Welcome to Shining Starrs Events, where creativity, celebration, and child-centered care come together!
Created as an extension of Shining Starrs Mobile Childcare, Shining Starrs Events specializes in creating fun, thoughtful experiences for children and families throughout Durham and surrounding areas.
Whether you're celebrating your little Starr's birthday, need help bringing a theme to life, or want dedicated childcare for the children attending your event, we're here to help make the experience easierβand a whole lot cuter. π
Children's Events β’ Event Styling β’ Event Childcare
Birthdays, milestone celebrations, playdates, holiday parties, family celebrations, client appreciation events, and other special moments centered around your little Starrs.
We'll help turn your ideas into a celebration that feels fun, intentional, and age-appropriate.
Have the venue and the vision but need someone to make it all come together?
Shining Starrs Events can help create your event's overall look through theme development, color palettes, focal areas, children's tables, signage, centerpieces, favor displays, activity areas, and other decorative details.
Event-specific decor, specialty items, and rentals may be quoted separately depending on your vision.
Let the grown-ups enjoy the celebration while the little Starrs have fun, too!
Event childcare provides a designated, supervised space for children during eligible weddings, showers, celebrations, family gatherings, corporate events, and other special occasions.
Childcare availability and staffing are determined by the number and ages of children, event length, location, and care needs.
Perfect for smaller celebrations that need a little Starr magic.
Includes:
β’ 30-minute consultation
β’ Simple theme and color concept
β’ Personalized welcome sign
β’ One styled focal area
β’ Light coordinating decor
β’ Event setup
Additional decor, specialty items, rentals, and breakdown services may be added based on your event needs.
For the family that has the celebration handled but wants someone else to make it CUTE. π
Includes:
β’ Theme consultation
β’ Full event design concept
β’ Personalized welcome signage
β’ Styled backdrop or focal area
β’ Children's table styling
β’ Coordinating centerpieces and decor
β’ Favor or gift table styling
β’ Event setup and breakdown
Our full kid-centered experience combining style, fun, and care.
Includes everything in the Shining Starr package, PLUS:
β’ Styled activity or craft station
β’ Additional personalized theme details
β’ Up to 2 hours of event childcare*
*Event childcare is subject to availability and appropriate staffing based on the number and ages of children. Additional caregivers or childcare hours may require an additional fee.
Every celebration is different! Depending on your event, optional enhancements may include:
β’ Additional event childcare hours
β’ Additional childcare staff
β’ Balloon installations
β’ Upgraded backdrops
β’ Custom favors
β’ Themed crafts and activities
β’ Additional table styling
β’ Specialty signage and personalized details
β’ Additional setup or breakdown needs
Have something else in mind? Tell us about it in your event inquiry!
Complete the event inquiry form with your date, location, guest count, theme ideas, and the services you're interested in.
We'll review your inquiry and connect with you to discuss your vision, needs, and budget.
You'll receive a customized event proposal based on your selected package, requested enhancements, and event needs.
Your event is officially reserved once all required booking steps and payments are completed.
We'll bring the agreed-upon Shining Starrs magic so you can focus on making memories.
Not at this time. Clients are responsible for securing their event venue unless otherwise agreed upon.
Each package includes the styling services and features listed above. Event-specific materials, specialty decor, rentals, custom items, and upgrades may carry additional costs. Your quote will clearly explain what is included before you book.
Absolutely! We want your celebration to reflect your little Starr. Share your theme, colors, interests, or inspiration photos with us during the inquiry process.
Event childcare may be available as a standalone service through Shining Starrs Mobile Childcare. Staffing and pricing depend on the number and ages of children, event duration, location, and care needs.
We recommend reaching out as early as possible, especially for weekend events. Availability is not guaranteed until your event has been officially booked.
Shining Starrs Events serves Durham and surrounding Triangle-area communities. Travel fees may apply depending on the event location.
Our current focus is children's events, event styling, and event childcare rather than full-service event coordination. We'll clearly outline what Shining Starrs is responsible for in your event proposal.
A 40% nonrefundable retainer is required to reserve your event date. The remaining event balance is due 7 days before your scheduled event.
Event-specific materials, custom items, specialty decor, and rentals may require additional payment before items are ordered or reserved.
Your event date is not secured until your booking agreement is completed and the required retainer has been received.
Additional booking, cancellation, rescheduling, and event policies will be provided with your event agreement.
Tell us what you're celebrating!
Complete the Shining Starrs Events Inquiry Form below to share your vision, date, location, estimated guest count, budget, and the services you're interested in.
Please note: Submitting an inquiry does not reserve your event date. Your event is not considered booked until you receive confirmation from Shining Starrs Events and complete all required booking steps.