Not Your Average Kids' Party: Cute, Boujee & Still Totally Kid-Friendly

Team @ Big Light Letters
Jun 8
4 min read

*Family moment meets party goals. We don't just do 21st and corporate installs, our pieces can be mixed and matched for any age, including your tiny party people.*

If you’ve ever googled "kids party ideas" and landed on a Pinterest board of plastic tablecloths and character cut-outs, we’re here to lovingly redirect you.

Because kids parties? They can be playful and stylish. Whether it's a first birthday or a big number like five (or a cheeky "MIA IS 2"), our backdrop pieces at Big Light Letters are made for milestone moments.

See our guide below on how to style a kids' birthday party with our most photogenic hire pieces from, Brisbane to Melbourne and beyond. Ready to start styling? Browse all items, check availability, and book online instantly here.

*Big feelings, big letters. Nothing like celebrating a tiny human with major main character energy.*

The Star of the Show: Giant Light-Up Letters & Numbers

Nothing says "this is the centre of my whole darn world" like a glowing number one or your little one's name lit up in giant letters. Whether it's just a simple "2" or something extra like "ELLA IS 3", our light up letters and numbers instantly elevate any space and make the perfect photo moment.

They're low voltage, safe for kids, and surprisingly durable (because we know toddlers have hands and no chill). Just make sure your setup space has access to power.

*1.2m light up letters for a Christening or kid's birthday party*

*Giant light up '2' the perfect party entrance.*

*'ONE' 1.2m light up letters for a big first birthday party.*

*'1' 1.2m light up number (full set up styled by Event Hire Zoe)*

*'RAY' 1.2m light up letters (full set up styled by Tied up Treasures)*

Flower Walls & Florals

Doing a Barbie or enchanted garden theme? Our flower walls or lush flower garlands give fairytale energy without needing to glue rhinestones onto paper plates.

If your theme leans wild instead of whimsical (think dinosaur, jungle, Jurassic Park), we’ve got luxe greenery walls that play perfectly with palm fronds, dinosaur figurines, or even inflatable T-Rexes. You do you.

*'2' 1.2m light up number with wavy arch backdrop duo, faux florals, Bella Pink flower wall and red shimmer wall*

*Bella pink flower wall with 1.2m light up initial*

*Luxe green wall - perfect for a jungle theme!*

Shimmer Walls That Slay

Glitter, but make it tasteful. Our shimmer walls add instant glam to any party, whether you're channeling:

Turquoise shimmer for a mermaid or under-the-sea vibe
Pink shimmer for all things girly, Barbie, or unicorn-coded
Gold shimmer for a "boujee but make it birthday" moment

Add a neon sign and some balloons? That backdrop is going viral.

Balloon Garlands That Match the Mood

We custom-style our balloon garlands to match your party's colour scheme, whether it's sage green, candy pink, lavender, or something totally unique. It's the fastest way to tie the whole setup together. We also know balloons get the kids excited (while your guests swoon over the photos).

*First birthday party - custom painted arches with 3m balloon garland and giant light up '1'*

Neons, Decals & Arches

Top it all off with one of our neon signs ("Happy Birthday" or "Let's Party" are fan favourites) and you’ve got yourself a Pinterest-worthy moment. Want something even more custom? We can make a decal with your kid’s name or age for our white arches, plinths, or walls. It adds that extra layer of "yep, I planned this and crushed it."

*Pink shimmer wall with 'Happy Birthday' neon sign and '13' 1.2m light up numbers*

The Kids Party Checklist (aka What We Wish Everyone Knew):

✅ Power access is a must for light-up items and neon signs
❌ No public parks - we can’t set up without guaranteed access and permissions
☔ Always have a wet weather plan for outdoor parties (because Brisbane skies are chaotic)
🎓 Minimum hire is $200 for free delivery - pro tip: pair a giant number with a shimmer wall, neon sign, or balloon garland to make it worth it

*'1' 1.2m light up number with 3m organic balloon garland in pink*

Why Book With Us?

Because we’re the cool parents of the event hire world:

EASY - Book online in minutes with real-time availability. No back-and-forths or endless quoting.
RELIABLE - We actually show up. Your kid only turns 1 once. Our Google reviews speak for themselves.
PHOTOGENIC - Everything we offer is made to be photographed.
SAFE - All our lights are low voltage and our setups can be weighted for safety around kids.