Since many requested for the details of my DIY LUAU party for Yzzy and Zoey, I'm sharing how I prepared for their first birthday party!
1. Budget - You don't need to spend so much for a nice party but in my case my priority was to have a party for 80 pax with more time and space for games. This party was more or less 50K.
2. Venue
2. Venue
At first my hubby and I were thinking of doing the party in a restaurant again for "lesser" stress but then after attending too many kiddie parties I realized how fun it would be to bring back the old times when we used to have more time on parlor games. Most of the restaurants would only give you 3 hours for the use of the venue and they usually don't have bigger space. So one day I searched online for available private pools for rent around South and was so lucky to have seen this big house for rent:
Address: #7 Saint Thomas Street Don Bosco Village,
Bicutan, Paranaque City
Here's the map I created:
Here's the map I created:
Contact Name: Joel Concepcion
Telephone: 63 (02) 823-3986
Mobile: 63 (922) 829-2042 / 63 (922) 829-2045
Price of the whole place for rent:
P6,000 – 10AM-6PM (You can start
setting up at 8AM)
P1,600 – Big Bedroom with Aircon
View from the bedroom |
3. Theme:
There's no other perfect theme than a LUAU party by the looks of this resort. The walls are painted very nicely with island designs. There are big tikis everywhere. The place is just so colorful!
Kids can play at the treehouse too! |
4. Decorations
The resort looks perfect, you will need minimal decorations. I bought my decorations from Divisoria and National Bookstore.
- Leis (garlands) - around P30-50 each. Choose a store who can give you P30/piece for wholesale. I made the signature frame from scratch too! There's a good scrapbooking section at National Bookstore.
- Balloons - around P5-8 each. Choose the size well. You will need a nylon tie with that and scotch tape. You can also put colorful ribbons. We did everything manually. Talk about labor of love!
Welcome table as you open the gate. |
These ones are for P20-30 per letter. |
- Tables and Centerpieces- good thing the venue offers tables and chairs for rent. The price includes skirting, I requested for different colors per table.
P160 - 1 Round Table with 8 Chairs (skirting included) |
P500 – 1 Long Buffet Table (skirting included) |
Centerpiece (I took the head of the pineapple for display!) |
I forgot the name of the store at Powerplant, Rockwell. It's for party needs located beside Toys R Us. |
- Photobooth Area - My best friends suggested that we don't do the photobooth rental anymore. Raymund Robles created my backdrop and we just used his stand so that people can just take their own pictures with their cameras. You may contact him for photobooth rentals. In my case, I asked my sister to take pictures for all guests.
I really like that the place is very spacious. We placed all seats under the roof just in case of rain.
Good thing it didn't rain! It was raining a day before the party! |
Had that space in the middle in case of rain so we still have a stage for the program and games. |
- Costumes - Of course it would look better if all guests wear LUAU clothes, so we mentioned that in our invitations and gave prizes for the best in costumes! I bought LUAU costumes for the whole family including the yayas. I made the twins' grass skirts from scratch too!
5. Cake - by yours truly! If you ask me how much for this 3-tier cake, it's... priceless! LOL!
100 pcs cupcakes for giveaways! |
6. Food - I wanted easy-to-eat food that kids would love. Also, everything was just ordered ahead and delivered to the venue except for the hotdog, corn, cake, salad, desserts and drinks. I don't think I can manage to cook more! The venue also offers food packages and catering. They have corkage fee if you are bringing your own caterer. So if I were you just do this. :)
Big Bowl of Salad |
Don Z Cebu Lechon - 0917 553 2466 |
I ordered something around P8-9K. I got the delivery for free! They only charge P500 if you want someone to do this for you. Obviously my mom enjoyed doing this. |
Pancit Bihon - usually P1K biggest order good for 25 pax |
Barbeque -usually at P20 each. |
Tender Juicy Hotdogs |
Corn |
We grilled the hotdogs, barbeques and corns at the venue but we pre-cooked them at home to save us time. |
Drinks station - I had brewed coffee since we were there the whole day. |
By the way I'm proud of that table skirting! :) |
Ice Cream Sorbetes (around 1.5K good for 100 guests- 3 flavors)
Contact Menchie Villeno 09238013765 / 09089527918
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7. Invitations - by The Party Makers
They did all layout and designs. Please inquire for pricing. They are really good at this! |
8. Prizes and Giveaways - I bought them at Divisoria and did the packaging myself.
Prizes for the games |
Pabitin with candies |
Giveaways for the kids (Pineapple pen holder with candies) |
Schedule:
11AM - 2PM - Swimming
2PM - 5PM - Kiddie Show and Games
So we technically had two "Blowing of Candle" event because we had two batches of guests.
We had plenty of time for old-school games! Just like what I dreamed of! I made sure that everybody can participate so we had games for the yayas, couples, men, ladies, oldies and kids!
Over-all the guests enjoyed the party so much! Swimming, lots of food, old-school games and prizes! The laughter, smiles, pictures and stories from our guests (and of course our own kids) made it much more fulfilling as a mom!
Just remember that preparation is the key to make your event successful. Plan well, even months before, so you don't get tired on the day and you can actually enjoy your own party.
I am so proud of this event because I did everything from scratch with minimum help from my husband and three maids. To think that I have three kids and working full-time.... Again... preparation is the key!
Sorry I don't have their contact number. |
Over-all the guests enjoyed the party so much! Swimming, lots of food, old-school games and prizes! The laughter, smiles, pictures and stories from our guests (and of course our own kids) made it much more fulfilling as a mom!
Just remember that preparation is the key to make your event successful. Plan well, even months before, so you don't get tired on the day and you can actually enjoy your own party.
I am so proud of this event because I did everything from scratch with minimum help from my husband and three maids. To think that I have three kids and working full-time.... Again... preparation is the key!
Make sure you can still smile like this after the party! LOL! |
ALOHA! |
saya! good job on the DIY!
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grabe ang ganda nung cake! I wish kaya ko ding gumawa ng ganyan!
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Thank you, Neri!
Deletethank you for your informative post! i've been searching for a party venue in better living na hindi mashadong mahal (pricey for me yung shanghai garden). in case i book this venue for my kid's party, would it be ok if i use your map for the invites? i'll acknowledge your blog on the map. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, you may use my map! Happy to help!
DeleteAll these suggestions which you have shared here for planning a nice party are just incredible!! My sister is going to celebrate her daughter’s birthday in one of the party halls in Boston MA. And I think your tips will definitely help her a lot. So, I am just forwarding your blog to her.
ReplyDeleteHi po! Ask ko lang where exactly in divisoria you bought the pen holders??
ReplyDeletehi ask ko lng where exactly in divisoria you bought the plastic lootbags thank you
ReplyDeleteQuite informative post on this Hawaiian Kiddie party. I am planning to arrange my niece’s birthday party and in search of elegant Venues in NYC. Got to know about few venues and looking forward to book the right and affordable venue soon.
ReplyDeletehi mommy, my son is celebrating at the same venue. i'd like to ask permission to use your map to guide our guests to the place. i hope it's ok.
ReplyDeleteThe best Hawaiian Kiddie Party I ever saw. Do you have caterer for this event? How about the place? May I know their rates? I'm currently looking for budget venue for rent for my kids birthday. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWould you mind sharing how much is the total expenses?
ReplyDeleteWanna ask ng ooperate pa ba tong resort na to ? Gusto q sana kunin to para sa wedding reception nmn
ReplyDeleteWishing to have that party theme too!
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