A sage and blush party

Sage invitations

Free designs with an RSVP link that tracks every reply. Tap one to start yours; your names, date and place fill in, and you can change the design any time.

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EucalyptusUse this designGold archUse this designLine artUse this designPressed leavesUse this designPaper reliefUse this designWatercolor wreathUse this design

EucalyptusUse this designGold archUse this designLine artUse this designPressed leavesUse this designPaper reliefUse this designWatercolor wreathUse this design

Ideas for your sage party

Pick one or two from each and keep the rest simple.

Activities for your sage party

How to play and what you need. Pick them in your plan and the supplies go on your shopping list.

Felt flower sort

Ages 1 to 4 · 10 min

Spread a tray of large felt flowers, each bigger than a fist, in sage, blush and cream. Toddlers sort them into muffin cups and a grown-up names each color. Everyone gets a turn to pick the next color.

You’ll need: Large felt or fabric flowers, A muffin tin, A tray

Paper flower crowns

Ages 3 and up · 20 min

Cut a paper band to fit each head and tape on paper flowers and leaves. Wear the crowns for the group photo.

You’ll need: Paper strips for bands, Paper flowers and leaves, Glue sticks and tape

Leaf and petal hunt

Ages 3 to 10 · 15 min

Hand out a checklist: something round, something green, something soft pink, something with a pattern. Pairs hunt the yard for fallen leaves and petals; the first pair to finish rings a bell.

You’ll need: Printed checklists, Small paper bags, A small bell

Wishes in bloom

Ages 10 and up · 10 min

Guests write a wish or a piece of advice on a paper flower and tuck it into a big vase or a wall garland. The guest of honor reads them later, not out loud.

You’ll need: Paper flowers or cards, Pens, A vase or a wall garland

Shop the sage look

Plates, decor, favors and a cake idea in the theme's colors. The Shop counts each one for your guest list.

PlatesCupsNapkinsBannerBalloonsFavor bagsPhoto propsCake

Open the sage shop

What to do and when

The plan for a baby shower, counted back from the party day. Festidy puts real dates on it. See the full baby shower plan.

1. 6 to 8 weeks out

   • Pick a date, a start time, and a backup date
   • Set a budget and choose your big two
   • Write the guest list
   • Choose a theme or a look
   • Check in with the parents-to-be
   • Lock in the location and a rain plan
   • Note food, accessibility, and comfort needs

2. 4 to 6 weeks out

   • Decide on music and one main activity
   • Add the registry to the invitation
   • Book rentals if you need them
   • Decide: cater, order trays, or cook
   • Book a photographer or pick a friend to shoot
   • Send the invitations
   • Order the cake or dessertsCake idea: A two-tier cake in sage buttercream with blush piped roses and a gold number on top.
   • Ask helpers and give them roles
   • Make one contact and confirmation list

3. 2 to 3 weeks out

   • Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Sage and blush foil balloons in loose clusters
   • Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Mini sandwiches cut into small squares
   • Plan two light games and a gift momentActivity idea: Paper flower crown station
   • Follow up on RSVPs
   • Build your one-stop shopping list

4. The week before

   • Confirm every vendor
   • Lock the headcount and shop for food and drinks
   • Prep favors, decor, and a playlist
   • Write the party-day schedule
   • Send the final party note

5. The day before

   • Pick up the cake and set up what you can
   • Pack a party-day kit
   • Charge devices and share the run sheet
   • Make the final weather and space call

6. Party day

   • Set up an hour before
   • Run the party and finish on time
   • Reset the space and check for left-behind items

7. After the party

   • Share photos and settle any remaining balances
   • Send thank-yous
   • Save photos and notes for next year
   • Leave a quick note for your future self

Party-day run of show

For a 2.5-hour party starting at 2 pm.

• 1:30 pm
  Final setup and safety checkSetup crew gets food, activities, and the entrance ready.
• 2:00 pm
  Arrivals and minglingGreeter welcomes guests and points them to drinks.
• 2:30 pm
  Food and drinksFood lead sets out food and labels common allergens.
• 3:00 pm
  Two light gamesEntertainment lead runs short games that don't put anyone on the spot.
• 3:30 pm
  GiftsCo-host keeps a list of who gave what while gifts are opened.
• 4:05 pm
  Cake and a toast to the parents-to-beThe host leads a short toast.
• 4:30 pm
  Quick resetCollect gifts and check the space for left-behind items.

Free sage printables

Print at home on letter paper or card stock.

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