Let’s take a fun trip down memory lane with a 90s theme first birthday party for your little one’s first birthday!
It’s a blast for everyone—grown ups get a dose of nostalgia and kids get to experience the vibrant, whimsical world of the 90s.
Think bright fashion, catchy tunes, and iconic toys that make for a lively and super fun celebration.
Ready to plan this epic party? Let’s get started!
Invitations: Start with a Bang!
Start the fun with some retro-themed invitations! Go for bright colors like neon green, hot pink, and electric blue, and throw in some cool geometric shapes and patterns from the 90s.
Use playful fonts like Comic Sans or Brush Script to really nail that 90s vibe.
Whether you go with physical invites that look like 90s memorabilia, like floppy disks and mixtapes, or digital invites with fun GIFs and graphics, your guests will be super excited to RSVP!
Invitation Wording Straight Outta the 90s
Example 1:
Totally rad! You’re invited to an epic 90s bash to celebrate [Name]’s first birthday! Dust off your scrunchies, break out the flannel, and get ready to party like it’s 1999. Be there or be square!
It’s gonna be all that and a bag of chips!
Example 2:
Yo, dudes and dudettes! Join us for a totally tubular 90s birthday bash for [Name]! Get ready to chill, thrill, and party like it’s 1995. Bring your best 90s gear and let’s have a blast!
It’s gonna be da bomb! Be there or be square!
Example 3:
Wassup! You’re invited to [Name]’s 90s-themed first birthday party! It’s gonna be slammin’ with all the best 90s vibes. Grab your pogs, throw on some neon, and get ready to rock!
Don’t miss out on the raddest party of the year!
Decorations: Set the Scene
Let’s get your 90s-themed first birthday party looking totally awesome! Here are some cool decoration ideas to make your place pop with all those fun 90s vibes.
Think neon colors, retro toys, and lots of funky patterns. Let’s dive in and get your party space ready for a blast from the past!
Color Scheme
Decorate with a mix of neon colors, bold patterns, and lots of black and white.
Wall Decor
Hang posters of popular 90s cartoons, TV shows, and movies. Characters like Rugrats, Power Rangers, and The Lion King are perfect choices.
Balloons and Balloon Arches
Create an archway using neon-colored balloons and add fun 90s-themed cutouts like cassette tapes, boomboxes, and smiley faces.
Table Settings
Use themed tablecloths, plates, cups, and napkins featuring 90s patterns or characters.
Like these plate and napkins!
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Buy on AmazonActivities: Keep the Fun Going
Keep your guests entertained with some awesome activities that totally capture the spirit of the 90s.
See Also: How to Make a First Birthday Party Fun for Adults
Music and Dance
Set up a playlist with 90s hits from artists like NSYNC, Britney Spears, and Backstreet Boys.
Have a small dance floor for everyone to groove to classics like “Macarena” and “Wannabe.”
Craft Station
Provide materials for kids to decorate their own slap bracelets or make beaded friendship bracelets with colorful beads, alphabet beads, and elastic strings.
Photo Booth
Create a photo booth with a 90s backdrop and props like oversized cell phones, neon sunglasses, grunge wigs, and inflatable guitars.
Buy on AmazonUse instant print cameras to give guests their photos as party favors. A Polaroid camera can add that authentic 90s feel, allowing guests to take home memorable keepsakes from your child’s first birthday.
Games
Organize simple 90s-themed games like “Simon Says,” a mini obstacle course, or a scavenger hunt for 90s toys. You can also set up:
- Beanie Baby Toss: Use Beanie Babies for a simple toss game.
- Pin the Tail on Pikachu: A 90s twist on the classic game.
- Dance Off: Play popular dance songs from the 90s and let the kids (and adults) show off their moves.
Create a mini-dance floor and have a Glow Stick Dance Party, which was all the rage in the 90s.
Parents will love reliving their dance party days, and kids will enjoy the colorful, fun environment.
