There's something absolutely enchanting about watching your four-year-old light up when all her dreams come together in one perfect party. When we started planning our daughter's birthday celebration, we knew we wanted something truly special - and as the owner of Littlies Party Hire, I was excited to use our own Premium Enchanted Forest Package to create magic for my own little one!

Finding the Perfect Venue in Auckland

After searching through various options across Auckland, we discovered the absolute gem that is Melville Cricket Pavilion in Epsom. This beautiful venue sits right on Melville Park with stunning floor-to-ceiling glass doors that flood the space with natural light. What sold us immediately was how family-friendly it is - there's a playground right next door, plenty of safe outdoor space well back from the road, and parking that doesn't require a degree in engineering to navigate!

The pavilion was the perfect size for our party of 20 little ones plus all the grown-ups. And here's the beautiful thing about Auckland weather - it decided to rain, but the covered outdoor area meant we didn't miss a beat. The other parents actually loved having the indoor-outdoor flow option.

Creating Our Enchanted Forest

Using our party package made putting together the afternoon super easy! Our height-adjustable tables meant every little guest had the perfect spot, and I have to say, our gorgeous toadstool stools were the absolute stars of the show. Watching twenty little ones perched on these whimsical mushroom seats was pure Instagram gold - and reminded me exactly why we love these unique pieces!

The complete package includes everything you need,  a dedicated cake table with stand, and the most beautiful woodland decorations that transformed the tabletops into a magical forest. Our toadstool-themed plates and napkins tied everything together perfectly, creating that cohesive look that makes party photos absolutely dreamy.

The Birthday Throne Moment

Every birthday girl deserves to feel like royalty, so we added our stunning Peacock Chair as her special throne. The moment she spotted it, her eyes went wide with delight. It became the perfect centerpiece for singing happy birthday - and trust me, when twenty four-year-olds are singing to you while you're sitting on a beautiful peacock throne, that's pure magic! 

Fairy Dress Dreams Come True

Here's where the real magic happened - our daughter's absolute favorite moment was getting dressed up with her little friends in our gorgeous fairy dresses. Watching a room full of little girls twirling around in ruffled dresses with wands in hand while singing happy birthday - that's the stuff childhood dreams are made of! The joy on their faces as they pranced around the pavilion in their fairy finery was absolutely priceless - and exactly why we added these costumes to her party.

The Perfect Cake Choice

Rather than stress about baking (even party hire business owners need to pick our battles!), we ordered a stunning fairy cake from Bluebells Cakery. This whimsical masterpiece was the perfect complement to our woodland theme, and honestly, sometimes the best party decision is knowing when to let the experts handle the details!

Smart Setup and Practical Tips

The whole setup took about 25 minutes for the tables and decorations, then another 30 minutes for our balloon arch and bunting (pro tip: bring a step ladder!). Our dual drink dispenser was a game-changer - sitting on its elevated stand meant most little ones could serve themselves water and juice independently. Less work for parents, more independence for kids - it's one of my favorite practical pieces in our collection!

We sent our little fairy guests home with our Truly Fairy treat bags filled with butterfly stickers, bubble wands, and lollipops. Watching them clutch their goody bags while still wearing their fairy dresses - heart officially melted.

Last-Minute Flexibility

Here's something that really helped with our setup - when we had two last-minute additions, it wasn't a stress at all! We always make sure we have a couple of spare stools and extra plates for exactly this reason. Squeezing them onto one of the tables was easy. 

Venue Booking Tips for Other Parents

If you're considering Melville Cricket Pavilion for your own celebration, here are our top tips:

• Book well in advance - this venue is popular for good reason!
• Bring reheating essentials - baking trays, foil, and we even brought our air fryer for the adults' hot food
• Don't forget a pot for cheerios (we did, and I had to go back for it) - because what's a party without those classic favorites?
• Consider a temporary liquor license if you want to offer afternoon beers for the grown-ups
• Pack a step ladder for hanging decorations and balloons

Why This Combination Worked Perfectly

What made this party so special wasn't just one element - it was how everything on the day came together. The enchanted forest theme gave us that magical woodland feeling, the venue provided the perfect safe space with weather backup, and our little guests were absolutely captivated by every detail from their fairy costumes to the toadstool seating.

Sometimes the best parties happen when you have the right elements designed to work together. Our party packages are created so parents can focus on what really mattered - watching their child's face light up as their fairy tale birthday comes to life.

The combination of a beautiful Epsom venue, our thoughtfully designed party elements, and that special magic that happens when little ones dress up and celebrate together created memories we'll treasure forever. And honestly, seeing twenty little fairies singing happy birthday to our beaming daughter, made it all worth it.

Ready to create your own magical celebration? Whether you're drawn to woodland themes or have your own dream party vision, we'd love to help you create the perfect party hire package that transforms any celebration into pure childhood magic.