Ayva’s First Birthday Party

It’s hard for me to believe that it’s been a year since little princess Ayva came into our lives and made our world that much more magical. But just as quickly as this year has gone by, our little Ayva has grown and become our favorite fairy princess. So it was only appropriate to embrace the theme and throw her a party to match. For Ayva’s first birthday, Amber chose a Fairy Garden Party theme at My Moon NYC. Ayva’s friends wore fairy wings to fit into the role. And every single detail helped us feel like we standing in a fairy tale garden. Led by expert event planner Jackie Farah Fernandez, Jackie Ohh Events pulled together the most incredible vendors to help make this daydream a reality. And April Belle Photos was there to capture it all so that one day little Ayva can look back and see just how excited we were to help her celebrate her first birthday, the first of oh so many. We love you, little princess! Happy, happy birthday! xoxo

Thanks so much to all of the vendors and team that helped put this magical fairy garden party together: Jackie Ohh Events, Magdeline’s Cakes, My Moon NYC, Brooklyn Balloon Company, April Belle Photos, Strong Heart Fun, Bambini Soiree

Take me back please we celebrated Ayva’s first birthday this past weekend with a whimsical fairy garden party. We hosted it at the perfect location in Williamsburg and one of our favorite restaurants @mymoonnyc. How amazing are those hand painted balloons from @brooklynballooncompany. I want to thank the most incredible team in the world who made it all possible. You make magic happen and blow me away every time. Love you all @jackieohhevents @bambinisoiree #fairygardenparty #ayvasfirstbirthday @duanemclaughlin photos by @aprilbellephotos ❤

A photo posted by Mrs. McLaughlin <3 (@amberridinger) on Mar 15, 2016 at 7:39am PDT

How amazing is this???? Just a sneak peak of our incredible event for princess Ayva @mymoonnyc. Such a cute and unique spot. @bambinisoiree @thegildedgroup Absolutely crazy as usual !! The big and tiny details were ridiculous can’t wait to post! Thank you @amberridinger @duanemclaughlin @lorenridinger for your love and trust! #jackieohhevents #jackieohhparties

A photo posted by Jackie Ohh… Events (@jackieohhevents) on Mar 12, 2016 at 3:26pm PST

For the love of details @brooklynballooncompany @jackieohhevents @aprilbellephotos

A photo posted by Mrs. McLaughlin <3 (@amberridinger) on Mar 15, 2016 at 7:39am PDT

Naked cakes and fresh florals made the dessert table beyond magical. Thank you @magdelinescakes for these most beautiful creations you always amaze me. #ayvasfirstbirthday #fairygardenparty @jackieohhevents @aprilbellephotos

A photo posted by Mrs. McLaughlin <3 (@amberridinger) on Mar 15, 2016 at 8:02am PDT

Buttercream, butterflies , pixie pretzels, mini naked cakes @magdelinescakes @aprilbellephotos

A photo posted by Mrs. McLaughlin <3 (@amberridinger) on Mar 15, 2016 at 8:04am PDT

@jackieohhevents @strongheartfun @bambinisoiree @magdelinescakes @mymoonnyc @brooklynballooncompany @aprilbellephotos @duanemclaughlin #ayvasfirstbirthday #fairygardenparty

A video posted by Mrs. McLaughlin <3 (@amberridinger) on Mar 15, 2016 at 10:00am PDT

Cupcakes for Ayva’s first birthday! @amberridinger edible butterfly @artsyedibles #firstbirthdaycupcakes #magdelinescakes

A photo posted by ✨Magdeline’s Cakes✨ (@magdelinescakes) on Mar 16, 2016 at 8:40am PDT

Another amazing experience thanks to @amberridinger @duanemclaughlin! Beautiful event planned by @jackieohhevents at @mymoonnyc #firstbirthday #playmats #babygirl #fairytale #nyc #family

A photo posted by StrongHeart Fun (@strongheartfun) on Mar 13, 2016 at 3:38pm PDT

Sequin balloons for Ayva

A photo posted by Robert Moy (@brooklynballooncompany) on Mar 15, 2016 at 4:50am PDT

Little sneak peek into #ayvafirstbirthday in nyc this past weekend… These little fairies committed to wearing their wings for the entire party!! Now that’s a true friend happy first birthday Ayva! Thank you to @jackieohhevents for creating another amazing backdrop for our photos all the way in nyc!!! @amberridinger @duanemclaughlin @lorenridinger thank you for having us

A photo posted by aprilbellephotos (@aprilbellephotos) on Mar 15, 2016 at 6:25am PDT

When you arrive to a party and see images shot a year ago displayed so perfectly!!! Thank you @amberridinger @lorenridinger @duanemclaughlin and of course to the magical @jackieohhevents team! Another beautiful event for a special little girl #ayvafirstbirthday @bambinisoiree @brooklynballooncompany

A photo posted by aprilbellephotos (@aprilbellephotos) on Mar 15, 2016 at 9:23am PDT