Growing up to be a princess: Sisters dress as Disney characters for nonprofit groups

Like many little girls, sisters Chloe and Emma Conrad grew up loving princesses. They played with princess dolls and watched Disney princess movies repeatedly. Chloe Conrad's favorite is Mulan and Emma Conrad's is a tie between Snow White and Ariel.

Now that they've grown up, the girls decided to put their love for princesses to good use. Chloe Conrad, now 18, and Emma Conrad, now 19, dress up as princesses to delight children for nonprofit organizations. They created the Princess Parties Guam in March.

The Conrads, who have lived on Guam for more than 10 years, wanted to give back to the community they love so much.

"Our family absolutely loves Guam because of the culture and friendly people," they commented.

So far they have walked through events for Guam Moms Helping Moms, the Tamuning Mayor's Office and the Guam Foster Parent Association. Most recently they visited the families sheltered at the Tamuning Gym after Typhoon Dolphin.

You may even have spotted them at the malls, shopping centers and Chamorro Village.

"What we love most is seeing the faces of the children and the adults when we arrive. They express so much happiness seeing princesses it makes it worthwhile," Emma Conrad said.

Kids and parents gush how much they "love watching 'their' movies." They scramble to take pictures, exclaiming, "'If my daughter was here she would flip out! She loves you guys,'" she adds.

They seem to have captured a good impression of a Disney Princess.

"Nothing is more shocking than randomly seeing your favorite princess pass you by while you're shopping," said Chloe Conrad.

Chloe and Emma Conrad are working with their mother in the logistics of their business. They don't mind organizing Easter egg hunts and storybook time. They do charge a small fee for princess goody bags and dolls and may have to start charging for birthday parties and other events. For now, they want to continue offering to do work for nonprofit organizations.

"Please don't be shy to ask for pictures or just say hello and tag us in the pictures if you see us at the mall or Chamorro Village. We are really interested in getting the word out to the nonprofits and are happy to appear at no charge for them."

For more information

• Contact: Call 487-6133 or email PrincessPartiesGuam@yahoo.com

• Facebook: Facebook.com/PrincessPartiesGuam