"Hands down one of the BEST entertainment I have ever had at my children's' parties."
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We're an open (story) book and believe that putting everything up front shows you why we're so trusted, but also saves you time
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Can I customize my party or make a personalized party package?
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How much time / how many characters should we book? (child to character ratio)
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There are boys at the party. Will they be entertained as well?
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What if my child is on the spectrum, has special needs, etc.?
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Why choose us?
We make it easy and make your kid feel special.
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I (owner Ali) started my princess journey many years ago performing in the Disney parks. That attention to detail and focus on guest experience was something that carried over into Princess & Me Parties.
The activities at our events are created to not just entertain, but also to connect with children. We know this audience of 2-6 years olds. They require constant engagement so we mix "up and moving" activities like dancing, scavenger hunts, and obstacle courses with "relax and eat a snack" activities like our story time, magic show, and face painting.
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We look the part, too, with styled wigs, clean costumes, and character specific makeup. Making each character experience polished and unique.
Our characters bring the energy and fun with a basket full of games and activities, but more than that - they make your kid feel special by attention to their needs, engaging in conversations, "remembering" when they met them last, and giving big hugs. If they see your child's attention is more focused on physical activity, the character will adjust the activities to fit their needs and make their birthday party extra special.
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Each performer is carefully chosen for her talents in singing and acting, experience working with children, reliable and trustworthy work ethic, and for her dreams. Our performers are like true princesses - gentle, patient, and full of ambition. They go on to Broadway, touring and regional musicals, television shows, and more. It's important to us to not just have good performers but amazing people (inside and out) in the cast.
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Our prompt and honest communication may seem like the cherry on top, but we believe that should be the foundation of all companies. If you have any further questions, please take a look at our frequently asked questions below. We're happy to answer any additional questions you have.
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What makes us the #1 Choice
Everything is up front. We're not the most expensive in town, but we're also not the cheapest. We believe a quality & memorable experience can be affordable. We can create personalized packages to fit your needs, just let us know when you fill out an inquiry form.
Costume and wig maintenance is important to maintaining quality. Each week costumes are repaired, washed, steamed, and pressed. And the wigs are brushed and restyled. That way the characters are always showing up looking like royalty.
Each performer is hired for their ability to keep children entertained & engaged while maintaining high energy. They are actors as well as nannies and teachers, so they know how to work with kids & keep them happy. Many are also experienced with working with children with special needs
We give our performers 2x the amount of time to commute between events. This allows them time for traffic so they're on time, but also gives them a moment to refresh before your event, so they look their best
Performers are trained for 4 days before they ever do an event. The owner is a former Disney princess so she has high standards. We're always in character, even when you think the kids aren't looking.
While we plan each event, we also bring a few alternatives, so we can be flexible. We know that working with kids requires an instinctive level of awareness & adaptation. So we over prepare with extra activities. Making events interactive for kids is what makes it fun for everyone!
Do you maintain your costumes and wigs?
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Yes! Each week the performers return their costumes, wigs, and party supplies from the weekend previous. Everything is washed, checked over for repairs, replenished, and the wigs are restyled. Then the performers come by later in the week to pick everything up and go again. While it makes for some long weeks, we truly believe that you deserve a quality experience.
What do you do at a party?
What is the order of activities?
Each party package has an ideal itinerary. Below the one for princess parties. But we know that when working with kids, the plan can pivot in a moment.
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Our performers will pay attention to the needs of your child and their guests. If they need to get "up and moving" they'll perform activities like dancing, scavenger hunts, and obstacle courses. Or if they need to "relax and eat a snack", the character will perform activities like our story time, magic show, and face painting.
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arrival & greeting, gathering of kids with wishing ceremony
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story time with singing and dancing
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group game
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magic show
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(for longer packages face painting and more group games)
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then about 10 minutes before the end of the performance time, the characters will gather everyone together for posing for photos and singing "happy birthday."
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After the characters depart, the kids will eat cake, then run around and play some more with their friends before falling asleep in the car.
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Princess Party Activity Options:
An encounter with true royalty full of grace and pose
Live singing performance
Interactive storytelling
Silly magic show
Royalty lessons dance
Face painting, makeovers, tattoos, nail painting, and glitter
And each package comes with a princess coronation with FREE tiara gift
K-Pop Demon Hunter Parties (1 character) Activity Options:
Paired down version of our Huntrix parties
Learn the Golden dance & join in a sing-a-long
Freeze Dance to Soda Pop & other themed games
Demon Hunter training obstacle course
K-Pop Demon Hunter Parties (3 characters + assistant) Activity Options:
These parties are like mini K-pop concerts!
