Planning the perfect birthday party for your kids might seem like a hassle at times, but it can prove to be fun if you are prepared for it. All girls go through a princess phase at one point or another throughout their childhood, when it's all sparkles and rainbows on every occasion. So, to make it easier for you, here are 6 planning tips to give your little princess the party she deserves.
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1. Choose the Time and Venue
Although most parents prefer to have the party at their house, there are plenty of other places to host a kids’ party, depending on the number of people you're going to invite. The good thing about throwing a party at a different venue is that you won't have to worry about the decorations or the cleanup, but the downside is that your budget will increase exponentially. For princess-themed parties, outdoor venues are ideal. For example, venues with treehouses are widely popular among children, and they would be extra fun for little girls as they can pretend that the treehouse is a fancy castle.
The time should be set keeping in mind that it’s a kid's birthday party. Daytime hours are typically ideal for the invited kids' parents. Make a timeline of the birthday activities to be more aware of the time settings. A kid’s birthday party typically lasts for about two hours.
2. Select a Theme
The selection of a fitting theme should be the first task on your mind when planning your kid's birthday party. Since the theme ultimately decides the decoration, the activities, and the invitations, it should be number one on your to-do list.
The most preferred type of parties for little girls are Disney princess-themed birthday parties, ranging from classics themes such as Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella to more modern Disney franchises such as Brave and Tangled themes. The most popular one these days is a Frozen themed party, coupled with cute Elsa and Anna outfits, fake snow, and lots of other Frozen-themed decorations. Olaf-shaped piñatas are adored by kids of all ages.
If you want to take it one step further, you can hire actors to play the Disney princess and her side characters. Make sure you include your little princess in the theme selection process; it’s her party, after all.
3. Prepare the invites
Party invitations should be fancy and colorful. Princess party invites, in particular, should contain glitter, sparkles, tiaras, dresses, and fancy, cursive text. They should be presented with a dramatic flair while showcasing the theme of the party. A neat idea for a princess-themed party invite would be to include tiaras or any other accessories related to the theme of the party.
The invites should include the following details:
- The venue
- Date and time
- Dress code (If any)
- RSVP
It is important to Indicate if the invitation extends to the parent or if only the children are invited to avoid any confusion.
If you don’t have the time to make DIY invites, there are tons of pre-made princess-themed invitation cards available online. Just make sure that the design you choose has all the essential details.
4. Choose the Menu
Whether you decide to serve a full meal or just snacks, you can always match the menu with the theme of the party. For princess-themed birthdays, aside from getting color-coordinated cutlery and table decorations, you can also coordinate the food coordinate with the theme.
For example, cookies and sandwiches can be cut into snowflakes if you’re going for a Frozen theme, teapots for a Beauty and the Beast theme, apples for a Snow-White theme, etc. The chosen theme could also completely define your menu. For example, for The Little Mermaid theme, seafood and fish and chips can be served.
5. Arrange games and activities
Games and activities are a vital part of any birthday party. Whether they comply with the theme or not, activities are crucial to engage the kids and make the whole event memorable. For princess-themed parties, games may include:
- A Cinderella-themed scavenger hunt where kids have to look for the lost slipper by following some cleverly laid out clues.
- A princess version of Simon says, where the birthday girl can act as the princess and give the other kids command to follow.
- A princess version of the pin the tail on the donkey game, where the kids take turns to pin a tiara to the head of the princess from the selected theme.
Aside from games, different crafty activities can also be included, such as designing princess dresses or creating magic wands. These activities will keep the kids hooked for a while. If you have enough wiggle room in your budget, go ahead and get a bouncy castle for the kids; no kid doesn’t love a good bouncy castle!
6. Pick out Party Favors
All kids look forward to receiving party favors or goody bags. Party favors can be handed out at the end of the party by the birthday girl, and the goody bags can be distributed at the beginning of the event so the kids can have some extra snacks to eat. The goody bags should include chips, jellies, and all kinds of snacks little kids love to eat. Princess themed party favors may include:
- Hair accessories
- A crown or tiara
- Plastic jewelry
- Stickers
For themes:
- A plastic red rose in case of a beauty and beast theme.
- Plastic glass slippers for a Cinderella theme.
- A mermaid tail for A Little Mermaid theme.
- An Olaf toy for a Frozen theme.
Birthday parties can be tricky to plan; usually, parents end up forgetting or overlooking one thing or another. The key is to select a theme based on your little girl’s preferences, apply it to every detail of the party, and you'll be good to go. A princess-themed birthday party is every little girl’s dream, and with these tips in mind, you'll end up planning a spectacular birthday party for your little one. Don’t forget to plan for the activities and buy or make the party favors ahead of time. That way, you’ll only have to set everything up on the day of the party and avoid the hassle of having to make last-minute purchases.