Just before lockdown, earlier in June, we were able to celebrate our daughter Naomi’s First Holy Communion. The wonderful Angie of Angie B Events styled the celebration for us with a floral theme – in collaboration with some amazing Celebrate Society members – and I think you will agree the result is truly stunning and so so special!
The photos were captured by Mimi Rouh Photography and the venue was at Cropley House.
This was featured in Issue 13 of Celebrating Little One’s Magazine
The sun was glowing through the beautiful backdrop from Belle events which was decorated with stunning florals from Abby K Events and a personalised name sign by Press and Cut Co:
The Holy Communion cake by Sweet Fingers truly blew me away!! It was absolutely delicious too!
It was topped off with florals by Abby K Events and a Cross sign by Press and Cut Co. The result was so unique and beautiful!:
The acrylics by Press n Cut co on the backdrop and cake were truly stunning, and they also created personalised labels for the favour boxes:
These tags were so stunning by Press n Cut Co!
The beautiful table setting was dressed with florals, cookies by Cakes with Punch and stunning plate covers by Eve and Co Stationery:
There was such gorgeous detailing on the favour cross cookies by Cakes with Punch:
These cookies with beautiful floral design by Cakes with Punch were enjoyed by all and was a beautiful take home favour for a Holy Communion:
We also showcased the stunning cross lights by Luxe Adore Co which give off such a beautiful glow and suit a Holy Communion celebration so well!
The floral design by Eve and Co Stationery helped to inspire so much of the decor and it was truly stunning and carried through to the plate covers and activity box labels. Her design was elegant and perfect for a Holy Communion invitation.
The activity boxes were created using favour boxes from The Party Parlour and they were filled with little toys for the kids to play with inside! Displayed so beautifully on this new acrylic cart from Belle Events!:
The Party Parlour boxes were dressed up wonderfully with these labels by Eve and Co Stationery!:
The kids also enjoyed take home fairy floss from The Fairy Floss Club:
It truly was such a memorable and special occasion and I hope you enjoyed seeing the beautiful setup which was thanks to all the wonderful vendors involved!
VENDORS:
Stylist
Angie B Events
www.angiebevents.com.au
Photographer
Mimi Rouh Photography
https://www.instagram.com/mimirouhphotography/
Balloons and Props: backdrop and acrylic cart
Belle Events Syd
https://www.instagram.com/belle_events_syd/
Florals
Abby K Events
https://www.instagram.com/abbykeventsflowersstyling/
Invitations and Stationery
Eve & Co
https://www.eveandco.com.au
Cake
Sweet Fingers
https://www.instagram.com/sweetfingercakes/
Cross Cookie Favours
Cakes with Punch
https://www.instagram.com/cakeswithpunch/
Decal and Acrylics: name sign and favour box acrylic labels
Press n Cut Co
https://www.instagram.com/pressandcutco/
Cross Lights
Luxe Adore Co
https://www.instagram.com/luxeadore.co/
Party Favour Boxes
The Party Parlour
https://thepartyparlour.com.au/
Fairy Floss Favours
The Fairy Floss Club
https://www.instagram.com/thefairyflossclub/
Venue: Cropley House
https://www.cropleyhouse.com/
Mermaid party photoshoot – Life’s Little Celebrations shoot for Confetti Fair Magazine. Styled by Sprinkled Events (Melb)
A mermaid party is a truly gorgeous theme to plan for and one that has become even more popular and on trend in recent times! I believe in 2017 we are going to see even more mermaid parties – and it doesn’t surprise me – as you can do so much with the desserts and decorations for an underwater mermaid theme and colour schemes are endless
We’ve curated a gorgeous selection of Mermaid party decor and ideas – remember to CLICK on any of the below images to be taken to the source to see more or purchase
These mermaid dessert tables by Event stylists on the Life’s Little Celebrations directory provide inspiration to inspire a mermaid party colour scheme:
Mermaid birthday party by Dream a Little Dream Events (Perth)
Mermaid party – Opulenticity Party & Buffet Styling (Perth)
Mermaid party by The Little Big Company
Mermaid party – Kiss With Style (Melbourne)
Mermaid Party Invitations, Backdrops and Printables:
Your mermaid party stationery is a great way to set the colour scheme and look for the party so here are some designs to inspire you. Keep in mind that many of these can be modified to a different colour scheme by the designer:
Mermaid party backdrop – Giggles and Grace Design
Mermaid invitation – Giggles and Grace Designs
Mermaid party printables -Jo Studio
Mermaid party invitations – Dream a little dream
