Anonymous wrote:I think the people willing to do an over the top themed birthday party to the level of spending thousands (RHOBH mad hatter tea party for Kennedy's 5th) would hire a true event planner.

On a more realistic scale, I think the people who throw over the top (by normal standards) parties like the stuff you see on mommy blogs and Pinterest are done by moms who love doing it and love the recognition even more. So, no, I'm not sure there would be a market for a children's birthday party planner that wasn't a real event planner for a birthday costing less than $5k.

Completely agree with this.

I also agree with another poster that said the type of "help" she needs is someone to pick up the cake, bring stuff in from the car. That pp says she has her husband help her with that, but there may be a market for "party assistant" for people who do not have a spouse that can help--or perhaps need more help so both parents can concentrate on chatting with guests. I know I've hosted parties where an "errand runner" would have come in handy when we realize we ran out of ice, or forgot to buy napkins, or even just someone to periodically check and make sure the restroom was clean/stocked with toilet paper/soap, take out trash, etc.

No. I work full time and had no problem cranking out the twins birthday party. The kind of help I need is "Can you pick up the cake? Would you bring the drinks in from the car?" on the day of the party. But that's what my husband is for.

Given the number of kids whose parents pay Old Town Sport and Health to plan and run their birthday parties, I would say that there is a market.

There are always people who will pay for anything you offer them OP.

I was going to say something similar. I've seen some local entertainment services (simple stuff, like a mini dance class or kiddie zumba) have add on packages where they also do the invitations, provide paper goods and decorations, and will even bring in a cake. The price of the add ons was usually 50-100$ depending on what was provided. I could see doing that. But I also couldn't see making worthwhile money doing that, just a little bonus for folks that already work parties.

Are you only planning or are you running the games and entertainment to?

Generally, no. If the birthday happened to coincide with a time that I had 3 trials or something of the like, maybe.

Sorry OP but I doubt anyone would pay for this service. I am too busy to plan a birthday party but I assure you, I wouldn't pay someone to do it for me. Instead, I would make the party more simple.

It is a fucking kids birthday party. Get a cake, order a couple pizzas, either have it in your backyard or the local park or whatever and be done. It is not rocket science.

No. I don't plan huge parties for her though (we're having 3 of her friends over for her 7th for instance), and even if I did, this would be something I would want to do for her myself.

I think the people willing to do an over the top themed birthday party to the level of spending thousands (RHOBH mad hatter tea party for Kennedy's 5th) would hire a true event planner.

On a more realistic scale, I think the people who throw over the top (by normal standards) parties like the stuff you see on mommy blogs and Pinterest are done by moms who love doing it and love the recognition even more. So, no, I'm not sure there would be a market for a children's birthday party planner that wasn't a real event planner for a birthday costing less than $5k.

No, sorry. There is Pinterest for that.

I have had the last few parties at kids gym-type places; essentially I am paying them to plan my kid's party. If you're asking if I would pay someone to plan something like a Dora-themed party at my house-- no, I would not.

A wedding yes. My kid's birthday party? No.

I'm considering starting a small business and wondered if there would be a market for this.

I love planning themed first birthday parties and am the family go to for any party planning be it first birthdays, cookie exchanges etc. I was wondering if moms would pay for this type of service.

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