With the fall season well underway and Christmas right around the corner, all the fall decorations will soon be going on sale. What better way to use all the sale pumpkins then to throw a Princess Cinderella party? The weather is starting cooling down, and a perfect princess party is a fun way to keep warm. Nothing is better than being with friends and having a good time. Cinderella is one of the original princesses and every little girl knows who she is.
With so many different ways to throw a Princess Cinderella party it’s hard to know what direction to go in. Although there are countless ideas to include in this party, there isn’t a wrong way to throw this themed Princess Cinderella party! There are great crafts and games to fit this theme. The best part is that all of the ideas can be modified. No Princess Cinderella party would ever have to be the same!
Invitations
It is commonly thought that the party doesn’t start until the guests walk in but it’s not true with this theme! This party starts when the invitations get sent out! Depending on how crafty you want the invitations to be or how minimal, there are plenty of invitation options.
Print invitations on dress shaped paper for a creative way to invite guests to a party. Add a small bow with some tulle on the bottom half of the dress for a 3D look.
A simple way to add something extra to an invitation is to just to add a magic wand. Find a wand from the local party store or dollar store and tie around a paper invitation with some ribbon.
Decorations
The best way to set the theme for a party is through the decorations. There are so many ways to add a touch of the Fairy Godmother’s magic to this party. Setting the scene for a Cinderella themed party is so easy. Decorations can be simple or hosts can let their imaginations run wild.
Here is where those fall decorations that are on sale will be useful. A Pumpkin and a Princess has the cutest tutorial for a Cinderella pumpkin. Use spray paint to change the color of a pumpkin to fit the 
color scheme. Different shades of blue, white and gold are very Cinderella like but the choice is up to the decorator. After the paint dries, glue beads, butterflies and whatever else comes to mind to add more texture. These pumpkins as table decorations or place around a venue for a fun look. Add different sized and shaped pumpkins for more variety and contrast.
Princess Cinderella party Royal Entrance
Make guests feel like royalty by lining the walkway up to the party with balloons. Match the color of balloons to the party and stake or tie the balloons to the ground. Start the balloons low and gradually have the balloons rise in height. The highest ones should be at the entrance to the party.
Don’t let the regal entrance stop with the balloons. Gather tulle or fabric at the ceiling and let it fall to the ground. Then roll out a red carpet for guests to walk on. A plastic red table cloth or red fabric works great for a royal red carpet. Be sure to take pictures as guests strut down the walkway.
Display the famous characters from the Cinderella movie at the party! These are decorations that many guests will recognize and love. Print out pictures of these characters from online on card stock.
Then cut them out to have the silhouettes. This is a great way to incorporate Cinderella’s little mice, birds and other animal friends to the party.
Cinderella makes her get away in a beautiful horse drawn carriage. Our Pastimes has a great tutorial on how to make a life size, cardboard carriage. A carriage like this, isn’t very complicated and would make a great addition to any party. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. This prop will make guests scream in delight and will make for a very memorable party. A life size carriage would make a great location for photos. Let guests sit behind and wave out the window just like a real princess. 
Snacks and Treats
No party, not even a Cinderella Party is complete without great food! There are great ways to add the Cinderella theme into the snacks and treats that are served at this party. It doesn’t matter if the host is serving a main meal or light refreshments, there are plenty of options for both.
Make ordinary sandwiches more Cinderella with glass slipper and crown cookie cutters! Make your favorite kind of sandwiches and cut them out using the cooking cutters. Then place on a serving tray. Shoe and crown cookie cutters can be found on Amazon. This is a fun addition to a party even Cinderella would approve of.
For a healthier snack, make oranges look like mini pumpkins! Guests will get a kick out of eating Cinderella’s carriage. Peel oranges but keep them in their round shape. Stick a piece of celery in the top to complete the look.
Cinderella is a hard worker and always had to do the chores for her step-mother and step-sisters. It would be hard for her to sweep the floors without a broom. Let your guests snack on edible brooms. Cut string cheese in half and stick and add a pretzel stick to the top. Peel the end of the cheese to make it look more like a broom.
