Everyones ideas sound fantastic - and definately agree with BG... get the food that morning & you can always freeze what you don't eat
We've never done lolly bags as such, but having the Italian tradition of bomboniere, I usually do up something little for guests... depending on how many guests you have, but for an early birthday of Lukes, I bought really cheap little photo frames (to fit wallet size or next size up) & put a black & white photo of Luke in it.
I printed out a little card to tie to it that said ''Thankyou so much for being part of my special day, my 1st birthday, Love Luke''
I only gave one per family, so it wasn't costly (and I printed the message & photo on the computer so really didn't cost anything)... some say over the top, but I think its a special occasion (my parents & a lot of other people still have the photo on display). I also sent one each to the grandparents as they live too far to travel - they really appreciated it).
Its a tradition to do it in this family anyway
Otherwise I don't think lollybags etc are necessary unless you want to do them - its your choice
ETA - We posted at the same time, but the idea of bubbles for the kids is fantastic!!! Keeps the kids occupied, and they come up brilliantly in any photos you take as well
Last edited by Hollybolly; October 31st, 2009 at 08:52 PM.
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