"Juicy Couture" Birthday Party

****please note that this post was originally written back in 2009. I do not sell or manufacture the Juicy Couture items and stationary that were used for this party. They were all made by Juicy Couture and were purchased at Bloomingdales, Juicy Couture Boutiques, and outlets.****

With two daughters, I have had to come up with many, many birthday party themes over the years and, frankly, I think I am beginning to run out of good ideas!  And, while I love my hand-crafted "at-home" parties, they can be a lot (A LOT!) of work.  So, for my older daughter's birthday this year, we were looking for something that we hadn't done before and that would be easier for me...especially after the Princess party!  My daughter has been a huge fan of Juicy Couture for many years now, so we thought it would be really fun to have a Juicy-themed slumber party.  

I began my party planning many months ago. I have hosted slumber parties at my house before and they were utterly exhausting.  Not to mention, it's amazing how quickly a bunch of little girls can destroy your house!  So, we decided that we would have the party at a local hotel.  It sounds like an extravagant option, but there are some incredible deals available right now and you can also use credit card bonus points or frequent flier miles to secure free rooms.

Out of respect for the privacy of the girls attending the party, I am not including photos of them here, but I think you will still be able to get a good sense of the party.  To begin with, we sent out these adorable Juicy invitations.

 

My daughter invited four of her closest friends and I invited one of my closest friends (who just happens to be the mom of one of the girls).  I picked everyone up on Saturday afternoon and we headed to the hotel.  After checking in, we enjoyed some "cocktails".

 

l also set up a "bar" in the room for the girls with a ton of soft drinks, juices, and bottled waters (all brought with me). After our cocktail hour, we headed over to the Juicy Couture store - conveniently located in the mall attached to the hotel.

 

I spoke with a store manager several weeks earlier to let them know that we would be coming.  I also informed the girls ahead of time that a personal shopper (me!) had already made some purchases for them and that we would just be "window shopping".  The girls had a wonderful time looking around the store and trying things on.  Check out the dressing room - how cool is this chair!

And I was in love with the custom toile wallpaper.

 

I thought the girls might get bored quickly and want to leave after just a few minutes, but we ended up spending about 45 minutes checking everything out.  When it was time to go, each girl was presented with a Juicy shopping bag filled with goodies.

 

I started collecting items for the goody bags way in advance.  By starting early, I was able to buy everything on sale at a major discount (70% off!).  I took advantage of after-Christmas sales and the Juicy Couture Outlet.  The shopping bags and tissue were generously provided by the store.

  

 

So, after our shopping excursion, we all headed back to the hotel.  The girls changed into their pajamas and slippers.  My daughter's had to be Juicy, of course - presents for her birthday.

 

 

For dinner, we ordered room service.  Luckily, they had a wonderful children's menu with lots of great options and everyone was very happy.  After diner, it was time for birthday cake.  In this case, cupcakes!  I baked lots of mini-chocolate cupcakes and iced them with clouds of pink butter cream icing. I used gold wrappers for a more opulent touch.

 

My daughter and I made tiny edible fondant crowns and hearts embellished with edible pink pearls.

The crowns were "gilded" with edible gold luster dust mixed with lemon juice to form a paint.

 

For dessert, I also brought a ton of yummy (and pretty) sweets.  Pink M & Ms,

chocolate-covered strawberries,

and this enormous TWO-pound Juicy Couture chocolate bar!

The rest of the evening went very smoothly.  The girls played Juicy Monopoly,

 

watched movies, listened to music, and giggled a lot!  Fortunately, for me and my friend, the girls finally went to bed around 1:30 pm (not too bad) and managed to sleep until almost 8:00 am!

I have to say that the Juicy Party was one of the easiest and most pleasant parties that I have ever had. And, while I feel a little guilty that I didn't have it at home and do more of it myself, I am very happy with how it all turned out. My daughter had a wonderful time (as did I) and I am sure that it was a party that she will remember for many years to come.

:-)

Jessica

Comments

[Lee W.- The Way I See It]

wow, girl!! you knocked it OUT of the park. WTG. Your daughter will always treasure the memories!

[Sweet Remembrance]

What an absolutely ideal "Juicy" party!
I would have loved to have gone...
I'm impressed!
Priscilla

[Janelle]

That sounds like an amazing party! Very cool ideas--I love the little crowns on the cupcakes!