Pop star entrance with autograph session
Learn the Golden dance & join in a sing-a-long dance performance
Song performance of "What it Sounds Like"
Freeze Dance to Soda Pop & other themed games
Demon Hunter training obstacle course
Holographic Painting & Golden glitter
VIP Pass craft
Superhero Parties Activity Options:
Our heroes will train your guests to join the superhero team!
Agility obstacle course
Team work parachute play
Speed challenge red light / green light
Superhero scavenger hunt
Superhero induction with superhero cape gift
Can I customize my party or make a personalized party package?​
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While we have been in business for over 10 years and have our tried and true packages of crowd favorite activities, we understand that each event is entirely unique. Let us know if you have something special in mind. Some parents love to provide crafts. Some events have multiple vendors. Sometimes there's a full tea party setup. Sometimes we're at a play space and there is a time for game play within the play space (did some say hide & seek?). Sometimes there's a DJ.
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There's a notes section of the inquiry form where you can put anything you think we should know, any questions you'd like to ask, and any requests too. We're flexible and will offer our suggestions to work with you and a personalized party package fully customized to your needs so you have the best kids party entertainer for your event.
How many activities can you do in an hour?
On average a single character can perform 3-4 activities within an hour. If you're expecting a group of more than 10 children, then the activities may take longer, especially for things like face painting, which take time per child.
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We recommend booking a 1.5 hour package or multiple characters if you would like face painting.
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The magic show & story time both take around 10 minutes.
How much time / how many characters should you book? (child to performer ratio)
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1 character - 1 hour - 10 kids
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1 character - 1.5 hours - 15 kids
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1 character - 2 hours - 20 kids
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2 characters - 1 hour - 15 kids
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2 characters - 1.5 hours - 20 kids
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2 characters - 2 hours - 25 kids
Do you offer face painting?
Yes! We have the option for your character choice to provide the face painting (which makes for an adorable time for the character and child to connect) or you can opt for a separate face painter (usually dressed as a maiden) to provide face painting while the character choice leads group games & activities.
Face painting takes 3-5 minutes per child. We aim for 3 minutes so that for a group of 10 children, face painting only takes 30 minutes.
If you would like face painting, we recommend booking a 1.5 hour package or multiple characters to allow for a balanced, non-rushed event.
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We have a face paint sample board with options for both boys and girls.
Do you offer glitter tattoos or ballon twisting?
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We do not, but we do offer face painting, tattoos, makeup, nail painting, and glitter gel. We find with this age group that this is usually perfect.
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Also, we've tried the balloon offering in the past and it led to more tears than our princess hearts could bear, so we opted to remove the offering.
Do you offer themed obstacle courses?
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We do offer a super fun obstacle course. The character leading it will theme it with their directions. Such as our superheroes telling the kids that when they weave through the cones, they're actually weaving through the skyscrapers like Spiderman. Imaginations soar and kids love the physical activity.
What kind of themed games do you offer?
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We offer a lot of different games. A crowd favorite is always freeze dance, but we spice it up with ribbon wands because we know kids love to get tactile. We tell the children they're magic wands and dance to a song that matches the character. We also have scavenger hunts with mini figurines themed to the characters, royalty lessons, superhero training, and so much more.
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There are boys at the party. Will they be entertained as well?
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Our performers are trained is keeping little ones engaged. While we do specialize in princess characters, our parties are inclusive of all ages and genders. Our games and activities are not gender specific. Sometimes we even find the little boys feel so included that they become best friends with the characters, which is a very sweet moment.
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If you are looking for something more masculine, we do offer superhero characters who teach superhero moves and have a fun obstacle course. We also have Lightning McQueen style race car drivers who bring a big box of hot wheels tracks and cars to play with and play themed games.
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What if my child is on the spectrum, has special needs, etc.?
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Please let us know when you book and we can create a customized party plan that works for your child. In the past we've had requests for excluding mentioning Ursula in the Little Mermaid, no speakers, more dancing, and so on. We're happy to accommodate. Our performers are trained to be attentive to the needs of each child. They will pivot and adapt party activities to be as inclusive as possible. Many are educators and care takers for children, so they have additional training and experience working with children with special needs.
How does Payment work?
