Boy Christening Styling by Style By Luxe

I’ve recently shared some girl Christening supplies and ideas on the blog and now it is time to share a gorgeous boys Baptism by Melbourne stylist Style by Luxe!

There are some favourite boys Christening themes but it is wonderful to create a modern and new take on these themes!

Yiota from Style by Luxe created this modern take on the nautical theme!

Modernising traditional themes is another way to create new styles and concepts.  Their modern take on the nautical theme using a beautiful silver boat as the central attraction for this baptism of twin boys, ended up being such a beautiful display.

The theme was brought through from invite to personalised lollipops and to the final end product which of course was the dessert display.

 

 

 

Vendors:

  • Event styling, set up, design and custom stationery by Style by Luxe
  • Florals and Props by The Event Rental Company
  • Balloons by The Little Balloon Bar
  • Cakes, cupcakes and donuts by LaManna
  • Custom lollipops by Petal and Pop
  • Light up number 1 by Anastasia’s Cake Story
  • Name decal by Katrinah’s Kreations
  • Cake toppers by Glistening Occasions

Its not easy coming up with new themes and styles for every event, however Style by Luxe loves creating custom events to suit everyone’s theme, colour and concept.   At times, minimal items can still make a real impact when designing and styling a space.  Their “Angelo” blue and gold baptism with the cake being the main display is one such example.  With a beautiful floral arrangement, great props and balloons they were able to make a real impact!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendors:

  • Styling, set up, graphics and design by Style by Luxe
  • Florals and props by The Event Rental Company
  • Decal by Castella events
  • Balloons by The Little Balloon Bar
  • Cake by Bake me Crazy

 

I hope you’ve received some new boys Christening inspiration!  If you’re looking for a Melbourne event stylist for your child’s Christening, first birthday or other celebration – then be sure to contact Style by Luxe for an elegant setup!

 

 

Girls Christening Party Supplies

The Christening of your child is a significant event for many families, and a wonderful celebration to bring people together. I remember fondly the Christening day of each of our children…here is a photo from our youngest child’s Christening in 2017. I believe it is a milestone to be celebrated!

 

 

We’ve seen a big trend in recent years for this special occasion to have as much style as a themed birthday party, with one of the most popular trends being a pink and gold colour scheme for girls.

So here’s our finds from our clever LLC Members to help you plan your upcoming Christening for your little girl.

 

Christening Styling, props and chairs – Sweet Heavenly Events (Sydney)

pink and gold themed christening

Pink and Gold themed Christening, Sweet Sienna Event Styling, Sydney

Girls’ Christening Invitations

A pink and gold theme for your child’s Christening adds a touch of elegance to your occasion, and water colours, gold foiling and script fonts look beautiful on your invitations.

 

religious invitations

Pre-printed invitations, Party! She Said

 

 

pink and gold christening

Pink and Gold Christening invitations, Frankii Styles

 

 

 

Christening invitation – Edge House Design

 

 

 

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Marbled Christening invitations, Frankii Styles

 

 

christening stationery

Christening stationery, L’Amour Wedding and Events

 

Christening Decorations

A special occasion such as a Christening calls for a beautifully dressed room – whether it’s at home after the Church service, in a private room at a local restaurant or a venue. Dress your space in pretty pink and gold touches with these easy decoration finds.

 

pink and gold decorations

Pink and gold paper fans, The Party Parlour

 

christening decorations

Ivory paper pom pom, Party! She Said

 

 

pink and gold christening decorations

Tulle pom poms, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

 

 

 

pink decorations

Giant pink balloons, Little Boo-Teek

 

 

christening welcome sign

Welcome sign, Alison Caroline Designs

Christening Tableware

Sharing delicious desserts with friends and family after the service is made even more delightful when served with coordinated tableware in shades of pink and gold.

 

pink and gold tableware

Pink and gold plates, Party! She Said

 

 

 

pink and gold christening

Pink and gold plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

 

christening tableware

Religious plates, Party! She Said

 

 

pink and gold tableware

Pink and gold polkadot plates, The Party Parlour

 

 

 

 

gold party cutlery

Gold cutlery, Ruby Rabbit Partyware

 

 

 

pink and gold christening

Gold foiled straws, The Party Parlour

 

 

For the grown ups, you can hire beautiful tableware to really suit such a special occasion:

 

 

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Table setting hire, Take me hire, Sydney

 

 

Tableware for hire – Take Me Hire (Sydney)

 

 

Christening Cakes and Desserts

Pretty up your after service sweets or source an extra-special cake for your pink and gold Christening.

