The countdown to the end of Summer is upon us, and what better way to close out these hot days than with a cool ice cream party? I was so excited to team up with Lyndsey from L. Avenue to create this incredible ice cream party, complete with custom cuteheads dresses and bow ties for each little one. We invited the children of some of our favorite local creatives and bloggers to attend, and really did it up with the help of event planning and catering wizards A Fare Extraordinaire, and purveyor of sweet treats Cloud 10 Creamery.

Ice Cream Party Details

We envisioned a bright and colorful party, complete with floral backdrop created by Cake & Confetti, which complemented the decor and dresses perfectly. The bright flowers, the sprinkles, the fun toppings, and the colorful frocks made for some pretty amazing pictures. We were so lucky to have Ailee Petrovic of Snapshots and My Thoughts there to capture the day.

Ice Cream Party Outfits

For the dresses, I envisioned lots of bright hues, bold stripes, and of course, pom poms. We mixed textures and patterns, using everything from seersucker to chevrons. It took a bit of planning and searching, but I loved how everything came together. The dresses (and bow ties for the little gents) looked fabulous together. Coordinating, but not matchy matchy. We enlisted some of our favorite bloggers and creatives to be a part of this shoot, including the ladies behind Luxe with Kids, Luxe with Kids, Luxe with Kids, Willow Crowns, Luxe with Kids, and Ailee’s little one.

If you’re interested in purchasing any of the dresses you see here, please email info (at) cuteheads (dot) com. They are all available by custom order only. 

Ice Cream Party Food

A Fare Extraordinare left no stone unturned. Their service was incredible, tables and linens were top notch, and of course, the food was to die for! I couldn’t get over how amazing everything looked, let alone tasted. I know this party was for the kids, but obviously I had to taste everything to make sure it wasn’t poisoned.

The menu featured everything from delicious sliders to bite-sized chicken and waffles, and even cute little veggie cups for a delicious and healthy snack. It was the perfect menu for a backyard party that both adults and kids could enjoy. And enjoy we did!

The gorgeous calligraphy invitations were designed by A Fine Flourish. Jenny is beyond talented, and created this invitation just for this occasion. It matched perfectly, and I loved seeing it at each place setting when the children arrived.

The tablescape for the children included an adorable mix of chairs, including ghost chairs! Gah, I love a ghost chair.

Of course, we are in Texas, so cold drinks are 100% necessary. This bar cart was so fun and festive, I almost didn’t want to take anything off of it! But then we all started melting in the 100 degree heat, so we finally caved in and helped ourselves. Trust me, A Fare Extraordinaire’s lemonade in cute mason jars tasted as good as it looks.

Hair bows and headbands were provided by Willow Crowns, who you’ve seen mentioned here countless times. Megan is a friend, and she has been making bows and crowns for my girls since they were born. Can you blame me? Everything is beautiful.

What is a children’s clothing designer to do when HER child is the one child throwing a fit in the group picture? After nearly 3 years with this child, I’ve learned it’s best not to push her and let her do her thing. She normally warms back up and gets back into the fun after she’s calmed down. Being a mother is certainly a lesson in patience. Being her mama in particular has taught me so much about letting kids be themselves and not pushing them to do things they don’t want to do. Going with the flow is not my strong suit.

Of course, she warmed riiiight after some delicious homemade strawberry ice cream.

Hope you love all the details and dresses as much as we did. We had the best time at our ice cream party, and the little ones did too! Have you ever thrown an ice cream party before? What were your must-haves?