Princess Cinderella Party Cookies
Use a mouse head to create royal carriage cookies! Simply turn the cookie cutter upside down and decorate to look like a carriage or get frosting and let your guests decorate their own princess carriages. 
Princess Cinderella had many mice friends and she did her best to make sure they always had something to munch on. Make a cheese cube tray especially for the mice. Cinderella will certainly love your thoughtfulness! Powdered donuts would especially be cute to eat as carriage wheels. Don’t be like Cinderella and forget a glass slipper! Add glass slippers to your party as decorations or away to hold little snacks. Mints or other little candies would fit perfectly well into these shoes.
For a sweet treat, decorate cupcakes with roman numerals and place in the shape of a clock. Be sure to set the hands close to midnight! 
Put Hersey Kisses in a bowl and call them Midnight Kisses for a fun sweet treat. This is a great treat for your guests just grab and go while they are mingling at the party.
Crafts
A Princess Cinderella party can be full of different crafts that are perfect for any age. Each craft can be modified to each individual party and the different interests. There are great craft ideas that can be incorporated into this Cinderella themed party.
The first Cinderella craft would be to make a Cinderella inspired tutu. This would be great to do at the beginning of the party so that everyone can wear their tutus throughout the party. Sprinkle Some Fun has an easy to follow tutu tutorial. This craft is simple. 
Guests can use different materials to create a unique look. Adding a variety of different colored tulle would be fun too. Imagine how cute all the guests will look in their tulle skirts waving in the carriage prop!
Princess Cinderella Party Paper Plate Craft
Cinderella was never far from her mice friends, especially Gus and Jaq. Allow your guests to have their own pet mice with this paper plate craft! This craft requires very little outside preparation and many of the supplies are household items. This is a fun way for your guests to show their creativity. Paper plates, washable gray paint, patterned paper, glue and scissors are the only supplies needed for this craft. This is a pretty quick craft that will help to make a Princess Cinderella party great. Use black paint or a black marker to draw the mouse’s eye and then you have the perfect mouse friend.
Decorating a glass slipper would be a perfect craft for little hands. Print out the shape of a glass slipper or draw one on a piece of paper. Gather glitter, colored rhinestones, beads and other craft supplies for this craft. Let your guests create their own glass slipper using these items.
For something a little more crafty, make a Cinderella canvas painting. This would be a great craft for guests that are a little older. You first start with a blank canvas. Then instruct your guests to paint a solid colored background. This can vary in colors and can be completely different depending on each guest. 
It might be helpful to show an example of the finish product before your guests start. Print out black or white silhouettes of Cinderella. Once the paint has dried, glue the cut outs on the canvas. Use dashes of glitter to create a magical finished product.
Games and Activities
A Cinderella party isn’t a party without a few games and fun activities. Princess Cinderella party activity ideas are endless It all depends on the ages of your guests and what they like to do. Scavenger hunts and any activity that takes place outdoors are great for Princess Cinderella parties.
Everyone knows the classic game of musical chairs, try a variation of this game called musical glass slippers. The concept is the same but instead of using chairs, use different shoes. Set shoes that are easy to slip on around a circle. Have the guests walk around the circle and when the music stops, everyone must grab a shoe to put on! The person without a shoe is out. Keep playing until there is a winner! This makes the entire game a little more difficult than the traditional use of chairs, but it will surely be a memorable part of the party.
Princess Cinderella Party Entertainment
Right before the ball, Cinderella was given a make over by her Fairy Godmother. Why not let your guests get their hair and nails done during the party? Nail painting is a great past time for girls who are old enough to sit still. Glitter tattoos is also a great addition to any party. This washable hair paint is great for any age. Kids will love seeing different colors in their hair and will feel ready enough ready to go to their own royal ball.
Having a real princess would make a Princess Cinderella party even better. RJ’s Amazing Entertainment has the perfect princesses for your party. There are a variety of princess packages available. This makes it an activity that can fit perfectly to any event, budget and individual. Call ahead to schedule many of the princesses that are available for parties.
Hosting a Princess Cinderella party will be fun for all ages. The crafts, treats and activities will be something that your guests will always remember. Cinderella is a great princess to have as a party theme. She is always kind and forgiving which are great principles to teach little ones. A Princess Cinderella party will be one for the books!