https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:20:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-410572 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:31:00 +0000 StrawberryBee 410572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think they're undervaluing themselves and that price will increase once word gets out. SUPER cute, I say go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-410519 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:23:07 +0000 cvbee 410519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish they had that here; what a nice service! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-410478 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:09:50 +0000 Arden 410478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you can afford it, do it! I think it's worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-410473 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:01:08 +0000 SweetMamaM 410473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just to throw another voice into the chorus, do it if you can afford to do it! It sounds like you are moving into a very stressful time in your life, but this is also an occasion that will only ever happen once. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409451 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:24:09 +0000 runsyellowlites 409451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not ridiculous at all! It'd be easy to rack up that amount in diy, scrapped diy's, and already made decor..... AND you'd have the frustration on top of that! I say go for it, especially since I assume this will be the first time alot of your family really gets to see/spend time with her. Go all out and let someone else deal with the stress! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409402 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:00:02 +0000 shopaholic 409402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's ridiculous at all! Even seems like a good deal, as planning even a small, backyard party can easily set you over $500! I don't know if we've ever done one under that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409374 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:38:35 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 409374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: I actually think that's a great deal! I would do it in a heartbeat if they were in this area, and I'm not even trying to plan mine overseas! If you have the money, I say go for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409349 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:27:07 +0000 loveisstrange 409349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: I was thinking we would do the smaller package anyway. :) We can definitely handle setup on our own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409336 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:23:21 +0000 blackbird 409336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think $600 is excessive, honestly! It's a "big" birthday party! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409290 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:54:18 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 409290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetchic: that's what I'm thinking!</p> <p>Honestly---I think that package is awesome! DH &amp; I spend more when we throw dinner parties. I think for all that plus the satisfaction of knowing that it is done and you can focus on other things is awesome.<br /> By the way: I think it's so nice that you're spending deployment with your family. Such a nice way of passing the time...<br /> ETA: I wouldn't do the upgrade package. You can use that extra $150+ to buy yourself an awesome outfit for the party or your mom a gift since it is her bday too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409280 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:50:36 +0000 Andrea 409280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say go for it as well. You get a lot for the price! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409275 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:49:06 +0000 Meridian 409275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOOOW, you get ALL that for $595?!? That is unbelievable, go for it! As a wedding planner, that wouldn't nearly cover my fee for my time, so that sounds like a great deal since you get all those physical products too, in addition to their time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409272 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:47:56 +0000 photojane 409272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also say go for it! It's totally out of my budget, but if you can save for it and it will save you stress and frustration, then I think it's a fabulous idea. I took a look at their blog and they're really good - worth the money! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409264 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:45:02 +0000 littlek 409264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it sounds very affordable. I would do it. This also gives you a chance to relax and enjoy the party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409255 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:36:29 +0000 Alivoo01 409255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think so at all!! I've helped friends plan their kid's first birthdays and they've all been over $1k! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409190 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:58:47 +0000 Bookish 409190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Sounds like a smart way to do it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409165 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:47:05 +0000 loveisstrange 409165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: That's what I figure too. I think I would spend close to that amount doing it myself and the idea of not only not having to stress about planning it in an already stressful time but not having to deal with doing anything the day of also kind of sounds like heaven to me. At this point my "time and frustration" is worth quite a bit to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409161 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:44:48 +0000 yellowbird 409161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you can save the money and it will help you stress less, I say go for it! You'd probably end up spending around that much for everything anyway and plus you'd have to do it all yourself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409158 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:43:49 +0000 T.H.O.U. 409158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Also you have to figure, if you were to do the party yourself, how much would you spend? And then add in some cost for your "time and frustrations" and its probably pretty equal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409156 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:41:26 +0000 loveisstrange 409156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookworm: It's a lot of money for me too, that's why I was asking. lol. I think that if we plan on the expense now, we can build saving for it into the budget between now and then and be able to afford it no problem. We can definitely save $700-800 in the next 5-6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409145 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:36:29 +0000 Bookish 409145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well for me, yes, it would be too much. But if I were you? I'd totally do it. Sounds like you have enough going on without worrying about party planning, and it it's in the budget, then why not? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409130 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:28:26 +0000 T-Mom 409130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would totally do it. Time is money! At least in my book... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409124 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:26:26 +0000 aprk 409124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On-site event managers are worth their weight in gold. Go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409116 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:22:18 +0000 T.H.O.U. 409116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It looks like they do a really good quality job and I would totally pay for the on site help if it was within my budget! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409109 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:19:49 +0000 SugarplumsMom 409109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say go for it as well. It's really hard to plan when you're overseas and with everything else that's going on, it'll take so much stress away from you. Plus you'll be able to have some control since you can pick what you want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409107 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:18:43 +0000 Adira 409107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you want to do it and you can afford it, go for it! Sounds like a decent price for everything that is included! I know I tend to spend almost as much when I throw my own parties AND I have to do all the work myself, so I'd say go for it! Plus you're only doing it once, so it's not like this will be a recurring expense. Just make sure you take LOTS of pictures!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409102 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:16:25 +0000 loveisstrange 409102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah, thanks guys! I'm so glad at least a few of you don't think it's nuts. lol. They only have like 4 events posted on their blog but the ones they have are pretty well-done. </p> <p><a href="http://www.theeventfairies.com/?page_id=60" rel="nofollow">http://www.theeventfairies.com/?page_id=60</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409097 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:14:52 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 409097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it seems great!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409095 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:13:40 +0000 Smurfette 409095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say go for it. Worth the money for less stress on you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-ridiculous-for-a-1st-birthday#post-409080 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:10:08 +0000 chopsuey 409080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spent about $1800 on my lo's first birthday so doesn't seem ridic at all! ESP since you're paying to have someone help! I did everything on my own! </p>