Mermaid – Under the sea party invitation – Pretty and Print
Mermaid party backdrop – Stylish Paper
Paper Eskimo Mermaid invitation – Emiko Blue
Mermaid Party Decorations:
Decorate the mermaid party space with hanging decor to match the colour scheme and create an underwater feel:
Malibu paper lanterns – The Little Event Company
Mermaid garland and mermaid cake topper – Sugarlicious Parties
Tassel garland – DD Brand
Lavender leaf tissue garland – Emiko Blue
Teal honeycomb balls- Love The Occasion
Lavender paper fan – Emiko Blue
Blue tulle pom pom – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Pale blue giant number balloon – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Poppies for Grace streamer backdrop – Favor Lane
Teal paper fan set – The Party Parlour
Balloon garland kit – Favor Lane
Tableware
Create a beautiful dessert table or kids sit-down table setting with these Mermaid inspired party supplies:
Scalloped ombre tablecloth – Saffy and May
Hessian tablerunner – The Party Parlour
Mint marble plates – The Little Event Company
Mint napkins – The Little Event Co
Paper Eskimo Blue confetti plates – The Party Parlour
Mint and silver plates – Love The Occasion
Lavender party plates – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Aqua lace plates – The Party Parlour
Green and aqua straws – Emiko Blue
Coral gold foil straws – The Little Event Co
Fancy blue disposable cutlery – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
These paper handpainted shell decor would be perfect to keep scattered along the table or on top of each plate to theme them to a mermaid party theme:
Handpainted paper shell decor – ELK Prints
Hire
There is an array of HIRE businesses on the Directory in various states. Here is a snapshot of a few and what they offer for a mermaid party:
A dresser in a gorgeous colour such as this would make a beautiful setting for a Mermaid dessert table:
Mint Dresser for hire – Sweet Heavenly Events and Party Hire (Sydney)
Cake stands are a perfect way to highlight the gorgeous colour scheme of a Mermaid party:
Cake stands for hire – Petite Events Hire (Sydney)
Kids mermaid party chairs for hire – Enchanted Party Hire (Qld)
Kids chair for hire – My Garden Party (Sydney)
Cute props help bring the mermaid party theme alive!:
Gold shell for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)
Mermaid party favours:
The little girls would love a necklace such as this to take home:
Mermaid party favour necklace – Little Event Company
The perfect mermaid edible party favour:
Fairy Floss – Fluffy Crunch (posts Australia wide)
An array of options and items you can pick and choose from:
Mermaid party favours – Glitter and Glue Designs
These bags in gorgeous colours could be embellished with a mermaid themed thank you card or shell decorations:
Tiffany blue party bags – Love The Occasion
Lavender stripe treat box – The Party Parlour
Powder blue paper bags – Emiko Blue
Mermaid Party Cake & Desserts
My favourite aspect of a Mermaid party are the unique desserts and cakes which can be created incorporating seashells, mermaid tails and more! Here is a snapshot of some of what could be ordered from vendors you can find on the Directory:
Mermaid party donuts – Sweets with Love (Sydney)
Mermaid tail cookie pops – One Sweet Chick Cookies and Cake (Sydney)
Strawberry tower – Chocobon Melbourne
SweetP Cakes and Cookies – Posts Australia wide
3D Mermaid cookies – Frosted by Nicci (Melbourne)
Mermaid cake – Niknaks Sweetest Treats (Perth)
Petite desserts – Velvetier (Qld)
Mermaid donuts – Niknak Sweetest Treats Perth
If you love to DIY, here are a few mermaid items to assist:
Mermaid moulds – Confectionately Yours
Edible shell toppers – Something For Cake
Sprinkle mix purple pizzaz – Something For Cake
A few finishing touches for a Mermaid party cake:
Mermaid cake topper – Stylish Paper Shop
Mermaid cake and cupcake toppers – Chumblebee
Ombre blue candles – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Mermaid Party dress up
Toddler Mermaid dress – Paper Face Party
Mermaid onesie – Miss La Vie
Mermaid Party Entertainment:
Your little one would love to have her very own mermaid at her party! The Melbourne venue Carnival for Kids will ease the stress allowing you to have a mermaid party at their venue and provide a mermaid entertainer for your child to enjoy!:
Mermaid party entertainer / venue – Carnival for Kids Melbourne
Oh this really is such a delightful party theme and I hope this post has given you a head start on your party planning
I am looking forward to planning for this theme myself for my daughter this year – and know I can source all I need from the Life’s Little Celebrations vendors who truly have the best party decor in the industry!
