Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the party time we are paying for begin?
Your time begins when the Princess, Pirate or Superhero enters. - What do I need to provide?
A table or area for the cake presentation and for the children to eat and space for storytelling. - Do you have invitations?
No, we do not but we can recommend a few places for unique invitations or what to put on invitations you create on your computer. - How many children does the party include?
Twenty! The final count of the party should include the birthday girl/boy so it is 20 total. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 20 YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE EXTRA TIME ADD ON! - What time should the guests arrive?
The party should begin at least half an hour before the princess arrives. This leaves enough time for all the guests to arrive before the princess makes her surprise entrance! - Do you provide the dress up clothes?
- Can guests come dressed up?
Some children come in costume. If you want to request that all your guests come dressed, be clear in the invitations by saying "Please come dressed in your favorite Princess or Party Clothes". - What kind of space do you need?
A space for dancing and storytelling. Pirate parties are done with an outside activity "Cannonball Craze" ,if you choose The Enchanted Visit. - Do you sing happy birthday?
Yes. We leave about 10 minutes at the end for the children to take their place at the table you set, sing happy birthday, and be served cake by the Princess, Pirate or Superhero. - Can we have the party outside?
For Princess Parties we recommend an inside event due to our West Texas Wind issue... Pirate & Superhero Parties are fine outside. - What if I have boys invited to my daughters Princess Party?
We accommodate boys as well. We make our boys "knights of the day" and teach them to defend the castle against dragons. - What is the difference between The Enchanted Party and The Magical Visit?
The difference is the amount of time and the STORY, EXTRA PICTURES AND PERSONAL TIME is not included in The Magical Visit.
- Birthday Invitation Etiquette for Kid’s Parties:
- Parents: Should They Stay or Should They Go?
When you’re having a birthday for a child, other parents are always going to be an issue. Depending on
you and your party, you may want the parents to either attend with their children or to just drop them off.
The question is, how do you pass on that information politely, and what limits should you expect to set on
those parents. Although you can suggest on your invitation for parents to attend, including wording such as
“This is a drop off party” or “Please pick your child up at (time)” can come across as rude to some
parents. Plus, parents should feel comfortable to stay if they choose. Remember, sometimes they don’t
know you. However, it’s fine to include wording that encourages parents to stay, such as “Parents
welcome to attend,” “Separate Refreshments Available for Parents,” or something along those lines.
- Siblings: Are They Automatically Invited?
As parents, we hate to see any of our children feeling left out of something fun, such as a birthday party. However, we have to realize that birthday invitations are meant for the invitee only (unless otherwise specified on the invitation), and possibly a parent. Imagine what would happen if every invited person to a party showed up with all of their siblings – the poor party host would run out of refreshments and sanity pretty fast! With that said, many parents will bring younger siblings to parties if they are planning to stay at the party, too. This is why we strongly suggest sending out the invitations early enough so you can request an RSVP, preferably by email or phone so you can contact the person directly to make sure you know how many people will be attending. It’s a little more work for you now, but you won’t have any surprises on the day of the party. While there’s no polite way to exclude siblings on the invitation, if you’re throwing a party and have to pay a per guest fee then you could specify “We are only allowed 20 guests so please let us know as soon as possible if (Name) will be able to attend.” In this way, you are letting the parents know that there is a limit on the number of guests you can have without specifically saying leave your other kids at home.
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