We’re excited to share this fantastic first birthday party sent in by Laura of little frills and ruffle. The theme was ✈ airplanes and travel…and Saint Louis (since that’s where Laura and her family lives!) .
Here’s the passport invitation Laura designed and sent. Isn’t it adorable?
Laura created all sorts of great signage and also a passport for each guest. Once the guests participated in an activity (like eating cake or ice cream!) they got a stamp in the passport. We LOVE that!
The tables were lined with brown kraft paper and sprinkled with giant confetti. Laura and her husband bought balsa wood airplanes that were placed all around to add to the decor. 
The kids also played ‘pin the propeller’ on the nose of the airplane. Soo fun (and cute!).
Before departure, all the little party guests went to the baggage claim to get their suitcase favor…filled with homemade sugar cookies, pretzels, a notepad for ideas, small toy and plastic airline wings!
Thanks, Laura, for sharing this party. We love it and its sure to provide a lot of inspiration to other party planners!
Editor’s note (6/2/11): Laura has now opened a shop where a lot of the goodies above are available for purchase!
[invitation photo by Nick Becker]
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So cute! My kids are in college and this party almost makes me want to have more kids.
: ) you could always have a party for yourself!
thanks for visiting, kathy!
OMG Those suitcase favors are just TOO much! Cuteness overload. Are they DIY’d or if not, do you know where to get them?
Absolutely adorable! My son’s sixth birthday party is going to be airplane themed! You have given me some great ideas. Thank you!!!
How cute, oh my goodness!!
oh goodness! the details of the party are out of the world! love those cute luggage’s! i wonder where you can purchase them… hmm!
Seriously the cutest party EVER! I’m so going to do this.
we love it too! happy party planning! : )
Hi there — Laura got them here http://www.katespaperie.com/store/category/giftwrap__ribbons/gift_boxes/item/E0001719/mini_suitcases_khaki/
Super cute!
How adorable is this?! The passports + stamps, propeller game, & suitcase favors are so fun! LOVE it!
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Love every bit of this!! Where might I find those adorable passport books? Love!
Just realized you made them, yes? Such a cute idea!
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Love the Pin the Propeller game — all the details are adorable!!
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Hi ,
This idea so cute… Can you tell me the website
you where you got the suitcase favor
Thanks
Where did you get the stamp? The stamp showing on the boarding pass.
wow, i love every single detail!
Where can I find those adorable suitcases?
in LOVE with this bday. a lil over my budget but i would love to get those suitcases. where can i get them. my party is in may so i need them asap!!!!
Love the suitcase khaki favor boxes…where can I purchase them?
Thanks
JUST CURIOUS WHERE YOU ORDERED THE AIRPLANES FROM? Thanks!
I am also curious as to where you bought the little suitcases…