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Birthdays are a big deal at our house (at least when you’re little!)
So when my little princess announced several weeks in advance she wanted to “Go Under the Sea” with a Little Mermaid themed birthday party, I knew we couldn’t disappoint – even if it was August.
While I normally love putting our parties together, with everything else happening, we had to whip something together quickly!
She seemed quite happy with her party when she saw it, so I thought we’d share how we put this party together with just a little bit of planning.
INVITE:
While there are plenty of adorable customizable invites for The Little Mermaid
available, there’s something to be said for a FREE emailed invite that also keeps up with RSVPs and will remind your guests when you forget that the party is happening a few days! Heck, you can even thank them with a few clicks, so that’s why I am a huge fan of Punchbowl for their designs. I started using them for our son’s Frozen inspired birthday and fell in instant love. Did I mention these are free? No brainer!
DRESS:
A little princess has to have the right outfit for her party, so this Ariel swim suit
was perfect…and so were the accessories including her crown
and sunglasses
.
DECOR:
What makes an outdoor party in the middle of the summer look like we’re under the sea? It’s all about the decor! From Little Mermaid Table Decorating Kit
to Ariel party plates
, a little blue and shells made everything feel like we were hanging with Scuttle and Sebastian. We also used crepe paper on the fence to look like algae.
FOOD:
The food is always my favorite part of a party! However, we didn’t go too crazy to complete the theme; we just added a few fun touches to step it up from a normal backyard party. The only item I didn’t get to make was lobster rolls (AKA Sebastian Sandwiches!)
Seashell Sand Dollar and Starfish Cupcake Rings
Store bought cupcakes and put these rings on top right before we blew out the candles!
Octopus Hummus Dip
Sand Dollar Cookies
(Just use sugar cookies with slivered almonds on top of flaxseed!)
ENTERTAINMENT:
The rest of the yard was completely full of every water feature I could find – from the a Slip n Slide, Sprayer and a little wade pool. And by playing The Little Mermaid Soundtrack
was an important part of creating the experience for the kids.
After hours of water fun and food, I wanted the kids to calm down from all the fun as the sun went down. However, I didn’t want all those wet bodies in my house, especially for the other 25 people at the party. I needed a movie OUTDOORS! A little Google time later, I found Starlight Productions, a turnkey outdoor movie company that does everything for you to make movie magic happen outside. They arrived with a truck, completed set up while the kids played around them and even played some fun music for the kids to keep the party going!
Then once the sun went down, the kids took to their quilts, we passed out the popcorn and glowsticks while “The Little Mermaid” began! The kids were totally taken and the parents were able to watch a movie without worrying if their kiddo was too loud or needed to go the bathroom! Everyone was happy as they went “under the sea” with Ariel, Eric and “the mean witch” Ursula. Everything was so perfect and I didn’t have to do anything! I’ll totally be using Starlight Productions for another party this fall like maybe a Halloween horror movie marathon for my birthday!
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How cute. What a fun birthday party theme this is.
How much fun. I love your hummus octopus and sand dollar cookies. Help set the scene so well while looking yummy.
Oh my goodness. I love all of these ideas and they are perfect for a summer-time party.
Cutest. Party. Ever! I love those sand dollar cookies, and the cupcakes are adorable!
Ha, ha, ha… I love them all. Those sand-dollar cookies are genius and that squid? I love it. Thanks so much for sharing. Very cute.
Those cupcakes are gorgeous and that hummus octopus, out of this world cute.
You did an amazing job! I love that you incorporated The Little Mermaid theme throughout all aspects of the party.
The whole party you created was adorable. But, I just love the idea of the outdoor movie! I didn’t even know there were people who would set up an outdoor movie for you. I need to look into that.
You SO have it together! What super clever ideas! Love the pepper octopus! My daughter would love this party!
Oh what great ideas! I love how creative you got with this. They look like they had a blast! Those cookies are such a cute idea!
You whipped up an adorable party!!! What a great spread of treats and she is adorable as well!
I love Arial! She is just the cutest! What a great idea for a birthday party!
We are doing an octonauts themed party this year for my oldest but I could totally use some of these ideas! So creative!
Oh that is such an adorable Little Mermaid party! I think the food looks so fun too! My daughter would absolutely love it.
The Little Mermaid is such a fun party idea for little girls. These are some great ideas!
Oh that is too cute. This is something that my daughter would love.
What a super party. Each element was better than the next! Loved the cupcakes, your daughters outfit, the table decorations and ending with the movie! Perfect.
The sand dollar cookies are adorable!!!! I love your creative ideas.
Wow, these are super cool ideas! I would love to have a mermaid party for my 5 year old!
oh i so love this! how creative.
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