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Marlowe’s 3rd Birthday Party was an absolute blast! Last year, we moved in to our home on Marlowe’s second birthday…so needless to say she didn’t get a party. This year I really wanted to host a fun blowout to make up for it– and asked the Birthday Girl herself to pick the theme. When she told me she wanted her party to be “a Mermaids vs. Sharks Pool Party” I laughed for about ten minutes and then got to planning– I absolutely loved the idea she came up with and probably couldn’t have come up with something better myself. It’s the perfect juxtaposition for my girl who loves princesses and mermaids as equally as she loves sharks, lions, tigers, and snakes. I planned the whole party myself (one of my absolute favorite things to do), and made sure it was loaded up with lots of fun activities, yummy food, and a great cake. What else do you need at a birthday?! Marlowe had such a blast with all of her friends and was a total social butterfly the whole time. We had a face painter and a “Mermaid Braid Bar”, and she loved both. She even got her face painted TWICE– once as a tiger and the second time as a monkey. LOL. I’ve never seen a cuter Mermaid-Shark-Tiger in all my life! Haha. I even took advantage of the face paint and braid bar– it was so fun! I was inspired to host a little Braid Bar get together at my house again…maybe a Moms Night In? Stay tuned…
When the cake came, I was reminded that she and I really are related after all. I used to hate when large groups sang me Happy Birthday, and to my surprise she covered up her eyes and refused to blow out her candles just like I did as a kid! She made me and my Mom blow them out for her. We were laughing that the Mermaid doesn’t fall far from the tree. Because it was her birthday, I let her have a piece of cake AND a cupcake. When she asked for both and I said yes, it was worth it just to see the look on her face. Total shock and surprise. I wish I had a photo of that! LOL. Overall, the party turned out perfectly– even the total turnaround from the thunderstorm forecast that was originally anticipated for the day! It was the first time I’ve thoroughly enjoyed a party that I’ve thrown at my own home. In the past, I’ve always been so stressed during the parties. I think the difference here was that I truly did ALL the planning in advance, so once everything was set up I was able to enjoy the party like all the guests! I can’t wait to start dreaming up what to do for her party next year! I’ve put all of the photos below, so you can scroll through for a full view of the party. For party vendor details, see my list at the bottom of the post! Happy Birthday, Marlowe, you sweet girl. We love you through and through.
Party Details:
Hot Dog Truck: Super Duper Weenie
Birthday Cake & Cupcakes: Cake Box Westport
Paper Goods: Meri Meri
Garland: Meri Meri
Pool Floats: Sharks, Mermaid Circular
Marlowe’s Bathing Suit: Nununu
My Bathing Suit: Adore Me
My Shorts: Levi’s
“Mermaid Security” Shirts: Custom made
Marlowe’s Floatie: Puddle Jumper
“3” Birthday Crown: Etsy
Cupcake Toppers: Etsy
Face Painter: At Your Service
Photographs by Laura S. Wilson Photography
Happy 3rd birthday Marlowe! I love the photo of you and your mum either side of the cake blowing out the candle for your precious girl…. 3 generations of women right there!
Anazing post. Such fun ideas and joyful photos.
Super fun post per usual. Wonderful ideas and such cheery photos. xx
This was the most perfect party! The details are so sweet. I kinda want a braid bar and face painter at my next girls “book club”.
This is hands down the CUTEST party idea! Such an adorable theme and so sweet that Marlowe came up with the idea herself.
Happy 3rd birthday Marlowe. Everything looked great and it seems like you haf a great time. Loved the photonof you covering your eyes when they were singing happy birthday. The theme was a great one and everything look so pretty.
What fun, everything looked so cute!
I just turned 34 and would have loved this for MY birthday party! SO FUN!
The party looks amazing!! So glad all of you -specially Marlowe- enjoyed ir so much!!!
Absolutely adorable!!!!! You mama have an amazing taste for decoration! ???
Happy birthday beautiful Marlowe! What a great party theme, All of the photos are gorgeous! Beautiful memories!
Hey Eva! I dont have kids, and legitimately never ever comment or post on anything on Instagram or blogs but I wanted to send one to you because I think you’re rad. Everything is so shamelessly curated today and you seem genuine, which is a breath of fresh air. You living outside the city with your kids and throwing backyard pool parties reminds me of my childhood and it was the best! Keep doing you ??
Hey! Where did those invitations come from? So cute!
Oh to be 3! Parties have come a long way since I was a girl. I loved planning parties for my kids, just such fun. What a fun and creative theme!! Loved the face painting and braids!! I also love how you kept it simple.
What a fun party! Those pictures will become treasures for her!
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