Princess Claudia started with Official Princess Parties last year in January, in Ottawa’s west-end and has been an absolute dream addition.
Not only is she an active team member and partakes in every photoshoot and cast event possible, the enthusiasm she brings to new and unique characters is always enviable and amazing.
Today we shall wish this blonde beauty and very magical birthday!!!
Here are some of my personal photo favs:
Our clients are going absolutely crazy for the new show & movie Descendants. After receiving a number of requests to add a character look-a-like to our roster, we took the leap! We hosted an event for Halloween at The Fairytale Boutique this past Saturday and was a blast!!!!! “Long Live Evil”
Cinderella Movie FUN!!!!!
Come out and watch Disney’s New release, Cinderella, with real princesses this Friday evening ❤
OTTAWA:
Landmark Cinemas Kanata
801 Kanata Ave, Kanata, ON K2T 1E7
Come on down to meet Cinderella herself, along with our entire gang of Official princesses: Snow White, Beauty, Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, Bravery Princess, Frog Princess, Sophie and the Frozen Sisters:)! Our girls will be arriving around 6:15pm and attending the 7:15pm showing.
TORONTO:
Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan,
3555 Highway 7 West, Vaughan, ON L4L 6B1
Come on down to meet Cinderella herself, along with Rapunzel, the Little Mermaid, Snow White, Beauty and Sleeping Beauty! Our girls will be arriving around 7pm and attending the 8pm showing.
With the anticipated release of the new rendition of Cinderella, you can be willing to bet that your little ones are going to want to revisit this classic favorite! We can only hope that the animated short “Frozen Fever” doesn’t steal the spotlight…
Since November 2013, this Frozen Fever has taken over our company (see what I did there?)… and we would be willing to bet it has also taken over your living rooms! As any mom of children aged 3-10 can attest to, Princess Anna and Queen Elsa have had a power over children like no other princess character has ever dreamed of. Here at Official Princess Parties, we have long been awaiting the day when our classic characters would jump back into the spotlight! And it seems like the day may finally be here! Over the past few weeks our hearts have fluttered as we have been receiving bookings for the characters that we began our journey with back in 2008. As long time lovers of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Princess Beauty, we are so thrilled for the change of pace!
Knowing that we will be receiving many Cinderella Princess Party bookings in the near future, we figured it was time for us to post our favorite Cinderella party ideas! For more inspiration, check out our “Cinderella” and “Party Ideas” pinboards!
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Décor: Whites, Silvers and blues will go a long way at this party! Check out our “Party Ideas” board for quick and simple ways to spruce up your house for each and every princess theme!
Keeping your guests entertained:
Bibiddi Bobbidi Boutique: Create your own makeup and hair station to get your guests all dolled up! If you really want to take the pressure and stress off, our Glamour Princess Package comes with makeup and a sparkly hair gel craft which is sure to please all your guests (and an eager Mostest Hostest who will make sure you don’t have to lift a finger 🙂
Create your own carriage: Give each of your guests a miniature pumpkin, glue, glitter, and crystals galore! Be ready to watch the magic happen… and prepare yourself for a glittery mess 😉
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Find the Glass Slipper
Buy 2 shoes at thrift store (spray paint silver if necessary), show them the slipper and tell them you’ve lost the other slipper and need them to go find it! 🙂 If you’ve invited our Cinderella face character to attend, she can certainly facilitate and go hide a shoe while your little guests close their eyes 🙂
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Food:
Pretzels dipped in blue candy coating quickly become the Fairy Godmother’s Magic Wands! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/345018021428929276/
“Cinderella’s Pumpkins”: For a healthy choice, peeled clementine’s with a celery stick stem are always a hit!
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And for a signature drink… May we suggest “The Glass Sipper”! Just mix blue Koolaid with sprite or 7up. If you really want to capture the magic of Cinderella’s “transformation” give each child a glass a sprite with frozen ice cubes of blue Koolaid and watch the magic happen 🙂
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Photo Opportunities:
At the end of each of our parties, our Official Princess Cinderella will transform the birthday girl into an Official Princess with our certificate ceremony and secret princess oath. Once your guests have been transformed, it is a great opportunity for photo ops. 🙂
See below for some of our favourite backdrops and DIY tutorials.
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Happy Party Planning!
Last year, Official Princess Parties was asked to donate our children’s character entertainment services to an amazing and lavish fundraiser in Toronto, ON. Some of our cast members traveled all the way from our Ottawa princess division to make a special appearance and have been talking about it ever since!
We are absolutely thrilled to join the Toronto Royal Ball again this year! If you are in the GTA and looking to add a little magic to this coming April, then this event just might be for you… and your little princess of course!
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of royal entertainment for the whole family. You will be treated like royalty for the entire day; from the moment you set slipper on the red carpet, to your regal herald announcement, to dancing with your favourite Party Princess under sparkling stars of light.
