Throwing a party shouldn’t require emptying your wallet or sacrificing style. Whether you’re hosting a birthday, baby shower, hens party, or seasonal celebration, the trick to decorating on a budget is knowing where to shop, which decorations offer the best value, and how to mix affordable items with a few creative DIY touches.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about cheap party decorations including cost breakdowns, must-have items, and clever hacks for decor you can make at home. If you’re planning a celebration and want it to look fabulous without overspending, you’re in the right place.
Where to Buy Cheap Party Decorations?
When you’re trying to pull off a stylish event at a bargain price, choosing the right store makes all the difference. Thankfully, you need to look no further! This is where our shop truly shines.
At I Love This Shop, affordability does not come at the cost of plain or boring decorations. Our mission is to make party planning accessible, colourful, and fun. Here’s why we’re Australia’s favourite choice for cheap — and beautiful — party decorations:
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Huge variety of colours: Whether you're planning a pastel baby shower, a chic black-and-gold birthday, or a rainbow-bright kids' party, we offer decorations in nearly every colour imaginable. This makes it easy to create a cohesive setup without paying premium boutique prices.
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Dozens of party themes: From mermaids and unicorns to disco dances and boho garden themes, we stock themed decorations that help you pull a party together quickly and cheaply. No more hopping from store to store for matching pieces.
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Bulk prices that save you more: Buying in bulk is one of the easiest ways to cut costs, especially for balloons, tableware, and favours. We offer value packs and discounted multi-item bundles so you can stock up without overpaying.
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Fast shipping across Australia: Last-minute party? No problem. With our reliable and fast delivery, you can get everything you need delivered to your doorstep quickly. No stress, no last-minute scrambling.
How Much Will You Spend?
Hosting a budget-friendly party doesn’t mean compromising the experience. In fact, with the right approach, you can create a beautiful setup for as little as $30–$100. Here's a simple cost breakdown to help you plan:
Disposable Catering Supplies ($10–$25)
This includes:
If you use your own plates or reusable items, the cost drops. But if you prefer disposable for convenience and to match your theme, we offer affordable colour-coordinated packs.
Decorations ($20–$50)
A basic setup that includes balloons, bunting, streamers, and perhaps a foil curtain backdrop can completely transform a space. Choosing coordinated colours or a simple theme helps make inexpensive items look deluxe.
Party Favours ($5–$20)
Favours don’t have to be expensive. Mini toys, lollies, stickers, or glow sticks are all lovely, affordable options that guests can take home as a fond memory of the event. Buying multipacks also keeps costs low.
Extras ($10–$40)
These optional add-ons can elevate your vibe:
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Fairy lights
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Small piñata
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Table centrepieces
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Disco ball
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Light-up signage
A little goes a long way here. Just one of these items can completely transform a room.
Which Party Decorations Are Cheap?
You don’t need extravagant decor to wow your guests. Many of the most effective decorations are surprisingly affordable. Here’s a breakdown of the best cheap party decoration options and why they’re worth considering:
Balloons
Balloons offer the highest “impact per dollar” of all party decorations. They fill the space, come in every colour imaginable, and look great alone or combined into arches and garlands.
Streamers
Classic crepe streamers are incredibly cheap and can be twisted, hung vertically, or layered across ceilings in ways that look totally professional.
Pop-Up Decorations
Instant centrepieces, honeycomb balls, paper fans, and pom-poms add height and dimension to your setup without much cost.
Buntings & Garlands
From fabric-look paper buntings to glossy letter garlands, these are great for framing doorways, walls, or food tables. They instantly make any space feel more special.
Foil Curtains & Backdrops
Foil curtains and backdrops create a photo wall or dress up a plain room quickly. Perfect for birthdays, hens parties, New Year’s Eve, and milestone celebrations.
Party Favours
Lollipops, glow sticks, stickers, bubbles, and mini toys are affordable when bought in multipacks.
Banners
An event-specific banner like “Happy Birthday” or “Boy or Girl?” adds an essential celebratory touch for just a few dollars. Reusable options also exist for long-term savings.
Party Hats & Tiaras
Party hats are perfect for photos and fun, and they add instant personality to any party.
Party Blowouts
Disco Balls
Mini disco balls are surprisingly affordable and can instantly transform a space into party mode, even if you're going simple with other decor.
Disposable Catering Supplies
Coloured or themed plates, cups, and napkins make your food table look cohesive and festive without costing much.
DIY Cheap Party Supplies
If you want to stretch your budget even further, a few simple DIY decorations using items you already have at home can dramatically enhance your setup.
Balloon Garlands
A balloon garland looks expensive but costs very little. All you need are balloons, a balloon strip, and maybe some fishing wire. Read our guide on How to Make a Balloon Garland!
Paper Chains
A nostalgic classic! Made by stapling or taping together colourful paper strips, these chains fill empty walls or ceilings beautifully.
Paper Cuts
Cut-out shapes like stars, hearts, or letters can be made from cardstock and used as table scatter or hung vertically for a photo backdrop.
Floral Arrangements
Fresh flowers can be pricey, but DIY faux arrangements using affordable artificial flowers give a lush look for less and can be reused again and again.
Photo Collage
Print photos and create a memory wall. This works brilliantly for birthdays, anniversaries, hens parties, and farewells.
Conclusion
Decorating a party on a budget doesn’t mean compromising style. With the right mix of affordable decorations and simple DIY touches, you can create a beautiful, memorable event for as little as $30–$100. And when it comes to affordable party decorations in every colour and theme imaginable, I Love This Shop is your ultimate destination.
Ready to start planning? Bring your vision to life effortlessly and affordably by exploring our party décor by colour for baby showers, bridal and hens parties, birthdays, and more.
FAQ – Cheap Party Decorations
Where can I buy cheap party decorations?
You can find affordable, stylish party decorations right here at I Love This Shop! We offer fast shipping, bulk prices, and a huge range of colours and themes so you can decorate beautifully without overspending.
How much does it cost to decorate a party on a budget?
Which party decorations are the cheapest?
Some of the most affordable options include balloons, streamers, buntings, glow sticks, banners, party hats, and disposable tableware. These offer great visual impact for very little cost.
How do I make cheap party decorations?
Easy DIY ideas include balloon garlands, paper chains, paper cut-outs, faux-floral arrangements, and photo collages. Purchase the individual items separately and assemble them yourself to add personality and charm to your party setup.