Hootabelle is quite a sweet and popular birthday party theme for 1st and 2nd birthdays based around the sweet Owl character on ABC4Kids.
Here is a round up of Hootabelle party supplies as well as purple party supplies which could also work into this theme – remember when basing a party around a character you do not need to have an image of that character on EVERY decoration and stationery item! Mix and match for a more tasteful look!
Here is a range of party items including many from vendors in the Life’s Little Celebration’s party directory:
Hootabelle Party Invitations and Printables
Hootabelle Invitation – Giggles and Grace Designs
Hootabelle inspired printables – Pretty and Print
Hootabelle party backdrop – 2 Love Birds
Hootabelle invitation – Edge House Design
Hootabelle inspired invitation – Lou Lou Pie
Hootabelle Party Decorations
These decorations could work into a Hootabelle colour scheme and theme:
Floral letter custom made – Hanging Pretty
Tassel garland – DD Brand
Hootabelle pom pom – Theme It Party Boxes
Jumbo purple balloon – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Purple tissue pom pom – Hip and Hooray
Mini purple honeycomb ball – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Purple paper fan – The Party Parlour
Purple lace ribbon garland – Small Favours
Hootabelle Tableware
A gorgeous purple tablecloth would be a great base for a dessert table:
Purple ruffled tablecloth for HIRE- Sweet Heavenly Events Hire (Sydney)
Hootabelle party pack – ABC Shop
These sweet bow plates could work for a Hootabelle party!:
Purple bow plates – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Purple heart napkins – Love The Occasion
Purple diamond straws – Butterfly Kisses Celebrations
Hootabelle Party – Cake and dessert accessories
A few items to work in with a Hootabelle colour scheme or theme:
Purple baking cups and flags – Little Kite
Purple cupcake flower picks – Hanging Pretty
Hootabelle cupcake icing toppers – Just Party Supplies
Hootabelle Edible icing image – Custom Icing
Hootabelle stamp cookie cutter – Couture Cakes
I am loving this Hootabelle inspired cake topper!:
Hootabelle inspired cake topper – Merc + Jones
Purple cupcake stand for HIRE – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)
Davis and Waddel lilac cake stand – Kitchenware Direct
Have a browse through the Directory to find vendors to create a cake or other desserts for a Hootabelle party!:
Hootabelle and Hoot cake – Deliciously Yours
Hootabelle cake – JK Cake Designs (Sydney)
Hootabelle Cookies – Miss Confetti (Sydney)
Hootabelle Macarons – Moreish Macarons (post Australia wide)
Hootabelle Party – Other Items:
Love this sweet Hootabelle party hat for the birthday girl!:
Hootabelle custom party hat – Little Miss Charlie’s Treasures
This purple kids chair for hire would be perfect for a Hootabelle party table for the children:
Purple mini ghost chair for hire – Mini Party People (Melbourne and Sydney)
Hootabelle Party Favours
For a Hootabelle party you can find a few Hootabelle toys and sets around the $5 mark which could work well for a party favour:
Hootabelle activity set – ABC Shop
Hootabelle coin purse – ABC Shop
These DIY owl favour bags could be made in Hootabelle colours and with cuter looking eyes to match in with the theme!:
DIY Owl Favour bag – Smarty had a party
Or pop some favours into a sweet purple favour bag:
Purple favour bags – Small Favours
Lavender favour bag – The Party Parlour
Real Parties
For more inspirations check out these lovely Hootabelle party setups!:
A sweet and stylish Hootabelle dessert table by Red Wagon Events
Cute Hootabelle dessert table by Imagine Event Styling
I hope you’ve enjoyed this round up of Hootabelle party supplies! Enjoy the party planning!