Feast on a light Royal lunch, resplendent with miniature sandwiches and fine sweets. Sip our signature non-alcoholic cocktail while immersed in this whimsical world of delightful entertainment, interactive storytelling, and of course, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Princesses!
This Fundraising Event, complete silent auctions, raffles, gift bags, and a host of surprises will raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada.
WHEN: This event will take place on Sunday April 19th 2015 from 12-4pm.
WHERE: The Governor’s Ballroom, Liberty Grand.
The Princess Ball is a chance to let your inner Princess out. Whether that means a simple outfit, a pretty dress, or full costume, that is completely up to you! Most of our little Princes and Princesses have indicated that they are going to go in full costume and accessories, and most of our adults have indicated that they will be dressed in outfits other than costumes.
While adults are welcome to wear costumes, please be advised that you may be confused for a character, and have to interact with legions of excited children asking for autographs. Adults, please try not to dress as Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Elsa or Anna lest you confuse the children. These Princesses will already be in attendance.
Our grownup Princes are encouraged to dress formally (suits or tuxedos) but costumes are also welcome. May we suggest Prince, Knight, or Pirate?
Liberty Grand Executive Chef, Michael Ewing, has put together a delightful and whimsical Princess themed menu for our lunch, which will be served at 12.30pm. Lunch is served buffet-style, and features both child and adult friendly options to suit every palate. The menu includes:
Child Friendly (or picky adult!) Options
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* Ham & Cheese Pinwheel Wraps
* Egg Salad on Mini Brioche
* Mini Grilled Cheese
* Cream Cheese & Cucumber in Mini Croissant
* Mac & Cheese Croquette
* Strawberries and Nutella on White Bread
* Garden Salad with Ranch and Caesar Dressing on the side
Luxurious Adult (or sophisticated child!) Options
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* Lobster Roll Brioche with Tarragon Mayonnaise
* Grilled Chicken and Brie on Pumpernickel
* Prosciutto, Arugula and Roasted Pepper Sandwich with Pesto Mayonnaise
* Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Hummus & Bib Lettuce
* Genoa Salami, Havarti, Grilled Eggplant Sandwich with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
* Soba Noodle Salad with Vegetable Linguini, Julienne Peking Duck, and Ponzu Vinaigrette
* Greek Salad Cosmos with Feta, Kalamata Olives, Peppers, Cucumbers and Vine Tomato,
with a Lemon and Herb Vinaigrette
Sweet Platter
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* Exotic Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platters with Whole Fruit and Berries
* Mini Frosted Cupcakes
* Coconut Macaroons
* Chocolate Brownies
* Assorted Fruit Mousses in Chocolate Cups
* Chocolate Chip Cookies
* Chocolate Éclairs
* Chocolate Covered Strawberries
* Mini Fruit Tarts
* Shortbread Cookies
* Cheesecakes Lollipops
Beverages
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* Full complimentary non-alcoholic bar service (pop, juice, white and chocolate milk) including our Princess Ball signature cocktail, “Olaf’s Flurry”.
* Red and white wine, Prosecco, and beer will be available for purchase.
Thank you for your interest in The Princess Ball.
Tickets for our 2015 event are now sold out!
If you are interested in joining our waiting list for tickets, please click here. Please note that we do not expect many tickets to come available between now and the Ball, but occasionally we do have some released.
To join our Early Bird Ticket List for 2016:
Our Early Bird Ticket List for The Princess Ball 2016 is now open! Please join our early bird ticket list here.
Official Princess Parties is now officially back in the office after a wonderful holiday season. J Happy New Year everyone! The Fairy Godmothers have some big plans for 2015.
One of the questions we Fairy Godmothers get asked the most about is the timing of a princess birthday party. What’s best – morning, noon or night? Mostly, it depends on the way that you prefer to structure the party but there are some guidelines to follow.
First things, first – someone will always be late. You should always allow at least 15-30 minutes for everyone to get in and get settled before your princess arrives (or any other scheduled activities are slated to begin). It’s also a good idea to leave 15-30 minutes at the tail end of your party for the princess character to leave, the cake to be eaten, etc. before parents come to pick the kids up. Invariably, someone will be just a bit too early otherwise.
Another good tip is to be flexible. It’s a kid’s birthday. If they have to bust open the piñata by 2:05 on the nose lest they throw off the whole schedule, the schedule will be thrown off.
As far as the actual time of day, there are basically three options for younger kids. Late morning/early afternoon parties with lunch, late afternoon/early evening parties with dinner, and mid afternoon parties with no meal served at all.
A great set-up for lunch (and diner, too) is lunch, princess, cake. So for example, you could have the party from 11:30-2:00 p.m., serve lunch around noon, and have the princess arrive for 12:30. She would bring the cake out before she left at 1:30 p.m. and say goodbye while it was being served. Half an hour later, the parents would come to pick the kids up.
