If your child is into a particular character there is always lots of party ware you can buy to complement your chosen theme, but it can work out expensive and can be a bit overwhelming to have all themed merchandise at a party. I am privileged to be able to see many clever ideas that parents come up with to theme their parties without breaking the bank. Here are some of my favourites.
Balloons and streamers can instantly brighten a room and if you pick them out in the colours of your chosen theme (i.e Pink and Purple for Princesses, red and black for pirates, red and blue for Spiderman …) you can instantly accent your theme cost effectively. I love this balloon bunting that I saw at an outdoor Princess party I did last year.
Fab balloon bunting
These baloons and streamers were themed in the colours used in the Ben & Holly logo for a party of the same theme. It turned a boring hatch into a focal point at this party and you could easily change the colours to match your theme. For example would look great in red and blue for a Spiderman or Superhero party.
Pretty baloons and streamers
I always love seeing some of the children’s toys used as decoration. This row of princess slippers was a lovely touch at a Princess party.
Cinderella shoes
And these lovely Princess Hats are great fro the children to wear at the party and then take home. They are made out of a simple party hat with 2 lengths of fabric stapled on – easy but very effective.
Princess Hats
At my son’s Cars party a couple of years ago we placed some of his Cars toys and road signs down the centre of the table and made a racetrack table runner out of black paper and white paint. Simple but effective.
Race track runner
All of these ideas can be achieved on a budget and easily mixed in with a few pieces of more expensive themed party ware. Would love to hear of any of your ideas.
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A lot of people i know end up speding quite a bit of money on party themes as they think all the decorations have to be the same. But just like you have stated, as long as they are the same colour theme then it will still look just as good and probably half the price. Some great advice you have here ☺
I think a bit of both can work really well. I have also taken to buying banqueting roll to put on the tables. I always find i never bought enough table cloths and then any roll left over can be saved for future parties. Much more cost effective.