Talk about a star-studded bash.

There was Nicole Ari Parker, of such films as "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" and Showtime's "Soul Food." Her husband and "Soul Food" co-star Boris Kodjoe, also seen in flicks like "Madea's Family Reunion." The couple's buddy Eriq La Salle, known for a variety of roles such as his long-running stint on ER.

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Nicole Ari Parker helps her three-year-old daughter, Sophie, take a seat at the decorated birthday table during a princess themed party in their Atlanta home on March 9, 2008. Glitzy kids parties are becoming a big business.

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And Cinderella.

The Sunday morning affair was the birthday party for Nicole and Boris' adorable 3-year-old, Sophie. Marietta-based Posh Tot Events put on a most exquisite affair, from custom-made cupcakes to satin gift bags. All the girls dressed as princesses.

Tea was served in real china cups and sushi was on the menu, although most of the little guests chose the other option: pizza.

"We had something similar last year," Kodjoe said. "We had 'Dora the Explorer.' The kids were afraid of her. Dora was my height."

The posh princess party, though, was just right.

"This has been great — even Nicolas likes it," Kodjoe said as his 1-year-old son had his face painted.

The party included a charm lesson, where Cinderella reminded everyone to keep elbows off the table and not eat with their mouths full. Kodjoe and La Salle quipped that they were picking up some good advice.

Parker said she found Posh Tot Events (www.poshtotevents.com) through a simple Web search.

"Sophie's at the age where she's getting into dress-up," she said. "Up until [age] 3, it's a party for the parents."

Posh Tot's Shannon Masterson and partner Jennifer Shields got into the upscale kiddie party business after leaving corporate careers to raise families. Their new jobs are an extension of their experiences coordinating their own children's parties. Post Tot parties range from $600 to $1,400 for 10 children.