Mermaids are very on trend this year with the release of the new Disney The Little Mermaid movie, so it's a mer-tastic time to host a Mermaid Under The Sea Themed Party!
Here are our tips to make your party as Mer-mazing as possible!
Entertainment
This is important as what you choose may dictate the venue! You also have to book this quite far in advance so get thinking!
Some fabulous options are:
- Mermaid themed Bouncy Castle (good value - £70-£150)
- Mermaid Children's Entertainer (maybe not such a hit with the boys)
- Mermaid themed face painter (not usually allowed with a bouncy castle)
- Mermaid themed glitter tattoos (everyone loves these!)
- DIY Entertainment - Mermaid Craft Table, Pin the Tail on the Mermaid, Treasure Hunt or Mermaid Photo Booth (great unique options!)
Venue
Another important thing to think about! Main options are:
- Your house! (Free and a great option if you enjoy tidying up!😜 But this option does mean you have much more time to decorate)
- Hire a hall (can range in price from £40-£180, but great for bouncy castles and you don't have to worry about one of the kids spilling something on your lovely sofa! But you don't have much time to decorate)
- Soft Play (definitely a fun option for all of the kids! Can be pricey and means decorating options are limited)
- Garden (sounds amazing on a sunny day - a complete disaster on a rainy one. This is definitely a risky option!)
Invitations
Okay, we know we're biased, but we love our Mermaid themed smartphone invitations! Check them out here!
Decorations
This is our favourite bit! You can transform a room with relatively inexpensive decorations these days and make it truly magical for the Birthday Girl or Boy!
Take a look at these gorgeous Mermaid decoration ideas
- Backdrop - Iridescent Sequin Fabric is perfect for this and available from lots of different shops. You can also use it as a tablecloth for extra WOW factor! 🤩
- Balloons - when it comes to balloons we like to buy early and get them from AliExpress (delivery can take quite a few weeks but they are great value!). These look fab - Mermaid Balloon Arch & Shell Foil Balloons
- Garlands - there are lots of gorgeous options for this, like this beautiful Meri Meri Mermaid garland. Or lots of paper ones from the likes of AliExpress, in Mermaid colours would look fabulous!
- Tableware - Meri Meri to the rescue again with these beautiful plates, and napkins or these Shell plates and cups (also great for popcorn!) from Ginger Ray are simple and beautiful! Finally this Treat Stand from Ginger Ray would make a fabulous centrepiece and perfect for holding sugar cookies or donuts!
- Extras - This table confetti really adds a beautiful touch (but be prepared to find it around the house for the next few months!). A Mermaid Piñata is fun and continues the theme - check out this one from Pinyatay - it's gorgeous!
Food
You can get really creative with Mermaid party food, which will be sure to delight all of your guests!
- A Mermaid Birthday Cake is a must! We recommend dusting it with lustre dust to make it look magical!
- Mermaid Cupcakes - check out this beautiful kit from Meri Meri!
- Under the Sea Sugar Cookies - these are beautiful!
- Seashell Macarons - these are a luxe and unique idea that we love!
Party Bags
These are some great party bag ideas:
- Shell Party Bags from Meri Meri
- Mermaid Biscuit Kit Party Bag
Have a Mer-tastic time!! 🧜♀️🎉
