| What is a party without decorations? While | | | | |
| decorations can range from the simple to the | | | | Keep in mind though, that children will tend |
| very elaborate (and expensive), the one thing | | | | to grab the balloons, so ensure that there |
| all decorations have in common is that they | | | | are still enough balloons for decoration even |
| require planning and thought. | | | | if the children decide to get the balloons |
| | | | for themselves. Alternatively, get streamers |
| Here are some tips to get your creative | | | | for the general area as well to add colour |
| juices flowing: | | | | and vibrancy to your party. This also ensures |
| | | | that even if the children do grab the |
| Plan your party decorations according to the | | | | balloons for themselves, the general areas |
| party layout that you have in mind. You can | | | | are still decorated. |
| focus on decorations for the performance area | | | | |
| (or cake cutting area), dining table, and | | | | Dining area |
| general areas. The activities area and food | | | | |
| area should be kept relatively free of | | | | The dining area should be decorated but still |
| decorations to allow children and guests to | | | | kept generally clear so that your guests can |
| play or get their food in a hazard-free | | | | enjoy the food. The most ideal decorations |
| environment. | | | | that can go on the dining tables are |
| | | | centerpieces. They can simply be a bunch of |
| Decorations you can get include: banners, | | | | balloons that go on the middle of the table. |
| streamers, balloons and centerpieces. Allow | | | | This allows a continuity of the party |
| your birthday child to get involved by | | | | decorations and still ensures your guests can |
| letting him/her choose the colours of the | | | | enjoy the food without the decorations |
| balloons, or even, if you wish, the theme of | | | | getting in their way. |
| the party decorations. It is after all, his | | | | |
| her special day! | | | | If your party is a themed party, you can |
| | | | consider getting printed plates, utensils and |
| The backdrop is a very important element for | | | | napkins. These add to the general theme and |
| party decorations. This should be placed at | | | | look good as decorations on the whole. |
| the performance/cake cutting area. If you're | | | | |
| holding the party at a function room, this | | | | Entrance Area |
| should be on the stage backdrop. You can get | | | | |
| a colourful banner as the center of the | | | | Besides the performance/ cake cutting area, |
| backdrop and get birthday flags and streamers | | | | the dining area, and the general areas, you |
| to add to the backdrop. If you have balloons, | | | | can consider adding decorations at the |
| add balloons at the side of the backdrop. | | | | entrance for your party too! The decorations |
| | | | can be just a simple greeting banner that |
| The backdrop can be themed, elaborate or | | | | welcomes your guests to the party, or you |
| simple - it is really up to you. Having the | | | | could have some balloons at the entrance to |
| backdrop at the performance/cake cutting | | | | the party. This not only makes the whole |
| area, also allows you to get beautiful | | | | party look more fun right from the start, but |
| pictures of the cake cutting moment with a | | | | also has the added advantage of letting your |
| fantastic backdrop. | | | | guests know that they have reached the right |
| | | | venue for the party! |
| General Areas | | | | |
| | | | Do keep in mind that while simple decorations |
| Helium balloons are a favorite of children | | | | like these can be cheap to get, you will need |
| and are great for decorations. The balloons | | | | time to put them up as well. Remember to plan |
| can be used to decorate the general areas. | | | | your time properly so you have time to |
| You can use colours that your child or you | | | | decorate the venue before your guests arrive! |
| have chosen. Try to use more colourful | | | | Or simply, you can save yourself some time |
| balloons so as to add to the party | | | | and hassle, by getting the decorations done |
| atmosphere. If the party is themed, you could | | | | at an affordable price from professionals |
| use printed balloons, or even aluminum foil | | | | like Mighty Magic Factory ! |
| balloons that go with the theme. | | | | |