3 Secrets for a Simple and Inexpensive Birthday Party

The decoration of a birthday party is important because it immediately signals to all the guests that they are there to have fun and also because it reflects all the care you took and the joy you feel in welcoming them.

Choosing the theme

Not all children's parties are themed, but sometimes choosing a theme can help guide the organization of a party more easily. In the case of a children's party, it makes sense to create a themed environment that can transport kids to an enchanted and magical world that makes them feel more joy and makes the party even more fun.

Theme parties guide the entire organization of the event, it’s a fact. Therefore, the choice of theme can greatly influence the criteria set out in the title of this article: Secrets to a Simple and Inexpensive Birthday Party. In other words, the tips listed here are all influenced by the theme and the “simple and inexpensive” criteria can also be called into question if the theme is, let's say, very ambitious.

It is important to choose something that aligns with the birthday person's preferences, be it their favorite cartoon character or their favorite animal, also consider their favorite colors and, of course, combine them, if possible, for example, with toys that may exist and are useful to enhance the decoration.

If you choose something that is difficult to combine with the options you have, it may involve buying accessories to complete the decoration, so take into account what you have at home, the budget available to spend, and, above all, the birthday person's preferences.

Arrangement of the Room

Moving furniture and sofas, storing those decorative pieces and knick-knacks that are more “unprotected” and prone to falling… anything goes to make the space larger and less prone to accidents. We're talking about children but, let's be honest, adults appreciate it too. Especially in this moment of the Covid-19 pandemic, it makes even more sense to make the house as large as possible to ensure distance between people in a relaxed way and ensure that everyone feels comfortable spending time with their loved ones.

It is also important in this space management between the living room and the kitchen to place snacks, drinks, plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins arranged in such a way that guests are as independent as possible. The ideal would be to divide everything between several tables, creating a self-service “corridor” to avoid elbows and confusion when guests serve themselves.

Decorative Accents

We enter a realm that is almost like the love you have for a child: infinite. There are so many options in terms of decorative details that it becomes difficult to choose. Our suggestion is to look at what you have. And when we say this, we mean exploring the entire house! It's also worth going to the kids' rooms, open closets and think about the objects you have and reinventing their use, at least for that day. There are no limits and it's all about imagination and creativity.

Of course, if possible guided by the party theme and often without forgetting a fabulous motto that applies to everything and especially in decoration: “less is more”.

Natural flowers - Use natural flowers, whether in jars, vases, large arrangements or small accents. Flowers work miracles. There is nothing better than using natural flowers to decorate a room and there are several affordable options that will give a “fresh” touch to the decor .

Lighting - Lighting is a central aspect of decoration and a party is no exception. Using candles adds a special touch to a party, but be careful, they can become dangerous when children run around (please take these safety measures into account). But, alternatively, and being an equally interesting and a safer option, typical Christmas lights are increasingly used on other occasions. Whether they are LED wires or light bulbs, regardless of the colors you use, they will captivate both kids and adults and create a super fun party atmosphere. Now there are also super cool rotating lamps that simulate a nightclub environment, kids are thrilled with the effects created on the walls and floor.

Decoration Products - In another blog post we already said that this stage is Party at Home's "forte". It's not a simple process at all, but it's clear that we exist to help you decorate happy days and make this step easier, quicker, and most importantly, more economical. After choosing the theme, we have panels, bunting banners, pompoms and balloons to decorate the room and create a super festive atmosphere. For the tables we have popcorn boxes, table figures, round stickers, topper w/ toothpick, bottle labels, paper molds, cupcake wraps, cake toppers. To match the colors of the theme, we have tablecloths and table skirts, and paper plates, cups and napkins in various colors. We also make hats to distribute to guests and souvenirs to offer at the end.

Oh, we have an extra tip after all. Don't forget the most important thing: a good mood. A party is not a party without joy. You may not have any of what we described here, but if the happiness of the hosts is reflected in the smiles they distribute, it will certainly be a success and something to remember later. Memories are made of good times and the decoration is a detail on the edge of shared joy and happiness.

SEE ALSO :

• 5 Tips for Organizing a Successful Party at Home
• What to Eat at a Birthday Party?
• Children's Birthday Party Decoration: What to Buy?

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