They were sent to a helper who dressed them in their pirate garb (eye patch, head bandana, waist sash, tattoo and balloon sword. Mustaches were also painted on). The kids had been asked to wear a striped t-shirt if they had one, so once dressed they looked very pirate-like! An individual Polaroid photo was taken which was put into their treasure chest. (As the kids arrived half were sent to decorate their treasure chests and half to get their pirate garb and picture. This helped to keep things moving by keeping everyone busy with no long wait times). Once all pirates were dressed, a group picture was taken in front of the black cloth with the skull and crossbones. This was sent out with the thank you cards.