Mia's Sweet Shop

Here are the party pictures from Mia's Sweet Shop Party. We had so much fun with Lollipops and the Candyland Game. I hope you enjoy the pictures!

The Invitation:
I made lollipop envelope sealers and custom mailing labels too.

The Decorations:

Walkway up to the party. Lined with lollipops and hanging candy.

Welcome sign on the front door.

Entry way table.

Sign under pergola.

Pictures of Mia from the invite photo shoot lined the back of the house.

"Lollipop" Chandelier

Dum Dum topiaries flanked either side of the candy buffet.

Mia's birthday hat and decorated high chair.

Table center pieces and placemats.

Candy Land:

Start at the Gingerbread Tree. One of them is supposed to look like Richard and the other like me. Can you see the resemblance???

Chelsi dressed as "Lolli" from the game direct the players. She was also joined by King Kandy.

From the tree to the Peppermint Forest. The game squares are made of construction paper laminated with carpet tape.

King Kandy and the Chocolate Swamp. We used brown plastic tablecloths and brown packing materials to make the pathway through the swamp.

Then on to the Lollipop Woods.

Marshall making his way through the woods.

Then the castle!!! We used pink plastic table covering attached to our playset. There was also shimmery fringe to mark the finish.

Overall view of the game and people playing it.

First one to the castle in each round won a gumball machine.

Mia was the first to win!

We also had a table where you could make your own candy necklace.

The Food!

Mia's Cake! Isn't it so cute!

The cupcakes and decorated cupcake stand.

Cake pops. We had lemon and red velvet.

Lollipop cookies.

"1" and "M" cookies

View of the whole sweets table.

The candy buffet!!! No sweet shop is complete without it! It had M&M's, taffy, licorice, watermelon sours, candy covered sunflower seeds, hot tamales, pixie sticks, and plenty of lollipops!

Food table. We served hamburgers and hot dogs, but who has time for savory food when there were so many sweets!

Happy Birthday Time!

Mia cools off with a juice box while everyone gathers around.

Richard gathering everyone so he could say something before we sang.

Of course...his sweet words made me cry! He thanked all of our friends and family for their love and support over the years. He also said, while this was a party for Mia, we were celebrating so much more than a birthday. AMEN!

Singing Happy Birthday

Mia loved the attention!

As I could of guessed, she did not dig into her cake. Too much of a lady for that!

She was okay for me to get messy though!

Family Pictures:

Mia in her chair enjoying a sucker before the party.

Check out her "M" bloomers and fabulous shoes!

Mia and I with King Kandy and Lolli. They were the hit of the party. Thanks for helping out guys!

Ya-ya and Mia's great aunts. Christie-left and Cyndi-right.

My Dad the grill master!

Mia and her joyful parents. What a happy day!

Richard's family.

My family.

The End...until next year!

I need to say special thank yous to the following people:

Shari Johns - As You Wish Events - She is a dear friend and helped me dream up this whole party.

Dimple Prints - She provided a custom party package complete with invite, candyland signs, and much more.

Mandy Sessler - She made the cookies, cake pops, and Mia's cake. So talented!

Also thank you to all of the friends and family that rolled up their sleeves and worked so hard to make the party a success. We are surounded by some amazing people!