Organizing a children's birthday party requires fewer things than people usually buy. This is the essential list, in the order you should get it together.
1. Tableware: how many pieces you really need
The rule of thumb is one plate and one cup per person, plus two spares, and two or three napkins per person (napkins always run out). For a party with 8 children, an 8-person set and little else is enough.
Our 8-person party sets contain 8 plates, 8 cups, and 20 matching napkins: they cost less than pieces bought separately and avoid the problem of mismatched themes.
2. The theme: choose it with the birthday child, not for them
The theme is the only decision that should be made together with the child. The most popular themes are Spiderman and Avengers, Minecraft, Pokémon, Frozen, Minnie, Paw Patrol, Gabby's Dollhouse and, from age 7-8 onwards, their favorite football team: Inter, Milan, Juventus and Napoli have official party sets.
3. Decorations: few and concentrated
There is no need to decorate the whole house. It works better to concentrate everything in one place: the wall behind the cake. A themed tablecloth, balloons, and a cake topper are enough. It is also the place where the photos will be taken.
4. Party favors for the guests
If you want to give the guests a little something, a small and useful item is better than a plastic surprise: a cutlery set, a cup, a coin purse or a cup with a straw cost little and won't end up in the trash the next day.
5. What NOT to buy
- Too many plates: children use one, adults often bring their own.
- Decorations that need to be hung high up: no one sees them and they take half an hour to set up.
- Very small cups: they tip over. Wide-based cups or, for the little ones, cups with a straw and lid are better.
How much does it all cost
With an 8-person party set, a tablecloth, balloons, and a cake topper, you will comfortably be under 25 euros. It is best to spend the rest of the budget on the cake and a few games.
We ship throughout Italy with BRT in 2-5 business days: order with a week to spare, so you have time to check that everything is there.