Elaborate 1st Birthday Prince Theme Party Ideas?

Question

I am having an elaborate 1st Birthday Party for my son. His theme is Birthday Prince. My original budget was $1000.00. I have rented a hall that is fancy for $400.00. I have a budget of $400.00 for food. Balloons $50.00. Other Party supplies and decorations $300.00. Cake $50.00. A caterer would be about $700.00 and I am already over budget. So I planned on making some of the food myself. I wanted to have a buffet style dinner. Since it is Winter, I did not want to have picnic type food. I wanted to keep the food fancy, but simple. Considering my son is still eating baby food. I was thinking of purchasing a veggie and fruit tray, fried chicken, chicken fingers, rolls and making baked ziti. There are going to only be about 16 children, so I only have a pinata planned. Any other ideas?

Answer 1

If the other kids are also 1, they aren't going to have a clue about the pinata:) ... and that will entertain the older ones for about 10 min......  why not hire a magician?  Maybe he could dress as a court jester, for the Prince theme.....      You might do an appetizer tray for the adults:  devilled eggs, canapes, mini quiche, crab dip & crackers

Answer 2

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http://www.squidoo.com/BirthdayPartyThem...

Have fun!

Answer 3

16 children will need a lot more than a pinata to entertain them.  Ask a kid-loving relative be in charge of games.

Answer 4

What are the favors for the children?  Try personalized wrappers for candy bars with his picture on it.  Those are always a hit.

Answer 5

Sounds like the party is more for you than for him...  I think a 1 year old would like to be at home with just immediate family, in a nothing but a diaper so he could dive right into his cake.  I don't think he cares about fancy halls, decorations and food at this stage in his life.