The party you don't have to run

Parties start at $475. Individual stations run $375 to $675 for up to 8 guests, and packages run $675 to $1,050 for up to 8 guests.

Our most popular package, Perfume & Lip Gloss, is $795 for 8 guests. Glitter & Glow for younger kids is $675. There are no travel fees, no service fees and no automatic gratuity — the number in your proposal is the number you pay.

Every party requires us to reserve your date, assign and pay a host team, and prepare your materials in advance — and those costs are largely the same whether you have six guests or sixteen.

The minimum lets us deliver the same quality at a small party as a large one. If your guest count is low, most families add a second station or an add-on rather than pay the minimum for less.

Both. Every price is a base rate covering up to 8 guests, then a set amount per additional guest. The base covers your host team, setup, preparation and travel, which don't change with headcount. The per-guest rate covers materials and take-home product, which do.

Send us your guest count and we'll send an itemized proposal for your actual party rather than a ballpark.

Perfume & Lip Gloss ($795) is our most popular and the safest choice if you're unsure. The Ultimate Creation Bar ($895) gives the most variety with five stations. Glitter & Glow ($675) is purpose-built for ages 5–10. The Kids Spa Duo ($1,050) is the most pampering, with licensed estheticians. All prices shown are for up to 8 guests.

Most parents pick two or three stations or one package. Perfume bar plus skincare is our most-booked combination; perfume bar plus lip lab is second.

This is the question we get most, and the honest answer is: less than you'd expect. Our stations are designed around contained pours and covered surfaces. We bring our own linens and protective coverings, and aprons are provided for the Lip Lab.

We arrive early, set up completely, run the activity, and pack out with the table as we found it. Cleanup is included in every price on this page — it isn't an add-on and it isn't left to you.

Included. Every guest leaves with what they made — a custom perfume, lip gloss, body butter, scrub, bath soak or candy bag, depending on your package, in a gift bag.

The activity and the favor are the same thing, so that's one line item off your list and one fewer trip to the party store.

Our activities are designed for ages 7 and up, and packages are recommended for ages 8 and up. We happily host children as young as 4.

For younger kids we recommend Glitter & Glow, built for ages 5–10, which keeps things smooth and mess-managed. Tweens gravitate to the skincare bar and Lip Lab. Teens get a more sophisticated experience — the teen perfume bar mirrors our adult version, and the Lip Lab Premium is designed for 16 and up.

Most run 1 to 2.5 hours depending on what you book. A single station or the Sweet Lips package is about 1–1.5 hours. Two- and three-station packages run 1.5–2 hours. The Kids Spa Duo runs 2–2.5 hours or longer with a bigger group.

That includes our setup and cleanup — we arrive early and pack out ourselves.

Yes. Choose any combination of perfume, lip gloss, skincare, candy, bath salts, facials and mocktails and we'll build a custom package priced on your selections, guest count and ages. The $475 event minimum still applies.

Email perfume@glittersandgrace.com with what you have in mind.

Staffing is set by guest count and guest ages. Children 12 and over can work independently; under 12 they need more hands-on help, so we add hosts accordingly. A second host is added at 15 guests.

Additional guests beyond your base 8 are billed at the per-guest rate. If your guest count grows by 25% or more after booking, we may also need to add a host at $125 per host per hour. Tell us as early as you can and we'll plan for it.

We work on kitchen islands, dining tables, backyards and party rooms. We can bring our own tables for $29.99 each or use yours.

We do require a first-floor setup unless there's elevator access. Basements are possible with advance notice and a basement premium. If your home or venue has more than 3–4 stairs, please tell us when booking — we carry a lot of product, and we limit stair carrying for our team's safety.

Yes. All fragrance, skincare, bath and cosmetic materials are skin-safe, IFRA compliant and sourced from US suppliers. Everything is formulated, packed and hand-crafted in our New Lenox, Illinois lab.

Ingredient lists are available in advance for any parent who wants to review them. Tell us about allergies or sensitivities when you book and we'll plan around them.

A deposit reserves your date. Final payment is due on the day of your party, before it begins — our system sends reminders the week before.

Gratuity isn't automatic and is never required. If your host team made the day, 18–20% is customary and always appreciated.

Tell us and we'll reschedule. Your full deposit moves to the new date with no penalty.

We ask the same in return: if we arrive and guests are visibly ill or feverish, we may need to end the party, and in that case a refund isn't possible. It's about keeping every child and our team healthy.

Chicagoland, Milwaukee and Indianapolis, including the surrounding suburbs. Mini facials and spa services are currently Illinois only, since they're performed by Illinois licensed estheticians and cosmetologists.

There are no travel fees within our service areas.

Our kids parties are intentionally built to function as kids parties — basic linens, light décor, simple signage and durable child-friendly materials. It's photo-ready, but practical.

If you want a more editorial or highly customized look, we can absolutely create it through client-paid customization: upgraded décor, specialty linens, premium bottles, custom signage, florals and themed styling. Let us know well in advance so we can source it properly.