Choose a theme

• What does the birthday boy/girl like best
• Are they a party princess, a superhero or is there a particular activity they love?
• You can keep it simple but effective with a colour theme

Decide on a budget

• Don’t overspend! You can create a magical party without spending a fortune
• Work out numbers
• When you know what your budget is, you can work out how many people to invite
• Is it going to be a large party where the whole class is invited or will it be a more personal celebration with a few of their favourite people?

Invitations

• Aim to send out invitations 4-6 weeks in advance to give people plenty of notice
• Include all the basic info – name of the party person, venue address, date of the party, start and end time (no more than 2-3 hours), an RSVP deadline, your contact details and allergy or dietary requirements

Venue

• Ask for recommendations from friends and family and check out reviews
• Check if the venue supplies food and if they can accommodate your chosen theme
• Choose an appropriate venue for your group size
• Is it accessible for everyone invited?

Food

• Some venues do great party food options so check out any options available
• If you want a more budget friendly option then self catering maybe the way to go
• Buffets are always a popular option or you could do individual lunch boxes or bags for the party guests