How do I reserve a party? Contact us to choose an available date and time for the party. Once we receive your $50 non-refundable deposit and your signed contract, that date will be reserved for you. Then, get the guest list to us no later than 3 weeks in advance. The invitations will then be mailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the party date and you will receive one of our copies of The Parents Party Guide. To ensure your party will be available for your party, it is best to reserve as soon as possible. We take reservations up to a year in advance.
Where are the parties held? Our parties come to your home.
What ages are your parties for? Most of our themes are for children between the ages from 4 - 7. Our slumber parties are for girls from 8 - 10.
How long do the parties last? Our parties are between 1 ½ to 2 hours long. Many times parents wonder if a longer party would be better. Children in this age range are happiest with a party that is 2 hours or less. The excitement and fun takes up a lot of energy. It is best to have them celebrate when they are at their best!
We want to invite 10 girls but if they do not all show up do we still pay for 10 girls? Your total is based on the number of girls that you RSVP to us. That is how many we will prepare for. Invitations over the number of children that you RSVP for are $3 each and will be added to the total.
How many children should we invite? The best parties are with 12 or fewer children. Adding more guests is often a temptation. We find adding guests over this amount takes attention away from the birthday child and the party becomes less personal.
Should we invite adults / parents to the party? Parents and adults are always welcome to stay for the party, at your discretion. Children however in most every case have a much more enjoyable time when they are able to celebrate without the discomfort of being watched by extra adults. Many times their celebration is interrupted by the conversation and added noise level of extra parents. It really makes a difference in the quality of the party! Due to space considerations, and because we strive to make the birthday child and his or her young guests the center of attention, we suggest a ratio of one adult for every child attending the party. Our parties are designed for the enjoyment of the children. Please note that our package prices cover only the children. If you know that you will be having parents stay, it is a good idea to set up a coffee / tea table for the adults to sit and enjoy the party. If you provide food for the adults we request that it be similar to the food we are serving for the birthday party. You may need helpers to answer the door, take pictures, run the video camera. Having help will allow you to enjoy more of your child’s special day.
We would like to invite boys and girls, to the party. Will they both enjoy this party? That would depend on the child. The parties that work the best, the children are approximately the same gender and age. Our parties are based on dressing up and our girls parties are very much about being feminine. The dressing up takes up a great deal of the party. The girls enjoy helping with the dress up and enjoy twirling in their dresses. Boys dress as a prince or a knight and help guard the princess and help lead the parade. Younger children are generally most comfortable staying with their parent during the party time. By age four most children have become more comfortable with participating. If younger children are present they must be carefully supervised. Our costumes, accessories, decorations are for children 4 years and older.
What should my child wear on the day of the party? We bring the dress-up clothing. Because she is the birthday girl today, it would be nice to fix her hair. This makes her feel pretty and special. She will need to wear a slip, leotard, or swim suit under her clothing for the dress-up time. Low necklines are best for photographs. Please avoid children’s dress up shoes as they tend to cause falls.
What preparations do I need to make? We bring everything needed for the party, even the candles. You need to have your home ready for the girls and have the Polaroid 600 film on hand for their instant photos. We need a table and enough chairs set up and ready for the children. They need space for the party and room to twirl about.
Do I need to have help? It is a good idea to have a someone to help you with the unexpected. You may also like to have one of the parents at the party run a video camera and another take pictures. It is a good idea to arrange this ahead of time.
Should I do any decorating? There is no need to do any decorating. Some parents choose to give their child’s party a personal touch. White Christmas lights are always pretty and wedding tulle looks dreamy draped over windows and doorways. Helium balloon bouquets at entrances or in corners are also festive. This is your event, it is your choice. Relax and enjoy having it all done for you or give the party an extra personal touch.
Do the children eat while in costume? No. To preserve the costumes for future use we don’t allow the children to eat in the costumes. If a child requests beverages while in costume, please offer them clear beverages such as the Sprite, 7-Up or water.
When do we take pictures? After each child is dressed, they will get to have their moment. This is a great time to take a Polaroid shot of them and slip it into the photo frame for a take home favor. The camera is provided but it will be up to you to obtain the film. After all children are dressed is a great time to take the picture of the princess with her royal court! Feel free to take photos throughout the party. We would be glad to pause for the children to have their photos taken.
Do you offer more party themes other than the Princess theme? Yes! We have many themes available. We offer parties for both boys and girls. For a current listing of our party themes, please visit our themes page!
Who will take care of a guest if they become ill, have a behavior problem or are feeling insecure in the unfamiliar surroundings? If a child becomes ill, is a disturbance to others , or is not easily consoled, she will need to be attended to by yourself or a helper. The show must go on. Often times it is the birthday girl that needs the extra attention (so much excitement for the princess!). Children that are uneasy about the surroundings will usually feel more secure sitting next to someone familiar to them or near their parent.
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