Birthday Princess party

Looking for ideas for a princess-themed birthday party? From decorations and cakes to activities and gift ideas, transform your home into an enchanted kingdom for the occasion.

This complete guide to planning a birthday party on this theme will take you step by step to create a magical celebration your daughter is sure to remember.

A royal decoration

Decoration plays an essential role in setting the mood. Here are some tips for transforming your space into a fairytale castle.

Princess birthday invitation cards

Before you start planning your princess birthday party, you’ll need to invite all your friends!

To mark the occasion at this stage, you can make invitations in line with the theme, or buy ready-made ones:

Decorating essentials

Opt for a palette of pastel colors like pink, purple and gold. Helium-filled balloons in these tones will fill your room.

Use string lights to add a touch of sparkle. Install tulle drapes on the ceiling to imitate a royal canopy.

You can also arrange bouquets of artificial flowers on your furniture and tables.

The head table

Choose a pink or gold tablecloth, and plates and cups with princess motifs.

Arrange a large wreath in the center of the table as a centerpiece, or a bouquet of flowers. Surround it with small accessories such as magic wands or fake jewelry.

For an even more impressive effect, place small personalized gifts in each place. For example, you can make candy pouches or princess stickers.

The canvas for the photoshoot

To enhance the magical effect, you can set up a themed photo backdrop. The children can pose in front of it for souvenir photos. This is commonly known as a “photoshoot”.

Choose motifs reminiscent of a royal palace or a scene from a fairy tale.

You can make your own, or buy one ready to use. To fix it in place, use one of your walls, or use a stand with tripod and fasteners. Here are the alternatives and materials we recommend:

As well as decoration, it’ll serve as an activity later in the day. The kids will love posing together to make memories!

Princess-themed birthday cakes

The cake is often the centerpiece of the party. Here are a few ideas, some easier than others.

The one in the shape of a castle or with a princess

For the ultimate wow factor, create a castle using several cakes on top of each other. Use ice cream cones for the towers, covered with pink icing. Add edible pearls for an elegant touch.

To simplify design, use cookie cutters to create various shapes in sugar paste for decoration.

You can take inspiration from these creations:

If you don’t feel like taking the plunge, you can also decorate your birthday cake with ready-to-use decorations. There are a number of princess-themed decorations:

The colors of the rainbow

A rainbow cake is also suitable for a princess theme. Make several layers of sponge cake in different colors. You’ll need food coloring.

Cover with a white icing sprinkled with edible pearls.

Fairy cupcakes

Offer individual cupcakes with gold or pink boxes, or by coloring the icing. Add toppers in the shape of a crown, magic wand, glitter or pearls.

For variety, offer flavors such as lemon or berry cupcakes, and include different toppings to appeal to all tastes.

Princess-related games and activities

To keep the kids busy throughout the afternoon, plan simple but entertaining activities around your theme.

The royal parade

Organize a fashion show where each child can wear a princess dress or costume. Provide accessories such as tiaras, capes and wands.

To make sure that every child has a costume, you can ask the parents to dress their daughter as a princess beforehand. Don’t hesitate to indicate this on the invitation card!

Add a little friendly competition by handing out ribbons or themed tags such as “Best Crown” or “Queen of the Day” to reward all participants.

And if the parade isn’t your thing, you can simply have them dance to festive music. Or why not to princess cartoon music (you can easily find ready-made playlists).

The wreath-making workshop

Provide card, glitter, stickers and markers for children to create their own wreaths. It’s a fun and creative activity.

For even more fun, decorate the wreaths with small rhinestones or ribbons.

If you’re looking for efficiency, there are kits available with all the necessary equipment:

The enchanted treasure hunt

Organize a treasure hunt with clues and goodies to discover, such as fake jewelry or candy.

Make the hunt more immersive by creating a scenario. Children must find the lost treasure of the queen of the kingdom by solving riddles.

Here’s an example:

• Question 1 : To begin this royal quest, imagine a large house where a princess lives. The walls are high and solid, and tall towers reach for the sky. Where will you look?
  • Place the following clue behind a castle figurine or decoration.
• Question 2: A princess is nothing without this symbol on her head. It shines brightly, adorned with precious stones. Find the object that makes her a true queen.
  • Place the following clue under a crown.
• Question 3: To make her dreams come true, the princess can rely on this magical object. She points at it, and everything changes. What should you look for?
  • Place the following clue near a wand or scepter.
• Question 4 : I always tell the truth, and show you who’s the most beautiful in the whole kingdom. Who am I?
  • Place the trunk in front of or behind a mirror.

Birthday gift ideas

Here’s a list of gift ideas to share with guests’ parents, in keeping with the princess theme.

Books and puzzles

The first option, which most people like, is books in the theme of the birthday party. For the world of princesses, it’s mostly fairy tales.

Alternatively, you can start with puzzles. There are many in this theme, especially in the Disney universe.

Here’s our selection:

Costumes and toys

Another sure bet for a princess birthday gift is a toy or costume. For example:

• a dress, of course
• a doll in the theme

Here’s our selection:

You can also think about glitter shoes or booties for a complete look.

Creative leisure activities

Finally, birthday gifts in the form of creative activities linked to the world of fairy tales can also be a good option.

Possibilities include :

• a jewelry creation box
• board games on the theme of enchanted kingdoms or fairytale characters

Here’s our selection:

As you’ll see from these descriptions and photos, organizing a princess birthday party is an excellent way to make your guests dream. By following these tips, you’ll transform the day into a magical occasion.

With a little preparation and a touch of creativity, you’ll be offering a party your child won’t soon forget!