Spending on birthday parties for kids 6 to 9 rose ... entertainment and a professional photographer," according to the report. Millennial moms (age 28 to 43) typically spend more, about $329 ...

For the Ganz family, the birthday party was significant ... For the younger set, photo-friendly neutrals and greenery are de rigueur. Older kids have more specific requests, such as boho, happy ...

The sky’s the limit when it comes to planning kids’ parties. Start by picking a theme ... The main piece could be an epic backdrop for photo ops and a food table worth displaying.

"[A] gift card allows the kids to pick out their own stuff ... A girl holds a gift at birthday party in this undated stock photo. STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images For her daughter's 9th birthday this ...