And now….
The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Announcing the 10 finalists in our annual Party Party as selected by our guest judge, the amazing Brittany of One Charming Party, and now the new owner of Bake it Pretty.
The winner of our party party contest will receive fabulous prizes from Delightfully Lovely and My Little Love to aid in all of their future party insanity. We need your vote to determine the winner! Vote for your favorite party in the poll at the bottom of this post!
Your top 10 finalists are…..
Wait. At the risk of sounding like a Miss America emcee, I have to tell you that both Brittany and I were so blown away by the creativity, originality, attention to detail, and all around fun displayed in this all of this years’ parties. Fortunately, Brittany selected the finalists, or I probably would have chosen about 50 of them. Thank you to everyone who took the time to link-up to the Party Party for sharing your creativity with us. All parties were added to these Pinterest boards and will be a wealth of inspiration for all of us crazy party planning people for years to come.
Parties Fun for All (Boys and Girls)
Have I toyed with you long enough?
Without further ado, your top ten finalists with a chance at winning awesome prizes and bragging rights for an entire year are…
FINALISTS:
#1) Lego Star Wars by I’m Topsy Turvey
Brittany says: “The activities, the cake, the food names (Yoda Soda–love it), and the spray painted C3PO bottles were all perfection.”
#2) Ice Cream Parlor Birthday Party by I’m Topsy Turvy
Brittany says: “Those cookie bowls are genius and I love the big ice cream cone cake.”
#12) Vintage Dick and Jane Party by Giggles Galore
Brittany says: “This is the way every table scape should look. Adorable.”
#25) Lulu’s Cowgirl Chic Roundup by Peas & Thank You’s
Brittany says: “A beautiful cowgirl party down to every last detail. Love the ruffled tablecloth and ruffled cake.”
#41) Backyard Campout Party by Dukes & Duchesses
Brittany says: “The bandanas on sticks as party favors sealed the deal for me. I loved every bit of this party.”
#50) Vintage Sewing Party by Pure Joy Events
Brittany says: “I love so much about this party–the food presentation, the pencil pouch party favors, the color scheme. But I especially adore the sewing craft for the party guests. Simple and sophisticated.”
#52) Twin Girls Zebra Baby Shower — “Born 2 be WILD!” by I DO Invitations by Michelle
Brittany says: “Amazing effort went into every part of this party. What a fun baby shower!”
#56) Blinged-out Bowling Bash by Michelle Paige
Brittany says: “Making a bowling party seem chic? Now that takes some serious talent.”
#57) Knights in Training by Michelle Paige
Brittany says: “Not only did this party look amazing, it was actually full of activities that kids would enjoy.”
#61) Chili and Beer Tasting by Dixie Delights
Brittany says: “Every detail of this party was so well thought out, right down to the Guiness brownies. Fantastic.”
Those are the 10 finalists that are up for the final prize, but you know we couldn’t just leave it there…
Here are a few more parties that deserve special recognition for bringing something extra-special to their parties…
SPECIAL MENTIONS:
#10) April Showers Birthday by Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line — Cutest Cupcake Award (there is tons more cuteness here to behold, as well!)
#14) The Little Red Hen by Giggles Galore — Cutest Invitation Award (and a great, unique theme!)
#27) Hamburger-themed Birthday by Grey-Grey Designs–Best Decoration Award in the form of a giant hanging hamburger! (Love the whole diner set-up, too!)
#66) April Fools Un-Birthday Party by Dixie Delights — Most Fun award (and something you could pull together pretty easily for your own families!)
#81) Dr. Seuss Party by It’s Sew Stinkin’ Cute –Best Cake Award (And bonus points for decorating every room in the house, including the loo).
Did you pick your favorite? I was only able to highlight a few things from each party. I hope you will click through and see all the inspiration each one has to offer. Voting ends in 1 week. Spread the word! And stay tuned for more Party Party announcements!
WOW! So honored to be included amongst some amazing parties! Thanks so much for including my zebra themed baby shower 🙂
SOOOOO awesome! I have anxiously been checking back a few times every day (even though I knew it wouldn’t be until today- but then again I check your posts out anyway). This is such a fun contest and to be among SO many amazing parties. I seriously checked out every one and pinned a ton of new idea~! Thanks Brittany for picking my parties as part of the top 10! What a total honor!!!!
Oh hooray … I’m so excited to be a finalist! Wow, stiff competition! The parties are amazing.
To say I am excited to be included as a finalist with all the other incredible talent is an understatement! There are some AMAZING parties and I am so excited to be included in the top 10, thank you!
Such fabulous parties! Brittany, thanks so much for including my Vintage Sewing Party in the top 10. You’ve been such an inspiration to me ever since I started blogging.
Can’t even believe you featured 2 of my parties?! I’m so honored to be a part of this amazing line up! Thanks for the coverage!
I vote for Bowling Bling!!!
I just LOVE the Twin Girls Zebra Baby Shower!! So Fun!! I vote for I do invitations by Michelle!! 😀
I vote for Vintage Dick & Jane!!!!!!
I love love love the Knights in Training party! What a great idea!
Love the bowling party!! The kids (actually my grandkids)love to do this for their birthday but I assure you it never looked like this one!! Wouldn’t they freak out with any thing this special!!!
Twin Girls Zebra Baby Shower is SO CUTE!! LOVE IT!! Great Job by I DO Invitations by Michelle!!
I Vote Dick and Jane!
I vote for MICHELLE KNOX