I'm going to share decorations we used and love for our baby's 100 Days Baby Celebration or Red Egg and Ginger Party. This celebration is called Bǎi Rì Yàn 百日宴 and is a significant milestone in Chinese families. It symbolizes the baby’s survival and good health, a joyous occasion that brings families and friends together to celebrate. Decorations play a vital role in setting the festive atmosphere, combining traditional elements and modern touches to honor this special day.
Table of Contents for a Chinese Red Egg and Ginger Party Decorations:
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Background on the Red Egg and Ginger Party Decorations - Chinese 100 Day Baby
A Red Egg and Ginger Party is a traditional Chinese celebration held to mark a baby’s first milestone, often celebrated at 100 days. Historically, this event was a way to introduce the baby to extended family and friends while expressing gratitude for their health and survival.
Symbols of Red Egg and Ginger Parties to Incorporate in the Decorations
The red eggs symbolize fertility, birth, and good luck, while ginger represents protection, strength, and warmth, believed to safeguard the baby from illness. Traditionally, families would prepare elaborate meals, offer blessings, and exchange symbolic gifts. Today, many families combine these meaningful traditions with modern touches to create a joyous, culturally rich celebration.
Table Decorations at a Red Egg and Ginger Party
Decorations for a Red Egg and Ginger Party all center around the signature colors—red and gold—are central to the decor, symbolizing good fortune, happiness, and prosperity.
Specific Decorations for Restaurant and Home Venues for a Red Egg Party
If you are having the party at a restaurant, I suggest asking the restaurant ahead of time what tablecloths and decorations they have. For one of our restaurant 100 day celebrations, it was already decorated in red for Chinese New Year but the other one that was at a different time of year did not have red tablecloths. Here are some decorations you can bring:
- Red Round Table Cloth - 70 Inch Red Round Table Cloth for 24 to 48 Inch Round Tables - Heavy Duty Washable Fabric
- A Gold Table Runner would be a great contrast to the red. Here is a solid gold one that says it doesn't wrinkle but I bet it has some! And then there's this beautiful gold runner that is kind of translucent.
- Plastic Red Eggs if the restaurant won't provide and you don't want to dye or could be used as a party favor!
Restaurant Venues in DC, Virginia and Maryland
Check out my full list here for good DMV restaurants to hold your 100 Day Baby Party!
Don't forget the actual Red Eggs and Ginger!
Our restaurant provided us with red eggs on the table so be sure to ask if they will provide them. Or you can dye some yourself! Here is a great Youtube video from Made with Lau about making your own. You can use food dye or natural dyes like the own below of beet powder.
You can also ask if the restaurant will include a bowl of ginger. If not, consider buying some candied ginger to have out for the guests.
Photoshoot Decorations for the Red Egg and Ginger Party at the 100 Day Baby Celebration
Whether you have family and friends coming from near or far, this is a must! This was my favorite part of the Red Egg party for my baby when we got to take all these family photos with each other and treasure their memories! Below are some ideas to get you set up.
There are so many options for Red and Gold Balloon Arches and backdrops and honestly I found them pretty affordable. Below are my favorites but definitely search around and enlist some people to help you with all the setup!
- Red and Gold Balloon Arch 126Pcs
- Red and Gold Balloon Garland Kit, 100 Pack Red and Gold Balloons White Gold Confetti
- 2 Sets Red Gold Balloon Column Stand Kit with 100 Balloons
- 7.2Ft Round Backdrop Stand Circle Balloon Arch Frame Kit
- Baby's Name in Chinese Characters - I highly recommend checking out Etsy for many different sellers who can do this. I found someone in Taiwan and it actually didnt take too long for them to ship it to me!
Party Favors at a 100 Day Baby Party
For both of my babies’ 100-day celebrations, I debated whether or not to do party favors. In the end, I realized that while they’re a nice touch, they’re definitely not necessary. The heart of the celebration is about honoring the baby’s milestone and sharing the moment with family and friends—not sending guests home with gifts.
That said, you can definitely put together small, simple favors as a token of appreciation, like ginger cookies or plastic red eggs. But if you're short on time or budget, don’t stress! Your guests are there to celebrate your little one, and that’s what truly matters.
Favor Ideas for the 100 Day Baby Party
- Ginger Candy - individually wrapped
- Ginger Chews - individually packaged
- I do love these beautiful Red Favor Boxes....!
How to Plan a Red Egg and Ginger Party for a Chinese 100 Day Baby Celebration
I have a full blog post on the 6 steps I used to plan 2 100 Day Baby Celebrations for my babies.
And if you have family and friends visiting you on the East Coast, check out these family-friendly hotels in DC, East Coast Family Vacation spots and 4 Days in Washington DC Itinerary.
And if you are traveling for the big celebration, make sure you check out these Infant Travel Packing List for your trip!
