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How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids

How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids
Wondering how to throw a princess party? If your little princess is having a birthday, you'll want the best party in the kingdom! Here is our magical guide to the perfect party:

Invitations

There are so many different options when it comes to princess invitations. You can find invitations that are perfect for any party, whether you're having a rose gold or pretty pink theme! Personalised Invites Here at Dotty about Paper, we have a wide range of personalised princess party stationery. Why not take a look? How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Kids Birthday Invitations - Princess Pamper Party Featured Product: Kids Birthday Invitations - Princess Pamper Party All of our invitations come with envelopes, and are available with thank you cards to match. DIY For parties on a budget, why not DIY your own invitations? For princess parties there are so many options! You can add sparkle to your invitations with pink glitter and gem stones, and get creative with your shapes. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Petit Fernand Featured Image: Petit Fernand Alternatively, create scroll invitations for a professional look! Tear the paper edges to make the invites look old and authentic, and then tie with string or ribbon to finish.

Decorations

You can set the scene from outside your venue with a classic red (or pink!) carpet to guide guests into your venue. A fashionable balloon archway makes a classy touch, and an amazing photo opportunity. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Featured Image: Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Inside your venue, you will want to choose a princess colour to decorate. We recommend a pink or purple theme. Matching plates, cups, napkins, banners, and balloons will complete the look!

Princess Games

There are a wide range of princess games and activities that you can organise at your party. Pinata A pink pinata is a lot of fun, and isn't too expensive either. You can buy many different styles, including unicorns! Cinderella's Slipper Hide a princess shoe in the garden and have the party guests search for it! The winner can receive a gift of your choice. Party hats or wands If your child's friends love to get creative, have a crafting session and make princess hats or wands. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids -Made to be a Momma Featured Image: Made to be a Momma If you are having knights at your party too, they can create their own armour! Musical chairs It's a classic party game that so many little ones love! Rename to 'Musical Towers' to match your princess theme. Dress up For smaller parties, a dress up session can be so much fun. Buy a few different accessories for the children to play with. You could also have them create a dance routine or play whilst dressed up for even more fun! Makeover For older children, a princess makeover will be loved! A touch of makeup, and hair accessories will make them feel like pretty princesses.

Food

Having a princess buffet is easy! Have a range of tasty sandwiches cut into different shapes, including hearts and stars. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Food Network Featured Product: Food Network A wide range of fruit adds colour to your buffet, and is healthy, too. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Catch my Party Featured Image: Catch my Party For a treat, princess cupcakes are ideal. Either opt for easy cupcakes in shades of pink and purple, or get creative and make something a bit more out there. After playing your fun party games, your princesses are sure to be thirsty! Pink lemonade makes the perfect party drink, and is super pretty, too.

Princess Party Favours

Thank guests for coming to your princess party with some party favours! Here are some of our favourite ideas: Party Bag Fill a party bag with a princess tiara, hair clips, rings, sweets, and a slice of birthday cake or a cupcake. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Princess Tiara - Party Bag & Sticker - Pack of 10 Featured Product: Princess Tiara - Party Bag & Sticker - Pack of 10 Our party bags come with stickers in a wide range of styles. Simply write your guests names onto the sticker, and add to the bag to complete. Party Sweet Cones Alternatively, send your guests home with party sweet cones. These can be filled up with sweets that match your party colour scheme. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Pirate and Princess Ship - Sweet Cone Bag & Sticker - Pack of 35 Featured Product: Pirate and Princess Ship - Sweet Cone Bag & Sticker - Pack of 35 Available with a personalised sticker, it's a great way to thank your guests for coming. Sweetie Butterflies If you're looking for a sweet yet simple party favour, we love these butterflies! Simply cut out the shape of butterfly wings and stick some sweets down the middle. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Party Delights Featured Image: Party Delights It's an affordable party favour that little ones will love!

