baby birthday parties

thank you 1st timer has nobody else on the forum had any birthday parties?

My son's first birthday parry is in 2 weeks. We're having it at home.
I'm making a cake, cupcakes, scones, sandwiches and i've bought bulk packs of flings, chomps and sausage rolls. Most of the food can be done a day or two before. it's cheaper to make yourself but I am a sahm so if you don't have time pnp make cheap and yum cupcakes and the rest you can get in their frozen section mostly and bang in the oven that morning. We'll also provide drinks. It's basically a party for us as the little ones are still s bit clueless at this age We are about 40 adults and 10 kids under 3. Paper napkins, glass hire free from bottle store and i've borrowed plates and platters from my brother's catering company.
I might make a banner if I feel industrious...

Kids have a sandpit and a tent/tunnel thing to mess around with plus i'll probably just chuck all of James' toys somewhere. I did think about hiring a ball pen (R250) but to be honest, James is too young to care and i'll already be spending a fortune on drinks. I figure when a first birthday starts costing the dame as a term at playgroup you need to rein it in a bit... We already have too many people I think as we have lots of family, our friends, antenatal friends, preggy pilates friends and moms and babes friends. I feel bad as I haven't invited everyone who has invited us but the numbers were getting ridiculous so hopefully they will understand.

Next kid is getting squat. A cake and a gift that's it! Although my friends are currently betting money i'll change my mind...

anyone have a baby birthday party lately? i am in the table view area of cape town and wondering if anyone has used any of these indoor play centre party venues for their babies? If so, which ones? or did you otherwise have your baby party at home? who do you use to help? my baby will be turning one soon and want to make it a special one. Don't want to invite more than 5 other babas so want smallish event. any ideas?