04/09/2026
Atlanta Mamas - please be careful not to get scammed. Your time and your money matter.
Every single month, we receive panicked phone calls, emails, and texts from moms, just like you, who have unknowingly booked through fake ācharacter companies.ā
When you search Google for things like ācharacter company near me,ā you may see generic company names like āParty Characters for Kids,ā and āAmazing Fairytale Parties,ā (just to name a few).
These are not local companies.
They typically do not own costumes, employ background-checked performers, or provide any real training. Their business model is simple: they run ads, take your booking, and then reach out to local companies like ours - offering us a rate often well below what we even pay our performers - to try and fill your party.
If no one accepts the booking (which is often the case at those rates), they may hold onto your reservation until the last minute⦠and then cancel or ghost you, often with no refund. If someone does accept your party, you will have absolutely no idea what the character is going to look like - it could be a costume straight from Amazon or even a cosplayer with a great quality look...who knows!
We have heard from many families who were left scrambling the day before, or even the day of, their childās party.
When choosing a company, please look for:
⢠A local business who is a part of your community
⢠A company with understudies in place in case of emergencies
⢠Background Checked Performers
⢠Real photos of their performers in your city (not stock photos)
⢠High-quality wigs and costumes (your child notices)
We care deeply about our clients and our community. We do everything we can to ensure your childās special day is magical, and it breaks our heart when we cannot always accommodate last-minute requests caused by situations like this.
To the family in the Atlanta area who booked the Hulk through Party Characters for Kids:
We are currently being offered less than enough to cover our basic costs per booking. At this time, the only companies in Atlanta offering this character are ourselves and Mystical Parties (unless someone new has him and I am mistaken).
If neither of us is able to accept the booking, there is a high likelihood your event may be canceled last minute.
I am so sorry, parents. I know you are busy. I know you do not have time to vet every listing on Google. As a member of your community: please trust me. Here is a photo of me. I graduated from Gordon State. I am a former middle and high school teacher from the Henry/Spalding area. My family is here. My friends and their kids are here. My life and business are here. This is my community.
If we, Southern Belle Princess Parties, are ever outside your budget, please reach out. We will always do our best to work with you.
And if weāre not the right fit, weāre delighted to recommend other trusted local companies:
Helen Medlin Princess Parties: for beautiful princess experiences with an owner who truly cares
Mystical Parties: for a wide variety of characters and offerings
Please, please support local businesses.
We are the ones investing in costumes, training, and performers who truly love what they do.
And most importantly, we are the ones who care about your childās experience.