We fell in love with this idea the minute we noticed the punnery! Brit + Co. reader Meryl sent us a few photos of her son’s 1st Bee-Day party and we couldn’t help but giggle. We love the idea of throwing a Bumble Bee-themed party for any age. Children of the ’90s can reminisce over Blind […]

The Buzz on Creating the Ultimate Bee-Day Party

By Anjelika TempleOct 23, 2012

Anjelika Temple

As Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co, Anjelika Temple brings her voracious consumption of all things creative and colorful to DIY projects, geeky gadgetry finds and more. When she's not DIY-ing her heart out, you'll find her throwing dinner parties with friends or adventuring with her husband David, their daughters Anokhi and Indira, and their silly dog Turkey.

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We fell in love with this idea the minute we noticed the punnery! Brit + Co. reader Meryl sent us a few photos of her son’s 1st Bee-Day party and we couldn’t help but giggle.

We love the idea of throwing a Bumble Bee-themed party for any age. Children of the ’90s can reminisce over Blind Melon’s No Rain video. Baby boomers can tell us about the time they had to wear beekeeper outfits to get their own honey. And just about anyone can related to being a busy busy bee! :)

(Photos by Stefani Marcus Photography)

First, props to Meryl. She threw a bumble bee themed pool party complete with bee patterned towels, all sorts of black and white balloons, bee-shaped treat bags, and we even spot some DIY honeycomb accessories on the table and by the towels. Very cool.

Beehive Cupcakes

Cupcakes topped with ever-so-slightly burnt meringue? Sign us up. (via Sweetopia)

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This sartorial shot is a cool way to rock the bumble bee look without losing any street cred. We love the studded jacket and bag, and are swooning over those wedge pumps. Definitely channeling a little Dick Tracy in this one. (via Teen Vogue)

Bumble Bee Macarons

Yummy yellow macarons filled with buttercream with a chocolate chip stinger! (via Project Denneler)

The Bumble Bee Cocktail

This delicious drink combines lime, honey, rum, and egg whites. Yum! (via Sloshed, GQ, Everyday Drinking)

Beehive Cake

This beauty is a brown butter banana cake frosted with honey buttercream. Wow. So charming. (via Zoe Bakes)

Bumble Dog!

The Sheepish Poodle: Just because your dog thinks bees are insanely annoying doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to dress up as one. Right? Wait, what? Add this to our list of awesome pet costumes for Halloween.

Bumble Bee Cake Pops

Naturally, our friends over at Hostess with the Mostess also love a themed bee-day party. We’re loving the vibe of this party, complete with Bumble Bee Cake Pops. (via HWTM)

12. Vintage Bee-Day: And another one from HWTM with a more vintage vibe. Love the Bit O Honey!!

And just because it’s awesome, we’ll finish things off with a GIF from the aforementioned ’90s classic, No Rain.

Have you thrown or attended any awesomely themed birthday parties or events as of late? We’d love to see photos. Hit us up in the comments below!

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