 

pink and gold christening

Pink and gold baking cups, Little Boo-Teek

 

christening cake toppers

Cake topper, Alison Caroline Designs

 

 

pink and gold theme

Cookie Queen Kitschn’, Sydney

 

 

girls christening cake

Christening cake, Sweetest Jubilee

 

 

girls christening cake

Sweet treats by Jules, Brisbane

 

 

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Macaron tower, One Bite, Sydney

 

 

pink desserts

Pink desserts, Cookie Queen Kitschn’

 

pink christening cake

Pink cake, Cake Chemistry by Genevieve

 

christening cake ideas

Cakes by Sarah, Perth

 

 

 

christening cake topper

Cake topper, Communicake It

 

Princess pops, Cookie Queen Kitschn’

 

Christening Favours

Remember the sugar coated almonds once given out as favours after a service? These days we’re spoiled for choice with custom cookies and personalised gifts to mark the special occasion.

 

 

pink and gold theme

Pink and gold striped party bags, The Party Parlour

 

 

pink party bags

Pink treat bags, Little Boo-Teek

 

Chocolate bar Christening favours – Ruby’s Chocolate & Design

 

 

 

christening cookies

Custom cookies, The Cookie Star, Sydney

 

 

 

christening favours

Christening cookies, Vivalicious Sweets

 

 

pink desserts

Pink doughnuts, SweetP Cakes and Cookies, Queensland

 

 

pink and gold cookies

Pink and gold themed cookies, Sweet Avenue, Sydney

 

christening party inspo

Individually wrapped cookies, Petite Cookies, Melbourne

 

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Christening dress cookies, Petite Cookies, Melbourne

 

Christening  Extras: 

These special pieces will make timeless keepsakes for your daughters Christening!:

 

Christening candle and accessories – Cardique

 

Memory boxes – Arabella’s Vintage Wardrobe

 

 

Some special items for your little princess of wear on her Christening day or for photos:

 

christening favours

Hair accessories, Kirei Handmade

 

Newborn wings – Arabella’s Vintage Wardrobe

 

 

A pink and gold theme for your little girl’s Christening is a beautiful and timeless theme and one you might even adapt as she grows!

 

 

 

A rawsome Dinosaur party!

If you want a unique and modern take on a Dinosaur party, then you will absolutely love this collaboration shoot styled by Enchanted Party Hire in Queensland! This shoot was for Issue 5 of “Celebrating Little One’s” – our online e-magazine which you can view here!

The shoot brought together a range of Life’s Little Celebration members all collaborating to create the incredible shoot – set to inspire a new range of dinosaur parties! As you can see below…the result was AMAZING! Just look at that giant dinosaur balloon and huge slumber tent:

 

 

 

 

The black and white stationery – from the invite to the backdrop and more – really helped set the modern tone for this dinosaur party:

 

 

 

 

All the desserts were created to match the design and colour scheme and worked together to add some “raw-some” deliciousness to this dinosaur party!:

 

 

 

Take home favour options included these dinosaur lollipop holders, chocolate bars, cookie mixes and lolly boxes!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kids party table continued the modern look with the mix of black/white and copper touches along with cute dinosaur tails on the stools!

 

 

 

I could certainly spend a whole day relaxing in this huge tent which was a feature of this dinosaur party! Just look at the space!:

 

 

 

This truly was a rawsome celebration that any dinosaur lover would enjoy!

