https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:59:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354560 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:41:15 +0000 HabesBabe 354560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like some of you ladies have said, they're "big" but not these major wedding-esque events that you see on Pinterest/HB. We won't be having anything like that for C's bday. Food and beverage from Costco, and favors/decorations from Oriental Trading, with the location being our backyard sounds about right :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354450 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:42:50 +0000 Mrs. Pen 354450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: hehe me too!! I love planning and love my son and that is enough reason for me :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354438 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:32:56 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 354438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes because a lot of my friends are Korean, and 1st birthdays are a BIG DEAL in Korean culture! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354433 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:30:55 +0000 Mrs. Bee 354433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yup. most of the parties we've been to have rented out a venue like a kiddie gym (which i know goes for 1k+). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354417 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:24:21 +0000 Mrs. Pen 354417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no way!!! Hellobee was where I saw that people spent tons of $$ on parties. I definitely want to do a really special party. Since we live in an apt, I need to rent a venue anyway so why not just make it a nice, big celebration! I'm doing a budget party though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354404 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:18:05 +0000 Honeybee 354404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Most first birthdays here are very casual. We didn't even have a first birthday party for DD (and probably won't for DS either!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354387 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:10:16 +0000 pinkcupcake 354387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been to anything as fancy as what I've seen online, but first birthdays are pretty big in Korean culture so people do tend to spend a bit of $$. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354296 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:37:51 +0000 regberadaisy 354296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing like online but most people I know do have parties!</p> <p>I totally plan to go all out because I want to!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354267 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +0000 Dapple Grey 354267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, I've never been to a Pintrest/baby blog type party. Simple family affairs with a few friends and cake &amp; gifts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354252 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:24:13 +0000 heffalump 354252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I mean we have parties, but not with hundreds of people. It's always at the person's house with close friends and family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354245 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:21:48 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 354245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really, most of the people I know had pretty casual first birthdays. A few had bigger parties but they weren't themed or anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354238 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:18:39 +0000 Mrsbells 354238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes a lot of people I know do have a big 1st birthday party </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354229 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:16:27 +0000 tororojo 354229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like everyone plans big, elaborate themed parties (all my cousins and fb friends, anyway), and I totally don't see us doing that for our kids. Am I a grinch? Maybe. But I can't imagine dozens of people really caring about my kid's first birthday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354228 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:16:11 +0000 Smurfette 354228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not like I see online. My family makes a big deal out of them for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354225 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:15:31 +0000 loveisstrange 354225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! Everyone I know is planning or has planned huge 1st birthdays! </p> <p>C is getting 2. :) One here in England and one at home in the states. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354222 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:14:38 +0000 sorrycharlie 354222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>not like i see online! holy moly. i mean..my first birthday party was at my parents house (well, my grandparents house actually) and involved a homemade cake and paper hats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-first-birthdays-a-big-deal-in-your-area#post-354212 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:12:18 +0000 stargal 354212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here, there def not. i didnt even know people went all out for first birthday parties (money wise, tons of guests, professional photographers) until i found hellobee! there pretty lowkey where i live. not sure what were gonna do for my lo's first brithday yet but i do like planning his party in my head. I think we will keep it simple but i like the thought of alot of diy unique touches, that i think we will do.<br /> How about you, in your town is it normal to go all out for a first birthday party? </p>