Party Themes

Party Products Direct stock all the popular childrens party themes. In each range we stock the standard products, plates, cups, napkins, tablecovers, party bags, invitations and balloons. Each product comes in standard pack size.
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Once the party boy /girl has selected a party theme you can then press on with organising the invitations, tableware ,cake, and party bag presents.

When organising your childs party it is important not to feel pressurised into organising the social event of the year.A lot will depend on your child. Some love a big loud party with all the trimmings and invitations to the whole class, others are quite content with a small group of friends and a trip to the cinema.

There are however a few common denominators to all parties, Good Friends, Good FOOD and GOOD GAMES. Get those things right and everything else will fall into place.

Organising Your Childs Party

If you are reading this it is safe to assume that you are close to purchsing a
party theme for your childs birthday party. Before completing the purchase we thought it would be worthwhile outlining a few points regarding the organisation of the party.

You may have organised many parties or feel that you have everything under control but there is never any harm in taking 5 mins just to make sure you have everything covered.

Party Planning : 5 Weeks Before The Party

The first thing you have to decide is the party location. Children tend to change their minds regularly in the build up to a party but if you are planning on hosting the party outside your home then a decision will need to be made in plenty of time.

Popular party locations are booked well in advance so if your child is thinking of using one of those locations then you really need to make the booking in good time.

Party Planning : 3 Weeks Before The Party

With three weeks to go you should be confirming the total number of guests and if possible the names. When planning a party guest list it is always safe to assume that some people will be unable to attend, however in the case of a childs party this can actually work to your advantage.

If you are a parent that has the time to pick your child up from school then it is always a good idea to ask the other mums and carers if they will be able to attend.

Confirming the numbers will also give you a chance to decide on additional help if the numbers seem large. When hosting a party for 1 - 3 three year olds it is always wise to have plenty of help. Younger children will need more attention especially when it comes to party food time.

Party Planning : 10 Days Before The Party

With ten days to go we advise that you place orders for the party plates, cups, decorations etc. Usually these will be delivered in a matter of days but it is always advisable to order early just in case there are any postal delays. Online shops such as Partyproductsdirect will stock all you require so the organisation of party supplies can be completed from the comfort of your own home or work place.

When purchasing the party themed tableware and decorations you should also purchase the party bag fillers unless you plan to make them yourself or have purchased them already.

Party Planning : 2 Days Before The Party

At this stage you should be confirming exact numbers which means calling any parents who have not responded. This will help when preparing the party bags and the cake, which we recommend you also do at this stage. If you
prepare the party bags in advance they can look "crumpled" come party day even if you take great care storing them.

We therefore recommend the use of party boxes. Traditionally these have been used for food but when decorated with a few stickers and filled with goodies they look fantastic and are perfect replacements. Party boxes come in
preprepared options as well.

Party Planning : 1 Day Before The Party

If you have time the day before you should do as much preparation as possible. This includes finishing the birthday cake and preparing as much of the food as possible. For example rice crispy cakes can be prepared in advance.

When the kids have gone to bed then the decorating can begin. Kids enjoy putting up the party decorations but they will enjoy them even more when they come down in the morning. The birthday boy / girl will know the big day has arrived.

Party Planning : The Party Day Itself

Prepare as much of the food as possible early in the day. If you are hosting the party outside your house then you will need to confirm the numbers with the venue caterers. Some venues allow you to bring your own food in which case you will need boxes and trays to transport the food.

Decorate the front door with balloons and banners

ENJOY THE PARTY