The invitations, done by Handmade By Pink, featured a castle in the clouds (in Orange, Purple and Red – the birthday girl’s favorite colors) and were mailed in gold mailing tubes.  All of the royal guests were asked to wear their favorite Fairy Tale attire and anticipation built for a really great party.

As the guests entered they were announced by the “Fairy Grandmother” … “Princess Olivia has arrived”

The perfect spot for this royal event was Francesca’s Fiore in Forest Park.  The staff there is amazing and waited on our tiny royals (and their parents) wonderfully.  The private room already had a rather “castle” like appeal to it and with just a few special touches it was the perfect ballroom!!

First we created “windows” that looked out onto the Royal Grounds and featured the birthday girl’s favorite princess things.  The paintings were done by local artist Sarah Lamlech.  A couple of my favorites are below.

A beautiful Throne was created out of Red Velvet and Jewels for the Princess of Honor to sit on and a King’s table was decorated with goblets, royal gifts, jewels and candles.

The little guests were entertained with a dressing room full of princess outfits, royal manicures, games, tattoos and tons of crafts!

I must say, however, the piece de resistance was the amazing castle cake!!  This cake was beautifully designed and decorated by Flour Cake and Pastry in Oak Park.  Janet and Nicole are extraordinary and really outdid themselves with this cake!  The children were enthralled with it and the birthday girl (who was even treated to a cake tasting to make it even more special. Not to mention she selected chocolate cake with fresh raspberry mousse filling, this is a five year old with excellent taste!!) was just in awe.  We almost did not want to cut into it!!

So feast your eyes on these beautiful pictures and get inspired!  I want to be five again!!