Vendors:

Styling, Props & Decor

Enchanted Party Hire

https://www.enchantedpartyhire.com.au/

 

Photography:

Stephanie Barnes Photography

https://www.stephaniebarnes.com.au/

 

Graphic Design & Printing

Giggles & Grace Designs

http://gigglesandgracedesigns.com/

 

Cake, Donuts & Cookies

Sweet P Cakes & Cookies

https://www.facebook.com/SweetPCakesandCookies/

 

Cake Topper, Lollipop Holders and Pop decorations

Glitter and Glue Designs

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/GlitterGlueDesigns

 

Belle Tent & Decor

The Slumber Boutique Party Hire

http://www.theslumberboutique.com.au/

 

Dinosaur Tails

Schooza

https://www.facebook.com/schoozahandmade/

 

Cookie Mixes

Sweet Health

http://www.sweethealth.com.au/

 

Tableware – including plates, cups & straws

Party She Said

https://www.partyshesaid.com.au/

Balloons

Balloon HQ

https://www.balloonhq.com.au/

 

Clear Treat Boxes

LeTore

http://www.letore.com.au/

 

Cupcakes

Judy’s Cakes

https://www.facebook.com/NorthLakesCakes/

 

 

 

 

5 must-know tips when planning your child’s party cake!

Choosing your celebration cake for your kids party, Christening or baby shower shouldn’t be hard. Here are some tips to make the process a little bit easier thanks to talented baker Catie of  Sweetly Baked Perth

 

  1. Make a wish list

Before you meet with your baker, make sure you have an idea about what you like and what you don’t like. Meeting your baker with a list of what you love, what you like and what you would never ever want, helps with clear communication between you and your baker.

Bring with you decoration designs, invites, colour swatches etc that you’ll be using throughout your celebration to help with design ideas.

Keep in mind though, every baker has their own style and set of design skills and most won’t copy a cake exactly, especially if it is another baker’s hard work and ideas.

 

  1. Research

Not all cake makers are the same. Some can create amazing sugar flowers and fondant creations, while others choose to only work with buttercream.

Ask for pictures of previous work, stalk social media and read the comments, look at the cake-maker’s website and see if that particular baker makes cakes in the styles that you like. Send them through pictures of what you like, and ask if they have made something similar beforehand. They will let you know if it’s something they can do.

  1. Budget

Consider your budget! Be realistic about what you can and can’t afford.

You might really want that embellished seven-tier cake, but if it doesn’t fit in your budget, don’t be afraid to ask your baker for alternative suggestions that still give a wow factor. A good cake decorator will make helpful suggestions, while still meeting your cake dreams.

  1. Flavour

Choose something that YOU will enjoy, not what you think others will like. Most of the time, you’ll end up with leftover cake and you’ll be the one eating it! Double check with your baker if they charge extra for “premium flavours and fillings”. Not everyone does, but it is something to keep in mind.

Most bakers will also offer cake samples/tasting boxes (usually for a fee that is deducted from the total if you go ahead with the order). Take the opportunity to taste cakes and meet with the baker if you can.

  1. Something Different

Is someone attending your celebration who might not be into cake? Are you not that into cake yourself?

There are lots of alternative on offer if you’re one of those people. You could go for cupcakes, sugar cookies, baked donuts, bite size brownies, dessert cups.

All these things look and taste delicious and will still give you that awe-inspiring dessert table.

 

Thanks to Catie from Sweetly Baked Perth for these fantastic tips!  As you can see from the images above, her creations are gorgeous! If you’re in Perth you can get in touch with her here!

 

Real Party: Ivy’s Ice-cream 8th birthday

With winter nearly over (yay!) it’s time for ice-cream parties to start emerging, so I thought its a fab time to share this bright and cute ice cream party by one of our Life’s Little Celebration members Ellana of SweetP Cake and Cookies for her daughter!

 

 

Ellana of SweetP Cakes and Cookies created the amazing cake , cookies and donuts for this ice-cream party and how fun is that fillable cake stand which she filled with mini balloons?!

 

 

These ice cream cookies also by SweetP Cakes and Cookies just make me smile!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now how is this for a fun activity for an ice-cream (or any theme) party! The kids got to paint their own cookie which matched the theme!:

 

 

 

 

After all the fun, the kids got to take home some more ice-cream themed goodies with this sweet selection of items in their party bags!:

 

 

 

An ice-cream party theme is SUCH a fun theme to plan and setup for, and the cake and desserts really can be so sweet!

I hope this post inspired you! Head over to see more the amazing cake and desserts by SweetP Cakes and Cookies! She is based in Qld but posts cookies Australia wide!