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 in this 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

Kids’ diaries can get booked up surprisingly quickly, so sending out invitations at least a month before the big day will ensure as many friends as required can make it. Choose from one of our new customisable 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, you can have fun planning the decor. Start with a birthday banner or party garland that adds instant wow-factor to any room, then add tableware in the same theme. See our feature on Stylish Party Ideas for Every Age.

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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 to match every theme, our party bags will send little guests home with smiles. Simply pick your favour bags, then have fun adding mini pinatas, hair clips, glittery stickers, and fun temporary tattoos.

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PLAN THE PARTY GAMES

Here’s another opportunity to get creative. But don’t be daunted – we have a range of brilliant party ideas and creative crafts to download, covering all the main party themes, including princesses, pirates, and circuses.