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KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

Birthday Party Poll

Teresa · Kate Spade

is this for a kid or adult

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

Whoops, it seems today I keep leaving out relevant details. I was thinking kids...my son just turned 5 and it seems like so many people throw these huge bashes for their young kids...

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

Everybody is different. I think it depends more on the individual's preferences and personality. For example, I could care less about option 2 (big party), but Paris Hilton might feel like it was the worst, least meaningful birthday ever if she didn't have an option 2 birthday party.

I think, for a mix of kids and adults, that a backyard thing is best --- but you do not have to invite everyone you know if you don't want to. Backyard parties are nice because it's casual, the kids can go play football over there or in the sandbox. You and the other adults can drink a beer, and relax and have fun.

HeatherLynn · Gucci

I think kids probably don't care. They want cake, some presents, and a few friends to play with... at least at that age. As they get older they want more friends, more activities, etc. As for me, I would probably have the backyard one (if I had kids) because my friends and family would know him/her and want to come celebrate as well. However, thats more for me and not so much for the kid. =)

Kelly · Hermes

No one I know really has extravagant birthday parties for their kids, and I don't think you should feel obligated to throw one. Growing up, I just got to pick the menu for dinner on my birthday and my grandparents came over to eat with us and give me presents. A couple times I had a backyard-bbq type party, but those were the "big" parties in my life. And that's basically how everyone I know celebrates their kids' birthdays, too. I don't know if I would've appreciated a bigger party when I was younger or not, but I certainly didn't expect it so I never really missed it, KWIM?

Kitty · Hermes

I think the backyard idea is the best, personally. I think kids care most about having their friends there and having games/stuff to do.

FashionPrincess · Hermes

HeatherLynn wrote:

I think kids probably don't care. They want cake, some presents, and a few friends to play with... at least at that age. As they get older they want more friends, more activities, etc. As for me, I would probably have the backyard one (if I had kids) because my friends and family would know him/her and want to come celebrate as well. However, thats more for me and not so much for the kid. =)

Ditto. I am having a backyard party for Xzavier's one year, that way kids can play but all the family/grown ups will enjoy it too. I think whatever party is chosen it is more in the thought behind them than what the actual event is, big parties don't mean you love your child more.

BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

I doesn't matter, kids will have fun regardless. I had a backyard party for DD for her 1st & 2nd b-day. I didn't do any games for the 1st year, but the kids went wild on their own. The 2nd year we added a pool party because the community we lived in had a pool. As long as we had a pinata, cake and candy bags, they were happy! The only reason I have considered renting a place out is because it is SO much work to plan and during the party make sure everything is good and I would rather pay someone to do everything for me while I enjoy the party too. For her 3rd bday, I was so beat from the 1st two, that we just has a close family dinner and cake, she loved it. I'll probably do the same for her 4th bday in July.

cahabo · Kate Spade

For my daughters so far I have only done small parties with just a few friends and close family. I did a lot of games and decorations to make it seem special and it's probably the limit of what they would really appreciate. I think at this age they would be uncomfortable being the center of attention at a huge birthday bash. When they get older I would probably throw a huge party if they wanted one (but probably wouldn't make it a yearly thing to do so).

Alegria · Kate Spade

The backyard parties are always what my kids have wanted the most (probably because we didn't really have a backyard). We have done the Chuck e. Cheese thing out of convenience and cost, but it's def. not as memorable. We did rent out a bounce house place for my son's 15th birthday, and all the kids loved it. I say go for the backyard party.