Eduardo's Mickey Mouse Party!


Last weekend we threw Eduardo a vintage Mickey Mouse themed 1st birthday party...and here's how it turned out! All photos are courtesy of Chris Brock Photography, who took some wonderful candids of our very special day. 


I got almost all the decorations for the party from Etsy. I got inspired on Pinterest and started pinning all my favourite Mickey Mouse party details a few months ago. Then I basically took all my favourites and searched for handmade items on Etsy to give the party that vintage feel. Eduardo is obsessed with Mickey, everytime he sees his face he wants to kiss him and makes a "mmmmwah" sound. 

Here's a brief list of the items I got along with where I sourced them: 

Personalised Eduardo bunting & high-chair bunting - Fancy Flags & Banners
Mickey Mouse paper straws - BA Collections
Mickey Mouse garland - Bluefin Works
Fabric cake bunting - Backyardprims
Mickey Mouse cupcake toppers - Ava Lane Paperie
Mickey Mouse paper windmills centrepiece - Aubabi78 
Mickey confetti in red black & yellow - Mountain View Creations
Mickey Mouse themed loot bags/goody bags - Scraps to Remember
  Mickey Mouse invitations - Styles with Charm

The catering for the party was all by a company called The Icing on the Cake which I was lucky enough to find on Facebook. I got so disheartened & frustrated while looking for the perfect Mickey Mouse cake...I found that a lot of them looked cheap or flat looking which I don't like. I want a cake to look yummy, even if it is themed! So the one I chose was similar to Emilia's 1st birthday cake that my cousin made with the petal icing but obviously in the classic Mickey Mouse colours! I also got red velvet cupcakes, cookies and both kids & grown up sandwiches. This catering company specialises in pop-up vintage afternoon teas so they provide beautiful china tea-sets with all the accessories. It was really gorgeous and everybody commented on how fancy everything looked! 


I also baked some Mickey Mouse shaped cookies with Mickey sprinkles from The Bakers Confections on Etsy...these didn't turn out very professional looking but they were home-made and special, so I put one in each goody bag and everyone thought they tasted great! (Especially Emilia ;)


We had an absolutely wonderful day spent with some of our close family & friends...Eduardo & Emilia had a blast and the sun even made an appearance later in the afternoon! We had planned on getting a bouncy castle but unfortunately it was spitting rain that morning so they couldn't deliver it - but in the end it didn't really matter as the kids hung out on their swing-set and trampoline. 

Thank you to everyone who came to Eduardo's first birthday party and helped make it special! And I hope you all enjoyed the pictures! Any questions, let me know in the comments! :) 

81 comments

  1. Pictures are great and the day seems to have gone great from the vlog from Dean , a fan from Ireland @deanfenlon14 on Twitter

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  2. Hey Anna! I was wondering where you got Emilia's dress? It is absolutely beautiful! Eduardo looks so happy! I can't believe he's one! Your kids are so cute! Hope you see this!!
    Sincerely,
    Heather J.

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    1. Hey Heather,
      I am not entirely sure but I think that they bought it last time they went to Sorrento ;)

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  3. It looked like you all had a wonderful day! The photos are amazing too; I especially love the one of the close up cupcakes ;) x

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  4. Awww I absolutely love it Anna! I really enjoyed the vlog too... Emilia certainly enjoyed those presents! ;)

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  5. It looked like you all had a wonderful day! The photos are amazing too; I especially love the one of the close up cupcakes ;) x

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  6. I just loved all the decorations! You did a wonderful job! I remember my son's 1st birthday like it was yesterday...such a special time!

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  7. I love your family! makes me sooo happy to see how the kids are growing up! I love your posts, videos and instagrams and hope to meet you one day!

    lovely post! :) I love your blog very much!

    please visit my blog - I'm just starting out a lifestyle, fashion and food blog! :) would love readers, advice and requests! :)

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  8. And just a question , will you, jonathan and the kids ever be coming to Ireland for like a meet up or something like that or is there like any events held in Ireland ?

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  9. That photographer has done a really good job. All of the photos are I credible. I hope Eduardo had a nice day and that you, Emilia and Jonathan enjoyed it too😊 a little "late" happy birthday Eduardo, from a big fan in Denmark 💋

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  10. Wishing Eduardo many more years to celebrate with his amazing family ♡!*
    Happy birthday to the cutest Eduardo ever ♡

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  11. Wishing Eduardo many more years to celebrate with his amazing family ♡!*
    Happy birthday to the cutest Eduardo ever ♡

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  12. The day looked amazing. Can't wait for my little girls first birthday.

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  13. Those photos and the decorations are amazing!! Such precious memories and I'm so thankful I get to watch you and your family grow, you're my inspiration Anna and I can't thank you enough for that and for your family making me feel happy when I'm having a bad day x

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  14. Super cute! You did a great job on the party!

