The Ultimate Party Planning Checklist

Have a kids’ birthday party to plan? Follow our easy week-by-week checklist to ensure it’s legendary.

CHOOSE THE PARTY THEME

This is the important first step and it’s crucial to involve your kids to ensure you pick a theme they truly love. What are they currently into? Whether it’s mermaids, unicorns, fire trucks or football, we’ve got a selection of imaginative and original party themes to choose from.

PICK THE PARTY THEME

SEND THE INVITATIONS

Aim to send out invitations at least a month before the party. Choose from one of our new customizable party invitations, which can be downloaded and printed or sent digitally. Covering all our main themes from ballet to dinosaurs, there's sure to be one that fits.

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CHOOSE THE DECORATIONS

Now that you’ve secured your theme, have fun planning the decor. Start with a birthday banner or party garland that adds instant wow-factor, then add balloons and tableware in the same theme. Our helpful Party Sets include a themed-box full of party decor and tableware.

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PLAN YOUR OUTFIT

Planning kids’ party outfits is a fun moment and another opportunity to get them involved in the process. The host needs the most head-turning outfit after all! From fabulous fairies and magical unicorns to awesome owls, we have a costume to make them look and feel the part.

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PACK THE PARTY BAGS

With irresistible designs and cute favors like glittery stickers, temporary tattoos and hair clips to match every theme, pack a party bag that is bound to send them home with a smile. Make sure you leave room for a slice of cake, wrapped in an on-theme napkin!

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PLAN THE PARTY GAMES

Here’s another opportunity to get creative and have fun planning party games to keep kids entertained. Happily, we have a range of brilliant party ideas and creative crafts to download, covering all the main party themes, including princesses, pirates and circuses.