[laurie]

Great party, and I so know what you mean when you say it is easier to have it elsewhere. When my daughter turned 13 we rented a limo with another close friend with a birthday close to Kates. They hung with the same group of girls so we had the girls meet us at a local restaurant for dinner. We had the limo pick us up from there - it was a surprise to all but the birthday gals. They screamed when they saw the limo. We basically drove around for 2 hours while they helped themselves to the mini bar and rocked out to tunes. The limo dropped them off each at home (and they called each of their parents to look out the window when the limo pulled up) It was a totally easy party since it wasn't at my house and most of the girls had never been in a limo before.
I can't believe all the details you did for that part - you amaze me. So understand getting the goodies at the after Christmas sale and the outlet - those goodie bags were awesome. Am sure all the girls will never forget that party!

[Sasha]

I think that your Juicy party kicked our Juicy party's butt! Lucky to be so close to a store, and where we live it is hard to find Juicy anywhere so I had to bring it back from traveling. I would just die to get into an outlet! Love the goodie bags, you are extremely generous to your guests!

How fun!

[Kim]

Your daughter is one very lucky girl to have had such a wonderful birthday party. My birthday parties growing up were nowhere near as fabulous as hers. Thanks for sharing a little bit of her special day with us. So fun to see all of the creativity you have in planning parties for your girls.

[Brenda]

What a fabulous party! Since my daughter is only 5, I am SO out of the Juicy loop - but I just love all of your ideas!

[Stephenie]

What a wonderful Birthday Party..I bet your daughter and her friends had an amazing time...I just loved every element of the party....Those cupcakes are so darn cute...The gift bags are adorable...
STephenie

[Abigail]

WOW!!!!!!!
I wish I could have gone with you!!!!!!!!

-Abigail

[Sarah Lynn]

oh goodness me. as a HUGE juicy fan, i am seriously drooling over all these goodies. i have that monopoly set (i glittered mine up with stickles glitter glue) and a few of the other goodies and i gotta say, that sounded like a fabulous evening. what a wonderful mama you are to host such a decadent event.

thanks for sharing!

[Destini]

This is one of the best birthday party ideas I've ever seen. You are an amazing planner!!

[Lisa Mainz]

wow!!! you certainly outdid yourself. Can you please plan my next birthday party?? I am turning 41 soon wouldnt mind a little Juicy shopping. Looked fab... you could knock any party planners socks off with you hands tied!
xxx
Lisa (accessories of old)

[Cerri Campbell]

Love this party theme! Looks wonderful!
For my daughter's 13th birthday we did a hotel/spa party. It was great fun, and yes, a little less work. The girls all had a wonderful time! It sticks out as one my favorite parties we've done too. :0)

[britt-sparkledvintagecharm]

oh how FUN!!! what a fabulous party!!! LOVE it!! what a great Mom!! I hope you have a fabulous night!!! hugs!!! Britt :-)

[Mrs. Cozy Home]

OMG I can just imagine how proud your daughter was to show her friends such a good time, FANtastic planning and creativity!

[Victoria]

Wow what a party! Can you throw one for me please?! LOL!

Glad you all had fun,

Victoria xxx

[Honey Bend Vintage]

Oh whata perfect party idea. The girls I imagine were in heaven. You are so creative and sucha talent!!!
Bristol

[Kris]

That was lovely! I've already started thinking what I can do for my soon to be 2yr old! Sigh--she's growing up...

[Alice W.]

Oh my goodness! I want this party and I am 27...lol! What an amazing event...and I love how you shared each step in the process. That is a party that your daugher {and her friends!} will never forget!

You are truly one of the most inspiring women I have met in this online world! So glad to have found you ;)

[jen duncan]

WOW Jessica! You almost outdid your own self! I am SO very impressed. You could certainly do this party business for a living. Especially if you live in a bigger city. BRAVO!!
ps: I sure hope your girls know how very lucky they are!

[jo]

WOW!!! what a fantabulous birthday party!!! how sweet+loving are you to always create such magical memories for your adorable daughters...sweet memories to treasure a lifetime! totally agree with Alice...you're such a very special heart that inspires magnificent beauty in everything...thank you so much for sharing your world with us! xoxo jo;)

[Winnie]

This is such an AMAZING party! I love the abundance of pink & everything looks gorgeous:) Truly inspiring!

[Ali at Betty & Violet]

You have amazing style! I think this is such a great idea for a party, and I love how you pre~planned the store visit with goody bags for the girls when they left ~ they must have had an unforgettable day!

