That’s Amore!
THIS ITALIAN SEASIDE INSPIRED BIRTHDAY WILL HAVE YOU DREAMING OF GELATO AND THE AMALFI COAST. WORDS BY SIMONE – CREATIVE THEMES
Concept, styling + props @creativethemesperth
Balloons @whimsicalballoons
Venue @cottesloebeachhotel
Children’s entertainment @glass_slipper_ent
Welcome sign, bar menu, custom decals + signs
Face painting @bippity_boppity_brush +
@barley.boy
@face_painter_extraordinaire
Tableware @favorlaneparty
Lolly cart @candycartelperth
Custom stationery + printing
Bar tables @thelollietrolley
@serendipitydesigncorner
Birthday smash cake @lilsprinklesbakery
Children’s chairs @allegra.and.grace.chairs
Accordion Musician @mr_accordion_man
We loved styling this lemon and gelato themed 5th birthday, inspired
There was also a face painting station where guests could choose
by the Amalfi Coast. When designing the layout, it was about the
themed designs. While the children were entertained parents could
details, authenticity and working with my client to bring her vision
relax at the seaside bar where traditional Italian beverages were
to life. The vision was to transport the guests to a seaside restaurant
being served, and a fresh oyster bar had been set-up.
on the Amalfi coast, a “Summer in July” by the sea.
Keeping with the theme, the children’s entertainers were dressed in
The Cottesloe Beach Hotel was the perfect venue, with function
gorgeous outfits, and entertained the children with singing dancing
and event spaces overlooking the ocean. The unique beach themed
and games.
room was selected for the party. To create an Italian seaside we
The stunning birthday cake was a themed chocolate pinata smash
styled the space with crates of fresh lemons, lemon trees, gelato and lemonade carts and lemon and white balloons. We also created an interactive beach play area and a lemon themed Italian restaurant and picnic area.
cake. As guests gathered around they were surprised with a traditional Italian accordion player entering singing “That’s Amore” followed by Happy Birthday as the birthday boy smashed his birthday cake spilling out sweets, mini pizza and lemon lollies. To
When guests arrived they walked along pathways of beach sand,
finish the party guests ate gelato ice cream, and received custom
where the children could take off their scarpe (shoes) and play with
designed themed treats. h
buckets, spades and beach balls, or pretend play at the gelato cart.
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