What is the duration of the party?
Most themes parties are  2 hours in length, including time for cake and gift opening. The Royal Princess Tea Party is 2 1/2 hours in length, which also include time for a catered lunch/dinner on fine china. 

What is the minimum and maximum number of children permitted at a party?
Parties may be scheduled for up to eight (8) or more children. If less than eight (8) attend your party, you will still be charged for eight (8) children. Parties with over 12 children require a second hostess and you will be charged $60 additional. The Birthday Girl is included in the final count.

Do I need to send my own invitations?
As part of our all-inclusive standard packages personalized theme-oriented invitations are included (up to 8). We'll even mail them for you at no charge! If you require additional invitations, there is a $1 per invitation charge you would incur. You will be able to select which invitation you would like customized. Upon receipt of your personalized information, we will design the invitation and post it to a secured web site for you to approve on-line in a simple, easy to follow process. On this site, you will be able to approve the invitation or make any necessary changes.

What information due you need from a parent?
 it to a secured web site for you to approve on-line in a simple, easy to follow process. On this site, you will be able to approve the You will need to provide a guest list, including full name and mailing address (invitation purposes only).  If you have opted for one of our dress-up themes, you will also need to provide the gender, age, and approximate body type of each child.  This information is used for the proper allocation of our costume inventory.  Approximate body types should be categorized as petite, tall, stocky or average. 

What do you mean by “Royal Glamour Session”?
All make-up is age-appropriate (not heavy or stage make-up) and applied in the spirit of fun.  We use light pink or purple on the eyes, light pink on the cheek, and light pink on the lip (lip gloss).  Nail polish is pink or purple.  Alll make-up and nail polish is optional.

What happens if there is inclement weather?
Affordable Princess Parties will do its best to uphold any party commitment it has made; however, we do value the health and well being of our hostesses as well as your family and friends. In the case of severe weather, Affordable Princess Parties will contact you to discuss the situation. We reserve the right to reschedule your party, and will proactively work with you to identify a suitable new date, based on mutual availability. If you choose to cancel your party without the consent of Affordable Princess Parties, please remember, your deposit is non-refundable.

If the weather is nice, can I choose to have a party outdoors?
Weather permitting, a party may be held outdoors provided that while the children are wearing Affordable Princess Parties’ attire, they are not permitted to be on grassy or dirt areas. Some great places to have an outdoor party include a decorated garage, patio or deck. Affordable Princess Parties will not be responsible for providing or applying sunscreen or bug spray. If either is used, you will be held responsible for any damage to Affordable Princess Parties’ costumes or accessories. Also, please keep in mind if you choose to have your party outdoors, we recommend that you also have back-up suitable indoor space to accommodate the number of party guests should the weather turn undesirable.

What happens if your daughter becomes ill prior to or on the day of the party?
We will gladly work with you to choose an alternate date for your party, based on mutual availability. You will be responsible for notifying the party guests. Should it be necessary to re-send invitations, there will be an additional charge of $15 to print new customized invitations (postage and handling is included).

Who takes care of a guest who becomes ill, does not want to participate, or displays unruly or unwanted behavior?
A guest who is ill, a disruption, or a distraction will need to be attended to by you or the child’s parent (if present). Affordable Princess Parties’ responsibility is to ensure that all guests are having an enjoyable and memorable experience. We will not sacrifice the enjoyment of all for the disruption of one.

What happens if a guest arrives late?
Because our parties are based on a pre-determined schedule, they work best when all guests arrive on time (the time stated on the invitation). If a guest should arrive late, she may join the party already in progress. This is necessary in order to provide the least amount of disruption to the party, and your understanding is appreciated.

May Parents and/or Siblings of Guests stay for the party?
Parents are welcome, provided there is ample room to accommodate them and their noise level is kept to a minimum, so as to not distract the children. Unexpected guests and/or siblings of guests (who were not included in the final RSVP headcount) may stay as long as they are supervised by you or another parent, and do not prove to be a disruption to the group as a whole. Please remember, some of our accessories and craft items contain small parts that may not be appropriate for very small children. Children not included in the final headcount will not be permitted to use any items brought by Affordable Princess Parties.

 

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