Why can't u host in your own house? Its a first birthday, it doesn't have to be a big deal! Just a few balloons, a shop bought cake and some party food!
Relax, he won’t remember his first birthday. I bet all he wants is some quality time with his favorite people. Don’t be so hard on yourself 🙂
Dairy queen has ice cream cake my daughters first birthday was 2 days ago and I bought a cake for 45 and she didn't have much decoration only a banner, high chair banner and a candle that I bought off of Amazon for a decent price
Local libraries book the meetings room for free!! We're also just doing a group outing to one of the museums! But for my girls first we just had a couple friends over
Hobby lobby and dollar store have great decorations, and renting a space at the park is cheap. I would just get a sheet cake from Walmart or make cupcakes yourself for guests. If you’re not going to have people there you can find a local place that he hasn’t been to and have a super fun family day (idea museum, uptown jungle) ofc those are in my area but I’m sure you have some in yours too.