What do you get when you pair up two of America’s favorite combos? A Peanut Butter and Jelly Party, of course!
When my sorority sister Becca contacted me and asked me to help with her son’s 1st Birthday Celebration I was excited about the party theme she had chosen and couldn’t wait to start planning this playful and creative Peanut Butter and Jelly Party. Becca said the idea for this party came from her families love affair with the gourmet peanut butter from the Peanut Butter & Co. We decided this gourmet, good-for-you, indulgent treat and the companies creative PB&J sandwiches would be the perfect inspiration for her son’s party.
Burlap, wood and lots of rustic details were used to create the table display for this classic party. I used pallets to create a focal point and hung a burlap banner and a handmade peanut garland. Pops of purple and yellow were added to coordinate with the creative custom invitation and paper designs from The Paper Cupcake.
Food stations at parties are becoming an increasingly popular trend and this Peanut Butter and Jelly bar was an absolute hit with party guest young and old. With a variety of breads, peanut butter flavors, jellies, and mix-ins guest could create their own one-of-a-kind sandwich or try something fun from the suggested menu. The PB&J bar featured gourmet flavors like White Chocolate Wonderful, Dark Chocolate Dreams and Cinnamon Raisin Swirl from the Peanut Butter & Co. Nothing goes better with PB&J than a cold glass of milk to wash it all down. Guest sipped milk in individual milk bottles wrapped with burlap and ruffled crepe paper through fancy purple polka dot straws. Chocolate chip cookies and chocolate dipped Nutter Butter cookies rounded out the goodies on this PB&J bar. Bedtime Bakers made the delicious cake to resemble a giant peanut butter sandwich and a mini version was made just for the birthday boy.
Everyone had a great time creating delicious PB&J combos and celebrating the birthday boy. This Peanut Butter and Jelly Party appealed to adults and kids alike, you just can’t go wrong when you pair two classic favorites and one super cute birthday boy!
Vendors:
Party Styling: Giggles Galore
Photography: Photo 1:17 by Christopher Springstead
Invitation and Printables: The Paper Cupcake
Cake: Bedtime Bakers
Peanut Butter: Peanut Butter & Co.
One Shirt for Birthday Boy- Darling Deuce Designs
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Do {Piggy Bank Parties} says
March 8, 2013 at 2:33 pmOne of my favorite parties, Mariah! Love the PB&J Bar…brilliant!
Mariah says
March 8, 2013 at 7:42 pmThanks Do, there were some creative sandwiches created…it was so much fun!
Aimee @ Aimee Broussard & Co. says
March 8, 2013 at 2:50 pmLove it! My heart started beating quickly over that garland- holy cuteness!!!
Mariah says
March 8, 2013 at 7:42 pmThank you Aimee, the garland was one of my favorite parts!
Pug says
March 8, 2013 at 7:09 pmSo ridulously adorable.I just love the peanut garlands. And grape jelly;)
Mariah says
March 8, 2013 at 7:43 pmThanks, those were definitely a fun addition!
Brittany @GreyGrey Designs says
March 8, 2013 at 11:46 pmLOVE. IT. I mean, seriously, adorable!
Mariah says
March 14, 2013 at 5:55 pmThank you Brittany!
Lynlee - Lynlee's Petite Cakes says
March 10, 2013 at 4:57 pmOh my goodness… so stinkin’ cute and creative, Mariah!!! I love the colors and entire feel! And, needless to say, the peanut garland is the cutest thing EVER!!! ♥
Mariah says
March 14, 2013 at 5:55 pmThanks Lynlee! It’s funny how sometimes the simplest things make the biggest impact, that garland totally rocked this party! 🙂
Bedtime Bakers says
March 12, 2013 at 12:40 amI feel so blessed to be a personal friend of Becca’s and included in this creative party!! I look forward to working with you in the near future! The garland was genius. And, my kids had a fabulous time creating a personal sandwich!
Mariah says
March 14, 2013 at 5:54 pmBedtime Bakers that cake was amazing and DELICIOUS! It is so fun to know everyone had a great time at this party. I definitely hope we have the opportunity to work together again soon!
Jennifer says
March 12, 2013 at 1:29 amYou have the cutest parties. I love the back drop on this one!
Mariah says
March 14, 2013 at 5:53 pmThank you, it is incredible what you can create with a pallet!
Tammy says
March 12, 2013 at 2:06 amSuch a cute idea! I love it! My Knox turns one next month!
Mariah says
March 14, 2013 at 5:52 pmThanks Tammy! Happy birthday to your Knox, one is such a fun age to celebrate!
Amy says
March 12, 2013 at 2:40 amWell, that has to be one of the cutest parties ever! Such wonderful ideas!
Mariah says
March 14, 2013 at 5:51 pmThanks Amy, it certainly was a fun party to plan and so easy to execute!
Leigh Anne@YourHomebasedMom says
March 12, 2013 at 4:44 amI am totally in love with this eye – it is amazing! I’d love for you to share it over at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party
Leigh Annehttp://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-8/
Leigh Anne@YourHomebasedMom says
March 12, 2013 at 4:45 amThat should be idea! Oops!!
melissa newell says
March 15, 2013 at 10:47 amHow original and darling!
Samantha says
March 15, 2013 at 11:31 pmUmm cutest party ever! Featuring you from The Scoop link party on my Facebook page tonight. Grab a button from the blog- your project was featured!
🙂 Samantha @ craftytexasgirls.com
Mariah says
March 18, 2013 at 3:00 pmThank you Samantha for featuring it with all the other very creative ideas at The Scoop link party!
Anita @ Cedar Hill says
March 19, 2013 at 1:24 amWoo hoo. You’ve been featured by Cedar Hill Ranch at The Scoop. Grab a featured button if you like. This party idea is adorable.
Denise... On A Whim says
March 19, 2013 at 1:47 pmThis is so amazingly cool! I just pinned it. In fact, I just made a new board for parties so I could pin it in the perfect spot! I love it!
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke says
March 20, 2013 at 4:32 amThis is so fabulous!!! Love the theme and the decor of the party. Found you via my good friends the Lolly Jane girls…your blog title is so cute, excited to look around as I am planning my daughters purple party! It looks like you’re in Texas, too???
Dina - Deliciously Darling Events says
April 2, 2013 at 2:00 pmOMG!!!! This is beyond cute. I can’t believe I’m just now seeing it. I LOVE the cake, the garland is amazing & that peanut butter is my favorite. You are amazing sweetie!!! SO glad we met at Blissdom. xoxo
Regina says
October 23, 2013 at 7:23 amThis is soo cute, I am doing a search for my Sorority Sister who is having Twins and needed ideas for a PB & J baby shower theme and came across your page! hopefully i can generate some ideas for her shower LOL