A great kids’ party doesn’t need months of planning, but it does need a plan. This is the four-week timeline we share with every family we style for.

Pick the theme with your child, then let the colours do the work.

Four weeks out, book your stylist and send invitations. Two weeks out, confirm numbers and food. The week of the party, plan the table layout and where the photos will be taken.

• 4 weeks: theme, colours, invitations, stylist
• 3 weeks: cake and food orders
• 2 weeks: confirm guest count and table plan
• 1 week: party favours, playlist and photo spot

On the day, keep balloons and small décor above toddler height and let the grown-ups enjoy the party too.