party on a budget

pinknfluffy0

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

What does your DD mean by 'Hollywood'? It seems a bit more of an adult theme really.

To me, Hollywood means the Oscars, film stars and that's it...

I can't understand having to hire a hall for a 10th birthday party either... if you want to save money then surely doing a pyjama type party at home would be far better and just as much fun.

At this rate, what will you do for 13th (first as a teenager), 16th, 18th and 21st... are you going to up the ante each time?

We always said 10 would be a big one. And the next big on is 18.

We did something big for her brothers 10th.

the Hollywood theme she came up with with her friends, Im thinking of seeing if I can make it look like they have a red carpet or something, was homing someone may have some creative ideas.

pinknfluffy0

gingin wrote: »

You could look in Iceland for cheap party nibbles, you'll need to preheat them I guess but you could still serve them cold at the venue. I wouldn't cater for a full meal for that many children, just lay out some bits they can pick at.

Party bags don't matter but maybe some sweets as they leave.

Can you get a red carpet from anywhere, it would be fun for them to walk up into the venue, and someone there (your husband?) as a paparazzi photographer to take shots as they arrive, if anyone has a polaroid camera you could take shots and place them on a wall of fame for them to take home later?

I love the phot idea, I have a polaroid somewhere thank you x

pinknfluffy0

FatVonD wrote: »

How about a couple of these at the entrance?

http://www.partypig.co.uk/silver-foil-shimmer-curtain-p-108.html?gclid=CK2Rl6iT2rkCFcaWtAodnWsAvg&zenid=bb7e0e0b9f3be593a14ddbd05fb2e2e9

Maybe you could do jelly with something fizzy in it like vodka shots but without the vodka?

I love them thank you x

FatVonD

gingin wrote: »

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Can you get a red carpet from anywhere, it would be fun for them to walk up into the venue, and someone there (your husband?) as a paparazzi photographer to take shots as they arrive, if anyone has a polaroid camera you could take shots and place them on a wall of fame for them to take home later?

Love this idea!

*max*

Oh...just thought of something (!).

How about doing a home-made photobooth type of thing? You could buy cheap dress-up items, like fake moustaches, big hats, giant sunglasses...etc...and take the kids' pictures in turn, maybe with a polaroid camera if you can find one? That could be lots of fun!

lavalamp

This would be fabby - popcorn bag free printable :-) - very hollywood themed. And popcorn that you pop yourself is not expensive.
http://designbytracy.com/freebies/free-printable-mini-valentine-popcorn-bags/

FatVonD

Maybe a sign outside saying something like VIP entrance?

Cover some little statuettes in tin foil for 'Oscars' and award them for, I dunno, best dancer or summat?

Get them to all wear long dresses?

lavalamp

Oops - it says be my valentine, but there is probably one that doesn't somewhere!

pinknfluffy0

*max* wrote: »

Oh...just thought of something (!).

How about doing a home-made photobooth type of thing? You could buy cheap dress-up items, like fake moustaches, big hats, giant sunglasses...etc...and take the kids' pictures in turn, maybe with a polaroid camera if you can find one? That could be lots of fun!

great idea xx

pinknfluffy0

FatVonD wrote: »

Maybe a sign outside saying something like VIP entrance?

Cover some little statuettes in tin foil for 'Oscars' and award them for, I dunno, best dancer or summat?

Get them to all wear long dresses?

Bet somewhere sells little plastic oscas