Most little girls’ birthday parties look the same: a pretty dress, a big cake, friends, games, and music. But what if you could invite a real-life Disney Princess to your party? Well, it turns out you can!
Melody Ricketts is an actress and singer with a passion for Broadway musical theatre. She’s also a Party Princess. The LA-based artist makes her living hosting birthday parties dressed like Disney characters. She arrives at the party, plays with the kids and sings to them. That may sound like a dream job, but don’t be fooled – it’s extremely demanding, easy to mess up, and requires real commitment!
Melody’s birthday routine starts early in the morning, the day of the party. First thing in the morning, she starts planning and applying her makeup. Though each princess has her own look, Melody likes to experiment and play with different eyeshadows and colors. Then comes the dress – usually involving a huge circular skirt and a tight corset – and finally, the wig.
When Melody arrives at the party, she has to really show up. The kids see her as a Disney princess, so she has to play the part, even if the kids don’t behave well, even if it hot and she’s tired. But Melody is completely dedicated to her job and the children. She’ll do anything to make the Disney magic come alive for them.
Be sure to check out some of her amazing Disney looks below.
