Unicorn Princess Party For Em's 3rd Birthday
For Ems 3rd birthday, we threw her a fun little Unicorn Princess Birthday Party at home!
As Ems 3rd birthday crept up, I asked her what she would like to have for turning 3. She asked for a party with all of her friends. Right then and there, I began to plan.
Birthdays have always been a pretty big deal growing up. After all, a birthday is the day you came into existence, which is pretty special and a BIG DEAL!
We all have a birthday after all. It's the one day a year to celebrate ourselves and to do what we actually want to do!
PS. Party Items will be linked at the very bottom of this post
In today's post, I will be sharing ideas to help you plan a unicorn princess birthday bash.
I'll cover everything below (in the table of contents) so you can create your own very magical memories that will last a lifetime✨
Table of contents
- A Magical Birthday Poem for Em
- Unicorn Princess Cake
- Charcuterie Letter Box
- Planning the Unicorn Princess Party
- Choosing a Date and Venue
- Invitations and Guest List
- Sending out invitations
- Unicorn Princess Decorations
- Decorations ideas
- Decor Themes and Color Palette
- Edible Decoration Ideas
- The Drink Station
- Magical Dipped Pretzels
- Magical Dipped Oreos
- Quinoa Salad
- Tea Sandwiches
- Healthy Snacks
- Unicorn Princess Party Activities
- Toddler Table Set Up
- Unicorn Princess Birthday Party Pics
- Magical Unicorn Princess Birthday Poem
It was such a fun day filled with magic and the sweetest friends! We couldn't have asked for a sweeter turn out!
A Magical Birthday Poem for Em
In a land where unicorns prance and play,
Lived Princess Emma, who lights up each day.
With a crown of stars and a heart so true,
Today we celebrate all things you!
The skies are sprinkled with glitter and gold,
As stories of magic and dreams unfold.
Emma’s kingdom of joy is where we’ll all be,
Dancing with unicorns, wild and free!
Your friends have gathered, full of delight,
To share in the magic of your special night.
With cupcakes and sprinkles and fun galore,
There’s laughter and love forevermore.
So let’s twirl and spin in the royal hall,
Where the unicorns join us, big and small.
Happy Birthday, dear Emma, so bright,
Your day is filled with pure delight!
Three candles shining, one wish to make,
In this magical world, let’s all partake.
Happy Birthday, sweet Emma, our joy,
You’re our magical, wonderful, special girl!
Love, Mom
She was so excited and danced around all morning while we set up the party! It was too sweet! Her pure joy made it all so worth it!
Unicorn Princess Cake
For a unicorn princess cake, we decided on a magical cloud & starry sunset inspired cake. The colors were a mix of pastel pink, purple, blue and yellow for sparkle.
I ordered this cake from Sprinkles Of Joy in Newburg, Oregon. Every year she has made our cakes for the kids parties and they are always so beautiful and so yummy! I highly recommend them if you are in the area.
A cake is the centerpiece of any party
Unicorn Princess Cupcakes
For easy grab and go, we made several cupcakes to go around. The cupcakes were a choice of sugar free or gluten free for preference.
I got the unicorn cake toppers from MERI MERI.
The cake toppers are so cute and were a total hit! I will definitely be using the Meri Meri cupcake toppers in the future! They have such a beautiful array of styles and themes.
- Cake toppers
- Decorating sprinkles
- Edible Glitter
- Food coloring
- GF cake mix
- SF cake mix
- Organic buttercream
Items will be linked at the very bottom of this page.
Charcuterie Letter Box
This year I filled a number 3 letter box with cupcakes instead of fruit or food.
I love these boxes because you can fill them with whatever you like! You can turn them into an edible charcuterie board, fill them with treats, or even just decorate the entire box with flowers.
- Charcuterie Letter Box
Planning the Unicorn Princess Party
The secret sauce to any party are the following five ingredients:
- Venue or location and date
- Guests
- Decorations
- Food and drinks
- Activities and games or entertainment
Once you have all 5 of the ingredients, you have a party! It's as simple as that. Let's break down each section a little further.
Choosing a Date and Venue
Step 1. Pick a good date and place for the party.
A weekend often works best for most people. You may also want to double check if any other events might clash with the party date.
For the venue, you can host at home or rent a space. A backyard is great for an outdoor party with room for activities. You can also host indoors, just make sure to have enough space for all the kids to play. Or adjust your invite list to meet space limitations if possible.
If you are looking to book a venue, definitely look into it as early as possible, especially if it's popular. This will give you time to plan decorations and activities around the space you'll have.
