Got a birthday party coming up? Before you get down to the nitty gritty party planning details, run through a checklist of the main party elements and create a basis for your party planning. Having a clear idea of the main details will make your planning easier and less stressful allowing more time to organise the fun stuff.
1. Decide on how many guests.
When planning your number of guests take into account your child's age, your budget and where you are thinking of having the party. If you are inviting your child's school friends, also take into account parents and siblings who may also stay for the party.
2. Decide on your party venue and/or party entertainment.
Kid's party venues are endless these days and there options available to suit all budgets.
Some options are;
- At home
- Parks/ Playgrounds
- Play Centers
- Sporting Groups
- Restaurants
Party Entertainment Options;
- Magician
- Jumping Castles
- Fairy, Pirate, Superhero Entertainers
- Toy Hire
- Traditional Party Games
(Sweet Candy Event and Party planners can assist in a wide range of entertainers and party venues to suite your budget.)
3. Decide on your budget
If you need to stick to a budget, set an amount before you start hiring a party planner. The best thing about using a party planner is they stick to s budget and help you get the party you and your child wants and dreams of.
4. Choose a Party Theme
Choose a fun theme that reflects your child's interests or favourite things. Things such as your child's favourite TV character, story book, superhero or colour are great theme options. The benefits of using a party planner when it comes to themes is they will most probably have all the decorations available which saves you money on buying the decorations just for one day.
4. Party Food
Make a rough plan of what food you will serve at the party. Try to keep it simple with a balance of healthy and sweet food options. Remember to also provide food and drinks for the parents/adult guests. A party planner is great for this as she knows exactly how much you need for your specific amount of guests, I have seen a lot of parents doing their own catering and most of the time often cater to little.
5. Birthday Cake
Decide whether you are going to make the cake yourself or whether you are going to order a cake from a bakery or cake maker. Party planners are great helps when it comes to ordering your cake as they know who to use and can get you the best prices. I would suggest ordering a cake if you’re not a professional baker that would be the safest and best thing to do.
6. Party Bags
Party bags/favours are nice way to thank guests for coming to the party and for the card/present they have given your child. Kids love simple things such as bubbles, stickers, temporary tattoos, pencils or small books and these make great party favours.
Work out your basics and your party planner will be able to assist with all of the above all you have to do is supply the budget.
1. Decide on how many guests.
When planning your number of guests take into account your child's age, your budget and where you are thinking of having the party. If you are inviting your child's school friends, also take into account parents and siblings who may also stay for the party.
2. Decide on your party venue and/or party entertainment.
Kid's party venues are endless these days and there options available to suit all budgets.
Some options are;
- At home
- Parks/ Playgrounds
- Play Centers
- Sporting Groups
- Restaurants
Party Entertainment Options;
- Magician
- Jumping Castles
- Fairy, Pirate, Superhero Entertainers
- Toy Hire
- Traditional Party Games
(Sweet Candy Event and Party planners can assist in a wide range of entertainers and party venues to suite your budget.)
3. Decide on your budget
If you need to stick to a budget, set an amount before you start hiring a party planner. The best thing about using a party planner is they stick to s budget and help you get the party you and your child wants and dreams of.
4. Choose a Party Theme
Choose a fun theme that reflects your child's interests or favourite things. Things such as your child's favourite TV character, story book, superhero or colour are great theme options. The benefits of using a party planner when it comes to themes is they will most probably have all the decorations available which saves you money on buying the decorations just for one day.
4. Party Food
Make a rough plan of what food you will serve at the party. Try to keep it simple with a balance of healthy and sweet food options. Remember to also provide food and drinks for the parents/adult guests. A party planner is great for this as she knows exactly how much you need for your specific amount of guests, I have seen a lot of parents doing their own catering and most of the time often cater to little.
5. Birthday Cake
Decide whether you are going to make the cake yourself or whether you are going to order a cake from a bakery or cake maker. Party planners are great helps when it comes to ordering your cake as they know who to use and can get you the best prices. I would suggest ordering a cake if you’re not a professional baker that would be the safest and best thing to do.
6. Party Bags
Party bags/favours are nice way to thank guests for coming to the party and for the card/present they have given your child. Kids love simple things such as bubbles, stickers, temporary tattoos, pencils or small books and these make great party favours.
Work out your basics and your party planner will be able to assist with all of the above all you have to do is supply the budget.