Take a deep breath, parents, and get yourself into gear for an influx of kids birthday parties this year. 2018 will see the little soirées bigger and more extravagant than ever. What’s wrong with a bit of healthy competition, right?
The below, right here, is your guide to what’s ‘in’ this year. Let your creative juices ignite! Or, hire someone to do it for you.
Sweets for Tilly know exactly how to throw a great party, which is why they have put together their top picks for 2018 birthday trends.
Unicorns
Unicorns and rainbows go hand in hand like ice cream and sprinkles. The unmistakable trend of unicorn parties is gaining crazy momentum – and we can understand why! The glitter, the bright colours, the magic – it’s every little girls idea of heaven! Not only can you go a little crazy with the decorations, the food is just as fun! Unicorn poop meringues, candy bark, cotton candy popcorn, unicorn ice-cream – are all staples for the ‘dreamy’ unicorn party. Ahhhh, take us to sugar heaven now! While you’re at it, hire a cute little pony dressed as a unicorn to make all the little guests squeal.
Let’s Go To Hawaii
Move over Frozen, it’s all about Disney’s Moana. Hawaiian themed parties are perfect for a bright and sunny child’s party and the decorations are endless. Greet your guests by giving the kids some fashionable and fun leis, grass skirts or even hibiscus flowers to wear. Drink out of coconuts, eat out of pineapples and of course make sure your cake incorporates all aspects of Hawaii!
Statement Balloons
Balloon decor isn’t just for adult parties, baby showers and kitchen teas. Balloons can really be the ‘wow factor’ to any theme. 2018 will be the year of balloons – and the brighter the better. Deck out the party with a focal point of balloon garlands, tulle balloons, jumbo orb balloons or even metallics. You can cluster balloons along the roof or even create a grand entrance arch! It’s highly ‘Instagrammable’ too.
Glamping
Remember when you were a kid and you made an indoor teepee out of chairs and a sheet? Well 2018 is all about bringing them back. Whether you want an outdoor party or indoor its all about rugs cushions and easily reachable tables. Glamping is an awesome party idea because you can encourage children to use their imaginations. Throw anything digital out the window and encourage the kids to be present in the space – and they will have lots of fun doing it!
The Cake Is EVERYTHING
Forget the standard mud cake or a freddo ice cream cake, 2018 is all about the bigger the better. Celebrities have influenced this trend and put a lot of pressure on parents to ensure cakes are nothing ordinary and perfectly ‘Instagrammable. Today, new themes of birthday cake designs spread through social media, and inspire bakers everywhere to experiment with personalised variations. Smash cakes, drip cakes, and ‘next-level’ character cakes are what you need to ‘wow’ your guests. If you’re on a budget, the last thing you’ll want to skimp on is the cake! The more OTT the better! Much like this crazy, fun cake we recently created inspired by a UK cake maker called Anges Desucre.
LEGO
Looking for a theme that is bright, fun, educational and suited for both boys and girls? The Lego theme is set to be one of the biggest trends this year. We would like to explain this with images – thanks to Lego themselves! Take a look here.