Spring has begun and purple is the perfect colour to incorporate into parties this season. Quite a few of you told me on facebook you are using this colour scheme in upcoming parties so I’m delighted to share some fantastic finds including some new items in this colour palette.
Purple doesn’t have to be limited to girls parties either! It can work fine for a boys party…mix it with perhaps with red, or navy blue or perhaps yellow?
Hope you enjoy this collection. All the links are under the board, and make sure you check out the Life’s Little Celebrations party directory for even more fabulous vendors when planning your next celebration!
Cake stand
Cups
Mini ghost chairs for hire
Scallop party box
Party bag tags
Mini pegs with hearts
Striped straws
Purple patterned plates
Cupcake stand
Suitcases
Eyelet paper lantern
Tulle pom poms
Ombre purple spa party by ‘Oh it’s perfect
Although Halloween isn’t as huge in Australia as it is in America, I know alot of you still do put something together for Halloween (or maybe you’d like to try it for the first time this year?) so I have gathered some options out there into this mini post for you all to help with your planning and just as a starting point for some inspiration. Also make sure you have a look at my recent Owl Theme post if you want to incorporate Owl’s into this theme as well!
This is also perfect if you have a little one’s birthday around Halloween and are doing a Halloween style birthday party.
Of course most party shops at this time of year will be stocking lots of Halloween novelty items so I haven’t included alot of these types of items in this post because they are easily found at these party shops as well as shops such as Spotlight etc.
Invitations/Printables
These printables are really cute:
Printable invitation – TomKat Studio
How fantastic is this? If you want to do a halloween party but want it to still be girly – these are a terrific option:
Pinkoween printables – Anders Ruff
Perfect for a birthday party around the time of Hallloween – a Little Pumpkin printable set!
Our Lil’ pumpkin printables – Frog Prince Paperie
These invitations could be used for a halloween party or birthday party around halloween. A simple classic option:
Alannah Rose spooky spider invite – The Party Parlour
Decorations
Set the scene with a spiderweb backdrop such as this one:
Spider web backdrop – Imprintables
Or use wall decals to help set up the space:
Halloween wall stickers by Bosco Bear – Ekidna Kids
A halloween bunting is one you can use each year – as unlike Christmas, the main halloween colours tend to stay the same each year:
Halloween Bunting – Giggleberry Creations
Hanging decorations are a simple way to create a great effect all over your party area:
Halloween pom poms – Ah-Tissue
Sweet Treats
Get your treats into the Halloween spirit with these items which are often also available in other colours that you can mix in:
Black choc beans – Sharnel Dollar Designs
Purple rock candy stick – Sharnel Dollar Designs
Halloween cupcake toppers – Charlie Mae
Special Themed Items:
I haven’t included much in this section because as I mentioned you can easily find alot of props for this theme in shops such as Spotlight and party shops, and this is only a mini-blog post. But here are a few ideas:
Witches Cauldron – Sharnel Dollar Designs
Witches broom – Let’s Celebrate Parties
A mirror such as this from Ikea (and you might be able to find cheaper options elsewhere) are perfect for a centrepiece option:
Ikea Ung Drill Frame – Ikea
Favours/Take Home Gifts
I haven’t included novelty options in this Halloween mini-post because there are many widely available at this time in the shops. However here are some packaging options for either your novelty favours or sweet take home gifts, starting with these cute cauldrons which make a really unique packaging option:
Violet treat box – Sharnel Dollar Designs
Another perfect option for a vintage style halloween party:
Halloween owl vintage gift tag – Mulberry Muse
Or use these chalkboard labels as your thank you tags for a simple but effective look!
Chalkboard labels – The Princess and the Pirate
Real Parties
Gorgeous Halloween dessert table by Mon Tresor featured on Amy Atlas
A pink theme Halloween party using the Anders Ruff printables at the start of this post – featured on Amy Altas
If you are planning a vintage halloween theme, then this party from the Hostess with the Mostess blog is amazing! So many details and check out the backdrop!
Love all the treats on this spooky theme children’s party on the Celebration’s at home blog
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I hope you have found some starting point inspiration for your Halloween themed party – whether you are hosting one for the first time, using it for a birthday or just as another excuse to host a party – I hope you enjoy it and your little one’s do too
