If you’re lucky enough to own your own swimming pool, party planning should be any absolute breeze. Alternatively, most public swimming pools have dedicated slots allocated for private party hire, but make sure you book early as they are very popular in the summer. Once you’ve got the pool organised, get those invites out quickly. Choose a lovely summery birthday party invitation wh…
Party venue - home or away Decide how many guests you want to invite and if your home can accommodate them all. If it can, then there’s the all-important question ‘what will your neighbours think?’ If you want to hire a venue, plan well in advance to guarantee your booking. Check it's large enough for the number of guests and any extra equipment such as a …
As she gets older, she might feel like a night at the local bowling alley isn’t quite grown up enough, but obviously she’s too young to go out on the town, so how do you get the balance right? A popular birthday party idea at the moment is a pamper party. They can be done at home to save money, as long as you don’t mind your living room being turned into a spa for the evening. …
A themed party. A retro themed party. Based on the swinging sixties; the fabulous, fun decade that your Mum was born into. Perfect! Now, you find yourself researching party ideas and wondering where to start. Well, look no further. Decorations No 1960s theme would be complete without tie-dye. The decade was famous for it, and it can so easily be included in the …
Refreshments Leave the bottle of red on the table: summer is a season for light drinking. Stock up on the white wine and golden ales and be sure to get the coolers out - the colder the better! Don’t forget to create a batch of fruity Pimms, or if you’re feeling really adventurous, why not try the art of cocktail mixing a go. Mojito, anyone? For those non-al…
Fairy Day is fast approaching! Throw a fun, glittery party on 24th June to celebrate, and encourage guests of all ages to wear fairy wings in honour of the theme. Take the festivities outside if the weather will allow it; if not, decorate your home with glitter and bunting. Whatever you do, don’t skimp on the fairy cakes! Saturday 2nd July is World UFO Day. Combine your birthday fete…