Birthday blogs we love

27th June 2012thomas Share:FacebookTwitterShare

Birthdays only come round once a year, but we just couldn’t wait for the next birthday party, so we’ve brought together some of our favourite birthday blogs.

There are lots of great bloggers here, from events organisers to children’s entertainers, so whether your special day is a long way off or just around the corner, you’ll find loads of ideas to inspire your perfect birthday party!

 

88 Events Company

88 Events organise incredible events, including birthday parties that truly raise the roof, so be sure to stop by when you’re planning your day. For a classic celebration, why not consider hiring a marquee? Or you could choose a more unusual location: 88 turned Stirling Castle’s Great Hall into a nightclub for a beautiful birthday that really went off with a bang! There’s some great advice here about planning and budgeting: an absolute must read when throwing a big birthday party.

 

 

 

 

 

Birthday Creations

From party bags, to party food and the all-important cake: Birthday Creations is packed with fantastic ideas for creating an amazing children’s birthday celebration. Planning parties for tots needn’t be stressful, with a little help from the great articles on this blog. Thinking of a pirate themed party? Then you mustn’t miss the stunning pirate ship cake - there are instructions so you can make your own and really wow the kids!

 

 

 

 

 

Hats and Bells

Hats and Bells make beautiful and delicious party food for children’s and adults’ parties, including savoury mini snacks, and bespoke cakes and sweet treats for themed birthdays. They recently catered for an ‘Alice In Wonderland’ themed party and their character cupcakes are just adorable! We particularly love the Cheshire Cat’s enormous grin. So don’t just buy your party food; take some time and be a little creative at home. Hats and Bells’ cute creations are sure to inspire you.

 

 

 

 

 

Hostess With The Mostess

The Hostess With The Mostess blog is the ultimate anthology of party inspiration from all over the online world. Here you can browse mood boards, submit photos of your own gorgeous gathering, and download pretty printables to make at home! Struggling to think of a party theme? There are hundreds of ideas here, for everything from first birthday parties to adult celebrations, like the genius spread of monochrome Coco Chanel desserts. This blog will really get your creative juices flowing!

 

 

 

 

 

Incy Wincy Party Pieces

Party bags are wonderful for children’s parties, and thanks to Incy Wincy Party Pieces they can be so much more imaginative than simply a slice of cake and a party popper. As well as creating truly inspired party bags (so lovely the parents might want them too!) Incy Wincy have some great theme suggestions for kids’ birthdays. How about a ‘bring your own bear’ party? There are ideas for every part of the day, from invitations to party games, so you can throw a teddy bears’ picnic that everyone will love.

 

 

 

 

 

Diane’s Puppets

Diane is a puppeteer and children’s entertainer, and she absolutely loves her job! She can turn her hand to anything crafty and, once she has made her beautifully quirky puppets, she puts on simply delightful birthday shows. There’s something for the adults too: just check out the marionettes she made. The punk rocker puppet is just brilliant, and we’re sure the Queen would like her puppet double... Take a look at this blog for a bit of fun, and to find out about the kids’ birthday industry from a real professional.

 

 

 

 

 

Parteaz

It’s often the little things that can really make a party special, and the Parteaz blog is full of wonderful small ideas for making your day that bit more exciting. Whether you want to know how to make a children’s party less messy, or you need ideas for a pretty princess party, then check out this great blog for invaluable tips and inspiration. And if you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, be sure to watch the record-breaking video for the most candles on a cake. It’ll take your breath away!

 

 

 

 

 

Partybox

What do you keep in your party box? Paper plates, streamers and boxes of candles are the sort of supplies that everyone has, so for something more unusual check out the Partybox blog. Party like a royal with a Prince Philip mask, or bring in another year as a superhero, with a fantastic Batman costume! No matter what age you are, there’s something fun and inspirational here for everyone, so you’ll never run out of brilliant party ideas.

 

 

 

 

 

The Party Times

The Party Times is an absolutely fantastic online magazine, crammed with suggestions and tips that will make any party a roaring success. There are recipes for scrummy food, ideas for games to play with children, tips for party bags on a budget, and even interviews with professional birthday planners. Join in the debate about sweet party snacks: which are better, cupcakes or cake pops? This comprehensive site will help you with every aspect of party planning, so you need never be stuck for ideas.

 

 

 

 

 

The Secret Tea Party

Celebrate your birthday in vintage style this year with a beautiful secret tea party! Mrs Stokes has everything to make your day a retro dream, so put on your best frock and wait until the secret location is revealed. In the meantime, why not browse through the posts about her previous secret tea parties? As well as a vintage makeover, you can also take part in a jive and swing workshop, to see in another year on your feet and dancing!

 

 

 

 

 

The Party Post

The Party Post answers those tricky questions about hosting children’s birthday parties. How many kids should you invite? How do you go about feeding them all? And how can you party safely with a piñata? The monkey piñata is so cute we’re sure nobody would want to hit it with a stick! This is a great resource, especially for parents who are anxious about hosting their first party for toddlers; by following The Party Post’s straightforward advice everyone is sure to have a good time.

 

 

 

 

 

Twizzle Parties

Twizzle Parties “understand that every party matters”, and they certainly do everything they can to make sure the parties they organise are entertaining and memorable. Take a look at their ‘party ideas’ for loads of brilliant themes, to help you throw a party with a difference. For older children we love the idea of an archery party, and to make sure parties of any type hit the target, try the party checklist! A great blog for a little birthday brilliance.

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget to check out Rex London for lots of great birthday gifts and children’s party products!

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