It's February, and among the many exciting events this month brings, Superbowl, Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras, another big one is my birthday! This year, my birthday falls on the day before the Superbowl, so it's definitely an eventful weekend for me. Now, I didn't plan a birthday party for myself (I usually don't), but I will be going down to Miami to be with friends and family for a huge Superbowl party. So, in lieu of an "all about me" birthday party, I have put together an inspiration board of what my party would consist of if I were to plan it myself.
As you can see, I went with a barbecue-themed birthday. From this, you could probably gather that I'm a pretty simple, easy-to-please type of girl. I've grown up going to barbecues. They are easy, fun, and the food will always hit the spot. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy a night on the town with friends, but if I it had my way, we'd be snacking on cheeseburgers and enjoying the sunshine.
I wanted to add my own flare to the party, so I decided that this particular barbecue would be very chic and modern... or at least it would try to be! The color scheme would be bright and colorful with bold graphic shapes. The food would be tasty and fun to look at, and the apparel would be trendy and fun!
So, to start any party, you need invites, and making a decision on something like that is huge for me. I came up with three (Cookout Couple, Kabob, Flippin' Foods), and narrowing that down any more would probably take a few days! These three invites are full of great colors and pull the theme together perfectly.
Next is the food, served on this bold and of course, colorful dinnerware. The traditional chips and dip would most likely be present, but I also wanted some fun hors d'oeuvres that would be fancy, but still keep the casual, outdoor barbecue feel. For this, I found some scrumptious-looking hot dog-inspired hors d'oeuvres. Mini cheeseburgers would be the main focus of the meal, as mini-anything makes everything more fun. And to finish out the deliciousness, cupcake pops made by Bakerella!
Last, but not least is my idea for attire. I know that a barbecue isn't the best place for cutesy dresses, but this party would be the perfect setting for some fun and flirty dresses. My pick would be this Clara Bow strapless dress from Lulu's.
And that's it! My chic birthday barbecue is complete. I imagine it to be a huge success. Have you planned a themed birthday party of your own for scratch or have thoughts on mine? I'd love to hear about it!

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