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