Birthday Party Planning & Decor in Rochester, NY
Why do birthdays always sneak up?! Even the milestone birthdays you've known about for years somehow arrive faster than expected.
Somewhere between work, family, vacations, holidays, weddings, and everyone else's celebrations, time gets away from us. Suddenly you're looking at the calendar thinking… "We should really do something special."
Or maybe you've had the date circled for months, but the incredible vision in your head feels much bigger than anything you know how to (or have the energy to) pull off.
Either way, we’ve got you covered. From intimate backyard gatherings and elegant dinner parties to tween slumber party birthdays and epically themed kids parties you don’t have to lift a finger to pull off, we help transform ordinary spaces into unforgettable birthday experiences in Rochester and throughout the Finger Lakes.
Birthday Parties Worth Celebrating (Without the Stress)
Some birthdays call for cake and candles. Others deserve something unforgettable.
For more than 10 years, Barb and Alyssa (aka Barlyssa) have been helping Rochester families celebrate life's biggest milestones with thoughtful event planning, beautiful design, and one-of-a-kind experiences that become core memories.
Whether you're celebrating a first year around the sun, a Sweet 16, a milestone 50th birthday, or any year in between or beyond, our goal is always the same: Creating a celebration that's every bit as memorable as the person at the center of it.
a big and bold birthday bash as vibrant as the guest of honor
a backyard birthday party inspired by their favorite hobby.
an elegant garden-themed soiree
Or… maybe the vision isn’t clear just yet, but you know you want it to feel special.
Whether you already have a vision or you're looking for inspiration, we'll help create a celebration that's thoughtfully designed, beautifully executed, and completely personalized.
Big Celebrations Shouldn't Feel Like Big Responsibilities
Planning a birthday party is exciting, until you realize just how many moving pieces there are.
Finding the venue
Choosing a theme
Coordinating vendors
Planning food and drinks
Prepping decorations
Organizing entertainment
Setting everything up, and… tearing it all down
Then somehow hosting the party while making sure every little detail comes together exactly as planned.
Instead of spending countless hours managing it all, wouldn't it be nice to actually enjoy it?
That's where Homemade Events comes in..
Birthday Party Planning Services in Rochester, NY
Full-Service Birthday Party Planning
Have a birthday party vision you've been dreaming up for months? Or maybe you're starting with nothing more than, "I know I want it to be special."
Whether you have a fully developed vision or no idea where to begin, we'll help create a birthday celebration that's uniquely tailored to your guest of honor.
Our full-service birthday planning services can include:
custom event design
venue sourcing
themed décor, styling, and installation
custom invites and signage
food and dessert planning and styling
entertainment coordination (DJ, musicians, magicians, bounce houses, and more)
custom party activities
setup and teardown
Our birthday planning services are fully customized to your celebration and built around your guest of honor, your venue, and your vision.
You dream it up. We'll make it happen.
Custom birthday party packages are quoted based on your event's scope and details.
Birthday Party Packages & Styled Celebrations
Want a beautiful, professionally styled birthday party without planning every detail from scratch?
Our birthday party packages offer an easy, streamlined option while still delivering a polished celebration your guests will remember.
Simply choose your color scheme (up to three colors) and the overall vibe—we'll create a cohesive celebration around it with a birthday party package that includes:
professionally styled tablescapes
welcome sign and entry styling
custom backdrop with balloon installation and Happy Birthday neon sign
dessert table styling and custom signage
optional add-ons to customize the experience
Birthday Party Packages start at $1,200
Birthday Party Venue Rental
Haven’t found your perfect birthday party venue yet?
Slate on South is located on South Avenue, right in the heart of the historic South Wedge neighborhood. The space is light, bright, and open, ideal for both seated or cocktail-style celebrations for approximately 35–40 guests.
Homemade Event’s full-service birthday party planning or styled packages can be combined with a Slate rental, but can also be adapted to a variety of venues and celebration styles.
Rochester Birthday Parties We've Loved Bringing to Life
Every birthday tells a different story.
From first birthdays and children's parties to elegant milestone celebrations, every event we design reflects the personality of the guest of honor and the people gathered to celebrate them.
A few of our favorites include:
Celebrating the Next Chapter
Elegant book-themed 50th birthday party at home.
Pretty in Pink Sweet 16
All pink everything for a Sweet 16 to remember.
A 1st Birthday Core Memory Made
What first birthday celebrations should be all about: creating core memories with the village that raised them.
Birthday Party Venues We Work With Throughout Rochester & The Finger Lakes
One of the biggest misconceptions about planning a birthday party is thinking you need an extravagant venue.
Truthfully?
Some of our favorite celebrations have taken place in backyards, park lodges, community centers, restaurants, and neighborhood event spaces.
We regularly help clients celebrate:
at home or in their backyards
at Rochester restaurant party rooms
community centers
private event spaces
Slate on South, our flexible mid-size event venue space
No matter where you're celebrating, we'll help transform the space into something that feels worthy of the occasion.
And if you haven't found the perfect venue yet, we're happy to help with that too.
Why Choose Homemade Events to Plan Your Party?
Because birthdays deserve more than decorations.
They deserve experiences.
They deserve stories.
They deserve the kind of celebration where the guest of honor walks into the room and simply says… "Wow."
Our clients come to us because they want:
creative ideas tailored to their celebration
thoughtful details guests remember
guidance throughout the planning process
help transforming an ordinary space into something extraordinary
a trusted team handling setup and logistics
more time enjoying the people they're celebrating
We'll take care of the details.
You focus on making memories.
Birthday Party Planning Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all! We help plan birthday celebrations of every kind—from first birthdays and children's parties to milestone birthdays, surprise parties, and everything in between.
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Absolutely. Many of our clients already have their venue secured and come to us for design, décor, styling, and coordination services.
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Definitely. Whether you have a fully developed vision or you're starting with a blank slate, we'll help create a celebration that's personalized to your guest of honor.
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Yes! We can help coordinate DJs, live music, magicians, bounce houses, face painters, children's entertainment, and other specialty vendors depending on your celebration.
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Yes. Setup, styling, coordination, and teardown services are available so you can simply show up and enjoy celebrating.
You Bring the Reason, We Bring the Celebration
Life gets busy.
Birthdays don't wait.
Whether you're planning a milestone birthday years in the making or a celebration that somehow arrived faster than expected, Homemade Events is here to make the process easy, exciting, and unforgettable.
You bring the reason to celebrate. We'll bring the celebration.
Book a birthday party planning call to get started.
“Some birthdays call for cake and candles. Others deserve something unforgettable.”
