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Your Complete to Planning & Hosting Theme Parties for Kids'
Birthdays
Every birthday girl or boy would love to be made to feel special
on their very special day. And what could be better than
surrounding them with something that they have a passion for, on
their birthday? In short, choosing a 'theme' for your kids'
birthday certainly makes the party more special, mostly because
the theme is built around something or someone your child likes.
Hosting a Theme party simply means that your party will have a
common element going through all the aspects of a party. More
details, creative ideas and a lot of useful tips below will help
you understand what theme parties are and how you can host a
memorable party yourself, no matter what your budget.
Choosing a Theme
Look to your child for inspiration. A child upto the age of 3
might have a fascination for a certain object or motif like a
butterfly, a favorite toy, flowers, animals like dogs, ducks etc.
Kids a little older will most probably have a favorite cartoon
character like Dora, Spongebob, Bob the Builder, Powerpuff Girls,
Disney Princesses etc. Some kids will love going for themes that
bring their dreams and fantasies come alive. Like a boy would love
a nautical or pirate or a car racing theme whereas a girl might
like a Princess or a Fairy or a Spa theme party. Themes can also
be built around a certain color or design. Like Pink, Rainbow or a
fancy Polka Dot theme party. You can also plan a birthday around a
culture or some place like a Mexican, Hawaiian or an African
theme. Always make sure you choose a theme that the birthday child
agrees to and feels enthusiastic about, rather than the one you
find exciting to do.
Implementing the Theme
Invitations
Now that you have decided upon the theme, look for creative ways
to incorporate the theme into party elements. Start with the
invitations. Use motifs that will convey the theme right away to
your guests. Beach slippers or an umbrella and ball in sand for a
beach theme party, a carousel for a Circus themed party and an
invitation in the shape of a glass slipper for a Cinderella theme
party will all get your theme started weeks before the actual
party. Make the invitation more creative by using verses and
rhyming lines to inform your guests about the party and the theme.
You can also ask the guests to come dressed as someone or
something or simply wear themed outfits. You will find great
invitation ideas for theme parties in our Birthday Invitation
Ideas section.
Decorating
Going by your budget, try to transform your space into what your
theme requires. Bring in potted plants if you need to give the
room a 'garden' look or use colored paper to create wavy motifs
for a beach or sailor theme party. Balloons are a must for every
birthday party. Buy them in colors that match your theme. Bring
red balloons and use a black marker pen to make dots on them for a
'LadyBug' theme party. Stay with the same colors for streamers. If
your budget allows, create or get a decorator to make 2D or 3D
sets. Or a digitally printed backdrop. For e.g. a castle for a
Princess or a Cinderella party, a Pirate ship for a Pirate party
etc. If you are good at it, you may also try making some using
styrofoam sheets. Things like cute little houses from a cartoon
show can be cut and painted at home. 'Blow Up' decorations are
also available these days which can be used for adding a special
touch to your decorations or for creating an impact at the
entrance.
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