The magical, make believe world of child’s mind can lend itself to the most enchanting of parties. Unicorns prancing around a living room floor, for example, transport us back to the days of dress up, knights and the whimsical world of a princess.
Carly, photographer extraordinaire, who you see around here often, has a baby girl who just turned one. To celebrate she threw a unicorn and tutu party, with loads of amazing details. It was a fabulously fun party to conceptualize with Carly. Sadly, the day of, a bridge closure prevented me from attending, but she did an amazing job styling and photographing it to share with you!
I lieu of birthday hats paper unicorn cones were made, the children adored a chance to pretend as they romped about the room wearing them. We found the perfect metallic unicorn balloon, which floated along with pretty paper poms above the tables.
The dessert table featured a rainbow cake made by Nichole, designed specifically in the pretty color palette. Taffy, rock candy and other goodies were offered to keep things sweet.
Ice cream cones dipped in white chocolate and made to look like horns were the perfect favors for guests. Wrapped up with gold they became a sweet treat to take home.
Thank for for sharing these beautiful party photos Carly!
blessings.
39 Comments
andrea
February 22, 2011 at 6:17 ami love this! (especially those horns — so adorable). what a great way to do a unicorn party.
Rach
February 22, 2011 at 8:01 amSo precious. :)
jenn
February 22, 2011 at 8:10 amThis is completely adorable. I love the unicorn horns instead of party hats!
Lisa
February 22, 2011 at 8:33 amAwww! When I have kids someday, I’m definitely going to check A Subtle Revelry for all their birthday party ideas :) This is just too cute!
Lisa
kiki
February 22, 2011 at 9:05 amum, that stripy rainbow cake? cutest thing EVER!!
artdecodiamonds
February 22, 2011 at 9:10 amI love your pics.. the children are so sweet!
chelsea
February 22, 2011 at 10:10 amSO CUTE!!!
Jackie | Sweet Little Thrills
February 22, 2011 at 10:32 amSuch a creative idea – you see princesses and lots of other themes, but unicorns seem so inventive!
LatteLove
February 22, 2011 at 11:01 amWhat a genius birthday party theme! I love it.
brittni
February 22, 2011 at 3:00 pmcute and colorful. i now (and will always) love unicorn hats!
-brittni
Meagan
February 22, 2011 at 3:24 pmThis looks like the BEST party! I can’t get over that cake!
Laura
February 22, 2011 at 3:45 pmReason enough to have a child- to throw a party like this!
Justine
February 22, 2011 at 4:30 pmawesome unicorn idea!! the cake looks fantastic, and those unicorn hats(?) are soooooo darling!
twenty something
February 22, 2011 at 4:54 pmTOO adorable! I need to have a party like this… so pretty & fun!!
chelsea
February 22, 2011 at 5:44 pmThe unicorn hats are such a fun idea.
thesydneygirl
February 22, 2011 at 6:37 pmSO creative and gorgeous!
x
the sydney girl
Lena
February 22, 2011 at 8:18 pmA unicorn party with rainbow cake? I’m in love!
Stephie
February 23, 2011 at 1:33 amGorgeous – I love the icecream cone “horns”! What a shame you couldn’t have been there.
Broot
February 24, 2011 at 1:32 amOh well done! Will have to remember these ideas for my wee girl.
LisaDay
February 24, 2011 at 5:26 amWhat a great idea. Beautiful.
LisaDay
Mariposa
February 24, 2011 at 5:50 amWow! I love the cakes… Everything is so pretty! Stopping in from SITS! :)
Chelsea
February 24, 2011 at 6:08 amI LOVE that cake!
Sandy
February 24, 2011 at 6:32 amFabulous! My little girls would love this!
very married
February 24, 2011 at 6:34 amok – seriously, you find the cutest ideas! I’m totally bookmarking this one too!
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February 24, 2011 at 7:10 amSo many cute ideas!
Tara
February 24, 2011 at 10:18 amThose unicorn cone favors are genius!
Sarah
February 24, 2011 at 10:23 amLove that cake! I think my daughter would love to have a rainbow party and that cake is so perfect. The decorated ice cream cones are also awesome.
Sharon
February 24, 2011 at 12:39 pmI love the way the theme is all pulled together for the Unicorn Party. That cake with the different colored layers is fantastic. A great way to do that would be to use the Nutri-Fruit Freeze Dried Fruit Powders to color and flavor them. I am addicted to working with them and they’re 100% real fruit so better for the kids than food coloring.
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17
February 24, 2011 at 4:37 pmWhat a wonderful, magical, special birthday! I love all your creative touches! I’m visiting from SITS. I saw that your blog was being featured and loved your interview. I just had to come by to check out all your creativity! Jenn/Rook No. 17
Emily
February 28, 2011 at 2:29 pmHow did you make the unicorn hats? They are so pretty!
Katie
May 31, 2011 at 8:45 pmI’d also like to know how the unicorn hats were made!! They’re great!
cassie wharton
June 27, 2011 at 12:11 pmIm throwing a unicorn party for my 4 yr old and would loe to know how to do the unicorn hats.. Im creative but for some reason having trouble making this i need about 20……got so many cute ideas here….
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Deanna
March 4, 2012 at 8:35 amMy daughter who is turning 6 will be having a unicorn party and I am making these unicorn hats! Thanks for the idea!
Heather
March 27, 2012 at 12:10 pmI need to know how to make the unciorn horns. My 3 year old desperately loves unicorns!
Chris
May 2, 2012 at 4:14 pmCould you share the directions for making the unicorn horn party favors?
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