Seven, as we quote some of the Asian folklores and myths, is a lucky number. This is a number that we may relate to being lucky, especially in relationships.
Children at age 7 are a welcoming phase of her life to many relationships: from families to peers, and also to more adventures. As a girl, with an imaginative mind at her age, she may want to have her special day a unique one from her past birthdays to the upcoming years.
In the Philippines, we had a situation in which we discovered that having “quantities” does not mean the best. In the most challenging times, we may want to have something not extravagant, but memorable.
As you prepare for your girl’s 7th birthday, you should think of the simple, yet unique and which will last in her memory, but the challenge is, it will be tomorrow. This will be your pocket guide on how to throw a party in the unique way you could.
“Don’t panic. It’s organic.” It’s natural to be in a situation when you are not prepared. But a good plan will make any goals successful. Here are the 10 birthday party theme ideas for girls and the things you should be reminded of when preparing for your girl’s birthday party.
10 birthday party theme ideas for girls
Think of the theme that she will appreciate the most. You may start from her favorite cartoon characters, idols, pegs of her favorite movies, etc. The theme could be simple yet relevant to her interests. This will make her think that you as her parent know her above anyone else.
You may also consider combining different themes that you can think of, in such a way that it will be a variety of her identity. Also, it will peak the appreciation of your guests, too.
If you are having trouble finding a theme for her 7th birthday, here are some of the popular ideas you may choose from:
1. Horses or Unicorns
One of the birthday theme ideas for girls is Horses or Unicorns were sometimes applicable for a girl’s theme party because of their magical and heroic image. It may also project her wanting to be protected or being valued the most.
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2. Superheros (of course, female)
Another birthday theme ideas for girls would be superheroes. Superheros are likely to be all children’s and adults’ favorite concepts of their identity. Your girl must be wondering who among the superheroes she watched on TV is her identity.
3. Mermaids
Maybe your girl is imagining herself as a persona under the sea with an adventurous story. Media and TV popularised this mythical creature in the image of Ariel from Disney.
4. Online or video games
This generation Z would have not been Generation Z without being tech-savvy. Of course, being tech-savvy could also mean that your girl is exposed to playing online or video games.
5. Farm animals (like pigs, cows, carabaos, chickens, etc.)
If your girl has an aspiration to be hands-on, most likely a farm environment would also be an option. An improvisation of pigs, cows, carabaos, and chickens may be a suitable birthday party theme.
6. Princesses
And of course birthday theme ideas for girls is Princess themes. sometimes your girl may have also read books or watched TV which helped her desire for a glamorous and charming life. As a princess of her own special day, it would suit the party theme.
7. Fairies
Not just being a princess, but also fairies, are the magical concept of her birthday. A fairy’s colorful personality could be your girl’s pick.
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8. Dinosaurs
Life science books or encyclopedias must have helped your girl reimagine a certain Earth’s age. It is possible that she wants to celebrate her 7th birthday with her favorite animals.
9. Movie or TV shows
A certain favorite movie or TV show, its character, or some elements of it, could be a good party theme for your girl. Examples could be from Disney Channel, Filipino TV personalities, characters from teledrama, etc.
10. Barbie
Knowing the franchise of its movie series, Barbie would be an option that your girl wants because of its storyline and protagonist’s personality.
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Also, you may want to consider the theme songs that are applicable to your chosen theme. It could be her favorite song that she listens to always.
Best that you should also remember in choosing the themes are the next things on the list. So choose whatever you may find creative and will make her happy in the best and unique way.
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Other things you should know
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Identify her possible guests and send a quick chat invitations
After you have chosen the theme for her 7th birthday, you may now call the attention of her possible attendees. It may be your near relatives, a few neighbors, her on-call classmates or friends, or anyone that is in your cliques. The important guests, of course, are the ones closest to her.
You may also consider the pandemic situation in the Philippines that people may want to stay in their safety. Also, you may think of your girl’s safety by getting nearer to the people outside your cliques.
You can also conduct a hybrid birthday party in which a few people are at the party with you and your girl, while the others are virtually present with their consent. As we said, it is not about the quantity, but it is about the memory that lasts.
Invitation, be it physical or online, would be boring without at least, a creative and unique invitation. Grab your phone or pc to create a simple picture of her with some designs embedded in a photo editing app that is comfortable, and easy to use.
What should be the content of your invitation? You may consider these elements to make a simple but a unique DIY quick invitation:
- Your birthday girl’s picture
- Some embedded designs in the photo editing app that are related to your girl’s 7th birthday theme
- Text or caption indicating that it is her birthday and your recipient is invited
- To add, indicate the time and place, and what to wear
- For virtual guests, indicate a meeting link using virtual platforms, or you may use your social media messaging app for an easier conference call.
Don’t forget to identify the exact number of your guests physically and virtually.
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Pick the place
There are many good places to choose where to throw your girl’s 7th birthday party. It could be in the comfort of your home or you may rent a place somewhere else. But the challenge is that renting a place could be unmanageable because of time and budget constraints.
At your home, it will be a challenge too because of cleaning up after the party and arranging some of the decors and food preparations while attending to your physical guests and your virtual guests.
Both choices could be also better, as we want our girl’s special day to be a unique but memorable one, we can adjust a few things for the success of giving her the best and simple way we can.
It is also important to determine the weather and the errands of her possible guests. But watching the weather forecast and your invitation will save you from this problem.
In choosing the outdoor or rented event place, it is better to maximize the location. You may plan your invented simple games with your hired host.
Meanwhile, choosing the indoor and virtual party location, you can decorate your home appropriately for the chosen theme at your customization.
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Think of the birthday menu
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In the Philippines, a birthday party won’t be a party without the variety of your spaghetti, ice cream, pansit, shanghai, hotdogs, Filipino cuisines with rice, and of course a birthday cake. You don’t wanna miss out on your girl’s 7th birthday cake with her favorite theme.
It is also reliable to order foods that are also comparable to a common Filipino birthday menu while saving your time and energy from the errand of cooking and preparing. Remember not to stress yourself out choosing the foods for your menu.
At the end of the day, you, the guests, and of course, your girl will be satiated with food.
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Design and decorate
For the theme to be presented, you need to design and decorate your chosen place for your girl’s special day. You may include balloons, simple party hats, or anything that can be identified or relevant to your girl’s birthday party theme.
In designing and decorating the birthday party, you may also want to include a message board or wall. In this simple way, your girl’s 7th birthday will indeed be memorable because of the notes or messages her guests would want to write for her. You may use recyclable materials in your home that are efficient for her to keep.
Also, don’t forget the 7th birthday party theme. You may check online on different and simple materials to use in decorating and designing your girl’s birthday party theme.
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Invent simple games
It is important to have fun with simple games at your girl’s birthday party. We can assume that all our physical guests or even your virtual guests will join the fun.
Filipinos are fond of simple party games like Pinoy Henyo, calamansi relay, trip to Jerusalem, “bring me”, the longest sustaining greeting of “happy birthday to youuuuu….” and also the pabitin.
You can also customize a game that is convenient for your event place and time. Save the cleaning and dishes for those who will not join. Hurray!
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Document your girl’s special day
For the complete package of your girl’s 7th birthday party, don’t forget to document at least the main parts of the event. A few years later she may want to revisit and reminisce about this special day that happened once in her life.
She had been 7 in those photos or video clips where she was smiling while other people were celebrating her birthday. She will keep it as one of her lasting memories that you as her parents have made it to be.
Now that you have the 7 things to remember, get up and be excited about making your girl’s 7th birthday the best. All these things could be time and budget exhausting or cheap and simple, yet you planned it as unique for her.