If there’s a thing that kids love, it’s dressing up. And not just kids, but adults too. We all love Halloween and other types of fancy-dress parties. That’s why receiving an invitation to a fancy dress party is a hot commodity in preschools, school yards, and other places all over the world.
Well, in this post, we’re going to be talking about kids’ dress-up parties because they have all the time to dress up, enjoy, live, and laugh! Are you thinking of throwing a fancy dress party for your child’s upcoming birthday? The options are unlimited but here are 8 tips to keep in mind to throw an unforgettable party:
8 Top Tips for Throwing a Fantastic Fancy Dress Birthday Party That Kids and Parents Will Love You For.
1). Pick a Theme for Your Dress up Party
Before you get down and dirty, you need to choose the type of fancy dress party you’re having. Would you want to have a set theme or hold a “dress as whatever you like” party? The latter leaves the fancy dress up to the imaginations of the young party guests and tends to be simpler to pull off. Provide them with plenty of props like wands that spin and light up.
Nevertheless, having a theme is fantastic since you can arrange the entire party around it, from the design of your invites and decorations to the food you’ll serve on the party table. A clear theme also makes it easier for mothers to pick a costume for their child without racking their brains and wondering what in the world their kids should go to.
2). Party Theme Ideas
Now that we’re talking about themes, which are the best ones to go with? Relax, we’ve got you. The theme doesn’t have to be complex; it could be as basic as hosting a blue party, where everyone and everything is donned in blue. You could also opt for something a little more themed, like a superhero party.
If you are struggling with picking a theme, here are some suggestions:
- Princess party featuring fictional princesses, royal attire, headdresses, and a ton of glitter!
- Superhero party featuring spider-man, wonder-woman, batman, and pretty much any other superhero with a cape.
- Pirates: Kids can adorn themselves in anything with a skull and crossbones.
- Harry Potter Theme: Wizards, dragons, Hogwarts students, and witches.
- Garden party: Butterflies, ladybugs, bumble bees, and garden fairies
- Under the sea: Mermaids, mermen, Ariel, and other underwater animals
- Fairy party: Fairy costumes, think tutus with wings, and Tinkerbell attire
- Letter theme: Pick a letter, say “F,” then dress in items that begin with that letter for a letter party. eg fortune teller, firefight, fairy.
- Favorite colour theme: Wear your favourite colour from head to toe.
3). Make Your Invitations Unique
If you’re hosting a fancy dress party with a theme, make sure to set the mood with a charming invitation that matches your theme. For instance, you might want to create invites that unfold into a butterfly for a garden party.
4). Give Plenty of Notice Beforehand
Unlike regular birthday parties, dress-up parties require at least one week’s advance notice. You don’t want to be known as the mother who invited everyone to a fancy dress party at the last minute, leaving them no time to make costumes or even buy them!
5). Themed Food
Did you know that the food could also be themed as well? If you want to host a dress-up party like a pro, maintain the fancy dress concept throughout the meals you serve.
Jelly boats will make a pirate party complete while flower fairy cupcakes and cookie wands would be ideal for a fairy or garden party. If you’d like to get the best ideas, we’ve got numerous recipes in our Kidspot party food section.
6). Decor, Decor, Decor
When it comes to decor, go big or go home! Although finances and creativity may constrain you, you’ll be astonished at how many decorations you can get on a tight budget if you just stick to your concept. To make it affordable, try bargain retailers or make your own decorations by going to craft stores.
7). Have a Backup Outfit for Your Child/Other Children
Children can be messy, and you don’t want your child feeling like the odd one out at their own party. More than that, have an extra outfit or two in case a child shows up at the party without a costume. It could be simply a spare superhero cape or tiara but it could go a long way in making every child a part of the party.
8). Fancy Party Favors
Maintain your theme all the way down to the lolly bags you give to kids at the end of your themed party. Along with sweets, you may fill lolly bags with adorable rubber stamps, stickers, temporary tattoos, and stickers. You could even use stickers to embellish the actual lollipop bags.
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Throwing a dress-up party for your child can be extremely tasking but it will be meaningful to them, so it is worth your while. If you’ve got any queries, talk to us and we can help you throw a party that will be all the rage!
