Happy Birthday!!!!!----Tips for Planning a Successful Birthday Party

In celebration of my baby, Love Angel Events, LLC. "Where Everything Begins With Love", turning 4 years old today. I find it fitting to share some basic and creative tips on how to plan and execute a SUCCESSFUL Child's Birthday Party. It has been my experience that either, "We" (parents). do way too much or not enough, creatively. Also, I have found that planning parties for children between the ages of one and ten are the most difficult, simply because we have no clue what they would enjoy or what's age appropiate.
Here are a few Basic and Creative Tips to ensure you are planning an event that is Fun and Exciting for the Birthday Boy or Girl, while maintaing "Peace of Mind" for You.

• Select an age/child appropriate Theme: ASK your little Angel..."What type of party do you want?" It may seem silly, but often times, we assume we know they want; or more importantly we know what we want and a disconnect will occur and no one will be happy. There are so many themes to choose from For an example, A Birthday Party at Chuck E. Cheese for a child who is deathly afraid of Chuck E., or, a Princess Party for the Girl who loves playing Soccer.
• Set a Realistic Budget: Once, you know what type of party your little Angel wants, set a realistic budget. A Birthday party for children 0ne to ten years of age should range between $300-$1, 000, depending on location.
• Location, Location, Location: The KEY to a successful event is choosing the right location to execute your theme or vision for the event.
• Age Appropriate Menu: Please keep the Menu simple and Age appropriate. For and example, serve your little Angel's favorite meal or items All kids love. For an example, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, or Pizza. Please be careful in serving Steak and Shrimp for a Childs Birthday party.
• Invitations: Once you have established the Theme, Budget, Location, and Menu it is time to create the Guest List and prepare (paper) invitations. Choose a Fun and Creative invitation that conveys the theme and invoke excitement about the event. Also, Be CREATIVE in the delivery of the invitations.
• Games: Be sure to create a functional timeline that allows adequate time for Games and Activities. Also, choose games that foster an atmosphere for fair-play and fun; where EVERYONE is a WINNER. You do not want to send guests home crying, because they did not win a particular game.
• The CAKE: Next to the Location, The Cake, is of big importance. It is the show piece, if you will, of the entire party. Be sure the cake size, design, and flavor is in accordance with the theme of the event and representative of the Birthday Girl or Boy. The cutting of the cake signifies the end of the party and should be "The Icing" of a GREAT event.
• Favors and Goodie Bags: Please be sure to send the guest away with a Goodie Bag that includes favors and edible treats reflecting the theme of the party. Be CREATIVE. For an example, for a Sports Party, include pencils, note pads, and stickers with a Sports Motif, in addition, to a few pieces of candy.
  

Hopefully, these tips will be beneficial to you in planning your Little Angel's Birthday Parties this year. If not, Love Angel Events, LLC is available to provide you with the assistance you need every step of the way. Please contact us at info@LoveAngelEvents.com with any questions or concerns.

Happy Planning,

Meshanda Johnson