A Totally Not Scary First Birthday Monster Bash

ADN Designs photographer and party planner Anna had always talked with her husband about wanting to have their little girl not be afraid of monsters. So, she says, "We decided to try make monsters fun and cute to help her not be afraid, this resulted in a first birthday monster theme!" There is absolutely nothing scary about this sweet first-birthday celebration (unless, of course, you count how talented Anna is). So check out the cutest, completely unscary monster bash we've ever seen. Source: ADN Designs

Invitation

Invitation

The girlie, purple, one-eyed monster invites set the tone for the fun and playful color scheme. Source: ADN Designs

Welcome Banner

Welcome Banner

This customized welcome banner is a great way to introduce guests to the so-not-scary party. Source: ADN Designs

Confetti Garland

Confetti Garland

We love the simplicity of this confetti paper garland from Mint Afternoon. Source: ADN Designs

Love Notes

Love Notes

Have guests jot down a few love notes for the guest of honor so she can read them when she is older. What a great idea! Source: ADN Designs

Keepsake-Note Jar

Keepsake-Note Jar

A cute glass jar to hold the notes. Source: ADN Designs

Glass Drinking Jars

Glass Drinking Jars

Anna gives a little DIY tip for these cute milk bottles: "The milk bottles are frappuccino bottles with the labels scraped off! Saves money and you get to drink delicious coffee while DIY-ing!" Source: ADN Designs

Photo Booth

Photo Booth

Photo booths are a great idea for first birthday parties because it's a good way to get parents in on the fun with their babes. Source: ADN Designs

Monster Props For Photo Booth

Monster Props For Photo Booth

Guests were able to have a little fun with these cute photo booth props from Little Retreats. Source: ADN Designs

More Monster Photo Booth Props

More Monster Photo Booth Props

Another look at the Little Retreats props. Source: ADN Designs

Yogurt Parfait Cups With Chevron Spoons

Yogurt Parfait Cups With Chevron Spoons

These yogurt parfait cups and chevron spoons are just darling — and that's even before the snack filled 'em! Source: ADN Designs

Monster Cake

Monster Cake

Anna's mother-in-law made the cake, and it was the birthday girl's favorite part of the day. Anna said, "Without a doubt her favorite was the cake smash. She ate like four of those monster eyeballs on the cake!" Source: ADN Designs

Monster Cookies

Monster Cookies

Monster cookies for all the little cookie monster partygoers. Source: ADN Designs

Cupcakes

Cupcakes

Delicious cupcakes paired with cute custom toppers from ADN Designs are perfection! Source: ADN Designs

Thank-You Cards

Thank-You Cards

Coordinating thank-you cards kick up your hosting skills a few notches. Source: ADN Designs