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Groovy Birthday Party (Budget Friendly): What I Ordered (Plus More) For My Toddler's Retro Birthday!
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items Step back in time and ignite the nostalgia with our handpicked selection of the best retro party decor! Transport yourself to eras gone by with a vibrant array of vintage-inspired decorations that add a touch of whimsy and charm to any celebration.
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Party Decor
Paper Goods
Set Up
Wearables
Party Decor
These are STINKIN' adorable! What a fun invite. Remember to order 1 extra to keep in a photo album/scrapbook!
Two Groovy Birthday Party Invitation
Not only are these SO cute, but they are super easy to put together.
DIY Retro Daisy Latex Party Balloon Kit, 24pcs
I purchased a few of these digital posters and had them printed at Walmart! Turned out beautifully!
Groovy Birthday Party Decor 70"
These made for the perfect “filler” decorations.
Stay Groovy Boho Hippie Party Giant Circle Confetti - Party Decorations - 27 Count
I purchased a few packs of these to put in a balloon arch! They were so pretty, BUT make sure you pop them inside a trash bag…HUGE mess if you don't!
12in. Birthday Party Gold & Silver Foil Confetti Balloons, 5 Counts
These backdrops are SO great, and the seller has wonderful reviews. It is a digital download, so you will have to have them professionally printed at a place like Staples, Fedex, Walmart, etc.
Party Backdrop Groovy Birthday Background Digital Download.
I bought 2 of these and built the balloon arch around it! I then hung the round cut outs on fishing line and draped them at different heights throughout the fringe. Looked SO good.
Rose Gold Foil Fringe Hanging Decoration, 8' x 6'
Although it is a little pricier than most items on this list….look how CUTE! Great quality an seller has great reviews.
Groovy cake topper/ Flower child
Paper Goods
This tablecloth was gorgeous! Retro but in such a good way!
Retro Daisy Foil Party Tablecloth, 84 x 54in
These plates not only match the tablecloth, but once again, were SO pretty! Such a vibe.
Retro Daisy Paper Dinner Plates, 9in, 8ct
I purchased these plates for dessert! They were such a hit. I got so many “where did you get these, they are adorable”!
Retro Daisy Paper Dessert Plates, 7.5in, 10ct
I didn't personally purchase this set (simply because I was not aware of it), but I wish I would have! What a great deal and if you needed more than 8 settings, you could purchase the plates seperately.
Multicolor Retro Daisy Birthday Party Tableware and Decoration Kit for 8
I purchased this set to stick onto party favors (I used hand sanitizer, but you could do crayons, candy bags, etc.) They turned out beautifully!
Groovy Stickers
You guys, I didn't order these simply because they weren't available during my kiddo's party, BUT….this would be a MUST if I had another retro party. They are mini, so be sure to check the sizing before ordering!
Groovy Pinata, One Included
I know these aren't SUPER retro, but for the price, I was happy with them! Plus, the glitter went perfectly will all the retro paper goods.
Glitter Infused Disposable Party Cups - 8.79 oz, 20 Ct
I LOVE to match wrapping paper and gift bags to the party theme and this bag very much so, fit the theme!
Daisy Checkers Medium Birthday Gift Bag
Once again, this bag fits the theme SO WELL!
Vogue Daisies Gift Bag
This wrapping paper is so pretty!
Colorful Flowers Gift Wrapping Paper 30"x96"
Set Up
You guys, when I tell you this my FAVORITE purchase I have probably ever made, I mean it. It makes airing up balloons SO. DANG. EASY. Made the DIY balloon arch a breeze.
Electric Balloon Pump
These turned out to be REALLY cute once they were finished!
2 Set - Balloon Column Stand Kits 8.4ft
I LOVED the way this turned out. I added in the daisy balloons as well with balloon glue (linked on this page as well) and it was SUCH a hit. Be warned…It only comes with the balloons and the plastic arch kit, no rods included. I just Command strippe...
Blush Balloon Garland Arch Kit
These are PURE MAGIC!!! Works perfect to hold balloons together.
Glue Dots Clear All Purpose Roll, 300 Count
These worked perfectly for the balloon arch. Definitely takes at least two people to put up though!
Command Decorating Clips, Clear, 20 Wall Clips
Wearables
Of course, the birthday girl had to have a special shirt! Is it really your birthday if you don't have a special shirt?!
Birthday Girl Groovy Flowers Colorful Shirts
I bought these to pull my toddler's hair back. They looked great!
Justice Flowers Salon Hair Clip Set, 6 Piece, Multi-Color
I bought this shirt for myself and paired it with a pair of bell bottoms that I just happened to have lying around my house. Turned out super cute, not to mention comfy!
Groovy Mama Daddy Shirt