The average child will attend approximately 5 to 10 birthday parties a year. That's a whole lot of partying going on. Sadly, most of those parties will blend into one big montage of party memories in their minds because most of these celebrations don't really stand out. Parties seem to follow a basic formula: Kids arrive, kids play a few party games, kids eat, kids have cake & ice cream, presents are opened, kids go home. The end. This common party practice is fun on the spot, but hardly creates any lasting memories.
So how do you make your party stand out? Two ideas come to mind. The first is to provide some kind of special entertainment (magic shows, balloon animals, face painting, super heroes,...) Yes, I know this seems like a shameless plug for www.birthdaypartymagic.ca, but the fact remains that memorable entertainment makes for memorable parties. However, that's not the focus of this blog. No, today we're focusing on the second idea: the party theme.
So how do you make your party stand out? Two ideas come to mind. The first is to provide some kind of special entertainment (magic shows, balloon animals, face painting, super heroes,...) Yes, I know this seems like a shameless plug for www.birthdaypartymagic.ca, but the fact remains that memorable entertainment makes for memorable parties. However, that's not the focus of this blog. No, today we're focusing on the second idea: the party theme.
Jungle themed spread Theme parties are an easy way to make the ordinary extra-ordinary! With a simple idea and a few decorations, you can transform your event into an enchanted kingdom with knights and princesses, a jungle paradise, or simply a tribute to a favourite character!
Once you have your party theme, try to incorporate it into all the little things around the party. Having a Pirate party?..have a treasure hunt complete with map and hidden treasure chest. Having a Princess party?...have all the little girls dress up as their favourite princess and include a princess tea party with cupcakes. Having a dinosaur party?...go on an archaeological dig for fossils.
Let's visit a party I did just a few weeks ago. This was the Mickey Mouse* party of a lifetime. The hall was decorated in blacks, reds and yellows. The food, the desserts, even the service-ware was all Mickey themed. This was the ultimate Mickey bash!!!
Once you have your party theme, try to incorporate it into all the little things around the party. Having a Pirate party?..have a treasure hunt complete with map and hidden treasure chest. Having a Princess party?...have all the little girls dress up as their favourite princess and include a princess tea party with cupcakes. Having a dinosaur party?...go on an archaeological dig for fossils.
Let's visit a party I did just a few weeks ago. This was the Mickey Mouse* party of a lifetime. The hall was decorated in blacks, reds and yellows. The food, the desserts, even the service-ware was all Mickey themed. This was the ultimate Mickey bash!!!
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In all honesty, the Mickey party was probably the biggest themed event I had ever seen. Most households go for something smaller yet still lots of fun. As a magician, I often get parents who go along with the Magic theme, providing kids with top hats and wands. Of course, Harry Potter** themes are still going strong with the older kids.
The point is this, with just a bit of imagination and decorating, you can truly make a party stand out amongst the rest. Whether you spend $20 on decorating, or go all out and hire a professional party planner (I recommend Lil' Expressions Party Planning), you can easily create a lasting impression
* Mickey Mouse is a registered trademark of the Walt Disney Company
** Harry Potter is a registered trademark of Warner Bros.
The point is this, with just a bit of imagination and decorating, you can truly make a party stand out amongst the rest. Whether you spend $20 on decorating, or go all out and hire a professional party planner (I recommend Lil' Expressions Party Planning), you can easily create a lasting impression
* Mickey Mouse is a registered trademark of the Walt Disney Company
** Harry Potter is a registered trademark of Warner Bros.
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