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Real Parties: Connor Y.'s traditional Korean 1st birthday

Accent wall with balloon arch and a table filled with food.

Delicious rice cakes, a beautiful balloon arch and more made for a special celebration of Connor’s birthday. See how his family put together this lovely traditional Korean 1st birthday celebration for his big day.

Photos of Connor and his family.
A vase filled with flowers next to an invitation.
A selection of pretty rice cakes.
A platter filled with cakes next to a bowl of red apples.
A child choosing an object for his dol.
Connor and his parents in front of the accent wall and balloons.

Key details:

Name of party: Connor’s first birthday 

City: Los Angeles

Type of party: First birthday (aka “dol” in Korean) 

Theme: Traditional Korean theme

How the party came to life:

Evite invitation: Watercolor Greenery

Venue:  H & H Brazilian Restaurant 

Cakes: Rice cake from Korea Rice Cake and smash cake from Sweet Lady Jane Bakery

Food & Beverages: H & H Brazilian Restaurant 

Florals: Esther Choi and Deborah Yi (Connor’s aunts)

Activities: Doljabi (a Korean first birthday tradition where the baby picks from an assortment of items)

Decor: Backdrop from Preferred Projects, balloons from Popfestco, doljabi table from One Table Rentals 

Party favors: Rice cakes from Lucky Rice Cake and Korea Rice Cake

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