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Professional Princess parties are expensive. A visit from a princess runs about $ 195 + for 90 minutes of interaction and renting costumes for the princesses attending run about $ 15 each with a damage deposit ranging from $ 35 to $ 75 depending on the value of the costumes.

While there's no doubt that hiring someone takes away a lot of the planning, if it's not in your budget, or you want more control, consider a Do-it-Yourself Princess party.

Princess Visit: Contact your local high school or college Drama Department and ask for recommendations for actors who might be willing to play the part of a princess (or even prince!). Many will do it for a donation to the drama department (tax deductible in most areas, but please confirm with your tax advisor). Our local drama department sent young adults for $ 50 for two hours. All were hand-selected by the drama teacher and all did it to earn money for upcoming trips. One of the most popular students is now playing Alice on one of the Disney Cruise ships.

Since most have costumes, you may also be able to rent the costume from the drama department for an extra fee. If they do not, or they do not have the costume you need, purchase a costume ($ 50- $ 80) and then donate it to the drama department after the party (also generally a tax deduction – always check with your tax professional) .

Prior to the party, write the responsibilities the princess will have such as:

• Reading "her" princess story to the kids or telling her story – depends on the players skills and knowledge of the princess she's performing.
• Taking individual and group photos
• Signing autographs
• Cake Cutting
• Passing out treats or prizes
• Games

Be specific so that there's no doubts about her role. Provide all the necessary items to make her successful. If she's to read a book, prepare her by making it available to her to pre-read. Set up a photo background and be sure she knows where it is and when it's to begin. Let her know how her arrival will be handled – will she have a grand entrance or will she be there at the beginning of the party to greet the guests? When should she arrive and where?

Making the Birthday Princess Feel Special is easy when you buy her the matching princess dress to the adult princess costume. Let her shadow her and help with the events. Have her pass out the party favors, we suggest crowns and womens. They're great to wear during the party and fun to play with afterwards.

Since most girls have party dresses or princess dresses, providing additional at the party is costly. If you'd like to provide them, many families are purchasing dress up sets for the child's birthday gift and then she shares them with her friends on her big day. Having a princess party can mean lifetime memories for your little one. No matter how you do it, make it as stress-free as possible and focus on the celebration – the birth of your little princess.

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Source by Connie Ott