Australian Parents Spending Up to $10,000 on Kids' Parties
Australian event planners report that some parents are forking out up to AU$10,000 for a single children's birthday party, driven by social media pressure and celebrity influence. My Perfect Party director Allison Barrett told 7NEWS that clients can spend anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000, with costs rising across all aspects of party planning .
Celebrity parties are cited as a major influence. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky recently threw an elaborate Spider-Man-themed bash for their son Riot's third birthday, featuring custom red, black and blue decor, personalised signage, and immersive superhero entertainment. Kim Kardashian's Pokémon-themed party for Psalm's 7th birthday and Kylie Jenner's joint party for Stormi and Aire are also cited as examples of "jaw-dropping" celebrations that set unrealistic standards .
