When we throw a party the theme is brought throughout the entire planning, from food to decorations to favors. This was for my daughter who was having her third baby so we kept it very small. Our normal parties can reach 100 people consisting of family and friends. We wanted it to be a princess theme because this was our first girl! We also brought a little ballerina into it since my girls danced when they were younger. So we decided we would plan the perfect pink and gold princess party.
We picked pink and gold because it went with everything and you can also add luxury, after all it is for a Princess!
The Grand Entrance
We don’t wear shoes in our house and I just put in a new carpet so I couldn’t make an exception. To conquer the problem, I bought white craft flip flops and glued pink bows on them. I asked everyone beforehand of their sizes. I placed them in a basket in the foyer with a note: 
Decorations
We started by making vases and holders out of canning jars, candle holders out of toilet paper rolls, painted dishes, dried flowers, tulle drapery, pink gumballs, ribbons, bows and more bows 
Plates and napkins
We wanted an easy clean-up so we opted for plastic but we made sure it was a better quality. Napkins were placed on each dish. The main table had limited amount of space so we dressed up a snack table and used it for our plates and napkins.
Food
When thinking about our menu we wanted to keep things as simple as possible so we could enjoy our time with guests. We created dishes that were individual and most were able to be prepared before the guests arrived. 
- Individual shrimp cocktails- served in plastic cups
- Olive and cheese board garnished with grapes
- Antipasto skewers
- Watermelon and feta hor d’oeuvres
- Feta and strawberry salad
- Grilled chicken caprese
- Raspberry and cheese hor d’oeuvres
- Fig, pear, nut and brie hor d’oeuvres
- Cucumber and radish hor d’oeuvres
- Parfait
- Carrots and hummus
- Deviled Eggs
- Grapes with white chocolate
- Cookie (Anginettes and sugar crown)
- Princess Cake
I used my buffet for the cake and favor table and also to display the Barbie Ballerina diaper cake which served as decor and a gift.
Drinks
We had a signature drink, The Spring Spritzer. We learned this one from Matt Dyer at Earth At Hidden Pond. We also had wine, pink lemonade, ice tea, water, tea, and coffee. When it comes to parties, decorations make an impression but the food and drink is what’s talked about forever after. Our Spring Spritzer has since become our signature drink for many get togethers.
Presents
We created a festive place to put all the presents and left room so everyone could sit and watch the mom-to-be open her presents.
If you’re planning a pink and gold party and would like to use any of our ideas and have questions, please feel free to contact us.
What kind of themed parties have you had?
Who doesn’t love a good princess party? I love all the pink and the bows!
Thanks Pam! It was so fun.
Love this. I have two, soon to be three girls and princess is all they love! This is wonderful and so pretty! Perfect for any princess party!
Since this was the baby shower, we saved all the decorations for her first birthday
I absolutely adore themed parties and feel this one is truly classic. You did amazing with tying it all together!
Thank you so much Marcie
How pretty! I love how you used the pink tulle in your decorations. It’s so cute!
Every princess needs tulle and it’s so cheap!
I love this idea. I would really love to have a party like this. My youngest has just asked for a pink princess party so I am going to bookmark this for her party.
Val let me know if you need anything. The spring spritzer drinks I made can be non-alcoholic
Loved all your princess theme ideas. My favorite was the toilet paper roll candle holder decor… I have a daughter who loves to make things out of those. Most recently they went into our garden to support tomatoes.
We’ve made quite a few things out of toilet paper rolls. Your daughter would love our bunny napkin holders for Easter- I’ll have to come check out her crafts
I’d never thought I’d see pink and gold mixing so formally beautiful for the occasion! That place to open the gifts is just one of the sweetest ideas ever.
Thank You Karla! My house isn’t huge so I just used all my furniture LOL
I love the princess pink and gold party! Those tutus adorned on the furniture was an extra pretty touch!
Thank you Kiwi!
Oh, my gosh! What little girl wouldn’t feel so special with a pink and gold princess party! You really went all out!
This was for her baby shower but we will be using all this for her first b-day. I just have to figure out how to make a carriage…lol #MimiSpoils
Your party turned out amazing. I love the decorations. My Daughter would love this.
thank you Ann!
This is pretty nice! All princess of our lives (daughter) deserves this party.
So true Ryan and now you have an edge – Would be fun for you to dress up as the King
What an adorable party, I wish my daughter was still young enough for a princess party. These colors are beautiful and it looks like a fabulous party idea!
My daughter is 30 so this was her baby shower- You can still do it! Any b-day can be a princess party
The decorations you used are all gorgeous, I think. That’s a really neat idea for a baby shower. I like your originality!
Thank you Dawn!
You did an excellent job! Everything was so nice and new. I’ll definitely share this for my best friends daughter.
What a cute cake! And I love those Princess Slippers! Great ideas for a baby shower or birthday party!
You did such a great job on everything! There are so many clever ideas. I love a lot of them and definitely plan on using them for my granddaughters!
I love this party idea! My two little girls would be over the moon with this theme!
You really went all out on this one. You won’t even think it’s DIY! I love that you made use of what you already have, like the tables and all that and just added the decoration, it’s flawless. Without a doubt, one of the best themes I’ve seen.
I want to come to your next party! Every possible detail considered! What a beautiful and thoughtful celebration.
That looked like so much fun! I bet it was>
Tulle always looks so fancy, doesn’t it? Everything tunred out really great.
Can I have a Princess Party for MY birthday next year? 🙂
Beautiful baby shower! I lve the flip flop idea!
I totally want to go to a princess party! My twins have been asking if they can have separate birthday parties this year. Maybe I’ll throw a princess party for my daughter!