Introduction
Strawberry Shortcake birthday parties are a fun theme option for little girl birthday parties. You can find a variety of decorations and supplies to help organize, plan and decorate your party at department stores and online party supply stores. To make your Strawberry Shortcake birthday parties laid back and fun, plan them out a few weeks before the party date and have an idea of how you will decorate and serve food at the party.
Step 1
Food
Plan the types of food you will serve at strawberry shortcake birthday parties. Consider the age of the children attending the party and the types of food they like to eat. You can choose to make or order pizzas, serve hotdogs or grilled cheese, or simply skip the food and only serve ice cream, cake and drinks. Choose a cake that matches the Strawberry shortcake theme. You can order this cake or cupcakes from your local grocery store or bakery or make it yourself. Strawberry shortcake cupcake picks, wrappers, cake molds and other types of cake decorating supplies and decorations are available from most department stores or online. You can also hire someone to cater the Strawberry Shortcake birthday parties.
Step 2
Organize a table at the party for the refreshments. Place plates and cutlery at one end of the table so guest can take their plates down the table as they choose the food items they want. Place cups and drinks at the opposite end of the table or on a different table. If you have a bowl of ice, place it near the cups and set out a pair of tongs or small scoop to gather the ice and pour it in the cups. Choose a separate table and dessert plates for the cake and ice cream. When you are ready to serve it, cut the cake and scoop the ice cream onto plates and head out to guests instead of letting them serve themselves. This will make serving the cake less chaotic and make the Strawberry Shortcake birthday parties more enjoyable for everyone.
Step 3
Decorations
Choose a variety of decorations for you Strawberry Shortcake birthday parties. You can purchase decorations online or from local party shops and department stores. If you are unable to find decorations that are directly related to the Strawberry Shortcake theme, choose colors that match such as pink. red and white. You can also make your own decorations from construction paper, tissue paper and printed images. Decorate the tables with colored or printer tablecloths and hand streamers across the front of them. Allow balloons to drift around the room or tape and tie them to tables and chairs. You can also spread them on the floor for a fun decoration.
Step 4
If you are unsure how to decorate the Strawberry Shortcake Birthday parties, hire a professional or ask friends and family members to help. You can find professional party planner by checking your local phonebook or searching online. You can also check with your party supply store to see if they are aware of any in your area.
Step 5
Party Favors
Many party hosts and hostesses choose to send their guest home with party favors when they leave Strawberry Shortcake birthday parties. You can purchase Strawberry shortcake party favors and candy from your local party store as well as theme treat bags. You can also make cookies or other treats to place in the treat bags. If you are unable to find Strawberry Shortcake party favors, consider purchasing pinata fillers or assorted novelty toys to fill the treat bags with. Place them on a table and hand them out to guests as they leave the party. Party favors are the perfect end to successful Strawberry Shortcake birthday parties.
