14 outrageous birthday parties (that in all likelihood you won’t recreate)

We don't expect anyone to actually recreate these parties for their own kids - so we're not going to call them 'inspiration'.

Nor will we stick 'Insta' on the front of another word and try to convince you we've invented a new phrase. Nevertheless, these 14 snaps of utterly outstanding and gloriously OTT children's birthday bashes really are quite something. We've just whipped them together to show you what other parents can create when - in all likelihood - they have a stable of nannies and an eight-hour-a-night sleep routine. Still, you never know: you might well spot a detail or idea that you know you too can rehash for your little one's next soiree. Here you go...

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