Hawaiian Theme First Birthday

My daughter recently turned one, and in big Korean tradition, we threw her a huge Dol (first birthday).

http://markelandme.com/2016/05/25/chic-hawaiian-themed-first-birthday/

This is a momentous and important celebration in Korean Culture and I was incredibly excited to make it girlie, sweet, and FUN. My husband and I chose a Hawaiian Theme Party because we were in Oahu visiting my family for the Christmas and this was a theme we had never seen done before! (Most Dols are either traditional or have generic themes.) We wanted something new, exciting, unique and again... FUNNN!

I chose the colors because I am obsessed with this combo. Our baby shower was pink/gold/white, Charlotte's nursery is pink/gold/white and well... you get the idea. ;) This party was unbelievably gorgeous and we could not have been happier at the decorations, desserts, food, and venue choice!

• What People Ate

  Thai Food

• Desserts

  Macaroons, Cookies, Cake, Candy, Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts

• Party Favors

  Hawaiian Wear! Necklaces, leis, flowers for the hair, customized Hawaiian coloring pages

• Activities / Games

  Doljabi--Traditional Korean Game for First Birthdays. What the Child chooses is supposed to indicate their future profession/talent.

• Kenny Song

  Photographer

  AMAZING, so easy to work with!
  http://www.kennysongphoto.com/

• Cindy Lee

  Made the Dessert Table/Cakes

  SO TALENTED, so sweet and easy to work with!
  https://www.instagram.com/sweetleemade/

• Hannah Jo

  Florist

  Made our Garland~ it was PERFECT
  https://www.instagram.com/hanabyhannah/

• Jinny Lee

  Made Dol Towers

  SO TALENTED, these towers were a huge hit!
  https://www.instagram.com/shophellojinny/

• Tammi Mendoza

  Made Laser Cut Letter

  https://www.instagram.com/letterstou/