If you want to throw a truly magical party, fairytale themes are always a hit! Whether you’re in need of birthday party ideas, or wedding and bridal shower inspiration, these enchanting themes can work for any celebration. Here’s how to bring the magic of these classic tales to life in a fun and easy way!
Princes & Princesses
This theme lets everyone feel like royalty. Think elegant decorations: gold accents, velvet table settings, and crown motifs. Kids will love dressing up as princes and Disney princesses, while adults might enjoy a masquerade twist. Create a ‘royal feast’ with simple touches like crown-shaped cookies, or a castle cake.
Ideas For Party Supplies
- Invitations: Disney Princess invitations, royal prince invitations, or masquerade invites.
- Tableware: Gold trim paper plates and royal-blue or pink cups.
- Décor: Castle bunting and princess party themed garlands.
- Wearables: Paper crowns or prince/princess sashes.
- Extras: Gold confetti and royal-themed photo booth props.
Winter Wonderland
Bring the magic of a winter fairytale to life, no matter the season. Add some faux snow, silver garlands, and soft twinkling lights for that cozy, frosty vibe. Guests can enjoy hot cocoa or winter-themed cocktails while making snowflake crafts or admiring an ice sculpture centerpiece. Whether you want it cozy and casual or sleek and elegant, this winter wonderland theme fits any party style.
Ideas For Party Supplies
- Invitations: Disney’s Frozen invitations or frosted glass-themed invites.
- Tableware: Silver or white paper plates and snowflake-patterned napkins.
- Décor: Faux snow, silver garlands and winter-themed bunting.
- Wearables: Sparkly tiaras, white or blue party hats.
- Extras: Sparkly confetti and faux glitter posters.
Under the Sea
Turn any event space into a dreamy under the sea celebration with iridescent fabrics, seashells, and soft blue lighting. Set up a treasure hunt or a ‘mermaid lagoon’ for a kids’ birthday party. If you’re in need of a few food or snack ideas, keep it fun with clam-shaped cookies, jellyfish jello, or drinks like ‘Deep Sea Sangria’ for a cool, ocean vibe.
Ideas For Party Supplies
- Invitations: Mermaid tail or seashell invites.
- Tableware: Iridescent or blue plates and shell-patterned cups.
- Décor: Netting and bubble balloons.
- Wearables: Mermaid crowns, pirate eye patches.
- Extras: Ocean-themed confetti, “Under the Sea” backdrop poster.
Alice in Wonderland
If you choose an Alice in Wonderland theme, you’re certainly going to have a quirky tea party or a fun, out-of-the-box gathering. You could easily decorate with oversized props, mismatched teacups, and playful playing card accents. For kids’ birthday parties, we recommend setting up some Mad Hatter’s tea party decorations or a croquet game for some extra fun. Everyone would love treats with “Eat Me” labels and drinks with “Drink Me” tags – it’s all about those cute little details that make the magic happen!
Ideas For Party Supplies
- Invitations: Playing card or teapot invites.
- Tableware: Mismatched patterned plates, “Drink Me” labeled cups.
- Décor: Oversized clock bunting, paper lanterns.
- Wearables: Mad Hatter hats, white rabbit ears.
- Extras: Tea party confetti, direction signs (“This Way,” “That Way”).
Enchanted Forest
Create an enchanting forest vibe by bringing the outdoors in with natural touches and twinkling fairy lights. Use mossy centerpieces, wooden accents, and soft green and brown tones. Keep guests entertained with woodland scavenger hunts or fairy door crafts. For a magical twist, serve botanical cocktails and fun mushroom-themed treats.
Ideas For Party Supplies
- Invitations: Woodland-themed invites with leaf motifs.
- Tableware: Earth-tone plates and moss-patterned cups.
- Décor: Fairy lights, green garlands and forest bunting.
- Wearables: Fairy wings and flower crowns.
- Extras: Leaf-shaped confetti, enchanted forest poster backdrops.
Tinkerbell
Bring some sparkle and whimsy to your party with a Tinkerbell theme! Go for a green and gold color scheme and add plenty of “pixie dust” (glitter, of course). Kids will love making their own fairy wings or hunting for “lost” pixie treasures. Keep it sweet and simple with fairy cupcakes and “Pixie Potion” drinks. It’s a magical theme that’s fun for everyone!
Ideas For Party Supplies
- Invitations: Fairy silhouette or faux glitter invitations.
- Tableware: Green and gold plates and fairy-themed napkins.
- Décor: Pixie dust garlands and hanging fairy lights.
- Wearables: Tinkerbell headbands or mini fairy wings.
- Extras: Glitter confetti and Tinkerbell-themed posters.
DIY Décor
You don’t need to spend a fortune to create fairytale magic. Craft paper crowns, use fairy lights in mason jars, or build a homemade mushroom centerpiece. Personalize the venue with natural greenery or handmade props. It’s an easy way to add charm, and keeps your party sustainable and unique.
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No matter the occasion, these fairytale party themes promise a touch of enchantment that guests will remember. Keep it simple, add a few magical details, and you’ll create a celebration that feels straight out of a storybook.
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