Birthday parties have evolved into yet another occasion to keep up with the Joneses and outdo each other with Pinterest-worthy Instagram photographs. Massive balloon centerpieces, mobile laser tag, character impersonators, princess spa days, and mobile video game arcades—sure, it’s gotten out of hand.
It’s easy to feel that there’s no way to have a birthday party on a budget without going crazy (don’t do it) or throwing the world’s lamest bash.
But don’t worry—we’ve got some ideas to help you organize a low-cost party that’s still fun! Then, to make your party more affordable, we present you with a lovely Lavender Flower Invitation.
Limit the number of people you invite
There is no unwritten rule that says you must invite your child’s whole class, soccer team roster, and park playground pals to their birthday party. It’s a nice idea, but it’s unattainable.
Try to keep the number of children in your party to under ten. Remember that your parents will most likely be staying, which will affect your meal and cake budget.
If your child simply wants to invite one or two pals, bowling, the zoo, or a play center can be worth it. If you’re only paying for your own child and a guest, a birthday outing will be more manageable and possibly even cheaper!
Use free printables to decorate
People, there’s good news: Pinterest is a thing. You don’t need to go to the party store to get decorations any longer. You can get a lot of free printables on the internet.
Yes, you read that correctly: it’s completely free. That is simply unbeatable! All you have to do is set aside some time to search the internet for the information you require and then print it off.
However, a word of caution: Don’t get sucked into the vortex of Pinterest party photos to the point where you start comparing your own party to someone else’s.
Sure, you’ll find some fantastic birthday party ideas and inspiration there, but keep in mind that you’re arranging a party on a budget—your budget. Allowing Pinterest to influence your budget is not a good idea.
Choose a theme for which you already have props
Picking a theme and watching it come to life is half the fun of planning a birthday party. But keep in mind that just because your child likes a superhero theme doesn’t mean you have to acquire all of the licensed accessories from specialty retailers.
Here’s a good way to save money on your birthday: Choose a birthday party theme that incorporates items you currently own (or encourage your child to do so).
If Batman is your child’s favorite superhero, you most likely already have a lot of decorations on hand. So, before you leave the house to go to the store, do a little shopping around your house.
Have the gathering at your home
Call me crazy, but there’s nothing wrong with holding a birthday party in your living room, dining room, or any other non-paying location.
Seriously. That’s how you throw a birthday celebration on a shoestring budget. Why spend $300 (plus the deposit) to rent a trampoline park when you can hold a party in your own backyard or at a park?
Expense comparison:
- Hosting a birthday celebration at your home or in a park costs nothing.
- Renting a venue space costs between $100 and $300. (price varies based on location, event space and packages).
Don’t have a party during mealtime
Prepare to feed guests if your celebration begins at 5 p.m. The same may be said about noon. People will expect meals if you invite them over at a time when they are used to dining.
But don’t be concerned. You can get around this by serving finger foods (rather than a full meal) at a time when no one expects to eat, such as 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Give your guests a few snacks to munch on no matter what time of day it is. Nobody wants to go to a party where there aren’t any refreshments. You’re on a tight budget, but you’re not a scumbag. Plus, having a room full of grumpy children is never a smart idea.
Make your own invitations if you want to be really creative
Take use of the fact that we live in a digital era. Don’t spend $200 on printed, glossy invites because your child’s fifth birthday isn’t their wedding day. Create your own digital invites and send them out via email or text instead.
Expenses Comparison:
- Create your own email or SMS invitations for $0.
- A stationery store will print your invitations for $2–6 each (varies by location, design choice and number of cards needed)
Free Lavender Flower Party Invitation Templates
As I said above, using our Free Lavender Flower Invitation for your own party can minimize your budget. Because you don’t have to pay anything. This template also has a good design with simple purple lavender on it.
The lavender flower is well-known for its lovely scent and graceful beauty. This flower also has multiple connotations, ranging from love and devotion to peace and spirituality.
Furthermore, I’ve created or left some rather large sections for you to freely write or type your party information, which will be crystal clear enough for your guests to see.
Download Instructions
- To begin, select your chosen design and right-click the preview image.
- Select “Save image as” and navigate to the location on your device where you want it to be saved.
- You can close it now and open it when the download is complete.
Pro Tip:
Third-party applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Paint, Corel Draw, and others can be used to open the file.
For beginners, it is preferable to use Microsoft Word, as it is capable of doing so flawlessly and has numerous options to assist you, such as inputting text, changing font styles, and so on.
Words have a lot of power. When it comes to birthday party invitations, you want your guests to be as enthusiastic as you and your family are about this great occasion. By employing the invitation wording to pique your guests’ interest, an excellent invitation accomplishes just that.
