Hi! I’m a silent member pero I’ve always enjoyed reading everyone’s birthday stories. Now I’m going to share mine. I know this is soooooooo long over due… didn’t have time agad to post the details of my daughter’s (Frances Nychole) 1st Birthday Bash last December 23, 2006 (been very busy). Just the same, I’m sharing the details with you all because up to now… we are very delighted on how it turned out.
Theme: Fairyland - Fairies and Butterflies 5 years ago, I told myself that if my husband and I ever get to have a daughter, I want this theme for her 1st birthday.

I made sure of that!
Date: December 23, 2006, SaturdayVenue: North Greenhills ClubhouseSteve and I enjoyed preparing this birthday bash. Early April and May (2006) pa lang, Steve and I would go out every weekend just to scout for a place. One lucky weekend of May, together with my friend Myn (Nychole’s ninang) and Dexter, we went around Pasig, Mandaluyong, Ortigas, QC and Greenhills area to check out all the clubhouses. North Greenhills Clubhouse was the only place where Nychole smiled (the moment we walked up the stairs pa lang going to the hall). Sbe namin baka sign yun!

And since super nice talaga the hall we had it reserved kaagad. Though, we continued to look for an alternative venue until September (we were worried
[textspeak!] na baka walang makarating na guests because of the traffic. Last minute Xmas shopping yun and Greenhills pa!). We only confirmed North Greenhills last week of September na. Siguro talagang meant for us
We went to St. Clare and offered bread and eggs para lang wag umulan and wag maging ma-traffic that day... Surprisingly! It didn't rain! And hindi raw ma-traffic sa may Greenhills.
Caterer: BetterpanChairs and Table including design/setup: BetterpanWe enjoyed working with Betterpan. So easy dealing with them—very open to ideas. Thanks Edhel for referring Betterpan to us.

Super yummy talaga their Chicken Crepe and Fish Fillet!
Look how colorful the chairs and table setup turned out. We didn’t expect that it would look that great. When Lea told us she’ll be using 2 colored-table runners per table and alternate 2 colors for the chairs per table, we were nervous at first
[textspeak!] baka the color shades won’t match the swags. But we were overwhelmed the moment we walked in the hall. Of course, everything looked good
[textspeak!] Dynamic Impact did a great job with the over-all place décor.
Cake/Cupcakes: Jackie Ang-Po of Fleur De Lys Patisserie The cake and cupcakes were made of marshmallow icings. Cupcakes para souvenir na rin sa guests.
Food Carts: Flavored Fries, Hotdog, Ice Cream and Mini Burger (c/o Dynamic Impact) Bentang-benta ito lahat! As in lahat… oldies, yuppies and kiddies…. We even saw one yaya sneaking for some….. hehe… for her alaga daw… LOL oks lang!
Nychole’s Gown and My Gown: Designed by my Mother-in-law, my mom and her Couture Lahat nagandahan sa gown namin ni Nychole. Parang debutant daw kme. Syempre fairy land kaya dapat naka-costume!
Studio Photo Shoot: Blow up Babies, Gateway Mall branch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9aTxnRozmEInvites: Blow up Babies, Gateway Mall branch Medyo pricey sila pero talaga namang magaling! Sbe ng friends and relatives namin, invitation pa lang daw, mukhang big time na yung party. We just wanted to make sure everything is perfect.
Host and Magician: Mr. Alex Lagula (c/o Dynamic Impact) Very amusing looking at the kids’ reaction while Alex was doing his tricks and mga patawa. Lahat nag-enjoy talaga hindi lang bata! Pati matatanda.. mga waiters… lahat glued ang eyes sa kanya. Super sulit and we are very satisfied! The magic show was so fun…. Everyone was excited to join the games…. It was a wholesome attraction. Alex really had a great job with his onstage act… the sequence of events… the adlibs…..the best! We definitely recommend him.
Balloon Twisting: c/o Dynamic ImpactThis was very helpful while waiting for the other guest to arrive. The kids were fascinated with the twisting of balloons then forming it to something. hehe. Nychole wouldn’t let go of her poodle balloon.
Glimmer tattoo: c/o Dynamic impact This is also a crowd favorite. Everyone enjoyed it. Nychole had one on her cheeks…purple colored glittering butterfly tattoo. Dapat ata 2 nito
[textspeak!] ang haba ng pila ng adults and kids eh.
Bubble Machine & Bubble Show: c/o Dynamic ImpactUnahan yung mga kids to get inside the big bubble. Medyo latter part na nga lang kaya medyo nagkagulo na yung mga kids.
Official Photo Coverage: Mr. Arnel VillavicencioArnel’s super kind and friendly. Parang part of the family agad ang feeling namin sa kanya. He was even in the house documenting every thing from the preparations to the venue. I’ve seen a lot of good photos from very good and professional photographers. Pero Arnel WOWed us when we saw the pics right after the party. Sa uulitin Arnel ha! We didn’t have any problems on requesting for shots… kasi ang kulit ng husband ko when it comes to pictures. Very accommodating sya. See photos at:
http://francesnychole.multiply.com/photosChocolate Fountain: Betterpan Chocolate mountain daw according to the guests
[textspeak!] di maubos ubos... pati fruits... Super sarap daw kasi ng Belgian Choco nya. Sulit naman kahit medyo mahal.
Balloon Decors/ Balloon Blast/Balloon Centerpiece: c/o Dynamic ImpactDynamic really did a great job…everything with the balloon setup, galing… Simple lang pero elegant ang naging outcome after it blended with the swags. Yung balloon centerpieces, di pa tapos yung party, kanya kanya na sila ng kuha hehe brought these balloons home…and would you believe… until now buo pa rin sila! We decorated my sister-in-law’s four poster bed and Nychole’s playroom. Until now, Nychole is enjoying the balloons! Sulit di ba!
Swags: c/o Dynamic ImpactSa stairs, sa door entrance, sa hall, we made sure everything looks elegant and not overdone. Perfect yung shade ng swags sa pinag-usapan namin ni Emie. Para light lang ang dating at hindi bigla-- 2 colors for stairs, another 2 color sa may door entrance… and then all shades pagpasok sa hall. Like what Emie said, parang marshmallow ang dating
Butterflies scattered everywhere: c/o my mother-in-law, from her suki at DiviHay naku! More than 10 dozens ata ito, ubos! Pinag-agawan ng guests

