"Wren is a tiny human who loves to smile and walk and point. She smiles at strangers, adores her shoes, prefers to eat with a spoon, and she's running for president," says her mom, Heather Cook Elliott [1], a photographer who also created Wren's global, industrial nursery [2] and stepped up her creative game to throw her an election-themed first birthday party. "We've discussed her platform at length, and I'm proud to endorse her as the bipartisan, all-American candidate for people who believe we should all just get along. She's No. 1 in 2012." And this party is getting our vote for creativity and cuteness. Full of election-inspired details, an awesome cake dotted with campaign buttons, and one adorable candidate, Wren's first birthday bash is pure political genius!
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [3]
Invitation
The Cracked Designs [4] invitation introduced the election-themed party, planned by Amanda Felsman of Tailored Engagements [5].
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [6]
Wren For President
The 1-year-old candidate.
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Party Time
Cracked Designs [8] also created the party signage.
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [9]
Campaign Buttons
Wacky Buttons [10] created Wren's campaign buttons.
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [11]
Red, White, Blue, and Purple
Wren believes both red and blue should come together, hence the addition of purple!
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [12]
A Political Mentor
Party decor, including a Ronald Reagan bust and donkey and elephant cookies and toys, proved that Wren supports both red and blue.
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [13]
Rally Treats
Cakes, cookies, and pies from Ball'n Biscuit Catering [14] and C. Adam's Bakery [15] sit underneath Wren's campaign poster. Notice her slogan: "flying cars guaranteed!"
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [16]
Candidate Cookies
Donkey and elephant cookies from C. Adam's Bakery [17].
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Cake
Wren's simple white cake got political with some Wacky Buttons [19].
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [20]
Sweet on Wren
Another view of Wren's red, white, and blue cake.
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [21]
Political Games
Ikea kids' tables and carpet squares offered play space for party guests.
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [22]
Donkey Rides
The perfect riding toy for a political party!
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [23]
All-American Eats
Minipies from Ball'n Biscuit Catering [24].
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [25]
Wren's Running Mate
Olivia for vice president!
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [26]
A Gift For Politics
A sweet spot for Wren's gifts, political and otherwise.
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [27]
Cake For the Candidate
Wren is 1!
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [28]
Baby Pulpit
Giving her stump speech.
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [29]
Election Aftermath
After the rally, the icing remains.
Source: Heather Cook Elliott [30]