We had originally planned to the big bash on the roof deck of the Knightsbridge Residences at Century City and the theme was supposed to an enchanted fairy forest. But my husband being the “party animal” that he is, suggested an animal inspired theme, since Olivia does indeed get all excited when she sees animals at the zoo, fish in a koi pond or even just pet dogs of friends. Thus the theme, “Party Animal” was born and we proceeded to brainstorm on ideas for a wild safari inspired birthday party.
We found our animal/pet supplier barely a week before the date, had two oculars merely 10 days before and 2 days before the event, had our food tasting less than a week ahead, had her dress made in about 4 days, completed our list of suppliers again in less than a week sent out invites 12 days before her birthday, finished the giveaways 2 days before the event… And in spite of everything being rushed and photo-finished it turned out to be THE BEST FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER!!
There are so many people we’d thank and the first of course would be Chinkie Agregado! She planned my wedding, and later Olivia’s baptism and now her first birthday party. She’s the best events planner. EVER. Teddy Manuel did the set up of the whole party and he did an AMAZING job. He’s such a professional and I admire him so much. You just tell him what you want and he gets you already! He also did Olivia’s decor for her baptismal after party at Naya back in July. The food at Olivia’s birthday was amazing… Everyone is still talking about it. Thank you K Cunanan. You are a culinary genius! As both the kids and the adults were all praises about the food we served! We had a potato station, burrito station, mac and cheese, sliders bar, smores bar, plus the very best mini burgers and corndogs ever… All so goooood! Thank you Mayad Beginnings for the photos and the great Jason Magbanua for the video. Thank you to Sonja’s Cupcakes (they served milkshakes and ice creammm!!), Regine’s Home baked Goodies, Anna Ocampo Sarmiento, for the special cake with a cute little Olivia topper, Te Amo for the Olivia flower wall which was so beautiful and lush…. everyone wanted to have a photo with that truly fantastic photo wall. (Te Amo also provided the animal crowns) Veluz for Olivia’s hand painted dress, and Ninang Erica Brenner for Olivia’s Dolce & Gabanna Dress, Vita Coco for the unlimited drinks (including the really good rum and coco cocktail), Party Pals for the animal balloons, Pouf for the animal cotton candies, Spuntaneous Organic Cotton Candy and Coffee, Bath Origins for the hand sanitizer and odor free insect repellant…. AND THANK YOU to everyone who came and to everyone who greeted Olivia :)
OHHHHH… It was all so fun. It’s been a week and we are still on a birthday high. HAHAHA! Here are some of the photos from the party…
P.S. I’m actually seriously considering baby party planning as a career, cause I enjoyed doing it so much! Whatcha think?
The corndogs were the best!!
Olivia with Dahlia!
Sliders Bar by K Cunanan
Milkshakes by Sonja’s
Cute table set up by Teddy Manuel.
SHES THE BEST!! Chinkie Agregado
They had the cutest animal cotton candy!
Yup, thats a dinosaur cotton candy!
With the soon mommy to be! Riki Reyes ;)
Gavin!!
And Sonja’s also served ice cream!!
Maya and Monica!
Smores Bar by K Cunanan
Thank you for the Dolce and Gabana dress Ninang E!
Cake Smashiiinnnggg… Don’t worry we ate the cake after :P
Family photo while Olivia was eating pita bread!
He got his animal balloon pet from Party Pals PH
And she got her arms painted!
With the Kramers!
The Reyeses!
Bring your own pets!
The Martinez!
Manzano cousins!
The Team :)
been waiting for this thanks ms andi for blogging ???? ilove you olivia❤️
I had a blast reading this blog post! Lovely guests, cute decors and the photos are so nice! What a beautiful party for a beautiful birthday girl. ?? But i still cant believe Olivia’s already 1, I can still remember the first photo you posted. ?? May God bless your family more and more!
This is by far the best safari inspired birthday party ever! I mean the petting zoo! Wow! I didn’t thought of that. Congrats Mummy Andi and to your team! Can’t wait for her second birthday! ? Maybe you should do the enchanted forest next. Thats also one heck of a theme! Not to mention the flamingos on her baptism. ??
Thank you for sharing Miss Andi!!!Happy Birthday again Baby O…I’m one of your fan Baby mwaahhh. God Bless your beautiful family.
Baby olivia’s birthday party was so unique??… The best kiddie party ever ???
Best animal themed party ever!!! Your team is so brilliant. Honestly I’ve been waiting for a lot of pictures and been searching sa ig cause I am a big fan of
Olivia hehehe. Keep it up mommy Andi!! Nakakaexcite iba pang magiging party ni baby O. ? Love you baby O!! Super adorbs!! Kagigil!!!
cute things all over!! despite a number of photos, i still felt bitin! happy birthday again :)
It’s a bliss!!! i think you will rock the baby party planning career ?
What a fun fun party! The details are as adorable as the birthday girl <3 Belated Happy Birthday O! :)
Thank you for sharing! It was indeed beautiful! I’m also excited for the upcoming first bday of my son this june. God bless! ❤️
I’m a big fan of Olivia, everytime na mag insta ako gina visit ko agad ang insta nyo family. Olivia photos and videos makes me happy and always reminds me that after a storm there’s always a new beginning. I always adore your little girl Ms. Andi since the day that you start posting her photos and videos in public. I’m one of the people who loves her so much and looking forward to meet her in person, time flies so fast and now she’s already 1 and sooner will celebrate her 18th birthday. I know she’ll grow as sweet as you are and humble as your husband, pag ako nabuntis paglilihan ko po talaga si Olivia, God Bless Ms. :)
Thanks god nakita ko rin ang mga picture sa bday ni olivia …. super cute ka talaga O … sarap mong kargahin Baby O .. I love you Pilar Olivia ..
Only the best for the most beautiful girl in the world.. :)
I super love the pictures, Miss Andi :). Very nice birthday theme. Unusual, unique and fabulous, hehehe. Regards to you and Sir GP. Olivia is very lucky to have you as her parents. Kudos to the both of you ^_^. Belated happy birthday to the cutest, loveliest and prettiest baby, Baby O.
everything looks perfect! :) i think baby olivia really did enjoy her first safari themed birthday party. :)
Lovely! ?
Thank you for blogging baby O’s birthday, i have to admit Im a certified fan of your beautiful family and a stalker to your beautiful baby. Seeing all the photos you posts everyday made me happy and inspire. Im a mom of two and i admire your family. May god bless you r family amd keep on inspiring more families.
Olivia is so adorable!!! You are one lucky Mama :)
How do you stay fit? Pls share some tips! :) Beautiful set up btw, and looks so much fun!!
The party was so great and perfect even though I only saw it through pictures! I love the theme so much that I even look at the pictures many times by now and I think the animal party was the best theme I’ve ever seen! Looking forward to the next birthday party of Olivia! God bless to your family! Love lots!
P.S Go with the enchanted forest thingy ‘coz I think that is also great and you know suitable for Baby O coz she’s the most beautiful lil goddess among all the little goddesses here on earth! So, yeah!