Fairy First Birthday Checklist & Planning Timeline
Everything you need for a magical fairy 1st birthday, in one place - a week-by-week timeline and a print-and-tick checklist for invitations, decor, food and favors. Print it, or save it as a PDF.
Your week-by-week timeline
A gentle plan so nothing gets left to the last minute. Shift the weeks to fit your own schedule.
Dream & invite
Set the date and guest list, choose your fairy color palette, and customize your invitations.
Send & plan
Send the invitations, plan the menu, and download your decor printables.
Order & gather
Confirm RSVPs, order favors and supplies, and choose the birthday outfit.
Print & assemble
Print and assemble place cards, food tents and favor tags, and make a day-of schedule.
Prep ahead
Shop for food, assemble favor boxes, and set up anything that won't spoil.
Celebrate
Decorate, set out the food and labels, put the welcome sign at the door, and enjoy the celebration.
The complete checklist
Grouped by part of the party, so you can shop and print in batches.
Invitations & paper
- Fairy invitation (digital or 5x7 print)
- Envelope liners
- Thank-you cards
- Address / return labels
Decor & signs
- Welcome sign for the door
- Banner or bunting garland
- High-chair birthday banner
- Cake topper
- Milestone / photo board
- Table centerpiece or backdrop
Food & table
- Food tents / place cards
- Cupcake toppers
- Water bottle & juice labels
- Treat toppers
- Birthday cake or smash cake
Favors
- Foldable favor boxes or bags
- Favor tags
- Treats to fill them (candy, seeds, small toy)
Activities & extras
- Photo corner or backdrop
- Coloring pages / simple craft
- Music playlist
- Birthday outfit
- Charged camera or phone
Day-of timeline
- Decorate & hang signs
- Set out food + labels
- Welcome sign at the door
- Camera ready
- Relax & enjoy
Want the matching printables?
Every piece on this checklist has a coordinating watercolor-style design - editable in Canva and ready to print at home.