Need help planning DS 1st birthday party

DS will be one in January. We are supposed to be closing on a house next week that needs about a month worth or work done before we move in. I have had to use my parents house for parties up until now because our apartment didn't have the space. Originally, my plan was to throw DS a small 1st birthday party with close family and friends. His Christening was 100+ at a restaurant. Did anyone regret having a small first birthday party at their home? It will be winter and our house is small so I worry about 30 people. Also, is it better do an afternoon party starting around 1pm or do something later in the day around 4pm? I am a picture fanatic and already gave up his 1st birthday and Christmas photos because we could use the extra $ for the house..TIA.

Re: Need help planning DS 1st birthday party

I say the timing should be all about your son. If he naps early, than have a later party. This way he rests and you get to preapre while he is sleeping. Happy Baby=Happy pictures.

If in the house is what you can do, that there is nothing to regret.

I have a small apartment and I struggle with the fact that i cannot have it at home.

Sometimes the kids enjoy the smaller group and will be less overwhelmed.

Need help planning DS 1st birthday party

you make do with what you have...we had a huge christening also but a very small first birthday in my parents backyard cause we were in an apartment and his brthday is in the summer but his 2nd brthday i lived in a small house invited 30 people over for his birthday and it poured that day we all fit fine inside, and he had fun that is all that matters