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  15. Glad you all had a lovely time Anna! Eduardo looked like he had a blast, these are lovely photos for him to look back on one day! I love the one of Francesca quietly sipping her tea haha! And the one where you and Zoe are in deep conversation..Zoe looks so concerned! Love your blog so so much. Can't wait for your next post. Lots of love xxxx

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  16. Love the idea of getting the supplies from etsy! Definetly given me some inspiration for upcoming birthday parities :)
    Great to read your blog post/see the photos after watching the vlog at the weekend!
    Always love reading your posts Anna! - Cathy. -viewer from York uk

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  17. Hi, fabulous pary, I love you guys! Anna where is your jumper from I love it! Xoxo

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  18. Beautiful family and beautiful party! Could only dream of having a family such as yours one day ^.^ Much love from Canada!

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  20. Anna, Emilia looks so much like you sometimes! They are both adorable. Love the one where Eduardo has his hands cleaned by Natasha and Francesca. What a little king :) You can be very proud Xxx Love South Africa!

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  21. It looked like such a good day I'm glad you all gad a good time. The photos are great and the decorations were awesome I cant believe Wardo is already 1 I still remember his birth video . Lots of love from Wales xx

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  22. Beautiful decor and photography! I think it's Natasha (the nanny) and Francesca both look gorgeous on their pics!

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  23. I love so much Eduardo he's the cutest little boy i have ever seen!Lovely photos

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  24. The pictures look amazing and the decoration is fantastic! Well done Anna <3
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  25. Look amazing! I can't believe he is one already :)

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  26. I love sacconejolys...Eduardo is so cute and i was in tears when Eduardo took his first step by himself...i know it sounds abit drastic but i love you guys soooo much...happy 1st birthday wardo xx

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  27. Lovely party, I especially liked the vintaged Mickey theme. When I was younger my mother threw a similar party but Minnie themed.

    I'm glad Eduardo had a great time, because in the end that is all that matters.

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  28. Lovely pictures. It looked like a great day x

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  29. looks like such a lovely day! loved watching it in the vlog too! xx

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  30. Looks like Eduardo had a amazing birthday! By the looks of these beautiful pictures and the Vlog that it was a fun filled day full of love and happyness :)!

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  31. Beautiful photos! Looks truly amazing!!!!
    Happy (belated) Birthday Eduardo! xxx

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  32. The photos are lovely - what a great photographer. Love the decor too - will definitely use etsy for that kind of thing in the future!

    Glad you had a good day,
    Lucy xoxo

    lucyannblog.blogspot.co.uk

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  33. Lovely blog post and amazing pictures ❤️ From @MissSugg_Deyes

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  34. I loved the Mickey Mouse Theme and its beautiful ! <3 to Emilia

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  35. Everything look so amazing and I can tell it was a huge success! I simply loved the tea sets for the adults as they were so beautiful. You did an awesome job with everything for Eduardo's first birthday. All the pictures are so vivid and flawless. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

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  36. Looks like a beautiful party, Anna! Admittedly, when I heard you mention Eduardo's "Mickey Mouse" party in a vlog, I thought it might be a little "flat" as you say. Usually Mickey parties are so commercialized, but yours is so perfect! I love the vintage Mickey theme, the meaning behind it for Eduardo, and all the little personal touches you put together for his special day! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures, too!

    Much Love!
    -Stephanie Eva
    www.stephanieheva.blogspot.com

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  37. It looks amazing Anna! The pictures are great! Styled wonderfully. Eduardo looks precious and happy in every photo and Emilia's excitement/confusion is adorable + I think you should frame the photo of Emilia and her Oma and put it in her room, absolutely adorable!!

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  38. Awh! Looks like a great party.

    x
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  39. Greetings from Texas! I have been a loyal viewer over the years and love your creativeness. Ya'll have inspired my husband and I to start blogging ourselves. Keep up the great work! Your family is wonderful.

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  40. It looks like you all had a wonderful day! Love the theme :)

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  41. For anyone looking to buy their supplies on etsy .. how about trying to make your own. Thats what I did for my sons birthday who shares the same birthday as eduardo funnily enough and also had a mickey mouse theme. It saved me an arm and a leg and looked great! I too got all my inspiration from pinterest and youtube!
    Party looked like great fun.. happy birthday to eduardo.. im a huge fan!

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  42. So darling! I love the idea of a Vintage Mickey Mouse theme. I might steal that idea and do an Vintage Cinderella theme when my baby girl turns one. Eduardo looks so cute in his little sweater!

    It's nice to see purchase so many cute crafts from Etsy! I have a shop myself and do watercolor prints for home decor and nursery (CupofJackie). I love seeing people support fellow artists!

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  43. Your family is so precious and adorable! Anna you rocked the decorations! Also, if you look at the top 2 photos, Jonathon top (in photo 1) and the Mickey balloon (in photo 2) almost make a complete Mickey! Adorable!