Food and Drinks: Yummy 90s Treats
No party is complete without delicious snacks and treats.
Themed Snacks
Offer a selection of 90s snacks:
- Dunkaroos
- Fruit Roll-Ups
- Gushers
- Bagel Bites
- Pizza Rolls.
- Hot Pockets
Creative Cake
When it comes to the cake, think colorful and fun! You could go for a cake decorated like a giant cassette tape or a Rubik’s Cube. Another idea is a cake with bright neon icing and geometric shapes.
If you want to keep it simple, cupcakes with 90s-themed toppers like smiley faces, peace signs, and mini boom boxes would be super cute and easy to serve!
This cake by @wildflourcakesbyranii is FULL of awesome 90s nostalgia.
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Cupcakes
Bake cupcakes topped with 90s symbols like peace signs, smiley faces, and cassette tapes, using neon-colored frosting for extra flair.
Drinks
Serve nostalgic drinks like Capri Sun pouches, Hi-C, and Kool-Aid.
Favors: Send Guests Home Happy
Make sure your guests leave with a smile by preparing fun 90s-themed favors.
Goodie Bags
Fill your goodie bags with classic 90s goodies. Slap bracelets are a must-have, providing both fun and a hint of nostalgia. Consider adding small Beanie Babies or Garbage Pail Kids cards which will bring back lots of memories for certain guests.
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More goodie bag filler ideas are mini Slinkies, bubble tape, glow sticks, temporary tattoos, and small toys like yo-yos and bouncy balls. Include 90s-themed toys like Tamagotchis, mini Rubik’s Cubes, and candy like Pop Rocks, Ring Pops and Push Pops.
Personalized Mix Tapes
Create a playlist of 90s hits and give out custom CDs or USB drives with the music, complete with 90s-themed covers featuring the birthday child’s name.
Dress the Part – 90s Theme Attire
Encourage guests to come dressed in their best 90s attire:
Dress Code
Suggest outfits like overalls, flannel shirts, neon windbreakers, scrunchies, platform shoes, and fanny packs.
Birthday Outfit
Dress the birthday child in a cute 90s-themed outfit, such as a neon ensemble with a fun 90s slogan or pattern, accessorized with a mini fanny pack or colorful hat.
Patterned onesie for a baby girl:
Special Touches: Add Extra Flair
Incorporate these special touches to make your party truly unforgettable.
90s Slang
Use 90s slang in signs and decorations around the venue. Phrases like “Totally Rad!”, “Booyah!”, “As If!” and “Talk to the Hand” add fun flair.
Custom Decorations
Here’s a cool idea: how about custom-made cassette tape or CD-shaped coasters? They’re not just practical souvenirs but also bring that nostalgic 90s vibe right into your guests’ homes. It’s a fun way for everyone to take a piece of the party home with them!
Or check out these cute personalized coozies:
Custom airbrush hats:
Setting Up a Video Guestbook
How about setting up a video guestbook to capture all the memories? You can create a cool corner with old-school video gear, like a classic camcorder, where guests can leave heartfelt messages. It’ll feel like a time capsule from the 90s!
To jazz it up, throw in some props like oversized glasses, scrunchies, and neon signs. It’ll make the guestbook recordings super fun and interactive. Guests can share their own 90s stories and send their best wishes—it’s a great way to get everyone involved and add to the party vibe.
Don’t forget a backdrop decked out with iconic 90s stuff, like funky geometric shapes or posters from classic TV shows. It’ll make the recordings look awesome and keep that rad 90s theme going strong all night long!
Such a Fun Theme!
With these ideas, you can create a vibrant and nostalgic 90s-themed first birthday party that will delight both children and adults. It’s a unique way to celebrate a milestone birthday while creating lasting memories filled with laughter and nostalgia.
So, break out those neon windbreakers and slap bracelets—it’s time to party like it’s 1999!
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