One of my favourite parties to look back on is our daughter Paige’s 5th birthday. It was a small, family-only celebration, but it turned out absolutely magical. Sometimes the most intimate parties create the best memories, and this one became a beautiful reminder that you don’t need a big guest list to make a child feel special.
Most of the parties I share are a little bigger, but small family celebrations have a charm of their own. They’re budget friendly, easy to set up, and give everyone more quality time with the birthday girl or boy.
Fairy Birthday Party Theme
For this celebration, Paige chose a sweet and whimsical Fairy Birthday Party Theme. Our family all pitched in to help. Hubby made her Fairy Barbie Cake, and our girls prepared the treats for the dessert table.
This party originally took place during one of Queensland’s snap lockdowns, so it turned into a very small immediate-family gathering. Even with last-minute changes, Paige had the best time dressing up as a fairy princess, taking photos, and playing games with her siblings.
Party Set Up and Display
Even for small parties, creating one main display area makes everything feel more special. It gives your decorations a dedicated space and brings the theme to life instantly. For Paige’s party, I built a simple but eye-catching setup in pink and gold to suit the fairy princess vibe.
The Banner and Balloon Display
We hung our Large Canvas Banner from a photography stand, layered with rose gold tinsel curtains for shimmer. The balloon garland used around 120 balloons in mixed sizes and was attached using balloon tape and zip ties.
If you’d like help creating your own party backdrop, here are some easy ideas for hanging and decorating party banners.
Party Table Setup
We placed a simple trestle table in front of the backdrop and used a white tablecloth so the treats would stand out. A great budget-friendly hack is using a cheap white sheet from Kmart or Big W—fold it in half and it’s perfect!
To add texture, we used fake tropical leaves from eBay as food displays. The front of the table was decorated with a pink tulle skirt and our personalised Fairy Flag Bunting.
Party Treats
Making the treats together was one of Paige’s favourite parts. It’s easy, affordable, and a great memory for the kids.
Chocolate Spoons
We dipped spoons into melted white chocolate and topped them with pink and gold sprinkles. Here’s the full tutorial if you’d like to make your own: Chocolate Spoons.
Iced Wafers
These easy no-bake treats are colourful, fun, and perfect for matching your party theme.
Iced Biscuits
The girls also made Iced Biscuits, including Tim Tams and Milk Arrowroot Biscuits with pink icing and sprinkles.
Hot Dog Station
To balance out the sweets, we set up a simple Hot Dog Station with mini hot dogs, bacon, onions, cheese, and sauces. It’s perfect for letting guests serve themselves at any party size.
Fairy Barbie Cake Hack
Hubby made Paige’s Fairy Barbie Cake, and it turned out so cute! Simple, pretty, and perfect for our small family party. Here are more DIY cake hacks if you love quick and easy dessert ideas.
Personalised Party Favours
Even though this was mostly a family-only party, I still wanted Paige to feel extra special. Our personalised fairy labels were perfect for decorating chocolates, lollipops, water bottles, and little treats.
Party Drinks
Our waterproof Water Labels and Pop Top Labels meant we could chill drinks in the fridge or esky without them peeling.
Explore our full Spring Fairies Party Collection for banners, stickers, bunting, chocolate labels, and more. We ship across Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.
If you prefer mermaids, unicorns, or other fairy designs, browse our full range of Magical Party Collections.
Fairy Party FAQ
How do I decorate for a Fairy Birthday Party on a budget?
Choose one main feature area, use reusable items like white tablecloths or sheets, add colour with balloons, and include simple DIY treats.
Where can I buy Fairy Birthday Party Decorations?
Our Spring Fairies Collection ships Australia-wide, to the USA, and New Zealand.
What food works best for a Fairy Party?
Simple sweet treats like iced biscuits, wafers, chocolate spoons, fruit cups, and a themed birthday cake work beautifully.
Can you personalise decorations with my child’s name?
Yes! All our banners, labels, stickers, and bunting can be customised with your child's name and age.
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