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Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

I love the playfulness and sweet simplicity of this colorful UNICORN themed birthday party that photographer Carly Taylor hosted in celebration of her adorable daughter’s first birthday. Carly had the help of her creative genius friend/business partner – Victoria of A Subtle Revelry – and the result was a darling party filled with magical details like sparkly “unicorn horn” birthday hats and a rainbow smash cake!

Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

Read on for more magical images and all the charming party details…

Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas

PARTY DETAILS, as told by Victoria…

“A unicorn party is an incredibly sweet theme for celebrating a little girl’s birthday! The magical aspect of a make-believe animal + a pretty color palette truly made this party one to remember.

We found the perfect metallic balloon that became a great jumping off point for the party. It floated overhead as the kids ran around below. In lieu of birthday hats, each child received a homemade paper unicorn cone to wear. They loved the chance these magical horns gave them to run around and pretend.

The dessert table was set up under a few colorful tissue pom poofs and featured a rainbow cake made in the custom color palette of the day. It was surrounded by taffy, rock candy and other goodies that coordinated with our theme.

Snacks were also served at kids height on a makeshift “snack table”. A genius invention that Carly (the Hostess and Mother of the Birthday Girl) came up with was gluing bowls to a large sheet of poster board to secure them and hold them into place. The poster sheet was tied down to an ottoman in the center of the room. This allowed the kids to reach in and enjoy snacks without the inevitable destruction of the bowls. Such an easy solution to a very common kid party problem!

Before leaving, each guest received a pretty ice cream cone as a favor that had been dipped in white chocolate and drizzled with purple frosting to create the look of a unicorn horn. All wrapped up with metallic ribbon, these cones were a sweet way to say thanks to guests for coming.”

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32 Comments

  1. Viktoria-Pinkpastry March 25, 2011 at 3:32 am

    I love it!

  2. aniqa March 25, 2011 at 3:45 am

    Hi, very nice small party.. i was wondering if you have ever done strawberry shortcake party?

    • jenn s. March 25, 2011 at 8:50 am

      I haven’t done that theme myself yet. Would love to though – she was one of my favorite characters as a kid! Might have to do an inspiration board at least ;)

  3. HiLLjO March 25, 2011 at 5:15 am

    LOVE it! Those paper horn hats are too funny!!! Love the color scheme; it’s so fun!

  4. Rowaida Flayhan March 25, 2011 at 5:45 am

    Love it!

  5. Rachel Z March 25, 2011 at 5:59 am

    My daughter, just turned 4, is already “planning” her next birthday. LOL She wants a unircorn party! I’m going to keep some of these ideas in mind. The horns are too cute.

  6. Heidi March 25, 2011 at 6:32 am

    My two favorite details are the horn party hats and the rock candy!
    What a sweet party!

  7. Terry March 25, 2011 at 6:32 am

    I loved seeing this party! Thank you for sharing! It seems that so many parties we see have sssoooooooooo many sweets (too many, IMHO) and this one seemed to have a great balance between some healthy options as well as some treats. I love that balance! And the take-home gift was perfect!

  8. www.monogrammedeverything.com March 25, 2011 at 7:38 am

    Oh great, yet another thing to make me want to go for baby #4 and hope that it’s a girl this time!!! Absolutely adorable!

  9. Stephanie @Spaceships & Laser Beams March 25, 2011 at 8:44 am

    That snack table is genius. We’re having a family gathering in a week and I am going to copy it. THANK YOU CARLY!

  10. Amber-Lee March 25, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Do you think my husband would let me do this for his 30th birthday in May? :)

    • jenn s. March 25, 2011 at 8:50 am

      Ha ha… if you can pull that off I will be extremely impressed with your persuasion skills! ;)

  11. Sarah @http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/ March 25, 2011 at 9:00 am

    I love the color combo!!!! Pretty!- Sarah http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/

  12. Sarah March 25, 2011 at 9:56 am

    What great colors! Looks amazing!

  13. Rings March 25, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Such beautiful colours, simply beautiful and looks such fun.

  14. Jamie March 25, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I LOVE the unicorn theme for a kids’ birthday party (or maybe for MY birthday party!).

  15. Niina March 26, 2011 at 12:24 am

    Beautiful party and I love those unicorn horn party hats. What a great idea! I´m planning an end of the school party in June for my 5 year old daughter and her little friends with Strawberry Shortcake theme so I would love too if you would make an inspiration board!

  16. Frida at www.trendenser.se March 27, 2011 at 8:39 am

    I love this blog! It’s so inspiring!

  17. Debra March 28, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    I am planning my daughter’s 5th birthday party. These are great ideas. The colors are so pretty and I love the rainbow smash cake!

  18. Coco April 4, 2011 at 6:53 am

    my soon to be 5 yr old twin girls just went crazy looking at these pictures and are so excited about the idea of a unicorn party and making unicorn horns … thank you for the inspriation … such a cute patry idea

  19. Sandra April 21, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Such a cute and unique birthday party theme!

  20. Chris May 10, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    Wouldn’t mind this for my birthday, great job!

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  21. Jenny May 31, 2011 at 11:28 am

    Where did you get those unicorn horn hats? I love them! I am planning a unicorn party as well and would like to get some. Did you make them yourself? I’m not very crafty so I wasn’t sure the best way to do it.

  22. Lexi June 28, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    How did u make the party hats if u don’t mind my asking? :)

  23. Shaye July 19, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    I’m helping a friends mom throw my best friend a unicorn party but she’s turning 12 and I was wondering if anyone knew a website that doesn’t have the little girl magical unicorn theme? Thanks!

  24. DONNA NOEL July 19, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Hi,
    I am doing a unicorn birthday party for my 8 yr. old grand daughter and would love to know how you made the unicorn hats, They are adorable. Thank you so much.

  25. Carol July 28, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Everything looks beautiful! My daughter wants a unicorn party for her 5th birthday in a couple of weeks. How did you make the unicorn party hats?

  26. Kris September 8, 2011 at 9:48 am

    This all looks amazing! I’m wondering though — what if your daughter is about to turn 9 and wants a unicorn themed party at home — any suggestions for crafts, games and such for the bigger kids?

  27. andi January 8, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    If you still see this, would you mind telling me how the “horns” were made? They are so cute. Presuming just cardboard topped with ribbon. Any info would be terrific.
    Thanks

  28. Wes @ Party Ideas For Girls February 4, 2012 at 6:25 am

    Loved how the unicorn horn was integrated to the hat and the food. :)

  29. Heather March 12, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    Hi, love this party and was hoping to find out like the others how to make the unicorn cones. It says that they are paper unicorn cones but in the picture it actual looks like they are made of foam. Any tips, sizes, supplies used, etc. would be appreciated – thank you! :)

  30. Toby September 5, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Hi – can you please give me the details of how you made the lovely little unicorn party hats please? :-)

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