We simply adore a classic girly party, and nothing says timeless and feminine like the one and only Minnie Mouse! We knew we wanted our party to be a modern and sweet tribute to this iconic character that is beloved by all, young and old. Drawing inspiration from Minnie's favorite polka dots and pink bows, we added chic and contemporary elements with silhouette detailing, adorable sweets and treats and modern marquee signage. This sweet and sassy party is perfect for kids (and adults) of all ages and you can create the look at home with our fun tips, tricks and some darling party supplies!
The Table:
We chose a pink and black color palette for a more modern and softer approach as compared to the classic Minnie Mouse red. We of course brought in plenty of polka dots to keep some traditional elements of Minnie's appearance.
Our table was draped with a light pink table cloth and a table runner was created by trimming a 16" wide portion of a polka dot paper roll that we used for our backdrop. These colors together set the tone for the entire event.
The Place Settings:
We wanted to steer clear of any cartoon inspired imagery and stuck with a more contemporary look for our place setting using Minnie Mouse inspired silhouettes throughout the decor, including our DIY Minnie Mouse Party Plates.
We made our custom Minnie Mouse plates to achieve the perfect look. We created this adorable plate by layering different sized plates, creating adorable ears and of course, adding Minnie's classic satin bow! Pink dinner plates were layered with black dessert plates to achieve this look. Ears were created using black scrapbook paper and we tied a classic Minnie Mouse bow using some pink satin ribbon.
The Minnie plates rested upon a black and white polka dot napkin to really pop again the pink tablecloth. These plates are so easy and inexpensive to create and your guests will be wowed with these chic plates. You can create these plates at home for your own Minnie inspired party by checking out our DIY Minnie Mouse Party Plates tutorial.
We wanted to add a little something special to each place setting, so we whipped up some darling Minnie Mouse cupcakes by adding a heaping swirl of icing to our boxed cupcakes, 2 petite Oreo ears, a simple pink fondant bow and some gorgeous sparking sprinkles from our friends at Bakery Bling. Lastly, we dressed up cupcakes up with a gorgeous laser cut pink cupcake wrapper.
Don't forget to include color coordinating utensils at each place setting! We kept our cutlery simple by layering our light pink utensil with our matching paper products.
The Drinks:
Each place setting also had adorable glass milk bottles brimming with ice-cold milk, which paired perfectly with our sweets!
We wanted to add some themed detailing to our glass milk bottles so we layered black and white polka dot ribbon atop of a thicker pink satin ribbon. We then used hole punches to create our very own Minnie Mouse silhouettes and secured them to the front with a dot of hot glue. Lastly, a black and white polka dot straw completed the look!
The Favors:
Guests also had cute-as-can-be party favors displayed at each place setting.
These push pop style favors contained light pink jelly beans, a darling Minnie Mouse silhouette on the front made of scrapbook paper and Minnie's large signature bow on the handle.
The Chairs:
We wanted to add a sophisticated and sweet detail to our party chairs, so we added some Minnie Mouse detailing along with strands of pink pearls to take our chairs from basic to beautiful!
The Centerpiece:
The shining star of our centerpiece was a marquee sign reading "ONE".
We customized this already adorable sign by taking it to the next level with custom Minnie ears and a real satin bow.
Behind each letter of the centerpiece sat a tall bud vase full of fresh and faux florals for a feminine feel.
Tall pillar candle sticks displayed pink painted cut out vases filled with mason jars and even more florals.
The pink, white and black really popped with the mix if fresh and faux florals.
We custom created adorable centerpiece silhouettes using styrofoam balls, some paint, hot glue and a satin ribbon to rest on each floral arrangement for even more Minnie detailing.
Square vases flanked each end of the centerpiece and were also filled with fresh and faux flowers along with the DIY Minnie silhouettes.
We carried over the Minnie Mouse silhouette centerpiece toppers to these floral displays as well so our centerpiece had plenty of Minnie Mouse themed details.
You can create this centerpiece at home by reading up on our full Minnie Mouse Floral Marquee Centerpiece tutorial.
The Backdrop:
We layered our wall in black and white polka dot paper to set the scene. We wanted to carry the floral elements to our sweets buffet, so we create a Minnie Mouse silhouette out of pink roses from a pomander ball and added a polka dot bow which we designed out of a spare polka dot napkin. The silhouette was then framed out in a white frame cutout.
The Dessert Buffet:
We wanted guests to have plenty to snack on and our dessert table was filled with delicious treats!
We created our own Minnie Mouse cake using a store bought vanilla cake, some fondant and a diy cake topper made using card stock and our Cricut machine. You could also use a large hole punch or a circle cutter.
This cake was adorable and simple to create and was very inexpensive! We loved how the Minnie ears cake topper turned out!
We also displayed our Minnie Mouse Milkshake Recipe which looked beautiful and delicious!
Glasses were rimmed in cake frosting and shimmering sprinkles from our friends at Bakery Bling.
A silky pink milkshake was topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, 2 Oreo cookie ears, a fondant bow and of course a coordinating paper straw.
This yummy recipe whips up in a flash and is perfect for a Minnie Mouse party or even just a fun treat for your Minnie Mouse fans at home. Be sure to check out our full Minnie Mouse Milkshake Recipe.
We wanted to offer a healthier option and a kid favorite by serving up strawberry yogurt cups in cups topped with miniature Oreo Minnie mouse ears and a light pink spoon.
Not everyone wants only sweet snacks, so we were sure to offer a savory snack, like popcorn, as well.
Pink popcorn boxes were doubles up to create a cute scalloped detail and petite Mouse silhouettes were added to the front of this buttery and salty snack.
We added just a hint of sweetness by incorporating a small amount of pink sprinkles from Bakery Bling on top!
If you are looking for more Minnie Mouse party ideas, be sure to check out our Minnie Mouse Milkshake Recipe, our Minnie Mouse Floral Marquee Centerpiece and our DIY Minnie Mouse Party Plates.
Sprinkles: Bakery Bling
