Party Tips

When it comes to organising your childs party, it's easy to a) get stressed b) blow the budget and c) vow never to do it "that way" again. Throwing a party should be fun for all. It just takes planning, a well-paced party schedule and a killer party idea.

Here's 5 tips for making your Rock Star party THE BEST party ever!

1. Involve the birthday party boy or girl in the planning

It's their day, so within reason, give your birthday girl or boy what they want. Sit him or her down and offer a few suggestions for the theme and structure of the party, and let the birthday boy or girl choose from your list the one they want. It's a win, win.

2. Theme

Let's face it – you want an awesome theme, but don't want to have to do too much work yourself!

The easy solution is to get your guests to dress up like Rock Stars before they get to the party. Not only does it really engage the kids and parents before your childs party, but it's really easy for you! On the day of the party, we do the rest!

3. Invitations

Send them out early - at least four weeks ahead of time. Many children have a hectic social and activity calendar so give their parents ample warning.

If your child has a best friend make sure they can come on the date you are planning for the party before you go ahead with bookings and invitations. The absence of a special friend can take the shine off even the brightest celebration.

4. It's all in the timing

Don't make the party too long. Most children can handle 1.5 to 2 hours of noise and excitement with equanimity. After that, you may find smaller revellers are starting to fray around the edges. Meltdowns do not make for magic party moments.

5. Memories

Your child's only young once so capture it and save the memory! Just like looking back at your old school photographs you want to give your child and their friends something to take home and look back on in years to come.