Bring your child’s Barbie fantasy to life with our creative princess birthday party ideas. Our planning tips, food ideas, activity suggestions and more will have your child as happy as Barbie on her wedding day!

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Girls aged five through nine just love Barbie’s perfect little life.

Party Planning

For peace of mind, begin planning your bash six to eight weeks in advance. This will allow you time to gather all the supplies that you need, including decorations, gifts, and menu items. Planning ahead also gives your guests time to RSVP and make travel plans, if needed. Don't panic if you find yourself short on time; you can still plan a great party! Planning ahead simply reduces the risk of conflicts with guests' plans and may increase your party’s attendance.

For invitations, use white card stock or construction paper folded in half, and decorate it with Barbie or princess-themed stickers. Or, if you’re short on time, purchase personalized or pre-printed themed invitations online. We recommend mailing your invitations three to four weeks prior to the party—any sooner and your guests may forget, any later and your guests may already have plans.

To simplify the rest of the party planning process, check out our Party Planning Timeline, take a look at our When & Where to Have the Party page, and read the paragraphs below for information on selecting decorations, supplies, activities, and more for your child's party.

What You’ll Need

If you plan to use paper tableware and themed party supplies, our Suggested Party Supply List may be quite helpful. Please note that you may not need everything on the list; it is intended only as a guide.

A canopy can be formed over the center of table using colored streamers.  Streamers should cascade from a bow in the middle to the sides of the room. Balloons may be tied in bunches of three and tied to the backs of chairs or near the table. For goodie bags, purchase pretend makeup, tiaras, stickers, and assorted candies. Place all of these items inside clear or printed cellophane bags, and tie the bags closed with pretty, pastel-colored ribbons.