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  44. Love the mickey mouse theme! You did such a great job at decorating Anna! :)

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  45. What an adorable party! Even though he may not remember this, he'll have these beautiful photos to look back on and appreciate :)

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  46. Natasha's eye make-up looks beautiful! It looks like a great birthday part. You used the decorations perfectly.

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  47. Looks like y'all had so much fun! Love from Michigan, USA. :)

    The Starving Inspired

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  48. What a fun little party! The decorations are so cute, and the cake looks amazing! I love all of the smiling pictures of Eduardo and Emilia!!!

    Rachel
    Blonde with a Chanse

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  49. I loved watching this vlog! Everything looked so good! Amazing job Anna :)

    dyannedavid.blogspot.com

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  50. Sooo lovely! Happy Birthday Eduardo!

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  51. amazing pics! decor was so cute. <3 I can't wait for emilia's party and her decor would be stunning.
    lysm,
    ;)

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  52. Oh my goodness, these photos are so adorable! Emilia and Eduardo look so cute, I mean they were so cute in the blogs but these pictures are such a lovely lasting memory :) So glad you all had a lovely day

    Lauren x
    Britton Loves | Lifestyle Food Fashion Beauty - www.brittonloves.blogspot.co.uk

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  53. I loved the vlogs that i have watched of this amazing party and now seeing the behind the scenes made it even more special. I love the similarities between Eduardos and Emilias 1st birthday parties :D xxxx

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  54. Emilia and Eduardo are such gorgeous children! So so so cute!
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  55. Your mum is stunning! These pictures are so so beautiful. :)

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  56. Amazing, Anna! You did such a great job and made Eduardo's day so special!!

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  57. Looks so nice! I need to organise something for my soon to be two year in May. I love your posts Anna, especially the mummy blogs your hospital bag and tips were really helpful. Am so glad to see that you are back. May I ask if you have time to list what makeup you used - your skin looks flawless (as always) and your lipstick is a really nice nude colour. But you always look great! xx

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  58. The theme was amazing! Loved the colours :) Hope Eduardo had an awesome day x

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  59. You are amazing Anna for planning this and I love the details. It looked like such a fun day and the photography is amazing and glad you got a photographer to help document the day. Now I really want to have a vintage tea party for my birthday in a few days.

    Jackie | fashionxfairytale | bloglovin' |

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  60. Anna, you did an amazing job decorating for little Eduardo's first birthday. You could really tell everyone enjoyed themselves. You and your family are surrounded by the most lovely friends and family. Never listen to the negativity! I would never want to see it take a toll on you guys. (:

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  61. Your party planing skills are amazing xxxx Eduardo seemed to be having so much fun ! xxxx :)

    www.beautydreamcatcher.bogspot.com

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  62. First of all the pictures are great. I loved the vlog.
    I would have loved to be invited to this party. You did a great job with the decoration.

    x Kate
    http://www.the-little-day-dreamer.blogspot.com

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  63. Amazing theme. Amazing decorations. Amazing pictures. Amazing first birthday.
    It looks like so much fun and I'm so jealous that none of my birthdays was ever as awesome as Eduardo's first one :) xx

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  64. love the photos, happy birthday to Eduardo! x

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  65. Wonderful photos of such a special day! Eduardo looks so suave in his little birthday outfit x

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  66. Beautiful pictures!!!!!!

    Kisses and especially a big one for Eduardo!
    -`ღ´-

    Tiff
    www.mabulledepensees.com

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  67. Lovely! You guys are adorable! Looks like one very fun party :-)
    Greetings from Italy, ciao bella!
    Sonia Verardo
    http://www.trenchcollection.com/

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  68. These are such beautiful pictures Anna you must be so proud of your children :)

    Charlotte / styleaked

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  69. Hi Anna,
    Thank you so much for the mention of the mickey garland on your beautiful blog! So excited to see them in such a pretty and fun setting! Shared on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BluefinWorks?ref=hl
    Your family and life is beautiful :) Will be coming back often to your addictive blog!

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  70. You have such a lovely family Anna you and Jonathan are a pleasure to watch. I hope you read these comments a d realise how much people admire you and the family you have. Your great parents to your 2 beautiful children who have gradually grown up and will grow to be wonderful mature lovable children. Some people may say it's not good to have your children on vlogs but it's your life and if they didn't like it they wouldn't be so co operative. Thank you for being my inspiration. I hope one day I can have a family like yours❤️

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  71. Beautiful photos! <3 It looks like he has a wonderful time! I loved the vlog:)<3

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  72. Wonderful theme!! Kids really love these kinds of cartoon themes. On my daughter’s 4th birthday she asked me for the frozen themed party. I reserved one of the domestic party places in the Bronx for her frozen themed party. We all had so much fun and my little princess was really happy!

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  73. The picture of Eduardo having both of his hands wiped at the same time is so precious! What a little prince. Looks like such a happy day, it's so nice that you put in that extra effort to mark special occasions and make things memorable - that's a true talent, and one that your kids and husband are lucky you have.

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