Every parent wants to give their baby girl the best birthday celebration imaginable. This can be through throwing a little shindig centered around a unicorn theme. There are many reasons why a unicorn theme has remained a classic and will continue to be.
A unicorn party theme gives you a lot of ideas to play around with. You can do a lot with this simple birthday party theme, from unicorn cake toppers to edible party favors. Here are ten reasons why choosing a unicorn birthday party theme is the best option for your special baby girl’s day.
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1. You Can Go All Out on Decorations
The cake isn’t the only place you can go all out regarding the theme. However, a unicorn birthday cake is a showstopper. Unicorn party supplies can range from simple DIY confetti on the floor to more extravagant marble unicorn balloons and unicorn flower crowns that both kids and grown-ups can adorn.
Some other decoration ideas include:
- A DIY paper garland that can be out over the dessert table or the princess chair
- Colorful streamers and balloons
- Tablecloths with unicorns printed on them
- Party hats that can double as unicorn hats
- Paper lanterns
- Inflatable unicorns
- Glittery banners
- Unicorn foil balloons
- Twinkly fairy lights
2. Unicorn Parties Are Magical and Promote Imagination
Nothing says magical like a unicorn. Unicorns have a magical aura that has captivated generations. They represent purity, beauty, and grace. A unicorn party theme can create a sense of wonder and magic for guests of all ages.
A unicorn party theme is also a great way to engage children and encourage them to use their imaginations.
3. Numerous Game Ideas
A unicorn birthday party offers many opportunities for parents and kids to indulge in out-of-the-box games they wouldn’t otherwise think of. Some of the games include,
- Pin the unicorn horn on the pinata,
- Crafting unicorn horns that match your personality,
- Unicorn ring toss
- Finding your unique unicorn name.
- Other games that you can include are,
- Decorating a giant cupcake like a magical creature
- Making paper unicorns with colorful wings
- A magical scavenger hunt
- Unicorn racing
These games take a magical spin on classic games and can be done indoors and outdoors.
4. The Party Favors Are Delicious and Easy to Make
The party doesn’t have to end once the guests leave. Send off your guests with party favors in the form of delicious treats. You’ll pay homage to the party’s theme, and your guests can indulge their sweet tooth at their houses.
Some delicious party favors include:
- Jars of rainbow candy
- Unicorns on sticks
- Inverted sugar cones
- Mini cupcakes with eyes and DIY horns
- Chocolate popsicles dipped in white chocolate and decorated with hard candies and small unicorn horns.
- Sweet treats like cake pops, cake popsicles, and unicorn bark. There are numerous ways to customize them, from making them vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free.
- For physical party favors, swap out the sweet treats for keychains, erasers, stickers, and toy candies in different colors.
5. Unicorn Parties Are Great for DIY Projects
Unicorn parties are a great way to add a personalized touch to the party. From turning a plain white cake into a four-tier masterpiece to making your unique unicorn decorations, it’s easy to customize the decor.
You can also create a DIY working station where the kids and adults can participate in creating glittery headbands and glitter unicorn bands. For the guest of honor, you can create a chair filled with their favorite colors and a crown with a unicorn horn. These projects can be a fun and affordable way to add a personalized touch to the decor.
6. Easy to Plan and Execute
A birthday party can be a stressful time. It can all be too much, from figuring out the party theme and decorations to ensuring the cake is on point. However, with a unicorn birthday party, you’re already halfway through. Numerous ideas are available that will take your party from drab to fab in a matter of minutes. For example, the mini cupcakes you use as the cake can double as party favors. Party bags can also include cute stuffed animals and unicorn-themed coloring books.
7. Perfect for Photos
A unicorn birthday party is colorful and vibrant. Unicorns are associated with bright and bold colors, creating a lively party atmosphere. With such colors across your party space, it’s easy to take beautiful photos that will serve as memories for you and your little one.
Unicorns make for the perfect backdrop when it comes to photos. The creature looks majestic against any color scheme and will make a beautiful addition to your daughter’s party album.
8. It Gives Your Guests the Perfect Chance to Dress Up
When in unicorn land, guests are required to blend in. Dress up your little princess in unique unicorn costumes ranging from tutus and unicorn headbands to fancy dresses.
Encourage your guests to dress up and wear unicorn-themed costumes or accessories for a fun photo opportunity at the end of the party. There are plenty of cute clothing options that the guests will be able to choose from. You can either provide the costumes and accessories or ask that the guests come dressed as their favorite magical creatures.
9. The Invitations Are Out of This World
A party invitation acts as an appetizer for the upcoming party. It gives your guests a glimpse into what they can expect at the party. When it comes to party invitations, there are plenty of options for your celebration.
You can use several different invitations, ranging from glittery cards with many illustrations and unicorn stickers that you can buy online or make invitations with magical pop-up designs, bold colors, gold stars, and sparkles.
When it comes to invitations, there are numerous ideas that you can use to decorate them. Whether sending out e-invites or physical cards, your invitations can be as daring and creative as you’d like and perfectly set the tone for the party ahead.
10. The Entertainment Is Easy
With a unicorn party, developing fun entertainment ideas to keep the kids entertained is easy. From limbo to unicorn craft activities, there are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained throughout the day.
Other ideas include:
- Screening kid’s tv shows
- Movies that feature unicorns (there are plenty of them)
Bottom Line
From the decorations to the numerous activities, a unicorn-themed birthday party is a perfect way to celebrate your baby girl’s special day. Not only will your little girl love having her special day surrounded by unicorns, but she’s sure to have an unforgettable experience and make some cherished memories along the way.
