We decided to celebrate Arjun's 1st birthday grand and memorable for 2 basic reasons.
1.To arrange a family get together at my home town since we felt alone outside India
2. When my son grows up he will have some memorable pics/vids to look for and cheer
The theme we planned was Krishna theme later we combined Radha and Arjun as well since his name is "Arjun". We planned this theme early and took a photo shoot when my son was 9 months old.
We googled after deciding the theme. We were inspired by the information provided at the blog below:
http://500daysto30s.blogspot.sg/2015/05/bal-krishna-theme-first-birthday-party.html
We felt so good that someone already did like this and we got more idea then.
We booked a Ball Room at Hotel Cennys Gateway.
Hotel Cennys Gateway Front View
This is the entrance of the Hall
Decoration theme was given to Unique Decors
Outside the hall
Ballon Arch is the 1st thing noticeable. They have done it very well. We mentioned the balloon combination should be in White and Blue to match with our costumes ;)
Reception Area
We wanted 2 things at reception table.
1. Peacock Feather - for girls
2. Crown (Silver Color) - for Boys
Inside the hall
We booked a Ball Room at Hotel Cenneys Gateway. It accommodates 250+ people and we requested to put the seats in Theatre Style / Row Style.
We planned the Krishna standee with my son's actual picture. It came well.
Stage Decoration
Many things to mention here..
1. We requested it should look like Krishna/Radha/Arjun theme.
2. You can see balloon standee came well. Especially the White/Blue color combination
3. The Krishna/Radha pictures mixed well in the background screen
4. The Bow and Arrow catches all the eyes
Events
Circulated his photo album to the guests before the event starts so that they wont get bored until the event. Hotel served welcome drinks at the same time which help them getting refreshed.
After that we screened Arjun's age progress video for the guests.
Game Show
We planned it simple and interactive
A child holds a bow and arrow and hits the pyramid of cups
Parents can help them
3 attempts
Winners will get a prize
It came very well. Happy faces all around the room.
Things to note
1. Amenities provided by the hotel was 2 mics and a projector screen
2. We had to arrange a projector separately
3. Lighting equipments was arranged by Unique Decors
Special thanks note
We feel lucky on that day and want to thank in person for below reasons..
1. The peacock feather and crown request was a last minute call to Unique Decors. They have done it very well
2. We requested for gift bags from Unique Decors. But didn't tell much. They them self customized with my son's pictures and packed all our gifts
3. We forgot the lotus birthday candle. Everyone are looking at the stage. A person working in hotel immediately run outside and bought it from a nearby fancy store
Highlight
Food was excellent. The invitees were thanking us for it.
I want to share the customized menu here. We had lot of calls with Hotel Management to decide and finalize the menu. It took almost 2 weeks :)
Proud to say
1. We were determined not to give chocolates or other pastries as a welcoming / departing gift.
So we gave new year calenders for adults and piggy bank / pencil box for kids.
2. We were determined not to buy cloths outside India. So we ordered all our cloths at Indian online site and delivered it to home address.
1.To arrange a family get together at my home town since we felt alone outside India
2. When my son grows up he will have some memorable pics/vids to look for and cheer
The theme we planned was Krishna theme later we combined Radha and Arjun as well since his name is "Arjun". We planned this theme early and took a photo shoot when my son was 9 months old.
We googled after deciding the theme. We were inspired by the information provided at the blog below:
http://500daysto30s.blogspot.sg/2015/05/bal-krishna-theme-first-birthday-party.html
We felt so good that someone already did like this and we got more idea then.
We booked a Ball Room at Hotel Cennys Gateway.
Hotel Cennys Gateway Front View
This is the entrance of the Hall
Decoration theme was given to Unique Decors
Outside the hall
Ballon Arch is the 1st thing noticeable. They have done it very well. We mentioned the balloon combination should be in White and Blue to match with our costumes ;)
Reception Area
We wanted 2 things at reception table.
1. Peacock Feather - for girls
2. Crown (Silver Color) - for Boys
Inside the hall
We booked a Ball Room at Hotel Cenneys Gateway. It accommodates 250+ people and we requested to put the seats in Theatre Style / Row Style.
We planned the Krishna standee with my son's actual picture. It came well.
Stage Decoration
Many things to mention here..
1. We requested it should look like Krishna/Radha/Arjun theme.
2. You can see balloon standee came well. Especially the White/Blue color combination
3. The Krishna/Radha pictures mixed well in the background screen
4. The Bow and Arrow catches all the eyes
Events
Circulated his photo album to the guests before the event starts so that they wont get bored until the event. Hotel served welcome drinks at the same time which help them getting refreshed.
After that we screened Arjun's age progress video for the guests.
Game Show
We planned it simple and interactive
A child holds a bow and arrow and hits the pyramid of cups
Parents can help them
3 attempts
Winners will get a prize
It came very well. Happy faces all around the room.
Things to note
1. Amenities provided by the hotel was 2 mics and a projector screen
2. We had to arrange a projector separately
3. Lighting equipments was arranged by Unique Decors
Special thanks note
We feel lucky on that day and want to thank in person for below reasons..
1. The peacock feather and crown request was a last minute call to Unique Decors. They have done it very well
2. We requested for gift bags from Unique Decors. But didn't tell much. They them self customized with my son's pictures and packed all our gifts
3. We forgot the lotus birthday candle. Everyone are looking at the stage. A person working in hotel immediately run outside and bought it from a nearby fancy store
Highlight
Food was excellent. The invitees were thanking us for it.
I want to share the customized menu here. We had lot of calls with Hotel Management to decide and finalize the menu. It took almost 2 weeks :)
Welcome drinks.
· Strawberry Milkshake.
Dinner.
Soup.
· Lemon Corriander
Salad and condiments.
· Russian Salad
· Oil fried Pappad [Home style]
· Raitha [Onion, Cucumber]
· Mango Pickle
Starters.
· Chicken 65
· Mutton Kola
· Fish Tikka
· Mixed Veg Roll
Main course.
· Podi Idly
· Romali Roti / Tandoori Roti
· Vegetable Chettinaad [Karaikudi style]
· Channa masala (Panneer Masala)
· Veg Dum Briyani
· Chicken Varutha Curry (Gravy)
· Chicken sukka
· Fish Egg Pepper Tandoori Egg
· Idiappam with Coconut Milk
· Sambar and chutney [Two flavours]
· Steamed Rice
· Tomato and Pepper Rasam.
· Curd rice.
· Onion Uthappam
Desserts
· Kala jamoon.
· Carrot Halwa.
· Mini Pastries.
Ice cream with sauce and nuts.
Proud to say
1. We were determined not to give chocolates or other pastries as a welcoming / departing gift.
So we gave new year calenders for adults and piggy bank / pencil box for kids.
2. We were determined not to buy cloths outside India. So we ordered all our cloths at Indian online site and delivered it to home address.
