Love You to the Moon and Back – A Cake Smash to Remember

April 17, 2026

A blue and white cake with a yellow number one topper sits on a stand in front of a Love you to the moon & back backdrop, decorated with balloons, gold stars, and a crescent moon.

Okay but… can we talk about this theme for a second?! Because I am officially obsessed.

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We just added a brand new backdrop to the studio collection called “Love You to the Moon and Back” and it made its debut in the most perfect way, with the sweetest little birthday boy celebrating his very first trip around the sun.

A smiling toddler in a blue dress rides a small white toy car in front of a moon-and-stars backdrop with balloons and clouds, creating a whimsical, celestial-themed scene.

Mom came to me with a vision (we LOVE a mom with a vision), and together we brought it to life in the most magical way. Soft dreamy tones, moon and stars, and all the cozy, love-filled vibes you could possibly imagine. Everything was styled to match perfectly, because you know I don’t do “almost matching”… we go all in over here.

A baby wearing a blue crown and romper with a teddy bear design sits in front of a cake, holding a spoon with cake on their face, surrounded by stars and a backdrop reading “Moon & Back.”.

And then… she brought the cutest little car as a prop for his pre-cake photos.
I mean… stop it right now.

A baby in a blue outfit and crown sits on the floor, eating a blue and white cake with a one topper. The backdrop features clouds, stars, a crescent moon, and the text Love You to the Moon & Back.

It was the perfect touch to add a bit of personality before the cake smash portion. These “before the smash” moments are honestly some of my favorites. Your baby is still clean(ish), curious, and giving us all those adorable expressions before things get deliciously messy.

A smiling baby in a blue romper with a one bear design celebrates their first birthday, sitting in front of a blue Love You to the Moon & Back backdrop, with a partially smashed cake and festive decorations.

And when the cake came out?
GAME. ON.

This little guy had the BEST time. Frosting everywhere, giggles, tiny hands going all in, it was everything a cake smash should be. No hesitation, no overthinking… just pure baby joy. Exactly how we like it.

A baby in a blue outfit and crown enjoys a moon and stars-themed cake. The left side shows the baby smiling on the floor; the right side shows the baby sitting with the cake and festive lights in the background.

Why You Should Absolutely Book a Cake Smash 🎂

If you’re on the fence about doing a cake smash for your baby’s first birthday—this is your sign.

A baby wearing a blue crown and romper sits on the floor, eating a blue and yellow cake. The background reads Love You to the Moon & Back with stars and clouds as decorations.

This stage? It’s gone in a blink. One minute they’re tiny newborns, and the next they’re smashing cake like pros and showing off their big personalities.

A young child in a blue outfit and crown enjoys a cake smash photoshoot with a Love You to the Moon & Back theme, surrounded by star balloons and pastel decorations.

A cake smash session captures:

Those chubby little hands and cheeks
Their curious (and sometimes chaotic 😂) personalities
Milestone memories you will NEVER get back

A toddler wearing a blue birthday outfit and crown with the number 1 sits in front of a Love you to the Moon & Back backdrop, surrounded by gold stars and white decorations, with cake on their face and hands.

And let’s be honest… it’s also just really, really fun.

When to Book (This Part Is Important!)

I always recommend scheduling your cake smash session around 10–11 months.

A baby in a blue outfit sits on the floor enjoying a cake, surrounded by a moon, stars, and balloon decorations with the words Love You to the Moon & Back on a blue background.

Why? Because:

Your baby is usually sitting well and is more interactive
You’ll have the photos ready in time for their first birthday
And we avoid that “just learned to walk and won’t sit still” phase (you know the one )

My calendar fills up quickly, especially for custom themes like this one, so getting on the books early is key if you want something personalized and styled just for your little one.

A toddler in a blue romper sits in front of a cake decorated with stars and a moon, surrounded by balloons and star decorations. The background reads Love You to the Moon & Back. The child is making various playful poses.

If you’ve been dreaming about a special theme or have something meaningful in mind, I am all in for bringing it to life. Whether it’s moons and stars, race cars, florals, or something totally unique, we’ll make it happen.

A smiling baby in blue overalls sits on the floor next to a blue and yellow cake topped with stars and a number 1, with Love You to the Moon & Back decor behind them. The cake is shown in close-up on the right.

Because first birthdays deserve to be celebrated in a way that feels just as special as they are. If you are looking for a cake smash photographer in Milford, Connecticut, reach out to me today to get more information!