Invitations and Guest List
The thing that makes a party a PARTY are the family and friends who join! We love our guests and love being guests!
It's good to invite kids about 4-5 weeks in advance before the party date. I swear by this and do this every year.
This way, you know exactly who is coming and who isn't. This way you can purchase favors and gifts for the people who have sent you an RSVP.
If you know exactly who is coming, you know how many favors and gifts to buy without having a ton of leftover gifts and favors.
That's why sending the invites out far in advance is helpful. It gives people a week or two to respond while also giving you the space to place online orders and have items arrive on time.
For the guest list, consider the following:
- How many kids the space can hold
- The budget for food and party favors
- The birthday child's close friends
Sending out invitations
Each year I send out birthday invites by text. This is the absolute best way I have found to invite family and friends.
I usually create an invitation in Photoshop or Canva and send a friendly text along with the invitation. It's a nice way to make a text invite more special.
Since I am sending the text out at least a month out in advance, I usually see most of my friends or family in that timeframe, of which we also talk about it in person.
- Party date and time
- Location with address
- RSVP details (phone number)
- Any special instructions (like what to wear or bring, swimsuits or towels etc)
Sending invites by email or text can make it easier to track RSVPs. But paper invites can be a fun keepsake for guests.
Unicorn Princess Decorations
The majority of the decorations came about as a hodgepodge of things Em & I were picking out while shopping. Colors that fit a theme and items that we both agreed on.
Of course, a 2 year old turning 3 wants it all.
Decorations ideas
- Unicorn/ princess theme foods
- Matching color palette (we chose pink, purple, blue & gold)
- Flower bouquets
- Unicorn shaped balloons
- Rainbow piñata
- Rainbow balloon arch
- Birthday banners
- Sparkling or shimmery tablecloth
- Centerpieces
- Rainbow plates and napkins
- Props for photos
- Cupcakes with toppers
- Candy jars
- Dessert table
- Drink station
- Fairy or neon lights
- Inflatable pool decorations
- Bubble station
- Slide and play area
- Goodie bags
- Personalized crowns
- Cake stands
- Tiered food stands
Decor Themes and Color Palette
Pastel colors are a must for a unicorn princess party. We love soft pinks, purples, blues, and yellows. Sparkly elements add a magical touch.
Hang shimmering streamers and fluffy tulle from the ceiling. Blow up pearly balloons in pastel shades. Scatter glittery confetti on tables.
Create a photo backdrop with a rainbow arch and fluffy clouds. Add unicorn cutouts and a golden crown for princess photos.
Don't forget the unicorn horn headbands! Give one to each guest as they arrive. Place plush unicorn toys around the room for extra cuteness.
Color palette:
- Pink
- Purple
- Blue
- Gold/yellow
Edible Decoration Ideas
Sweets make great decorations too! A cake is the party statement, and everything around it plays a supporting role! Make unicorn and princess treats to enhance the theme.
- Rainbow Layers or funfetti
- Edible Glitter
- Princess Crown Toppers
- Buttercream Swirls
- Edible Pearls and Sprinkles
- Colored Popcorn
- Rainbow Ice Cream
The Drink Station
For the adults, we set up a Stoller family wine station
(Disclaimer: Pino Noir is to be enjoyed at room temperature. Chilling the wine for a few minutes on ice can cool a 'hot wine' down on a hot day and get it to a preferable drinking temp of about 60 degrees)
Usually, I serve wine out of glass, however, being a party with water play, I wanted to keep things safe and fun.
Stoller wine group recently came out with these incredible to go wines that are just as delightful as what's in the bottle.
Its definitely a bonus that packaging and design on these Stoller wines are so pretty and festive! You can order a case of these wines on their website Stoller Family Estate.
Serving these were amazing, as I didn't have to wash a ton of wine glasses after the party was over.
They also offered a more playful and effortless feel to the party.
We choose a mix of Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pino rosé bubbles from Stoller Family Estate.
I also added this neon cheers sign to draw attention to the drink station and get it to stand out.
Magical Dipped Pretzels
For Oreos and Pretzels, we dip them halfway in melted white chocolate. I used THIS COLOR GEL to create the beautiful pastel colors like pink, purple, and blue.
Magical Dipped Oreos
Sprinkles and edible glitter add extra magic before the coating sets
- Sprinkles
- Dipping chocolate
- Edible glitter
- Oreos
Quinoa Salad
We hosted the party at 2pm, which is right around snack time for my tots. I love to host parties at snack time, since this gives families the opportunity to feed their littles a lunch that they know they will eat and I get to focus on snacks and treats (the fun stuff 😉)
We like to include some healthier options too. A rainbow quinoa salad fits the theme perfectly. We cook tri-color quinoa and mix it with colorful veggies.
