At a children's party, parents want two things: photos they'll treasure, and children who are happy and busy for a couple of hours. A flower wall delivers the first. Soft play delivers the second. Put them together and you have one of the easiest packages for a party planner or event hire company to sell.
Why the combination works
- Two needs, one booking. Parents get decor and entertainment from one supplier, with one delivery and one invoice.
- Higher booking value. Soft play turns a backdrop booking into a full party package. See our guide to upsells that increase booking value.
- Great photos. The flower wall gives a beautiful spot for the birthday child, the cake and family photos, while the soft play keeps everyone else entertained.
- Repeat business. Families have birthdays every year, plus siblings, cousins and friends' parties.
Popular party themes
First birthdays and cake smashes
A soft pastel wall with white or pastel soft play is the classic first birthday setup. Try Pink & Ivory or Ivory Classic, with a neon name sign.
Christenings and baby showers
Neutral and elegant for the adults, with a soft play corner for toddlers. Blue, Grey & Ivory or Ivory Foliage suit both. More ideas in baby showers and gender reveals.
Jungle and safari parties
Jungle with Pink or Green Tropical with green and neutral soft play - popular for boys and girls alike.
Princess and pink parties
All Pink or Hot Pink with pink and white soft play and a balloon garland.
Setting up the room
- Separate the zones. Put the flower wall behind the cake or gift table, and the soft play in its own area on mats.
- Keep the wall out of the play area. Children shouldn't be able to climb on, pull or run into the stand. Position the wall away from play equipment and weight the base.
- Match the colours. Choose soft play and balloon colours from the flowers so the whole room looks designed.
- Leave space for photos. A clear area in front of the wall lets parents gather the family for photos.
Building and pricing the package
- Starter: flower wall and neon name sign.
- Party: flower wall, neon and a soft play set.
- Deluxe: flower wall, neon, soft play, balloon garland and table styling.
Price the bundle slightly below the separate prices so the bigger package feels like the obvious choice. See how to price flower wall hire.
Where to get soft play
Our sister business, Children's Soft Play UK, supplies foam soft play sets for party hire businesses and homes - so you can source your walls and your soft play from businesses that know how they work together.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a flower wall and soft play together?
Many party hire businesses offer both as a package, so you get decor and entertainment from one supplier.
Is it safe to have a flower wall at a kids' party?
Yes, when it's positioned away from the play area, the stand is weighted, and children are supervised.
Which flower wall is best for a first birthday?
Soft pastels such as Pink & Ivory or Ivory Classic are the most popular, usually with a neon name sign.
Build your party range
Browse flower walls with stands and visit Children's Soft Play UK for soft play sets. Running balloons too? Read adding flower walls to your balloon business.