Mermaid Party Ideas

There are plenty of options available for party decorations for a Mermaid Party.  In this post, I will share my Mermaid Party Ideas to make your party memorable.  Building memories is important for any party or event, so how you make the party unique takes planning and imagination.  I tend to buy some things premade and then make some things to make the party truly unique.  Transforming the space to something amazing will have every spectator in awe.

When planning a party, the initial things you need to do is set the date and time of the party and then order or design the invitation.  Invitations can be different than the end result of your party decorations, so don’t worry about ordering an invitation and matching accessories to start.  You will need to determine if you will be mailing the invitation, sending an email or text link.  Your guests will be in awe of the party decorations and focal points.  Next, start planning the decorations, entertainment, menu, games, prizes, pictures, and fun!

 

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Mermaid Party Ideas

There are so many fun decorations that you can buy or make for the mermaid theme.  Here are some of my ideas for the perfect party, so get inspired for decorating the best party!

 

Main Mermaid Party Decoration Ideas

• Balloon Kits – These create great focal points and to surround the main focal table or as backdrops.  I like how you can add to balloon kits with signs, additional balloons, flowers, seaweed, coral, etc.  Guests immediately notice this focal point.

 

• Paper Lantern Jellyfish – Create paper lantern jellyfish!  These are pretty easy to make with paper lanterns and plastic tablecloths.  There are other ways to make these too, just search on the internet.  You can also purchase the pre-made kind.

 

• Table Decorations – Consider how to decorate the guest of honor table, cake table, gifts table and the guests table.  You may also have a table for a candy bar, food bar or other special station.  I also like a “guess” or “special note to the guest of honor” table.  Table cloths can be plastic, vinyl or cloth.  Just consider where you are having the party.  If it is outside by a pool, I would stick with plastic.  You will need table covers, table shirts, and possibly table runners.  Also, don’t forget the table centerpieces.  You can buy the pre-made ones or make more elaborate centerpieces with ocean themed items and shells.  You can take utensils and stick them in a candle stick for a great dinglehopper centerpiece.  The one below is painted gold and then decorated with white beads, white pearls as bubbles, and shells.

 

 

• Serve-ware – There are many options for the Mermaid theme.  You can go with theme specific plates, cups and napkins or do a blend for a more elegant look.  So consider incorporating some solids, so that the theme is not overdone.  Maybe have solid color plates and cups with patterned napkins.  You can also use the extra plates for additional events.

 

• Decorate With Mermaid Tails – You can request them on cakes and cupcakes as toppers, make mermaid tail chocolates or soaps in molds, make large cutouts of tails, or make lollipops and cookies.

 

• Get Mermaid Themed Items so everyone goes home with something.  So don’t forget the items for the favor bags.  I recommend a mix of toys, candy, chips and drinks.  Put a couple of tattoos and stickers in the treat bag.  Also, consider mermaid themed bubbles or make custom labels for the bubbles.  You will be able to find so many cute items for favor bags.

 

• Decorate With Variations Of Color:  Mermaid colors tend to include blue, teal, aqua, soft green, violet and dark pink.  So I recommend picking 4 colors to tie everything together and consider accenting with pearlized white, gold, and silver for this theme.

 

• Large Clam Shells – So you can decorate the walls with large clam shell cutouts that you can make or buy.  Also, the best part is that you don’t have to be a good artist to pull off making a giant seashell.  Another idea would be to use inflatables that you can also use for the pool later.  Guests can take a mermaid picture on the inflatable too!

Mermaid Crafts Party Ideas

• Mermaid Wands – Make with starfish shells or card stock cutouts and attach on a dowel, large chop stick or skewer.  This is a fun craft for the kids to do at the party.  So kids can add more to the mermaid wands with glitter, gems, mini shells and stones.

• If the party is co-ed, for the boys, they can make tridents to decorate.  To make these, trace out the top of the fork (trident) onto heavy card stork and then hot glue on to a wooden dowel.  You could then spray paint the whole thing and then allow the kids to decorate with paint, glitter, gems and shells.  Also, getting a few large tridents to decorate the party would be great.

 

• Mermaid Crowns – Crowns are usually made with head bands and can be made with seashells, flat backed gem stones, glitter, ribbon, pearls, etc.  This is another craft where the kids can make their own.  I recommend starting the crowns with the larger shells so the kids have a starting point.  Then allow them to paint the shells if they like, add smaller shells, glitter, gems to make it their own design.

• Make Mermaid Bracelets – This is another great craft to do at the party.   But just make sure the guests are old enough that they won’t put the beads in their mouth.  So give advance warning to guests coming with smaller children.

 

• Make A Mermaid Necklace.  Like the bracelets, this is a great party activity.  These are sold in kits and it is fun for the kids to pick the center charm themselves and then add additional beads or charms to make it their own.  This craft can also be the favor for the party.

 

• Mermaid Scales Painted Rocks – Get large rocks or stones and have a demonstration stone on how to do the scales.  These can be written or a looping video.  A parent volunteer can also help with this craft.  Start by painting the stone with metallic painting and allow to dry for 20-30 minutes (depending on humidity).  Then draw on the scales with a permanent marker.  It is done unless you want to add glitter or tiny gems.  To add glitter, coat with a layer of mod podge and then sprinkle with glitter.

• DIY Shell Hair Pins and Mermaid Shell Hair Combs – This is one of my favorite ideas.  Get blank hair combs or hair pins and decorate with shells, flat backed charms and gems.  Secure them to the comb with hot glue or thick fast bonding glue (like Gorilla).

 

 

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Mermaid Entertainment Ideas

• Have A Pool Party!  Pool parties can be held indoors and outdoors.  You can even get mermaid tails for the party.  Consider getting a few for guests to try on and take pictures around the pool or in front of a backdrop.  I also found cool mermaid dive toys.  If you are having a party at any pool, make sure you have a couple of life guards present for safety.

 

Face Painting – Kids love getting their face painted in mermaid colors!   So consider hiring a face painter for the party.

 

• Play Some Games!  A scavenger hunt is so fun.  I recommend indoor and outdoor games in case of rain.  Word scramble, ocean themed trivia, ocean baby names, bingo, Pictionary, etc are great games.  Guessing games are great for all age guests, along with ball toss and relays.  I also like simple minute-to-win-it games.  The important thing is to keep the guests entertained.  I usually create an agenda for all my parties that has a general length of time of each activity, so that the flow of the party is continuous and dead time is minimal.  Guests of all ages really appreciate this because moving smoothly from one thing to another is what people remember.  Don’t be surprised if guests tell you it is the best party they have ever been to because of the flow of activities.

 

• Temporary Tattoos – Adults and kids like temporary tattoos in the mermaid theme.  They are easy to put on and take off.

 

• Hit A Piñata – Pack a piñata with toys and candy and let your guests have fun.  If you have a lot of kids, this activity can take 20-30 minutes, so consider that in your planning.  Also, don’t forget the favor bags for gathering the candy, the blindfold, rope and hitting stick.

 

• Photo Booth and Photo Props – Consider renting a 360 degree Photo Booth or Selfie Station.  These are so much fun!  For a more budget friendly idea, create a photo backdrop and have photo prompts for adults and kids to take pictures.  Also, have a QR code or upload location for guests to upload their photos.

Have fun planning, create a party agenda, relax and have fun!

 

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