Birthday Party Updates.

My apologies if this blog remain "updateless" with our Holiday activities as I've promised. I am tied with a lot of offline things lately. Topping the list are preparing for my sister's wedding which is a week from now and of course, the little one's first birthday bash which is just about 1 1/2 months away. I'd like to believe that I'm not cramming but my good friend Jacque (of Partyboosters) who'll be doing the venue styling and party planning would like to spank me for not booking the suppliers that need to be prioritized and so here we are unable to book our most preferred suppliers as they are already reserved. Anyway, here's the status of my party planning:

1. Venue - Done.
:: I went to Makati City Hall yesterday to formally reserve the venue (the venue being a city park). Paid the non-refundable and non-transferable Php 5,000 rental fee. We were given a 2K discount since we're Makati residents.

2. Caterer - In Progress.
:: Awaiting replies from Blue Petals and Verleo Catering.

3. Photographer - Done.
:: Confirmed John Aguas booking since last month.

4. Guest list - Done.
:: We now have a rough estimate to invite. Budget per head is already set as well.

5. Party Theme - Done.
:: We're final with Safari Jungle Theme.

6. Cake - In Progress.
:: Still awaiting Emily Uy's confirmation. Still browsing for cake ideas.

7. Venue Stylist - In Progress.
:: I'm yet to sit down with Jacque (Partyboosters) to finalize the other party knick knacks (styling, balloons, added services like face painting, carts, possible game booths, etc). But nevertheless, we have started brainstorming about the decors and styling of the venue over YM.

8. Host / Magician / ventrilusionist - In Progress.
:: We relinquished our Wanlu dreams since his rate is beyond our budget. I was inclined to get Alex Lagula's services but unfortunately, he's no longer available. I'm not sure if Jacque has booked Flooch but as of our last text exchange last night, I gave the go signal to book him. I heard he's as good as the abovementioned hosts but not as pricey as them.

9. Invitation / Tarpaulin - In Progress.
:: I bought the jungle themed kits yesterday. With the confirmation of the venue, I can now start digiscrapping the invites.

10. Outfit - In Progress.
:: Still looking for a safari outfit. Anyone knows where can I buy baby safari wardrobe similar to Kuya Kim Atienza? Yung khaki shorts and top plus brown safari hat.

11. Loots and Prizes - In Progress.
:: We'll start shopping for safari themed supplies in the bookstore this coming weekend. But the bulk of which will be bought at Divisoria by next month.

So there, it may sound that I've accomplished a lot but there are some more nitty gritty details to deal about.

Looking at the countdown in my blog sidebar, I still have 51 days to go to prepare before the little one turns one! So plenty of time pa naman...so sige medyo chill chill muna ako.