Nothing makes the eyes of a toddler light up like the word ‘princess’, and a princess party is one of those occasions that we guarantee your little one will remember for years to come.
Whether it’s Belle, Ariel, Elsa, Jasmine, Tiana or Rapunzel who's their favourite, a princess party offers the chance to fill their day with love, sparkles and a whole lot of magic.
Planning a princess party doesn’t need to be complicated, and the team at MiniTown have plenty of experience in helping parents create the special day. Below, we share our step-by-step guide so you can ensure your little one’s party is as magical as they are.
5 Easy Steps to Plan Your Toddlers' Princess Party
Step One: Set the princess-themed scene.
Decide what theme your little one might like best. If they have a favourite Disney princess, you can use that to guide you; if they just love all of them, you can keep things a bit loose!
Whether you choose a specific princess theme or keep things general, remember to choose a colour palette you can showcase across your party invites, balloons, tableware, and other decorations. Purple, pink and white are always popular, but also consider adding elements of silver and gold, or go all out with a rainbow theme!
Our top tip: Castles, unicorns and tiaras never disappoint.
Step Two: Plan outfits early.
You can let your party guests know in your invite about any fancy-dress plans. If your little one has their heart set on a specific princess dress, make sure you find one early so they’re not disappointed.
Our top tip: Why not include a fancy dress box as part of the party? You can add tiaras, wands, feather boas - anything fun that the little ones can get stuck into and come up with their own personal princess masterpiece.
Step Three: Prepare the perfect princess activities.
Toddlers are typically more than happy to keep themselves entertained, especially at a party! But having a few activities ready can help guide the day and offer moments of calm in the chaos.
Activities could include something crafty like designing their own wand - just provide a few cardboard cut-outs and different shapes, pens, or glitter they can use to get creative.
Our top tip: Check out our comprehensive list of popular party games!
Step Four: Find a cake fit for royalty.
Whether you order one, bake one or pick one up from your local supermarket, the birthday cake is the centrepiece of any great princess party. The good news is it doesn't have to be complicated: a simple iced sponge cake with a tiara and some sparkly candles looks magical.
If you want to get a bit more creative, there are many gorgeous princess-inspired ideas floating around online. From castle cakes to ombre layers to edible glitter finishes, finding the right cakes comes down to your budget, your number of guests, and what you know your little one will love.
Step Five: Don’t forget the party bags!
Party bags are one of those things that feel small but land so well, especially with toddlers who absolutely love having something to carry home at the end of the day.
Keep it simple and keep it themed: a little drawstring pouch or paper bag filled with a few sweet treats, a mini colouring sheet and a few small tokens or toys is more than enough to send little guests home with a smile.
It doesn't need to cost much or take long to put together; it's a lovely way to say thank you for coming, and gives everyone one last sprinkle of princess magic on their way out the door.
Looking for the Perfect Venue for Your Princess Party?
At MiniTown, we love nothing more than helping you create the perfect day for your little one’s celebration. We’ve helped bring together plenty of princess parties - and plenty of other classic party themes! - looking after all the details so you can be present and enjoy the big day.
If you’d like to know more about our party packages, venue hire, soft play opportunities and everything else we have to offer, get in touch today.