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Our Sage Safari Second Birthday — Every Source, Linked

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Two years later, people still ask about this party. Here is the whole thing, itemized.

Two Wild safari birthday dessert table with two-tier cake, cupcake tower, and giraffe-print balloon arch

The Palette

Sage, cream, toffee, and one giraffe print. Every decision got easier once the palette was locked. If you take one thing from this post: pick four colors and refuse everything else.

The Balloons

One garland kit over the bounce house, one arch at the drink station. Giraffe-print balloons mixed in are what make it read “safari” instead of “generic neutral.”

Clear inflatable balloon bubble dome filled with sage, cream, and toffee balloons at outdoor safari birthday party

If you want to build your own garland before the party, I put together a full guide to the best balloon garland kits by theme — including the sage green kit I'd use again in a heartbeat.

Sources — The Balloons & Big Moments

  • Sage & cream balloon garland arch kit Shop It
  • Giraffe-print safari balloons Shop It
  • Silver foil balloon weights Shop It
  • The balloon bubble dome (clear inflatable tent) Shop It

The Kids' Table

Fourteen settings: palm-leaf chargers, bamboo plates, sage napkins, burlap runners, and a name card at every seat from my printable kit. Under $70 for the lot.

Outdoor safari birthday party banquet table set under a white tent with fern garland centerpiece and wooden charger plates

Sources — The Kids' Table

  • Palm-leaf chargers (monstera placemats) Shop It
  • Bamboo / palm leaf plates Shop It
  • Sage green cloth dinner napkins Shop It
  • Burlap table runner, 12 x 108 Shop It
  • Bulk crayon party favors Shop It
  • Clear cups with dome lids + white paper straws Shop It

Planning a party of your own?

The 15-Minute Party Plan — my free one-page checklist — takes you from “we should do something” to fully planned in one sitting.

The Dessert Table

Cake stand, cupcake tower, and a two-tier cake from a local baker who worked from my mood board. The TWO WILD sign was a custom order — search “round acrylic party sign” on Etsy.

Two Wild safari birthday dessert table with two-tier cake, cupcake tower, and giraffe-print balloon arch

Sources — The Dessert Table

  • White ceramic pedestal cake stand, 10" Shop It
  • 3-tier white cupcake stand Shop It
  • Safari animal cake topper set Shop It

The Bubble Dome

The thing every guest photographed. Kids treated it like a snow globe they were allowed inside.

Safari birthday party outdoor drink station with sage green cups, gold paper straws, and balloon column

The Printables

Food tents, favor tags, welcome sign, banner — I designed them myself, and that kit is now in my shop.

Safari birthday party cupcakes with sage green leaf frosting on a white pedestal stand

The printables from this party live in my Etsy shop if you want the matching set.

The 15-Minute Party Plan

My free one-page checklist. Drop your email and it's yours.