[Tracy]

OHMYGOSH! My daughter is turning 6 and isn't into Juicy yet....but I know that it is coming. I will 100% copy this idea, WHAT AN AMAZING PARTY!!! I LOVED IT, and so wish I could come back as one of your daughters...or at least a friend of your daughter - what a FUN mom you are!!! Great party!

[Kim @ The TomKat Studio]

Are you kidding me?! What a FABULOUS party! Absolutely incredible?!?!

[juicy couture outlet]

so much juicy going on here! an absolutely brilliant idea!

[Eli]

How did you make your party invitations?

[Betrice]

Where did you get the invitations?

[Mytosha Laurent]

Where did you get the Invitations? My daughter is turning 13 and wants a juicy couture theme.

[April Hair]

Your daughter as well as her friends are making me jelous!lol. Mom u rocked, You will always be the best in her eyes as well as her friends. April from Orlando

[Kiara *queen of couture*]

hi my name is kiara and im trning 13 in 2010 and ever since i was 11 i wanted a juicy couture party and my mom always said wait til u turn 13 for your sweet 13 and i am already planning i just want to know how you get your invitations

[Stephanie]

I would really like to do this for my daughter!If you don't mind me asking how much did it all cost?

[Payton]

Wow,Do you mind telling me which hotel this was?

-Thanks,Payton!(:

[Kriste]

I would like to know if you would make 110 of the Juicy invitations? Please advise of your cost....you can really make money on those.

[Molly]

I am planning my 8 year olds 9 year party and of course she wants Juicy. I just wanted to know how or where you did the invites. I am so copying this idea and we are having a blast planning it. I have already started collected the girls goodies and I have the bags already.
Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[rosalie tamargo]

Where did you buy the invitation?

[Stephanie D.]

Hi! Im planning on having a Juicy Couture/ Candy Party in June for my 13th birthday... I was wondering how you did the invitations!?! Were they custom made??? And if you hand made them what did u use?? And do u have any other ideas for this party? By the way, SUCH A GREAT JOB WITH THIS PARTY! ITS A DREAM TO HAVE SUCH AN AMAZING PARTY LIKE THIS!!!!! ;0)

[monica]

can u please tell me where you got the invitations

[Andrea]

I am very interested in where you got the invitations for the party. Could you please let me know as I have been searching for invitations for my daughter's Juicy party for a while. Any info you can give would be great.

[Jamie]

I love everything about this party.I would love to know were or how did you do the invites.Im giving my daughter a juicy party for her 7th birthday.

[Deborah Dixon]

Beautiful, please tell me where you got the invitations.

[Carly Youn]

Wow! My son is turning one and I would love to know what you would do for a little boys party!

[brenda]

wow!what a great party i had the same idea i just started planning my daughters 8th birthday party i am having it at a local hotel and had the nearest juicy store send me all the goodies i also ordered the m & ms i also was smart like you and ordered the sales but i have one question how did you or where did you get the invitations?

[curly]

i love that chair

[kristin costa]

Awesom, where did you get the invitations from

[bernell smith]

I am planning my daughters 16th birthday party. I dont know where to begin.Please send me some ideas.

[B SOLLIS]

I AM HAVING A JUICY COUTURE BIRTHDAY PARTY TOO AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD TELL ME HOW TO MAKE THE V.I.P INVITATIONS LIKE THE ONES IN THE FIRST PICTURE. IF ANYONE CAN TELL ME JUST EMAIL ME AT bsollis@prodigy.net. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO RESPOND.

B SOLLIS(:

[Ginamoverly]

My daughter wants to have a Juicy Couture Sweet 16 Birthday Party. I would appreciate it if you could please tell me where to order the invitations or how you made up the one's in the picture. Thank you for your help.

[Movimentomoda]

You're a Pro. Juicy should pay you for your ideas. Good work :)

[shae champion]

where did you get most of your items from i am trying to throw my daughter a birthday party with the juicy theme? i am trying to plan & find things in advance.

[Itzi Ponce]

Hi let me tell you Congratulation for the party is amazing , but i have the same question of the other comments , where I can find the invitations? and where i can find all about Juicy , Tanhk You In Advance :)

Please can you send me email with the information , Thank Yoooooooou

[Mari]

Thats amazing! You are such an aweesome mom!

[Alana]

Hi Jessica,
Please can you help me with my daughter's Juicy Couture birthday party?
I need help with the food&decoration?
email me at: aluandu@gmail.com
THANKS!!!

[Kennedy]

Everyone wants to know about the invitations and so do I . I am having my Sweet Sixteen and these invites are exactly what I'm looking for . Can you please let me know to make, order, or buy them ?