Inside Nadia Bartel’s lavish first birthday party for son Henley

She said her two children would be her ‘top priority’ in the wake of her shock split from husband Jimmy Bartel in August. 

And Nadia Bartel (née Coppolino) kept her word, when she threw a lavish first birthday party for son Henley on Sunday, at what looked to be her Melbourne home. 

Photos and videos shared to Instagram by the 34-year-old and her friends, captured event details including an elaborate balloon archway, a giant antipasto table and a jungle-themed cake.

Nadia Bartel threw a VERY lavish first birthday party for son Henley on Sunday with an elaborate balloon archway, giant antipasto table and a jungle-themed cake… but there was no sign of ex Jimmy as he moves on with Lauren Mand

Preparations for the party began in the early hours on Sunday, with Nadia enlisting the help of Poppies For Grace, to install a multi-coloured balloon archway.

A short clip posted to Instagram Stories by a friend of the AFL WAG, saw a large dining table laid out with an incredible gourmet spread from Rocco’s Delicatessen.

Guests were treated to sliders, sourdough bread, antipasto delights, as well as healthy fruit slices and crudités.

Ensemble: Nadia looked chic for the occasion in a grey top tucked into matching trousers and open-toe nude heels

Ensemble: Nadia looked chic for the occasion in a grey top tucked into matching trousers and open-toe nude heels 

What a treat! Nadia shared an adorable photo to Instagram of Henley seated on a table next to a three-tier blue jungle-themed cake, and trays of cupcakes and cannoli

What a treat! Nadia shared an adorable photo to Instagram of Henley seated on a table next to a three-tier blue jungle-themed cake, and trays of cupcakes and cannoli 

Celebrations: Friends of the AFL WAG captured several moments of the day, including the cutting of the cake, to Instagram Stories

Celebrations: Friends of the AFL WAG captured several moments of the day, including the cutting of the cake, to Instagram Stories 

Colourful: Nadia enlisted the help of Poppies For Grace, to install a balloon archway

Making a statement: Event decor included a colourful balloon archway

Vibrant: Preparations for the party began in the early hours on Sunday, with Nadia enlisting the help of Poppies For Grace, to install a multi-coloured balloon archway 

Nadia also shared a photo of Henley sitting on a table next to a three-tier blue jungle-themed cake, made by Nikos Cakes, as well as trays of cupcakes and cannoli.  

Little Henley looked cute as a button in a white Ralph Lauren dress shirt, blue and white striped pants, blue sandals and a matching blue party hat.

The fashion blogger wrote in the caption: ‘My beautiful birthday boy. Big love to @nikoscakes for making cakes that taste even better than they look [we got berry and white chocolate and honeycomb crunch – soo yum] and cannoli from @roccos_delicatessen soo delish (sic).’  

Now THAT'S a spread! Guests were treated to sliders, sourdough bread, antipasto delights, as well as healthy fruit slices and crudités

Now THAT’S a spread! Guests were treated to sliders, sourdough bread, antipasto delights, as well as healthy fruit slices and crudités 

Host with the most: Nadia went all out for the day, particularly the food

Dig in! Nadia ensured guests did not go hungry

No one went hungry: Nadia described the spread as ‘the best’ in her Instagram Stories 

Party attire: Little Henley looked cute as a button in a white Ralph Lauren dress shirt, blue and white striped pants, blue sandals and a matching blue party hat

Party attire: Little Henley looked cute as a button in a white Ralph Lauren dress shirt, blue and white striped pants, blue sandals and a matching blue party hat 

Daily Mail Australia understands Jimmy, 35, was absent from the festivities on Sunday. 

The retired AFL footballer’s new romance with socialite Lauren Mand was exposed just days after Nadia confirmed their separation on August 15.    

Nadia and Jimmy married in February 2014 in a lavish ceremony on the Bellarine Peninsula. They share Henley, as well as three-year-old son Aston. 

In happier times: Jimmy's new romance with socialite Lauren Mand was exposed just days after Nadia confirmed their separation on August 15. Pictured: Jimmy, 35, and Nadia

In happier times: Jimmy’s new romance with socialite Lauren Mand was exposed just days after Nadia confirmed their separation on August 15. Pictured: Jimmy, 35, and Nadia 

Children: They share Henley, as well as three-year-old son Aston (both pictured)

Children: They share Henley, as well as three-year-old son Aston (both pictured) 

New flame: At the time of their split, it was widely reported that Jimmy and Lauren (pictured) were in a 'long-term relationship' that Nadia had discovered through 'text messages'

New flame: At the time of their split, it was widely reported that Jimmy and Lauren (pictured) were in a ‘long-term relationship’ that Nadia had discovered through ‘text messages’ 

At the time of their split, it was widely reported that Jimmy and Lauren were in a ‘long-term relationship’ that Nadia had discovered through ‘text messages’. 

Nadia left her shared home with Jimmy in mid-June, and moved in with her parents ‘permanently’ in July. 

It’s believed the split had been a long time coming, with a neighbour saying the Bartels had rarely been seen together over the past year. 

Nadia told the Herald Sun in August that ‘it’s been a very difficult month for me and the boys. My single focus now is to continue to protect, care and provide for my two beautiful boys as this is a personal matter.’  

Priorities: Nadia told the Herald Sun in August that her focus 'is to continue to protect, care and provide for my two beautiful boys as this is a personal matter'

Priorities: Nadia told the Herald Sun in August that her focus ‘is to continue to protect, care and provide for my two beautiful boys as this is a personal matter’ 

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