If you wanted to be able to skip the meal (mostly they’re too excited to eat anyway), then smack dab in the middle of the afternoon is the way to go. One o’clock is a great start time, with the princess coming around 1:30/2:00 p.m. Put out snacks and juice boxes, and do the cake when the princess leaves and you’re done.
Hopefully, that helps get you started with the planning of your next birthday. For more information on booking a princess with us, please visit www.officialprincessparties.com.
Have a wonderful day!
We are currently on the hunt for Princesses in Toronto, Calgary, & Edmonton! Do you think you have what it takes to be a princess?? Check out our link below on how we select our cast members 🙂
And boys, we haven’t forgotten about you! If you are in the Ottawa area, and are interested in becoming a superhero or star warrior, let us know! 🙂
Simply send 3 photos and your resume to princessopportunity@gmail.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
To be a part of the team, you must fit the following:
-have full weekend availability
-be outgoing & charismatic!
-be highly reliable
-have means of own transportation (no public transit!)
-independent & positive
-preferably performing arts experience
-between the ages of 16-28
-comply with a 6-month employment contract
Dearest Princes & Princesses,
You are cordially invited to attend our Annual Royal Ball on Sunday, January 27th, 2013 from 1:00-4:00pm at Sixty Four Hundred Celebration Centre! Please feel free to bring along your Kings & Queens, as well as your noble steeds & court jesters. But please, no dragons.
Tickets are $40 each, and all proceeds are going towards the very worthy cause of the Children’s Wish Foundation!
You will be able to catch up with many other royals, such as: Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, the Little Mermaid, Beauty, Jasmina, Pocahontas, Frog Princess, Rapunzel, Flynn, Prince Eric, Alice in Wonderland, Tinkerbell, Mickey, & Dopey.
We will also be honouring our newest member of the royal court, Princess Brave, with a coronation ceremony!
There will be lots of princess skits, singing, dancing, stories, and much, much more!
We will be serving delicious, family-friendly fare to satisfy the munchies and quench your royal thirst. Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother says that there may be a Chocolate Fountain & a Candy Bar in your near future 😉
If you require new garments for this fabulous event, we will be able to suit your needs with our Dress-Up Boutique!
There will be a Silent Auction and a 50/50 Raffle for our Grand Prize for you graceful highnesses who wish to help raise even more money for the Children’s Wish Foundation!
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website for more information!
http://www.officialprincessparties.com/#!__ottawa-princess-party-birthday/royal-ball
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Having our princesses look spot one, and ensuring we offer the highest quality of character available, is extremely important to us. A gorgeous gown, detailed accessories and a perfectly sculpted wig, help create our princesses so beloved by many!
Finding our current costume designer was no easy task. However, now we are so blessed to have Julie (our independent costume and apparel designer) working hard for us every month, creating handmade treasures.
The accessories and party supplies come fairly easy. Most of these can be purchased at craft stores and easy created, or purchased at local bargain shops. Our wigs are a very different story. Here is a glimpse in to the huge task of finding and sculpting wigs for our Princess Parties
Finding High Quality Wigs
Believe me when I say, not all wigs are created equally. You always get what you pay for in this case. Although costume and online party stores typically offer a wide selection of inexpensive wigs that look half decent in the featured photo, don’t be fooled. if in an actual store, ask the sales person to take the wig out of the box for you to examine the quality. A quality wig should be as full as possible. This means you should no weave/mesh at the top of the wig. Occasionally, high quality wigs have a fake skin down the center of the part. Although this can be a wonderful addition to the product it can also lead to problems if you have princess performers of different races and skin colors as we do. The safest choice would be for a full wig with no gaps or spaces between the hair parts.
The texture of the wig is also very important. In order to create a beautiful and believable piece, look for wigs that feel the closest to human hair. These wigs will be easier to sculpt and will last the longest. Many high quality wigs can be gently washed and air dried. This can be helpful when the item is going to be shared between performers on a regular basis.
Tools You will Require
Now that you have found a high quality wig to work with, it’s time to gather your supplies. Every Official Princess character varies slightly, meaning different supplies are required for each. Here is a basic list of items that you should keep in stock:
– quality blond bobby pins
– quality black bobby pins
– styrofoam head
– glue gun
– fabric or low heat glue sticks
– aerosol hair spray
Shaping the Wig
Place the wig onto the styrofoam. Feel free to secure wig with push pins, in an area that will not effect the final product or safe removal of wig from head.
When shaping the wig, keep in mind that unlike a styrofoam head, performers have hair lines. Do not pull the wig back too far, as this may lead to a visible natural hair line. Use bobby pins to secure the shape of wig. Hot glue can also be used keep pieces in place. Once you have sculpted the wig
into shape, use hair spray to keep in place. With the exception of accessories such a flowers or other such items, be sure to add additional pieces only after the wig has been securely placed on the princess performer.
Storing the Wigs
Keeping wigs safe by storing them properly is very important. Typically, after each wear the wigs will require a little re-sculpting and shifting. Place onto styrofoam head and store away from water and heat.
Here are pics from some of our recent creations
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