colors for your table runners. You could also use napkin rings with owl faces on them to complete your owl themed party décor.

Cute Owl Themed Cake and Candies Birthday Table Décor

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Beautiful and Appetizing Owl Desserts

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Impressive Owl Cake and DIY Decorations

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Homey Dessert Table with Owl Shaped Delicacies and Gift Bags

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Owl Themed Cake, Gift Bags, and Cookies

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Princess Themed Party Ideas

Little girls all want to be pretty princesses, and we know they’re the princesses of your heart. For a princess theme, you could decorate the main table or dessert table with her princess cake princess themed decorations, and a princess’ gown styled tablecloth. Decorate the gift bags or table settings in royal styled papers and colors. To make your little girl’s birthday even more special, choose a cake with one of the Disney princesses or put a crown on the top of it.

Disney Princess Dolls and Crowned Birthday Cake

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Royal Princess Themed Dessert Table Decor

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Beautiful Fairy Tale Princess Dessert Table

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Pink Princess Party for Kids

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Princess’ Gown Table Cloth Dessert Table

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Cartoons and Animated Films

Even at such a young age, kids are fascinated with cartoons and animation characters. Make her day by decorating her party in her favorite cast of characters. Choose from Smurfs with their fluffy white hats to the bold and beautiful Rapunzel to Peppa the Pig to Veggie Tales.

Tangled Themed Birthday Snack Corner Decor

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Tangled Dessert Table with Printout Cup Labels

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Full Tangled Buffet Table

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Tangled Movie Labels at Birthday Snack Table

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Angry Birds Decked Cake

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Angry Birds Cutout Labels

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Amazing Angry Birds Dessert Table

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Smurf Figurines with Coordinating Table Décor

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Smurf Themed Kids Table Décor

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Minnie Mouse Party Ideas

Minnie Mouse has long been a favorite cartoon character for girls. You could decorate your cake table in her traditional black, white, and pink colors or craft DIY Minnie Mouse adornments for your table. You could make your dessert dandies in the shape of Minnie Mouse or wrap your sweets and other desserts in Minnie Mouse cutout papers. You could also give the kids Minnie or Mickey Mouse badges when they arrive.

Minnie Mouse Dessert Table

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Classy Minnie Mouse Dessert Table with Skirt Table Cloth

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Minnie Mouse and Cake Pops

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Impressive Minnie Mouse Dessert Table with Personalized Poster

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Simple Minnie Mouse Décor with Large Cutout

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Unique Girl’s Birthday Party Ideas

Since it is your girl’s very first birthday, you might be at a loss for how to theme it. If none of the suggestions above caught your fancy, here are some unique ideas for you to try.

Bustling Circus Desserts

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Personalized Pink and Baby Blue Theme

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Unique Vintage Style Table and Desserts

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Subtle Circus

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All-GirlFrills

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Little Girl Lady Bug and Picnic Theme

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When you are planning a theme for your daughter’s first birthday, you can base it on something they have shown a special interest in, base it on your daughter’s first year’s experiences and growth, or choose a cute theme that you particularly enjoy as her parents and family. You can experiment with vibrant colors and bold themes for a fun event or keep it simple and elegant for a beautiful celebration. For additional inspiration browse more birthday party ideas.