Once everything is planned out and you have your guest list ready, get those invitations ready and sent out at least a month in advance. You don't need a theme to have a great birthday, and at this age it is unlikely the baby has a particular favorite anyway. This is a day to remember and everything must be perfect, from the 1st birthday party supplies to the birthday cake. A Leia Birthday banner with your child's name will get you started.

You'll most likely want to go all out on decorations, so go ahead and don't hold yourself back. It seems like that you brought your baby home and how the months have flown by. In reality, babies don't remember their first birthday, but it is the most important one for parents.

Now you are getting ready to celebrate her first birthday and if you are honest with yourself, this is more for you than your bouncing baby. The first place to start is with the invitations.

So in choosing how to plan the party, think of something that you like and go with that.