Party and celebration suppliers in Ireland

Function rooms, hotel suites, pubs with a private area, restaurants that take over a room, and community halls. The right one depends on headcount, whether children are coming, and whether you want food, a bar and music handled in one place.

Home and venue catering for communion and christening parties, hot buffets, finger food, barbecues and food trucks. Most quote per head, with a minimum number.

Published prices €8 to €25

Communion and christening cakes, milestone birthday cakes, cupcake towers and dessert tables. Bakeries sell ready-designed cakes to order; custom cake makers design around your theme.

Published prices €45 to €80

Horsebox bars, prosecco vans, cocktail bars and pop-up pubs for garden parties, marquees and venues without a bar of their own.

A good party DJ reads the room, mixes the music for a mixed-age crowd, and brings their own sound and lighting. Most quote for a set number of hours, with travel and extra time on top.

Published prices €250 to €450

Live bands, duos, solo singers and trad sessions for milestone birthdays, engagement parties and work events. Smaller acts suit a pub function room; a full band needs space and power.

Photographers for christenings, communions, birthdays and family occasions. Coverage is often shorter than a wedding: the church and a family group, or a couple of hours at the party.

Published prices €250 to €650

Short highlight films for milestone birthdays, engagement parties and family occasions, plus corporate event coverage for work nights.

Open booths, enclosed booths, magic mirrors and selfie stations, usually with an attendant, props and instant prints. Popular at 18ths, 21sts and work Christmas parties.

Published prices €400 to €600

Bouncy castles, castles with slides, soft play, inflatable games and obstacle courses for communion parties and children's birthdays. Delivery, set-up and collection are usually included within a local area.

Published prices €99 to €200

Magicians, face painters, balloon modellers, clowns, puppet shows and party hosts who keep children busy while the adults talk.

Published prices €170 to €345

Balloon arches and garlands, number balloons, backdrops, flower walls, neon signs and table styling, delivered and set up at the venue or at home.

Published prices €85 to €630

Gazebos, pop-up tents and marquees for garden parties, communion and christening celebrations at home, with flooring, lighting, heating, tables and chairs available from most hire companies.

Published prices €250 to €450

Tables, chairs, linen, glassware, crockery, patio heaters and portable toilets for parties at home or in a hall.

Table flowers, church arrangements for christenings and communions, flower walls and bouquets for milestone birthdays and retirements.

Printed and digital invitations, thank-you cards, communion and christening keepsakes, banners and personalised table signs.

Communion dresses, veils, shoes and accessories, boys' communion suits, and confirmation outfits, from high street ranges to specialist shops and dressmakers.

Christening gowns, rompers, shawls and bonnets, including handmade and heirloom-style pieces.

Hair and makeup for milestone birthdays, engagement parties and nights out, in a salon or at home.

Planners who find the venue, book the suppliers and run the day, for milestone birthdays, surprise parties, engagement parties and company Christmas nights.