Every birthday is important, but there’s no bigger milestone than your little bubba’s first birthday. Whether you’re planning a small gathering or a big bash with all the extended family, it’s a special occasion deserving of the very best decor. With a range of stunning displays to choose from, HireDecor.co.uk has everything you need to create a truly memorable event. 

1st birthday party ideas

A common question we get is What theme should we choose for our little one’s birthday party. You can approach the decision in a couple of ways. 

If your baby is into a particular show, for example, Baby Shark, Cocomelon, or Ms Rachel, leaning into the characters is always a safe bet. If you’d prefer not to go down the show route, you can choose a more generic theme for your mini-me’s big day. 

Decorations for boys

Fast One

Little boys love cars, even at the tender age of one! The Fast One race car theme features baby blue, grey and silver balloon garland with a light up number 1. It includes a race car motif sailboard with a matching pedestal for your cake and or sweet jar.

One Sweet Boy

Perfect for your little man’s big day, the One Sweet Boy theme is a great choice for parents with an eye for detail and a sweet tooth. Featuring doughnuts, cookies, sweets and blue and white balloons set on an arch. The setup creates a calm, reassuring focal point for your little one’s special day. Complete the decorations with a number 1 light-up number.

Hole in One

If you’re raising a budding golfer, why not tee off with the Hole in One theme? This playful golf theme includes a light up number one in a gingham base. Bllue and green balloons and golf cart cutout. It’s sure to capture the imagination of your tiny guests and golf lovers alike. Add cutout flags and tees to bring your decor to life. 

Decorations for girls

First Garden Party

Perfect for little girls born in the summer months, My First Garden Party is a floral theme designed for outdoor celebrations in good weather. Decorations include a flower arch, floral centerpieces and floral inspired welcome signs. You can decorate the table with sunflower shaped sweets and daisy inspired cookies. 

Bunny Turns One 

Bunnies are a bit like bears. They’re cute, cuddly and make great table decorations. This theme combines, personalised balloons featuring our furry friends, cardboard cutouts and bunny shaped table stands to create a cute theme your little girl will love looking back on as she grows.

Gender neutral Decorations

If you’d prefer not to lean into gender stereotypes, there are gender-neutral decorations to choose from. 

Teddy bear picnic 

Sometimes you can’t beat a good old teddy bear picnic. A popular choice for gender-neutral 1st birthday decorations, cute and cuddly teddy bears make great centrepieces, or eye-catching focal points if you’d prefer a single large teddy bear near your cake stand.

Animal theme

1st birthday decorations featuring animals are perfect for gender-neutral celebrations. If you’re set on animal-themed decor, we recommend either jungle or safari as your little guests will love engaging with the crocs, elephants, giraffes and zebras.

Sunshine theme 

Perfect for boys and girls, little bubba’s first trip around the sun is a fantastic gender-neutral theme for a first birthday. Made with yellow and orange balloons, a similar coloured sailboard and matching tableware, it’s a cheerful theme to match a cheeky sprog.

Why choose us

We’re passionate event planners at HireDecor.co.uk. We love working with parents to turn first birthdays into beautiful events, cherished for years to come. With eye-catching custom displays, our unique decorations are designed to leave a lasting impression on all your guests.