Parents of girls ages 4-6?

Question by blythebliss: Parents of girls ages 4-6?
I currently do photography as a part time business but have always loved planning parties. I would love to provide dress up parties for girls 4-6 I would have hand made beautiful tutus made with soft tulle and flowers and pretty leotards. I would have glittery wings and halos made out of ribbon and flowers (children would keep the halo). I would have a transportable table, fairy stools, and whimsical canopy over the table draped in flowing tulle. I would have fairy decorations for the table such as moss centerpiece with flowers, mushrooms and butterflies. The table would have child size real tea cups and saucers for a tea party. I would provide a craft and few games such as a fairy hunt and the children would also have a favor bag to keep. I would do set up and clean up. The party could take place at home in their yard or at a park or other location. I would photograph the party and take a portrait of the birthday girl and a group photo with the guests along with all the candids. I do not have a food license so I was hoping to work with a local women who makes cakes so I could add on a package that would include all the fairy food and or cake which would be provided by her. We would both advertise each others business on our websites and so it would be a win/win. The tea would be pink lemonade or something similar. I am very detail oriented and love kids, I think a little girl would love a party like this and the child and parents would have beautiful photos to remember the day forever. Not to mention I would be providing most of the work so parents would be stressed free.

So my question is would you hire someone to do something like this? Do you think $ 150 would be a reasonable price for a party like this (everything but main food) snacks would be provided and drink but cake and fairy food would be an extra add on. Would you be willing to pay this?

Best answer:

Answer by Eve Marie
At a bare minimum, depending on the area $ 150 is a great price for what you’re offering. I would have extended/VIP packages avail as well with a big ticket super deluxe party for like $ 495. Then have $ 145 be for the standard party experience. My friend in Los Angeles used to do “princess parties” wearing a huge Disney ball gown and doing princess activities. Her company definitely charged 200+ in order to pass down to her a performers wage. Since she was not responsible for advertising, scheduling, materials etc.

However, unless you’re in an upscale suburban area with plenty of spoiled little girls, you may find it hard to make a living on a couple parties a week. Also keep in mind how large your “turf” for these parties has to be because if, say, 10 girls are friends in the same neighborhood and they all went to a fairy party at Cindy lou’s that year: chances are that they won’t hire you for the same party since they know all the same girls will be coming.

So anyway I applaud you for making a foray into a niche market like this. It’s good that your main job is still photography though. You can supplement that income AND follow your heart!

There is a website called party pop that my bellydancer friend uses and it puts you to the top of google, she is not a fabulous dancer but she books parties and gigs due to this advantage good luck! If I have a daughter someday I would love to give her this as a gift.

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