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1st birthday party

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Firsttimemummy23 · 04/05/2023 07:23

Hey all!

I am trying to organise my LG birthday party and it's so hard! I really want to make it so special esp as she's my little miracle (5 MCs before I had her) and I always dreamt when I finally had a birthday party for my baby it would be amazing 😍

We organised a hall, bouncy castle and cars etc (it was a set)

So I'm trying to find cups, plates and napkins for her princess theme but I can't seem to find more than ten which is like £20 which I can't justify as I have just come off maternity and her bday is next month.

Any help would be amazing!

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Skybluepinky · 04/05/2023 07:49

Just get plain pink ones, she won’t remember and others will just think u r going over the top.

DietCokeUser · 04/05/2023 07:51

At this age the party is for you not her- and that’s fine but do you really care about princess plates? Would plain ones do?

MuffinToSeeHere · 04/05/2023 07:55

I'm confused are you saying you can't find some bog standard plates and cups for less than £20?

I get that you want to make it special but please don't lose sight of the fact that she's 1, she will not be able to play on the bouncy castle and will likely get overwhelmed by the whole thing especially as it sounds like lots of people are coming. Just get a pack of white paper plates and maybe next year don't do something so over the top.

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BaggyJumpersandLeggings · 04/05/2023 07:59

@Firsttimemummy23 there's loads on Amazon I just found this birthday princess set for 16 guests

Princess Birthday Party Supplies Set, 16 Guests Princess Birthday Party Decoration Banner, 7 & 9'' Pink Plates, Cups, Napkins, Balloons amzn.eu/d/hkAHqFN

You could also buy a plain pink set aswell

BaggyJumpersandLeggings · 04/05/2023 08:00

FISAPBXC Princess Birthday Party Tableware 89PCS Princess Party Supplies Princess Birthday Party Set Paper Plates Cups Napkins Straws Tablecloth Party Decorations for 16 Guests amzn.eu/d/5h2g0O3

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Firsttimemummy23 · 04/05/2023 08:27

I'm looking for specific princess theme, she won't remember but we will! I also don't think it's over the top I seen loads of one years old having bouncy castle. I haven't been very well so I have been feeling awful currently so I just want to make up to her as I have been so unwell.

I guess just plain pink one could work!

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MuffinToSeeHere · 04/05/2023 08:39

Firsttimemummy23 · 04/05/2023 08:27

I'm looking for specific princess theme, she won't remember but we will! I also don't think it's over the top I seen loads of one years old having bouncy castle. I haven't been very well so I have been feeling awful currently so I just want to make up to her as I have been so unwell.

I guess just plain pink one could work!

With all kindness you really won't remember or care if she had white, pink or princess plates when you think back to her first birthday in months or year to come.

It just seems utter madness that you admit to having money worries after finishing maternity leave which is understandable and yet in the same breath you're spending hundreds of pounds on a birthday party. She'd probably be much happier with a day trip to the farm with you than an elaborate party. Don't let guilt get you into debt.

Coco201 · 04/05/2023 08:42

Could you get different plain colours that match the princess theme ? Pink plates, gold napkins , something with stars…. Etc You know mix and match a kind of palette so that it all comes together anyway

Coco201 · 04/05/2023 08:45

MuffinToSeeHere · 04/05/2023 08:39

With all kindness you really won't remember or care if she had white, pink or princess plates when you think back to her first birthday in months or year to come.

It just seems utter madness that you admit to having money worries after finishing maternity leave which is understandable and yet in the same breath you're spending hundreds of pounds on a birthday party. She'd probably be much happier with a day trip to the farm with you than an elaborate party. Don't let guilt get you into debt.

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It’s maybe not hundreds of pounds though. I looked it or bouncy castle hire and it was £70 for the day. didn’t go with it in end but was surprised it was cheaper than I thought.

Iminthemoneylife · 04/05/2023 08:50

You can’t make up to a child by buying them things. But Tesco, asda and wilko will all sell princess themed partyware.

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Firsttimemummy23 · 04/05/2023 08:51

We have about 60 people coming so we can't cancel now, I'll have a look around and find some alternative.

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ReluctantFishLady · 04/05/2023 08:54

Supermarkets often do paper party cups and plates. I would just go for something in a nice colour. They will be dumped in the bin within 30 mins of getting them out and no-one will really notice or care what colour or design they were.

ReluctantFishLady · 04/05/2023 08:55

Morrisons are good for party stuff, if you have one nearby.

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