Diced red peppers, orange carrots, yellow corn, green peas, and purple cabbage create a rainbow effect. A light lemon vinaigrette keeps it fresh and tasty.
We serve this salad in huge garden platter so the colors show through. It's a great way to sneak some nutrition into the party menu. Plus, it looks pretty on the buffet table.
Tea Sandwiches
Dainty tea sandwiches are perfect for a princess party. We didn't cut the crusts off for this party as we ran out of time, but it's also an option for those who prefer it.
Fillings can include (different flavors) of cream cheese, cucumber and thyme. Since toddlers were involved, we left most of these sandwiches without the dijon mustards. Keeping the snacks as toddler friendly as possible.
We also included PB&J sandwiches into the mix as an option.
Arranging these sandwiches on pretty platters makes them look extra fancy. You can also place them on tiered platters for an elegant tea party inspired look.
Healthy Snacks
We always include some nutritious options. Fresh fruit and vegetables are an easy option to add to the mix. Veggie sticks with hummus or ranch dip are popular too.
For healthier treat options we picked up some organic yogurt covered pretzels and fruit along with fat free, sugar free, dairy free & gluten free cupcakes & treats.
Unicorn Princess Party Activities
Kids love unicorn-themed games and crafts. We actually didn't do too many themed activities for this party.
We did have a rainbow piñata, but other than that, our activities included a splash pad, a mini dip pool and a mini playground in the backyard.
We also set up an art table, a princess castle inside the house and a musical dance on piano for additional entertainment.
- Pin the horn on the unicorn
- Bubbles or bubble machine
- Sidewalk chalk
- Decorating unicorn cookies
- A unicorn piñata filled with candy and small
- Arts and crafts table
- Princess/unicorn coloring pages or stickers
- Painting
- Unicorn/princess story circle time
Toddler Table Set Up
The toddler table set up was so fun and easy to make! Here are all of the items I used to create the set up
- Toddler picnic tables
- Table cloth
- Paper plates
- Acrylic Cups
- Re-usable straws
- princess crowns
- Princess wands
- Princess napkins
- Gold silverware
Unicorn Princess Birthday Party Pics
Magical Unicorn Princess Birthday Poem
In a meadow of dreams where unicorns roam,
Lives Princess Emma in her sparkly home.
With rainbows and glitter that light up the sky,
Today’s your big day, let’s reach for the sky!
The castle is glowing, the banners unfurled,
To celebrate Emma, the joy of our world.
With friends by your side and magic so near,
This day is the best day of the year!
We’ll chase after rainbows, we’ll laugh and we’ll sing,
In the land of unicorns, where dreams take wing.
Emma, our princess, so brave and so sweet,
Your birthday’s a time for joy that’s complete!
So gather the stardust, the sparkles, the cheer,
We’ll dance in the magic that fills the air here.
Happy Birthday, dear Emma, so true,
The world is enchanted because of you!
With wishes and wonders, and all that you dream,
May your day be as bright as a sunbeam.
Happy Birthday, Princess Emma, so dear,
Your magical heart brings us all cheer!
Love, Mom
Ps. Replace the name with your childs to use on your little ones special day
Birthday Party Supplies List
- Princess Crown Hats
- Unicorn Party Hats
- Unicorn Party Blowers
- Princess Felt Wands Similar
- Star Princess Wooden Wands Pack
- Tall Birthday Cake Candles
- Unicorn Candle
- Unicorn coloring poster
- Unicorn napkins similar
- Pastel treat cups
- Princess napkin similar
- Unicorn plates similar
- Unicorn Plates similar
- Unicorn Piñata
- Gold rimmed plates (we used as chargers on toddler table)
- Neon cheers sign similar
- Princess cupcake toppers similar
- Unicorn Sprinkle mix
- Sprinkle mix
- Pastel Tassel
- Chrome Balloons
- Rose gold cutlery
- Silver tassel
- Princess sticker roll
- Number 3 Charcuterie letter board
Acrylic cups, reusable princess straws and the cake topper came from home goods. The rainbow piñata came from hobby lobby. Flowers and bouquets came from Costco and trader joes.
Check out these related posts next:
Em's 3rd Birthday Magical Photoshoot
Em's 2nd Strawberry Birthday Party
Ems 1st Daisy Birthday Party
Written by Caroline Tikhonoff
