Under the Sea Party Ideas

Under the waves, where fish swim and play, sea creatures are gathering…for a wondrous event! We’ve gathered everything you need to decorate and celebrate in an enchanted world, under the sea.


Coral Reef Paper Goods	Dolphin's Paradise Mural	Coral Reef Scene Setter	Ocean Blue Scene Setter	5' Whales & Dolphins

5' Great White Sharks	Plastic Shell Plates	Coral Reef Centerpiece	Coral Reef Lanterns	Coral Reef 12' Garland

Sky Blue 12" Balloons	12" Crystal Balloons	Midnight Blue 12"balloon	White 12" Balloons	14.9cuft Helium Tank

Party Tips

The key to pulling off a coordinated event: Evoke your theme throughout the affair. Whether that theme is as general as a season or a feeling, or as specific as a special flower, it should be the subtle thread that ties everything together. Your location, invitations, flowers, menu, cake, and favors should all cleverly reflect one common concept. Then, get as creative as you can!

Location:

The perfect location for a bottom of the sea event would be at an Aquarium or you could charter a yacht. In Houston a couple of ideas would be to hold your event at Moody Gardens, Houston Zoo & Aquariums or the Aquarium Downtown.

If an Aquarium is not an option then start by covering a wall with a Coral Reef Scene Setter or Dolphin's Paradise Mural.

Slogans:

After selecting this theme for your party, choose a slogan to use in your invitations, and to use in tying in decorations and personalized favors for your enchanted Under the Sea theme. Find the perfect slogan for your party by trying one of the following, or by thinking of one that suits your precious child.

"Under the Sea Adventure!”
“Birthday Enchantment Under the Sea…Mermaids, Dolphins, and Brittany!”
“Have a Whale of a Time at Jon’s Birthday!”
“Take the Plunge!”

Decorating Ideas:

Welcome guests with a spray of bubbles.

Use a color scheme of aqua, violet and green to bring the ocean inside your ballroom or banquet room.

Hang sheer panels from the wall & ceilings and have your local lighting company project a moving bubble effect on the surfaces. This will create a constant sense of movement, almost like being underwater.

At some point during the planning stages of your event the subject of linens will arise. When it does stop and think of all the possibilities available to you. Remember the tops of the tables provide you with a very large surface area and covering them with a themed tablecloth is the easiest way to change the feel of a room.. It is also the most cost effective way to decorate. Ten tables covered with a Fish Pattern, Seashell Pattern, a blue, green & yellow ocean pattern or aqua satin will transform your event location into an under the sea fantasy. If you are in the Cypress, TX area, contact our consultants to get a quote on linens for your under the sea event.

Another alternative is to cover your tables with a Coral Reef Tablecover.

Create a stunning Ocean Entryway. Use the same technique as used to make a standing Balloon Column, but instead of standing the column up, attach it to fishing line or PVC pipe which has been secured about 2 feet off the ground.

Attach white 260 balloons (the long ones used for balloon twisting) to the ocean floor that you have created. Float helium filled Mylar ocean creature balloons above the sea.

To create the illusion of bubbles in your ocean, use helium filled 12" Crystal Balloons , blow them up to various sizes and attach to fishing line and let them float above the ocean.

You will want to get a plastic balloon inflator to blow up the 260s balloons, since they are impossible to blow up by mouth.

A Bubble Machine can also be used to create underwater bubbles.

Mount pearly nautilus shells on blue sea glass for centerpieces.

A Treasure Chest is a delightful decoration that can be used as a gift drop box, and as a prop for a buried treasure party game.

Give fish favors to guests.

Games & Activities

Take a Trip Underwater

If time permits, take your guests on a trip to your local aquarium to learn about everyday life under the sea! Many aquariums offer tours and programs especially for children. Perhaps your guests will be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Nemo!

Octopus Tag

The birthday child begins as the Octopus in the middle of a large playing area. All other players are Fish who must try to run past the Octopus to the other side of the playing area. If a Fish is tagged, he or she holds hands with the Octopus and become a tentacle to help tag more fish. The last Fish alive, wins!

Fish, Fish, Shark

This game is based on the traditional “Duck, Duck, Goose” game, but instead of a goose chasing a duck, a shark chases a fish. Start with all your little fishes seated in a circle. Designate a leader to walk around the circle, tapping guests on the head and calling each person a fish. After several guests have been tapped, the leader chooses one guest and yells out “Shark” when tapping him or her on the head. The Shark chases the leader and tries to tag her as she races around the circle and back to the Shark’s spot. If the leader is caught, then she remains the leader another round. If the leader escapes the Shark, the Shark becomes the new leader. Repeat the game until every guest has a chance to be the leader.

Fish for a Name Tag

Make a fish-shaped name tag for each guest using thick, colorful paper. Decorate with markers and attach a paper clip to the mouth of each fish. Place all the fish in an empty kiddie pool or decorated box. As each guest arrives, hand him or her a fishing pole (sturdy stick with a yarn “line” and a magnet “hook”). When a fish is “caught,” write the child’s name on it or give them the name of their favorite sea creature.

Food & Cake Ideas

Serve Goldfish^tm, submarine sandwiches or sandwiches cut with fish cookie cutters, Dole^tm Pineapple Fish (they are pre-cut in the can), fish fruit snacks, and sunken treasure nuggets (cheese balls.)

Cut fish out of the rice crispy treats with a cookie cutter. Place them on a large cake board covered with dark blue water gossamer, and frost each one differently with bright colors of frosting. There is no right or wrong way to decorate the fish…and you can even involve your child in the fun! If you prefer a more traditional cake, simply cut a 9 X 13” cake into a fish shape, and decorate it with bright colors

Chicken fingers or Fried Popcorn Shrimp

Make blue J-ello^tm according to the directions on the box. Fill each glass with blue J-ello^tm and refrigerate to let it partially set. Add a few Swedish Fish to each glass. Test the first one, as they shouldn’t sink to the bottom, but should “swim” in the water. Continue to refrigerate until firm. The kids will love this one!

Try our “Deep Blue Sea Juice”, and you’ll fill the room with “ooohs and aaahs”. Start by serving blue punch. After you have placed a filled glass in front of each guest, add some seaweed dust (a few Pop Rocks^tm candies) to each one. Since this candy is processed with carbon dioxide, it will crackle, pop, and spit when it comes into contact with a liquid.

Beach Pail & Shovels or Clam Shell Bowls make a perfect serving dishes for snacks such as pretzels, chips, and fruit.

Serve a cute Fish Birthday Cake.

Catch Of The Day Cake

Under the Sea Decoration Links:

This Giant Octopus Standee or Giant Shark Mouth Standee are the ultimate Under the Sea party props. Take the time to have each child pose alone, and with the birthday child for pictures inside the standee. The priceless photos can then be mailed to each guest with a thank you note at a later date. The Octopus or Shark can also be used for two other party activities:

Gather a couple of beanbags, or fill some uninflated balloons with rice. Use the Standee for a beanbag toss game.
Prior to the party, fill 4-5 water bubble balloons for each child. Have mom, dad, or another good sport peek out of the opening, and then let the water fly!

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