DIY Mermaid Party Ideas
Party Decorations, Food, Favors and Other DIY Mermaid Party Ideas Styled by Courtney Jacques
“Always be yourself. Unless you can be a mermaid, then be a mermaid.” – Unknown
I have another awesome party to share today styled by Courtney Jacques. You may have seen her other fun parties, her amazing Minecraft Party, Pirate Party, and Minnie Mouse Party. This summer pool party was decorated in hues of blue and purple.
The Decorations
Courtney’s food table was the main focus of her decorating. The tables were covered in green sequence fabric and gold mesh. The cake atop a wooden chest was the focal point and anchored with glittered artificial sea life. The girls floated in the pool on a giant clam shaped pool float.
She also decorated with pieces of coral, seashells and starfish, a pretty white mermaid statue and draped puka shell necklaces.
The Food and Drink
Courtney was very clever with her food names and labels, using her awesome graphic design and presentation skills. Some of the food she served was (contains affiliate links):
- Appetizers
- Coral Reef – mixed vegetables and dip
- Fish and Chips – Goldfish crackers and individual bags of chips
- Fruit – Served in watermelons cut to look like a clam shell and whale tale
- Sweet Treats
- Mermaid Cake
- Coral – Rock Candy Sticks
- Sand Buckets – Pudding Parfait
- Snickerdoodles – Sand Dollar Cookies
- Starfish – Sugar Cookies
- Seaweed – Blue Raspberry Sour Belts
- Drinks
- Lemonade
- Green Punch
- Water Bottles
The Party Favors
Courtney gave mermaid tail blankets to each guest. She tied them up in a bow and made a thank you tag that said, “Thank you for making a splash at my party.”
Other DIY Mermaid Party Ideas
Take the Little Mermaid route…
A few years ago, I helped my friend decorate a Little Mermaid birthday party. We recreated Ariel’s treasure trove and incorporated brass décor pieces, Mardi Gras beads, fishnets, silverware, and ornate candle sticks and vases along with the traditional blue, greens, and purple colors. Be sure to check out all the details and pictures!
Take the under the sea route…
This includes incorporating other sea creature like octopi, fish, and shell fish. It’s more colorful and vibrant.
Take the Pirates of Caribbean route…
Incorporate a treasure chest, eye patches, pirate hats, red bandanas, and shipwreck. Serve chocolate gold coins and use gold colored goblets.
More Birthday Party Theme Ideas:
- Toy Story Birthday Party Ideas
- Minion Luau Birthday Party
- Luau Party Free Printables
- Emoji Birthday Party Ideas
- Best DIY Pirate Party Ideas
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How did you make the snickerdoodle sand dollar cookies?!
Here’s a great recipe! https://sugarspunrun.com/sand-dollar-cookies/
Where did you get the mermaid tail blankets? How expensive were those?
I believe TJ Maxx or Marshall’s but unsure of the price.
How did you cut your watermelon to look like a clam shell?
Hi Lauren! The easiest way is to draw the image on the watermelon first. I recommend using a sharpie, then cut outside the line. Scoop all the fruit out. You can make watermelon balls, etc.