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5 WEEKS OUT

Send out invitations

  • Send a rainbow inspired invite that will get guests instantly excited.
  • Download this invite here.
  • For extra fun, ask guests to dress in one of the colours of the rainbow, while you put the birthday boy or girl in a rainbow T-shirt.

3 WEEKS OUT

Gather your supplies

  • Think rainbow colours for this one.
  • Look at what is available in stores and decide what you will make yourself.
  • Keep it simple, with all the bright colours you will not need much to set a festive scene.
  • Stick to white basics, like a tablecloth with a bright cake on top, or candles and rainbow boxes for party favours.

2 WEEKS OUT

Get the décor

  • Buy or hire suitable décor for the party.
  • Try to add playful décor as well, such as colourful streamers.
  • You can hang them on trees or light fixtures around the room, or leave them out for the little ones to throw about.


1 WEEK OUT

Party favours

  • Create a pretty gift for the guests to take home and remember the day.
  • Little jars with Smarties layered into rainbows suit the theme perfectly.

THE DAY BEFORE 

Get the food ready

  • Treat guests with rainbow cupcakes.
  • Bake chocolate cupcakes and ice with white icing.
  • Decorate with blue Smarties and rainbow sweets.

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