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Princess Party Ideas
January 10, 2009
For older children, you can of course use a traditional pinata stick, or you could decorate it to be a faerie godmother's wand or a royal scepter.
Remember to have a simple standby game ready (for example, a variation on tag) in case the children run through your planned activities too quickly. Older princesses can be kept busy decorating tiaras with glitter and stickers, or decorating each other with play cosmetics. If you choose to use any type of facepaint or play cosmetics, though, remember to check with parents first to be sure of permission and allergies. If a girl can't participate, you might want to reconsider the activity. Gold-painted pastas, beads, buttons, and string or ribbon can provide a wealth of fun as the princesses create jewelry. Remember that a paper purse can be personalised and decorated as well. These crafty activities are wonderful for the wind-down of a party, when the girls want to chat while waiting to go home.
Older girls will appreciate the individual cakes as well, or they will thrill to a simple layer cake in shades of pink and purple. If you don't own layer pans, you can cut a rectangular cake in half and stack it. Add a delicious surprise in the center with a thin layer of jam. Otherwise, keep your menu as simple as you can. Trays of sandwich supplies are usually a hit with older children, as they can make things to their preference. Cut fruit, cubes of cheese, and crisp vegetables go over well with the adults as well. It's often a good idea to provide plain water for drinking as well, since children who are running and playing sometimes just need something to gulp down quickly. Do have a few more dishes on hand than you think you need, as children tend to misplace their dishes during the excitement.
Whether your little girl is turning two or ten, she is your little princess. Make it a birthday celebration you'll both enjoy.
Guests
First, make sure your guest list is manageable. One child per year of age is generally a good rule, although it might be easier to have a large crowd if you have more adults ready to step in and lend a hand. With very young children, consider actually inviting parents of your child's friends as well, especially since small children's functions are better when kept within a small timespan. A two year old's party, for instance, may be just about right if kept to an hour. Ten year olds might even manage a sleepover.Decorations
Decoration ideas for your princess could be pink and purple, with a touch of glittery faerie dust thrown in. Balloons always create a festive atmosphere, and can be sent home with the guests as an extra treat. (You might even like to let your princess keep a balloon table centerpiece in her room for a few days after the party.) Take a look at our range of princess party decorations for some inspiration.Games
They are essential to a party. At LatestGifts.co.uk, we stock a variety of princess party games. A piņata is fun for all ages, although with preschoolers you might want to forego the stick in favour of a "pullstring piņata." It's simple to convert a regular piņata; when you fill the pinata, firmly attach a sturdy ribbon to the paper you covered the fill hole with. Then lightly attach plenty of decoy ribbons around the perforated area with clear tape. Children take turns pulling the ribbons until the candy or toys fall down.For older children, you can of course use a traditional pinata stick, or you could decorate it to be a faerie godmother's wand or a royal scepter.
Remember to have a simple standby game ready (for example, a variation on tag) in case the children run through your planned activities too quickly. Older princesses can be kept busy decorating tiaras with glitter and stickers, or decorating each other with play cosmetics. If you choose to use any type of facepaint or play cosmetics, though, remember to check with parents first to be sure of permission and allergies. If a girl can't participate, you might want to reconsider the activity. Gold-painted pastas, beads, buttons, and string or ribbon can provide a wealth of fun as the princesses create jewelry. Remember that a paper purse can be personalised and decorated as well. These crafty activities are wonderful for the wind-down of a party, when the girls want to chat while waiting to go home.
Food
Every princess attending your party will of course be partaking of the feast. A simple, healthy pink princess punch can be made by floating frozen strawberries or raspberries in a chilled, sweetened carbonated water. Simplify the cake for younger girls by making individual cupcakes, and planting a beautiful princess candle on the guest of honour's cake. (If you have very young toddlers who aren't keen on sweets, rolls topped with a spreadable cheese give you the traditional look with a savoury taste.)Older girls will appreciate the individual cakes as well, or they will thrill to a simple layer cake in shades of pink and purple. If you don't own layer pans, you can cut a rectangular cake in half and stack it. Add a delicious surprise in the center with a thin layer of jam. Otherwise, keep your menu as simple as you can. Trays of sandwich supplies are usually a hit with older children, as they can make things to their preference. Cut fruit, cubes of cheese, and crisp vegetables go over well with the adults as well. It's often a good idea to provide plain water for drinking as well, since children who are running and playing sometimes just need something to gulp down quickly. Do have a few more dishes on hand than you think you need, as children tend to misplace their dishes during the excitement.