10/25/2023
In addition to public or larger events, I also offer PRIVATE PARTIES the most; such as Birthdays, Family Reunions, Anniversary or Wedding Receptions, Showers, Holiday Parties... and many more.
For the Private Parties with a maximum of 20-25 guests to receive a Face Paint, Glitter & Ink Tattoo, Henna / Jagua Gel tattoo, or Dazzle Me Glamourous elevated designs, they can wait their turn in a traditional line. However, for private parties, I like to offer a TURN option where guests do NOT need to stand in line, they can participate in activities, jumper houses, eat, socialize, or going to the restroom without worrying about losing their turn. They are welcome to hang around me and watch too, but no line is necessary. I simply put a washable # on the back of the guest's hand for a # cue. I will call the turn a couple times, if no one responds, then I will go onto the next number. But that's okay, if the guest returns later, they get to squeeze in their turn after I am done with the guest in my chair, which is only fair. I keep track of the numbers. I may also have a visual dry erase board that posts the NEXT TURN for parties that have loud music or a DJ, and cannot hear me call their number. The visual # sign also allows guests and parents to know what turn I am on currently. This system has worked very well and parents/hosts have like it. It doesnt work in every circumstance such as when I am setup far away from main party area out of earshot, or if there is too much noise for guest to hear, but it does work for most. It gives the guests some freedom to enjoy your event. Below is my sign that lets guests and parents know to ask for a TURN.
Also, if you are having a private party in a public place/venue like a community park, I also offer blue color Tyvek wrist bands for your guests only. I give you the exact # of wrist bands for the number I agree to paint for my scheduled time. You hand out the bands to your guests as they arrive, as you know who they are and I would not. Then when a child comes to me, if they don't have a wrist band with my stamp, then I know they are not a guest... or I refer those who say they are to you for a wrist band. This prevents kids at the park/venue from getting a design. I will only have enough time to paint your guests.
Below is a sign that is posted near my station for guests to read it is a private party and my services are not open to the public.