| What is a party without decorations? While | | | | Keep in mind though, that children will tend to grab |
| decorations can range from the simple to the very | | | | the balloons, so ensure that there are still enough |
| elaborate (and expensive), the one thing all | | | | balloons for decoration even if the children decide to |
| decorations have in common is that they require | | | | get the balloons for themselves. Alternatively, get |
| planning and thought. | | | | streamers for the general area as well to add colour |
| Here are some tips to get your creative juices | | | | and vibrancy to your party. This also ensures that |
| flowing: | | | | even if the children do grab the balloons for |
| Plan your party decorations according to the party | | | | themselves, the general areas are still decorated. |
| layout that you have in mind. You can focus on | | | | Dining area |
| decorations for the performance area (or cake | | | | The dining area should be decorated but still kept |
| cutting area), dining table, and general areas. The | | | | generally clear so that your guests can enjoy the |
| activities area and food area should be kept relatively | | | | food. The most ideal decorations that can go on the |
| free of decorations to allow children and guests to | | | | dining tables are centerpieces. They can simply be a |
| play or get their food in a hazard-free environment. | | | | bunch of balloons that go on the middle of the table. |
| Decorations you can get include: banners, streamers, | | | | This allows a continuity of the party decorations and |
| balloons and centerpieces. Allow your birthday child to | | | | still ensures your guests can enjoy the food without |
| get involved by letting him/her choose the colours of | | | | the decorations getting in their way. |
| the balloons, or even, if you wish, the theme of the | | | | If your party is a themed party, you can consider |
| party decorations. It is after all, his/her special day! | | | | getting printed plates, utensils and napkins. These add |
| The backdrop is a very important element for party | | | | to the general theme and look good as decorations |
| decorations. This should be placed at the | | | | on the whole. |
| performance/cake cutting area. If you're holding the | | | | Entrance Area |
| party at a function room, this should be on the stage | | | | Besides the performance/ cake cutting area, the |
| backdrop. You can get a colourful banner as the | | | | dining area, and the general areas, you can consider |
| center of the backdrop and get birthday flags and | | | | adding decorations at the entrance for your party |
| streamers to add to the backdrop. If you have | | | | too! The decorations can be just a simple greeting |
| balloons, add balloons at the side of the backdrop. | | | | banner that welcomes your guests to the party, or |
| The backdrop can be themed, elaborate or simple - it | | | | you could have some balloons at the entrance to the |
| is really up to you. Having the backdrop at the | | | | party. This not only makes the whole party look |
| performance/cake cutting area, also allows you to | | | | more fun right from the start, but also has the added |
| get beautiful pictures of the cake cutting moment | | | | advantage of letting your guests know that they |
| with a fantastic backdrop. | | | | have reached the right venue for the party! |
| General Areas | | | | Do keep in mind that while simple decorations like |
| Helium balloons are a favorite of children and are | | | | these can be cheap to get, you will need time to put |
| great for decorations. The balloons can be used to | | | | them up as well. Remember to plan your time |
| decorate the general areas. You can use colours that | | | | properly so you have time to decorate the venue |
| your child or you have chosen. Try to use more | | | | before your guests arrive! Or simply, you can save |
| colourful balloons so as to add to the party | | | | yourself some time and hassle, by getting the |
| atmosphere. If the party is themed, you could use | | | | decorations done at an affordable price from |
| printed balloons, or even aluminum foil balloons that | | | | professionals! |
| go with the theme. | | | | |