5 Magical princess birthday party ideas on a budget

Happily ever after will become a reality after you read these truly magically princess birthday party ideas that won’t burn a hole in your pocket book either. So, put a smile on your little girl’s face by throwing her the best royal celebration ever.

*The birthday girl in her princess dress. Her party was so much fun.*

My fifth and last child is my only girl. So, of course I’m going to throw her a princess birthday party for her third birthday. Duh. But, I’m not made of money. I had to think fabulous and frugal. And guess what? It was not only possible, it was super easy. Here’s some princess party ideas to help you throw start your bday celebrations out right and enjoy the magic of a princess party.

#1: Print your own princess decorations

There are tons of birthday party bundles available on Etsy and other places. But a lot of them were pretty expensive so I decided to design my own that was a bit more affordable. Here’s what my princess birthday party package includes:

1. Birthday Banner
2. Birthday Poster
3. Invitation (four to a page that is fill-in-the blank)
4. Cupcake toppers
5. Water bottle labels
6. Thank you gift tags (attach to goodie bags or party favors)

These cute princess theme printables added so much to my daughter’s princess daughter and it was so easy! Click the link below to purchase and print your bundle today:

Princess Birthday Party Bundle

You can also buy a Disney princess birthday party poster with all of the princess characters on it. It’s the perfect backdrop. I found mine used online for only $6! If you’re feeling ambitious, you could also do a balloon arch or a princess rental bounce house.

#2: Play some super easy party games

We played some adorable princess games that were easy enough for a 3-year-old to understand. All of them were very affordable and the girls loved it. Here’s what we played:

Kiss the Frog
Crown decorating
Indoor birthday treasure hunt (with prizes)
Giant bubbles

#3: Invite everyone to come dressed as a princess

Every little girl loves to wear and show off their own princess dress. At first I was worried that not every girl would have her own princess dress, but that was silly. All of them were dressed in their favorite princesses such as Little Mermaid and Snow White. When they arrived and it couldn’t have been more adorable. You can even give them a grand entrance when they arrive with a fashion runway.

Girls dressed as princesses for a party — *My daughter and her five friends in their princess dresses for the birthday party.*

#4: Keep the princess birthday party to an hour

If you don’t want to stress yourself out, then just throw an hour-long party. A few games, cake and ice cream, present and then you’re done. Super easy. Plus, these little girls don’t last longer than an hour anyway.

Opening birthday presents — *My daughter opening her presents. She had a very happy birthday.*

#5: Do cupcakes instead of birthday cake

Unless you’re an excellent baker, fancy birthday cakes are either way too expensive or way too difficult to make. Go easy on yourself and make or buy some super simple cupcakes. The birthday child and the girls at the party don’t even care.

Birthday cupcakes — *Save time and money and do cupcakes*

I hope you like all of these ideas for a fabulous princess birthday party that will add an extra sprinkle of magic present to your sweet little girl. Now that you are expert princess party planners, let me know if you have any other helpful ideas in the comments below. These princess parties are perfect for any child’s special day. Here’s a short video of me getting ready for my daughter’s birthday party. Enjoy!