Most of us can only dream about what our childhood birthday parties would have been like if we had a mom who was a professional party planner and event designer, but for six-year-old Ray, that dream is a reality!!
Kelsey Klos of House of Fete has a kiddo with a sophisticated palate—Ray’s fave food is oysters! So Kelsey went into party planner mode and super-mom mode to plan this summertime seafood soiree with a splash of Italian Amalfi Coast flair.
“As a party planner, I love to come up with unique themes for my girls’ birthday parties,” says Kelsey, “and oysters were just that. I put an Italian twist on the theme and filled our backyard with delicious food, ice cold Italian beverages, and a seafood favor market.”
Photographer Renee Shields snapped some excellent photos of the festivities, so we get to see every super-creative detail that Kelsey dreamed up to celebrate Ray. Wait till you see the cute + comfy low-table picnic setup, the countless oyster-inspired details, and tons of clever favors.
This Italian seafood celebration would have been a blast for guests of any age!! What a way to turn six!
Those round, watercolor pearl-inspired invitations from Paperie Off Park are beyond charming. And how cute is that Italian seafood envelope liner!?
Fauncee Piknik created this inviting pillow-filled low-table picnic setup in Kelsey’s backyard for all of Ray’s besties to sit at!
Explore our guide to luxury pop up picnic parties if an al fresco celebration like this one sounds just right for your next get together.
We absolutely cannot get enough of these brilliant custom cookies by The Sugar Bug!! Oysters. Pearls. Sardine tins. Caviar. Cute, custom sweet treats like these really transform a party into a truly special occasion.
Custom embroidered napkins by Madly Wish sported different adorable oyster puns!
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Kelsey incorporated this mobile bike bar from Bubbles and Brews to make guests feel like they were strolling the streets of Italy. And the balloon installation by Your Balloon Dream Co added so much whimsy and fun to the setup!
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Suburban Soiree was behind those custom gold accent “Stay Salty” cocktail napkins.
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