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To book your event, a deposit ($100 for private parties and $250 for large scale corporate/business events) and virtually signed Client Agreement is required. Your balance is due 7 days before your event date. You may choose to opt in to automatic charge of your balance on your invoice. We highly recommend this option as it saves time.
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All bookings are first come, first serve upon deposit. If someone takes your desired spot, we will notify you via email and void your quote.
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The package price does not include gratuity for the Performer. Gratuity is not required but is appreciated if you had a magical time. We recommend 20% or more of the total price.
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Do you accept last minute bookings?
All events must be finalized by 7 days before the event date. Our most popular dates and times book 4-6 in advance. We recommend inquiring at least 10 days before your event date.
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What is your Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy?
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Changes to character choice, performance time, location, length, activities, and date cannot be guaranteed once an event has booked. If you need to make changes to your event, please check with us to confirm availability before notifying your guests, child, or other vendors. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee.
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Reschedules made within 14 days for any reason beyond emergency or illness (see below) will result in a 20% rescheduling fee.
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Rescheduling due to emergency or illness: The client may reschedule their event for 1 time to a new date within 60 days without resulting in a rescheduling fee of 20% of the total. Subject to availability. (Example - birthday child wakes up the morning of the event with a fever and cold. Please notify us immediately so we can notify the performer. The client has 60 days to choose a new event date.)
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Weather: In case of inclement weather or air conditions that would cause the company to be unable to perform at an outdoor location, it is the responsibility of the client to select an alternate, indoor location and notify the company via email with at least 2 hours notice from the performance start time. Alternatively clients have rented enclosed tents with heaters and floors to provide a safe space outdoors during inclement weather. If an alternative location is selected, new travel fees may apply, so please email us your rain alternate location at least 3 days in advance in case we need to send a separate invoice.
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Rain / Cold Attire: In case of cold or inclement weather, performers will wear additional costume layers for warmth such as leotards and shawls.
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All cancellations will result in a refund minus the deposit of $100 for private parties and $250 for large events.
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Cancellations or rescheduling within 48 hours of the event and due to any other reason beyond emergency or illness including inclement weather without having an alternative, safe, indoor rain location chosen will result in no refund.
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What happens if it's supposed to rain? (or other bad weather)
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If you're planning to hold your event outdoors, we advise you to have a backup plan at an indoor location in case of bad weather. We've had events move indoors due to high winds, low temperatures, high temperatures, rain, and more. The comfort of your guests is important to us. Even if you hold your event outdoors and hope the rain holds off, there is still the possibility of wet ground limiting activities and damaging costumes, sideways rain causing illness and discomfort, guests being late or cancelling due to road traffic, etc. If you don't have an indoor option, we urge you to reschedule your event or switch to an indoor location. Below are our policies for rescheduling
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Rainy day tips:
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Parking. Normally we park around the corner from events so we're out of sight of guests getting out of their vehicles. In the case that there is sideways rain, even our umbrellas won't keep us safe, so the performer may message you and ask if they can park in the driveway. In order to maintain the magic, please keep children away from the front windows so they don't see the performer getting out of a car.
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Flexibility. When it rains, the traffic pours. Our performers are given adequate time to commute between events. In the instance that there are multiple traffic delays, they will communicate with you directly via phone call or text to let you know their estimated time of arrival. They will perform the full booked time from the time they arrive.
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Doormat. We recommend putting a towel by the door for guests to wipe their shoes so mud and rain aren't tracked into the space.
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Below are our company policies for rescheduling and cancelling due to weather. These are the same policies from your contract you signed upon booking.
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Reschedules will result in a 20% rescheduling fee. The client may reschedule their event for 1 time to a new date within 60 days. Subject to availability. A completed invoice for rescheduling fee is required to complete a reschedule.
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All cancellations will result in a refund minus the deposit. Refunds may take 3-4 business days to show up in your bank account.
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If you have an indoor location alternative, but it's at a different address, please email us by 3 days before your event. If travel fees apply, then a completed invoice will be required at least 48 hours before the event date.
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If a performer arrives at your event to discover it is outdoors while it's raining and an indoor location is not offered, they will leave the event immediately without refund.
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Cancellations or rescheduling within 48 hours of the event will result in no refund.
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If you choose to proceed with holding your event outdoors with potential for rain, here are our requirements for the space:
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Fully covered tent with ceiling, sides, and floors
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1 Parking spot in front for each performer
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Space heaters if held in temperature below 65 degrees
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Can I hire you for my corporate event or business event?
