The theme of knights and princesses It is very common in children's stories and films, as well as in the decoration of rooms and play areas. Why not move it to a children's party? Today we tell you practical and creative ideas so that nothing is missing and your celebration is unforgettable.
Medieval parchment invitations
Start charming from the first moment with some parchment invitations. You can print the text with a gothic typography, age the paper with café and lightly burn the edges for an antique effect. Add a heraldic shield with the protagonist's name and wrap the scroll with a ribbon or a seal (it can be a sticker) for a storybook finish.
It clearly includes the time, place and if necessary wear a costume or notify of allergiesIf you want, create a digital version to send by courier and a physical version to deliver by hand.
The costumes
You can find knight and princess costumes at any toy store or online. You can also make them at home. What's more, children can create themselves their own version of a princess or knight costume using anything they have on hand.
Enable one locker room area with crowns, helmets, capes, shields and tutus. Put together a crafts workshop to make cardboard swords and breastplates, and the classic princess hats in the shape of a cone with tulle or flower headbands. Mark sizes and materials so each little one can find their accessory.
The games
For a theme party to be successful, it is essential that there be games with themes on the same topic. In this case, they can be made pairs relay races (knight and princess), games with two teams (knights versus princesses) and even including other characters, such as horses, pages, dragons, witches, ladies, jesters, etc. It is important not to encourage sexist games, and that it is not always them, the princesses, who are in danger and have to be rescued, for example.
- Royal Promenade: They parade through the “royal hall” while you announce “your highness” and take a photo with their crown or shield.
- Medieval Hot Potato: pass one crown or a thematic object to the rhythm of the music; whoever has it when it stops, performs a fun challenge.
- Find the lost object!: an amulet or “royal treasure” is hidden and clues are sought with cold/hot.
- Shooting the dragon: cardboard target with a dragon for throwing fabric balls or rolled-up socks.
- Joust with stick horses: circuit with cones and rings for shooting baskets, encouraging cooperation and shifts.
Setting
Different resources can be used for setting the scene. You can create a cardboard castle or other material, or celebrate in themed restaurants for children, hang a dragon-shaped piñata (and create a game consisting of “beating the evil dragon”), decorate the snack table with medieval motifs, etc.
Reinforce the entrance with a fortress and drawbridge as a photocall and a coat of arms with the birthday boy's name. Decorate with banners and pennants, and creates 3D castles as centerpieces. The character silhouettes (princesses, knights, dragons and unicorns) are ideal in jars of sweets or skewered in a snack.
Children can also participate in the setting, making crafts to decorate, creating shields and swords in cardboard, making pennants or making the costumes. Choose one Color palette (red, blue, green and pink work very well) and a neutral background to coordinate kitchenware, garlands and stationery.
Medieval snack
It is not necessary to make any special food, but it would be very interesting give shape to sandwiches and appetizers, invent the names of the dishes and drinks and invent some healing brew (mixing juices, for example) to heal wounds and relieve the pain of falls that will undoubtedly occur.
Mount the King Arthur's table with (plastic) cups, “real” fountains and medieval details. Add a sweet table with cupcakes decorated with crowns, shields and coats of arms, and signs in the form of banner to mark areas (salty, sweet, drinks). The dragon cake or with a castle he always triumphs.
Stationery helps to unify: place table labels, picks with flags, cake topper, mini toppers for muffins and garlands. Complements with personalized plates and glasses, decorated straws y wrapped chocolates as a final detail.
Details and souvenirs for guests
Prepare treasure bags with chocolate coins, shield stickers and a photo of the photocall. Includes some craft made by them (crown or shield) and, if the budget allows, a personalized chocolate bar or medallion with their name. All labeled to reinforce the theme.
Practical organization
Plan a small schedule (welcome, games, workshop, snack, piñata and gift giving) and have a basic medicine cabinet. Confirm allergies in advance and offers options suitable for everyone. Opt for reusable materials or recyclable and save the castle templates and stationery for future parties.
With a good mix of themed invitations, creative costumes, inclusive games and a medieval table Well thought out, your knights and princesses party will be magical, fun, and very easy for all the little ones to remember.
