My pony obsessed baby girl came to me and said “Mama, I want a My Little Pony birthday party”. Ooookkkkk?!?! This was all news to me and with her birthday just two weeks away I was not one bit prepared. As the third baby she usually gets the short end of the stick when it comes to birthday parties so I was determined to make this one extra special.
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I wanted to make this party as special as can be but I was also on a tight budget. With the travels we had coming up, I didn’t have a whole lot to spend but I knew I had to get creative to make this seem like I went over the top.
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Cake for a My Little Pony Themed Party
One of the biggest saves was the cake. If you follow me on Instagram you know that I worked my tail off to get this cake done for her. It was one of the most stressful things ever when I had to create the “drip”. I had worked for hours to get to this point and one little mistake with the dripping could ruin the whole thing.
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My Little Pony Party Ideas on a Budget
When setting up a party on a budget I like to spend my time focusing on one or two things that make the biggest impact. For me the biggest is the cake table. I decided that the combo of the rainbow balloon arch and pony cake would make this party seem so special to Hazel. The balloon rainbow was actually so easy to make, we just used balloons and taped them to the wall.
We hung the two garlands to our old dresser to give it that special unicorn touch without being too cheesy.
The second area I focused on was the activity table. I used a plastic tablecloth and streamers to make the runner, then decorated with glass jars I owned and filled them with candy.
I purchased some my little pony makeup for “Makeovers with Rarity”.
We used ice cream cones, icing, and sprinkles to decorate “unicorn horns.”
I got the plates, napkins, confetti and rainbow balloon from the cutest shop Ellie and Piper Party Boutique. This shop has unique items which really elevate a party. I love how the site is easy to manage by theme and I was able to find all the unicorn themed items to make this the cutest cake table ever.
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The favors were balloon sticks with coloring packs attached. Very inexpensive and super easy to put together. I really don’t love favors but these were a hit with all the kids.
One of my dearest friends made this adorable shirt for Hazel. She has the best shop and if you have a great idea she can bring it to life for you. You can shop Hazel’s shirt HERE.
Hazel’s favorite part of the party had to be the giant Pinkie Pie. She loved her and hugged her and it was totally worth the price.
This My Little Pony party was so easy (and inexpensive). It was probably one of the most stress-free parties we had to date.
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More Ideas for a My Little Pony Birthday Party
As you can see, you can throw a My Little Pony-themed party that’s just as magical as Twilight Sparkle’s library—without breaking the bank. Our party turned out perfectly and my daughter loved it, but if you want to add some more or different touches, I made a few lists of more ideas to help you with your party planning. If you have a little more time than I did to plan a My Little Pony themed party, you could really go all out and make big plans! If you have a bigger budget, you could even have actually ponies there for pony rides! Either way, the party is sure to be so much fun! Here are some more easy ways to make your birthday girl feel like the guest of honor, all while staying on budget!
More Budget-Friendly Decoration Ideas
- Dollar Tree & Dollar Store Finds: Grab solid-colored plates, cups, and napkins in rainbow colors to match a rainbow theme without spending big bucks.
- DIY Party Table: Use a plastic tablecloth (from Party City or the dollar store) and add cutie mark tattoos as decorations!
- Pool Noodle Pony Rides: Turn pool noodles into “ponies” for a fun and affordable game. Just bend one end, secure it with duct tape, and draw eyes for an adorable Rainbow Dash ride!
Some Simple & Fun Food Ideas
- Rainbow Fruit Platter: Arrange fruit in a rainbow—strawberries, oranges, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes. So easy and colorful!
- Pony-Themed Birthday Cake: Skip an expensive custom cake! If you don’t want to attempt the drip icing, buy or bake a simple cake and add cake toppers like Pinkie Pie, Princess Celestia, or the whole Little Ponies crew.
- Cookie Cutter Magic: Use a cookie cutter to make pony-shaped sandwiches, cheese slices, or cookies!
More Affordable Party Favors & Goody Bags
- Cutie Mark Tattoos: A fun, cheap way for kids to get their own MLP cutie mark!
- Little Pony Figurines: Grab mini ponies from Dollar Tree or find a coupon code for a deal online.
- Friendship Bracelets: A perfect party favor that represents the Elements of Harmony necklaces! Let kids make their own for the next activity.
- Lip Gloss & Extra Treats: Toss in a small lip gloss or candy for some extra treats in the goody bags.
More Games & Activities
- Pin the Cutie Mark: A twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” using DIY cutie marks!
- Make-Your-Own Party Hat: Set up a table with markers and stickers so each child can decorate their own party hat.
Tips to Save Even More
- Middle of the Week Party: Hosting on a weekday can mean cheaper venues and better deals.
- DIY Dessert Table: Use homemade cupcakes instead of a store-bought cake. Let the kids decorate with all kinds of colorful sprinkles and candies.
- Affiliate Links & Coupons: Look for a coupon code to save on decorations and favors.
Do you like to throw themed parties for your kids? What has been your favorite theme? I would love to hear about them in the comments below.
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