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