Thank You Cards

After the party's over, thank guests for coming with some lovely thank you cards. How to Throw a Princess Party for Kids - Ready to Write Kids Thank You Cards - Princess and Superhero Party Featured Product: Ready to Write Kids Thank You Cards - Princess and Superhero Party We have a wide range of kids thank you cards - which is your favourite design? We hope you have got some inspiration for your princess party! Check out our Pinterest board for even more ideas.
Ideas for a Girl's Princess Themed Birthday Party

Ideas for a Girl's Princess Themed Birthday Party

If your little princess is dreaming of a fairy tale birthday, you might be wondering how to make the party truly magical. Here are some ideas on throwing a regal party that's fit for a princess!

Stationery

Get the girls ready for a magical party with princess themed invitations - think tiaras, castles, and lots of pink! Personalised invites with a photo of the birthday girl are great for adding a unique, special touch. Dotty about Paper has a great range of princess invitations. So, just add the wording and you're ready to go! The Card Gallery - Little Princess Use Your Own Photo Birthday Invites Featured Design: 'Little Princess Use Your Own Photo Birthday Invitation'

Decorations

Pretty pink decorations can transform a room into a colourful castle! First, purchase tablecloths, paper plates, and cups. Party Delights has a fabulous range of essential party items in a gorgeous pastel pink. Next, add these pink balloons into the mix - the girls can also have fun playing with them! And you can celebrate the birthday girl with some personalised bunting, too! Princess Birthday Party Balloons Finally, fill the party room with sparkly flourishes. Glittery tiaras look beautiful! Princess Birthday Party Tiara

Food

To make princess party food, you just need to add a spin to old favourites. Sandwiches and biscuits become a special treat when they're cut into crown and castle shapes! You could even go further and cook tiara-shaped pizza. And you can transform fruit into a magical treat by making a fruit wand! To make them, all you need to do is cut watermelon into star shapes and add berries or grapes to a stick. Princess Birthday Party Pizza There's a lot of choice when it comes to a princess-themed birthday cake. Choose a recipe that your birthday girl will love, like this decorative bake. Or if you need a quick, stress-free option, you could order a ready-made cake, like this stunning one from Tesco. Princess Party Cake in box Alternatively, you could make a simple bake and decorate it with cake toppers. You could also use these to make some cupcakes for the guests! Princess Birthday Party Cardoodle on Etsy - Cake Toppers And, if you decide to bake cupcakes, make them extra special by displaying them on this magic castle stand from The Book People! Princess Birthday Party Castle Stand Next, you'll need to get drinks ready! Strawberry milkshakes, pink lemonade, and other bright drinks will go down a treat, especially when served in these petite plastic milk bottles. You can add berries and colourful straws to really make them stand out. Princess Birthday Party Milk Bottles

Princess Themed Entertainment

Dressing up in regal attire is a must for the perfect princess party! On the invitations, ask the girls to come in their favourite royal gowns. Continue the fun at the party with glitter tattoos and make-up. It's great fun for the kids and makes for some memorable photographs - especially if you get some fun themed photo booth props! These 'make your own' tiaras will keep the kids happy for ages! They come with everything they'll need to design and craft their very own royal crowns. Princess Birthday Party Make Your Own Tiara Baker Ross Once they're dressed up, it's time for some games! A sing-along is always a favourite. Additionally, you can change up classic games to fit the theme - pin the crown on the princess, have a scavenger hunt for candy jewels, and play enchanted ball-themed musical statues. If you really want to make the day unforgettable, you could consider inviting a princess to the party! Visit sites like My Little Princess Parties to hire an entertainer who can sing, dance, and play games with the girls. Finish the day on a happy note with some party bags. Fill the bags with small sweets, stickers, stationery, and age-appropriate jewellery. A special personalised sticker on the bag is the icing on the cake. Featured Design: 'Princess Tiara Party Sticker and Princess Tiara Thank You Card'

Other Ideas

If your birthday girl is set on a princess party, but boys are invited too, try combining it with a superhero theme! All you have to do is add a spin on the ideas in this blog - use a range of hero cake toppers, pair 'make your own masks' with 'make your own crowns', and try out some superpowered games by clicking here! And don't forget to pick invitations that both groups will love! The Card Gallery - Princess and Superhero Birthday Invitations Featured Design: 'Princess and Superhero Party Birthday Invitation'