How To Train Your Dragon

JOSHUA’S 6TH BIRTHDAY COMBINED ADVENTURE WITH THE MAGIC OF DRAGONS WORDS BY SKYE COOPER - MEMORABLE PARTIES PERTH

Concept, styling, props + favor pots @memorablepartiesperth Photography @p.s.smileproduction Dragon, shields, axes + swords - Propagander Balloons, @littlewinkspartys Viking entertainment @partieskidsremember Cake @thecakenookwa Tableware @favorlaneparty Cookies @ninamariesweetdesigns Grazing @littlegrazingandgiftco Viking ship grazing boards @memorablepartiesperth, @footeandflame + @matrixgd Venue @cityofvincent North Perth Town Hall Everlasting flower bouquet @lavenderlanefloralcreations

When asked to style a How to Train Your Dragon party for Joshua’s 6th birthday, I was excited for the challenge given I was totally unfamiliar with this Dreamworks franchise.

I was told Joshua is particularly captivated by Toothless and Light Fury’s eyes so I set about incorporating vibrant green and blue – beginning with the backdrop and balloon garland, continuing with the plate colour, and Toothless and Light Fury terracotta pot favors.

The idea for the pots came from Pinterest, however I decided the suggested card stock was not durable enough for enthusiastic 6-year olds and opted to cut from felt and use iron on transfers to apply the features.

I decided grazing would be even more attractive served off the decks of custom Viking ships with themed sail and shields.

We chose two feature desserts – the pièce de résistance cake complete with waterfall and fondant dragons, and popular dragon sugar cookies.

The large town hall allowed plenty of space for the children to play games hosted by three Viking entertainers. The space was equally perfect for an enormous three metre hand-carved and painted dragon who kept a watchful eye over the party.

Everywhere you looked, guests were met with more evidence they had stepped onto the island of Berk, with Viking shields, axes and swords completing the styling.

Each child took home their dragon pot loaded with fun party favours including slime with custom labels.

During pack down a smiling Joshua asked me ‘How did you know so much about How to Train Your Dragon?’ This was evidence enough I had risen to the challenge of delivering a theme I initially knew nothing about. h