Children's Party Budget      

    When planning a party it is so easy to go way over budget. We all tend to get a little over

    excited and spend more than we planned. So how do we stay within out budget? And the

    second question is how much do we spend on each aspect of planning a party?

    Below is a budget guide with a suggested percentage guide on spending your budget. The

    budget plan below is only a guide and different aspects of a party will be more important

    to different people. For example, you may not want to give out party bags, instead you

    may like to spend more on decorations or on the cake.

    The guide below is suited to a children's party at home. The budget allocation will change

    significantly if you choose to have the party at a venue. As a guide for a party venue, you

    can expect to pay on average around $10-20 per child, depending on the venue.

    If you have a small budget, don't worry! Discount stores are one of the best places to

    shop for party goods. They carry all sorts of party supplies and you can create a festive

    looking party and find prizes for games for around a few dollars.

    Download the printable version and you can use it to enter your budget and change the

    percentages allocated to each task on the party budget. You will be able to calculate

    estimated costs of the party and it will assist you with sticking to your budget.

    Printable Version       

     Check out the party themes section featuring suggestions for decorations, party food,

     cakes, party bags and games.