Yung iba, tinalon pa ng guests from the ceiling! hehe
Stage design (cages, flowers, butterflies etc): c/o my Dad, Mom and her FloristGallery Design: c/o ME, my husband Steve, my Dad, Mom and her FloristEveryone was impressed with the stage. Kaya naman masaya talaga ako.

And the idea of setting up a mini gallery of Nychole was truly unique! Ang totoo, nahirapan kme maghanap ng easel stands for rent. By accident lang namin nakita yung mga bamboo easel stands when we once visited the venue. That time meron painting exhibits. We grabbed that opportunity to talk to the owner. Buti na lang mabait
Stairs and Stage Tarps: c/o Dynamic Impact Ang bilis nito nagawa! Saken lang natagalan hehe I liked how the old picture was edited. Nychole was cropped and placed on top of a big yellow flower. Nychole looked like a real fairy.
Piñata: c/o Dynamic impactWe wanted to make everything personalized kaya pati Piñata kelangan face ni Nychole. We were not able to hang the Piñata
[textspeak!] sa sobrang puno nya ng goodies, sobrang bigat na. We asked Alex to hold it na lang tuloy.
Thumb print registration plates: Got this from Color-Me-Mine
Everyone said this idea was so unique! Matagal na namin sya balak ni Steve. Hand print souvenir of Nychole on 1 plate, foot print souvenir of Nychole naman on the other plate. Every guest had to mark their thumb print on the plates. Below their thumb print we wrote their names. Para when Nychole grows up, she would have a souvenir of all the people who were present during her 1st birthday. Nice idea noh?
Prizes: From Divi, Toy Kingdom and my mother-in-law
Giveaways: jelly toys that twinkles
Lootbags: Stuffed with assorted candies, toys from Divi
Pati lootbag tags have Nychole’s faces.
Overall Design and Conceptualization: c/o ME, my dear husband Steve and Emie with Dynamic Impact team

Super thank you to Dynamic Impact especially to Emie (bluekaren), Emie’s hubby and the crew. Ang dami nag-comment saken na parang pang-wedding/debut daw ang kinalabasan. I know medyo OC ako during the preparations… hehe pero everything paid off! It was all worth it! Sa sobrang OC ko, not a day na walang errand na ginagawa si Emie for the party. To the point na Emie had to turn down na tuloy event-offers that day para full time sya sa party ko. Super thanks deary!
