1st Choice Bouncy Castle Hire have supplied Party rental equipment for 100s of children's birthday parties since we opened in 2013, during this time we have gained a vast amount of knowledge on what it takes to create the perfect party for your little ones. There is always so much to do and plan in order to ensure that your child has the best birthday party ever so check out our 5 top tips for throwing a children's party below to help make organising your next party a little easier.

Tip 1 Location, When organising your party deciding on the location should be the first decision you make, this will enable you to determine how many guests your location can hold. What's best garden or venue ?The answer in my opinion really depends on the amount of guests you wish to invite, if your planning a small party for your child and you have a fair sized garden then this would probably be your best option, the money saved from not having to hire a venue can go towards things like food, invitations, bouncy castles ect.

If you wish to invite a large number of guests then hiring a venue would probably be your best option, depending on the venue you choose you should have plenty of room for your guests and party equipment, also you wont have to worry about 40-50 kids running around screaming and treading cake into the carpet.

Tip 2 Equipment, Once you have decided on your location the next step is deciding on what party equipment to hire, there are 100s of different products on the market targeting children's parties and choosing the right items can be a little tricky especially if its your first time organising a party.

Again this comes down to preference but in our experience the main attraction at any party is a bouncy castle, kids have enjoyed these inflatables for a number of years and so will their children after them, hiring a bouncy castle is a great place to start at for your party but you may want a little extra to keep the kiddies entertained why not look into hiring some of the following..... mascots, face painting, fun food machines, soft play, giant games ect ect. The possibility's are endless just remember to stick to your budget and not let your heart rule your head.

Tip 3 Budget, Before arranging your party its very important you set a budget, parties can get a little stressful for parents especially if moneys a little tight. When organising your party it should never become a competition to out do your child's class mates or family members as this can be a costly mistake.

These issues can be avoided by simply setting a budget and sticking to it, the main goal is for your child to have fun and this can certainly be done without breaking the bank, you don't have to compete with anyone so take the pressure of yourself and only spend what you can afford.

Tip 4 Set A Date, Setting a date for your party when all your child's friends and family will be free can be difficult, this is why its best to plan your party a few months in advance. Another good tip is to send your invitations weeks in advance this should ensure a good turn out and your child's friends will be less likely to have already made other plans.

When holding your party at a venue planning in advance is even more important, popular venues get booked out very quickly so avoid this disappointment and book yours sooner rather than later.

Tip 5 Who To Use, This tip is very important because all your hard work could end up been ruined by no fault of your own, your child's party and happiness is very important to you but sadly some companies do not share the same sentiment. 1st Choice Bouncy Castle Hire have many calls every year from customers in distress from being let down last minute by another company, we always do our best to help in anyway we can but sometimes its not possible at such short notice.

Gladly there are more good companies then bad, but needless to say it is still very important to check some of the basics such as reviews, quality of equipment, manners over the phone, word of mouth ect before choosing what company you are going to put your trust in to deliver on your special day.