How to Prepare for Your Little Girl's Magical Day

Now that you’ve made the most important decision by choosing The Princess Party Co. in St. Louis to help celebrate your little girl’s special day, you’re on your way to giving her the most magical day of her life! There are certain things that you should keep in mind when planning her princess party. Here are some of our tips for preparing for the party of your child’s dreams!

Complete Your Questionnaire

Filling out forms is nobody’s favorite task, but when it comes to preparing for your princess party, it’s a necessary step. Your questionnaire will be emailed to you as soon as you reserve your date, and it is full of important questions that will help us set the magic in motion for your little girl’s big day. The Princess Party Co. in St. Louis is committed to giving you party perfection, so we need to make sure we know exactly what you want. As soon as you fill in the questionnaire with complete and accurate information, we can start getting ready for your child’s event. If you have any questions or need help, we’re always happy to assist you with your questionnaire. Just get in touch with your event specialist!

Plan Your Invitations

Designing your invitations can be a lot of fun for you and your little girl! She will be delighted to help you create them, and you’ll be glad to have the help! Invitations are necessary to make sure all your guests have everything they need to attend your party prepared and excited. You’ll need to include all the pertinent details—date, time, reason for the party, address, and RSVP information—so that everyone is on the same page. Aside from those necessities, you can really do just about anything you want when it comes to your invitations! Using your princess guest as inspiration for the color scheme and design is a smart idea to welcome your guests into the fairytale land of enchantment that awaits at your party. You can also use your little girl’s favorite colors if you’d prefer. Party stores and online shops are great places to look if you want to purchase your invitations, or you can create your own using a computer design program or pull out that box of craft supplies and go to town!

Decorate Your Party Space

A beautiful party space is a must for a princess party! While your princess visitor will bring magic and enchantment with her, a wonderfully decorated area will go a long way toward making your party feel like a royal ball! Take a trip to Party City or scroll through your social media to get inspiration. Party basics, like balloons, streamers, and plastic tablecloths, will look great in your princess’ signature colors. You can add in elements of her fairytale storyline to create a truly magical environment. For example, paper snowflake banners are a nice touch for Elsa and Anna parties, and red roses are delightful for Belle parties. The best part is that you don’t have to break the bank to give your little girl a lovely party. DIY and repurpose for an inexpensive way to decorate!

Purchase or Prepare Your Cake

Enjoying the birthday cake is always one of the most anticipated moments of any party. With a princess party, you have the opportunity to up the cake game with a magically delicious creation. Skilled bakers and cake decorators can do just about anything to your cake, so don’t be afraid to bring them your ideas for a unique birthday cake. Shaped and molded cakes are especially beautiful for princess parties, and you can have your cake shaped like a castle, a gown, a wand, or just about anything you’d like! Even a simple sheet cake can be enhanced with colored frosting, figurines, and special fairytale touches. No matter what kind of cake you decide on, use your child’s favorite colors or your princess guest’s signature color scheme to make it even more special. Don’t forget to snap a photo or two before the kids dig in!

Assemble Your Party Favors

Party favors are a traditional token of gratitude to show your guests your appreciation that they joined your child on her special day. These don’t have to be fancy or expensive, but it is a good idea to give every child a little something on their way out. Your little girl may have some ideas of what her friends would like to receive, or you can stick with the princess party theme and offer them magic wands, crowns or tiaras, or costume jewelry. You can never go wrong with candy if you want something more simple or that can easily be purchased in bulk. Ask your child to write name tags for each treat bag or a short note of thanks to give the parting gifts a more personal touch!

Tell Your Guests it’s a Princess Party

What could be more fun or adorable than having each little boy and girl who arrives for your child’s party dressed in their best fairytale wear? Think of the cute photos you’d be able to get of your home filled with little princesses and knights! Letting the other parents know that your party will have a special princess guest is usually a great cue for them to send their child with costumes or dress up clothes. It’s also a good idea to let them know in case they need to prepare their child to spend time with a new person so that they aren’t overwhelmed. You can include this information on your invitations to make sure that every guest comes prepared for your little girl’s special day!