One of my very favorite things to do is to throw a fun party and each year when Summer approaches, I am always scrambling because all THREE of my kids have Summer birthdays! I thought it would be so fun to round-up some of our favorite vendors along the Gulf Coast for all of you, so next time you are planning a party, hopefully this can be a one-stop shop!! We are so lucky to have a growing list of vendors around us and so many talented people!!

If you see a local vendor that I have missed and you love, please share it with me. I would love to add them to the list and help local vendors and party planners alike.

I focus mainly on ideas for children’s birthday parties in this post, but there is also some great ideas for vendors and venues if you are looking to plan a bridal shower, baby shower, adult birthday, etc.

Pensacola + Gulf Breeze

Party Vendors:

Blushing Balloons – the BEST for balloon garlands. Chelsi is amazing!
Tap the Coast – drink truck
Cloud Bounce – white bounce houses.
Whim Cotton Candy – cutest cotton candy stand.
Alpha Lit Pensacola – big, light-up letters.
Coastal Picnic – picnic set ups.
Pensacola Picnic Company – picnic, beach set-ups.
Pensacola Inflatables – inflatables for the yard
98 Bounce and Party – inflatables for the yard in Gulf Breeze.
Sophie’s Smiley Faces – adorable face painting.
Bubble Truck – a bubble truck that creates tons of bubbles for the kids to play.
On Sight Gaming Truck – 251-207- 8102 gaming truck that comes to you ready for games, laser tag and more.
Have a Ball Slumber Parties – decorated teepees for a kids spend the night party.
Up in Flames Entertainment – super fun fire entertainers.
Pony Parties of Pensacola – they have a pony that dresses as a beautiful unicorn for a great unicorn party.
Gig Salad – a great sight to connect with entertainers of any kind in your area. Mermaids, Pirates, Musicians, Santa Clauses, etc.
Crowhurst Custom Designs -Acrylic/vinyl lettering, Acrylic Drink menus, Cake toppers, Drink stirrers, etc!!
Rosewood Co Creations – custom backdrops , wooden signs
Hello Pensacola – photo booth
Kent’s Special Rentals – tents, tables, chairs and furniture rentals.

Food:

Dr. Sno – Sno Cone truck with bubbles too!
Mr. Softee – ice cream truck.
Kona Ice Truck – snow cone truck
Grazeboarders – homemade charcuterie boards that are beautiful.

Event Planners:

Let them plan the party for you and take the stress out of every detail.

Asti Events
Southern Frills Planner
Palms Event Co

Catering Ideas:

Publix
Moe’s Mexican
Water Pig
Apple Market
Hot Spot BBQ
Santino’s Pizza

Cakes and Cookies:

Cake Gallery – I am so sick, they have now moved to Birmingham!
Sherry’s Cake Shop – amazing cakes in Gulf Breeze.
Kate’s Cakes and Cookies – wonderful cakes and the cutest decorated cookies.
Parlor Donuts – enormous donuts and a variety of flavors.
Publix – they make amazing cakes and cupcakes at a great price.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – can’t beat their cakes and always moist and delicious.

Flowers:

Fiore of Pensacola – amazing creativity and beautiful arrangements.
Celebrations – amazing arrangements and adorable shop.
Polina’s Flowers – beautiful flowers and delivery to Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach.
Garden Gate Florals – small and large events.

Venues:

Blush Venue – a space in Cantonment opened by Blushing Balloons.
5 Eleven – downtown venue to host showers, etc.
Garden & Grain // Grain House – for larger adult events, these are great options.
Palafox House – great for bridal or baby showers but also for larger events
Rich Events – beautiful, loft space in the heart of downtown

Yard Decor and Signage:

Sign Gypsies – elaborate yard signs to celebrate.
Flamingo a Friend – cute for celebrations.
Pop up Pensacola – Yard signs and more

Party Swag:

Nico & Lala – I have used them for years. They are out of Nashville and do a beautiful job with invitations and party swag.
Katie Corley Art – Katie is the BEST and she just announced a new feature where she offers Party Prep Consults!!

Fairhope/Mobile Vendors:

Fairpoppers – great local shop that does gorgeous balloon garlands and has tons of fun party decor.
The Tap and Pour – local drink truck that is adorable.
Modce Company – pronounced | mod-SEE – A Modern Celebration Company -bringing modern play options to your celebrate. White bounce houses and inflatables and young kid play sets.
Milk + Honey Party CO – the cutest tent and outdoor tent set ups for birthday parties. Will travel to Pensacola/Gulf Breeze for a fee.

30A Vendors:

Mingle 30A – balloon garlands and party set ups.
Alphalit Emerald Coast – large, light-up letters and numbers.
Gather and Graze Emerald Coast – beautiful characterie boards.
30A Oyster – traveling oyster truck set up for grilled and raw oysters.

Ideas for Children’s Parties Outside of the House:

Shoreline Splash Pad & Playground in Gulf Breeze
Gulf Breeze Fun Plex
Blue Wahoos Stadium
Shoreline Park Boat Ramp
Woodlawn Park in Gulf Breeze
Falbo’s Karate in Gulf Breeze
Laguna’s on Pensacola Beach
Flounders & Crabs on Pensacola Beach
SkyZone Trampoline Park
Dreamland Roller Skating Rink
Oops Alley Bowling Alley & Arcade in Pace
Owa Water Park in Foley