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Yes, we would love to provide character entertainment for your corporate event or business event. In the past we've created dining experiences with characters roaming table-to-table greeting guests during holiday events, provided characters for meet & greet at book signings, business grand openings, full on singing performances and games for ticketed events with city organizers, and more! Please reach out to discuss special pricing and packages Ali@PrincessAndMeParties.com
Can I hold my party at a park?
Can I hold my party at my house?
Can I hold my party at a play space or restaurant?
What kind of space do I need to provide?
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Our characters celebrate in environments of all kinds! Parks, homes, businesses, play spaces, and more.
If you're holding your event in an outdoor space, please keep in mind that if the temperature is colder than 60 degrees or hotter than 80 degrees - an indoor space is mandatory. Our performers are in layers of thick costumes, wigs, and makeup, but also we don't want the children getting sick. Extreme wind, rain, and smoke are also factors with outdoor events. If an indoor space isn't provided, but it is needed, then the performer will leave the event without refund
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The ideal environment is shaded or indoor space with a chair for the character and blanket for the children. If you chose a package with face painting, makeovers, tattoos, etc. then please also set out 2 chairs and a table.
What areas do you service?
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We are based in Sherman Oaks, a suburb of Los Angeles, CA. Princess & Me Parties services up to 50 miles from Sherman Oaks. All the way up to Santa Clarita area, West to Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, south to Downey, east to Pasadena and beyond! Los Angeles County, San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, Simi Valley, Canoga Park, Northridge, Granada Hills, Sylmar, Burbank, Glendale, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Calabasas, Santa Clarita, Valencia, and Canyon Country. Areas beyond 20 miles from our Sherman Oaks office will be subject to additional travel fees per performer.
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What if I want a character you do not currently offer?
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For an additional fee, we can bring your character to life. Several of our current character offerings were made a reality because of a request. Email us at least 4 weeks in advance, if you're interested in a character we do not currently offer. Fees may apply.
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I noticed you have multiple costumes for some characters. How do I request a specific costume?
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When you fill out your request form above, please note which outfit you would prefer. Some characters have a variety of outfit options like our Snow Sisters who have ten different options between the two of them across the numerous films and shorts. If no request is made, we will send the character in what we have available.
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How far in advance should I book?
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As soon as possible. Our most popular party times are Saturday and Sunday from 11am -3pm. Some parents book 3 months in advance to guarantee their #1 choice of time and character. Flexibility with your party date and time is ideal. We recommend contacting us before booking your venue or notifying your guests. To book now or submit a request to check our availability,
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How Do I Book?
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We understand that you have a busy day, so we keep it quick and professional.
Step 1: Complete a booking request form here
Step 2: We'll email you to confirm our availability, virtually sign the Client Agreement and complete your deposit ($100 for private parties and $250 for large business/corporate events).
Our office is closed on the weekends while we are out making magic, but we do monitor the phone and email on weekends for emergencies.
Please always leave a message as we may be on the other line or in an event.
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Step 3: Complete your balance (or click the box on your invoice for the balance to be automatically processed). Balances are due by 7 days before the event.
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Should I tip the performer?
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The package prices do not include gratuity for the performer. If you are happy with their performance, then you are welcome to tip. Any gratuity is GREATLY appreciated as it lets the performer know you had a wonderful time! We recommend $50 per performer per hour.
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What are your office hours?
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Our office hours vary day to day. We are often styling wigs, washing costumes, and other magical things to get ready for your events, so the best way to reach us is through email. If you would like a phone call, please complete a request form and note in the request what times work best for you. On the weekends we are out at parties making magic. We do keep an eye on the phone line over the weekends and will call you back if it is an emergency related to a party happening the same weekend. If you have an inquiry over the weekend please complete a Booking Request form and we will send you a full quote on Monday. If you call and miss us, please leave a voicemail.
Can you provide proof of insurance?
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Yes, we can provide proof of insurance for your event. Some venues and parks require a "certificate of insurance" from vendors. If your venue needs their location to be listed as "additional insured", we can provide that. The turn around for a "additional insured" document from our insurance company takes 2-3 business days.
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How Can I Apply to Be Part of the Magic?
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We are always accepting applications to join our cast. Reliable vehicle, weekend availability, and clean background required. Please email a singing video and current headshot to Ali@PrincessAndMeParties.com Click here to learn more about auditions.