(and Survived a Paint Storm)
“Shut up!” (If you know, you know.) When one of your best friends is as fabulous as Nara, only a Princess Diaries-themed birthday will do. So, tiaras on and pinkies up, here’s how we turned a regular night into a royal memory—complete with paint, storms, and an 11-course feast fit for Genovia’s finest.
Paint Balloon Darts: The Ultimate Icebreaker
We kicked off the night with a game I’d highly recommend for anyone who doesn’t mind getting a little messy: paint balloon darts. Picture this: a canvas, a rainbow of paint-filled balloons, and a group of friends channeling their inner Mia Thermopolis. It was comical, chaotic, and honestly, a blast—until the weather decided to join the party.
Cue the storm. Suddenly, every dart throw was a battle against wind and rain, and popping those balloons became a full-on adventure. By the end, we looked less like princesses and more like modern art. But honestly? That just made it better. Laughter echoed, paint splattered, and we made memories that will be impossible to wash out.
A Royal Feast: 11 Courses of “Can We Really Eat All This?”
Once we’d cleaned up (as much as possible—shoutout to whoever invented stain remover), it was time for the main event: an 11-course meal inspired by that iconic Princess Diaries dinner scene. We watched along with the movie, eating each dish as it appeared on screen. Pro tip: there is a lot more food in that scene than you’d expect. By course seven, we were questioning our life choices, but the laughter and “just one more bite” moments made it all worth it.
Making Nara Feel Like Royalty
The best part of the night wasn’t the games or the food—it was seeing Nara light up with every surprise. There’s something special about going all-in to make someone feel celebrated, and I’m so grateful we got to create this over-the-top, joy-filled memory together.
In true Princess Diaries fashion, the night was a little messy, a little unpredictable, and absolutely unforgettable. Here’s to more paint-splattered adventures, royal feasts, and the kind of friends who will always say “shut up!” right back at you.
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