Christmas Colour: Pretty Pink
We love Christmas here at Very Special Celebrations! Are you searching for Christmas party styling ideas or just want to decorate your home for Christmas in the most unique and festive way? Over the next few weeks, we’re going to try to regularly post some Christmas ideas and products based around colour schemes. This week, it’s all about PINK. That’s right – Christmas doesn’t have to revolve around gold, red and green! Check out some of these inspirational images and products from all over the web, for a perfectly pretty pink Christmas!
Creative Christmas Bunting Banner
A sweet ornamental Christmas tree
Creative Christmas ornament display
Christmas party favors – French Macarons!
Vintage Weddings
I LOVE anything with a vintage feel and have found some gorgeous ideas for vintage-style weddings while exploring the internet lately. I hope you enjoy gushing over these goodies as much as I have… -Vikki
Bouquet made from vintage brooches
www.designmevintage.com
Vintage wedding dress
www.etsy.com/listing/82697020/vintage-wedding-gown-virginia
Beautiful bomboniere box
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Vintage-inspired wedding cake
www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk
Vintage-style wedding invitations
www.paperperfect.com.au
Sweet wedding ceremony venue in Maleny on Qld’s Sunshine Coast
www.littlewhiteweddingchurch.com.au
Thank you
Thank you to all the enthusiastic brides, grooms, their friends and families who attended the Queensland Brides Wedding and Honeymoon Expo in Brisbane on the weekend. We had a fabulous time meeting you all and we’re looking forward to helping you add the final touches to your weddings, with our range of bomboniere, accessories and children’s formal wear.
If you signed up for our e-newsletter on the weekend, you will know that you automatically went in the draw to win a $100 gift voucher for our store! We will be announcing the lucky winner of the voucher in our October newsletter when we send it out later this afternoon. Stay tuned!
Baby Boy Christening Ideas
Planning a baptism celebration for your little man? Or perhaps a naming ceremony? Looking for styling ideas, special clothing or gift ideas? Nautical themes are as popular as ever and can be presented in a very contemporary, stylish way. We hope you find some inspiration in these images!
Invitation
www.littledanceinvitations.com.au
Bomboniere
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Orthodox Christening Candle
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Be inspired
We have recently launched a section on our website where you can find articles containing hints, tips and other useful information relating to all sorts of special occasions. We hope you find these resources inspiring, when planning your next special event. I thought I’d give you a taste of one article in particular today… Our Orthodox Christening Checklist.
There are so many important items required for an Orthodox Christening and our Orthodox Christening Checklist may assist you in the planning of your child’s special day. At Very Special Celebrations, we specialise in Greek christenings so this checklist is particularly designed with Greek christenings in mind, but we can assist customers from other Orthodox backgrounds too!
The article covers ‘things to do’ such as…
- Choosing the ceremony location – which church?
- Selecting the godparent.
- Working on your guest list and sending invitations
- Organising Bomboniere – the godparent traditionally organises these, along with all the other important items for the church ceremony.
And more…
The article includes a comprehensive list of all the items needed for the ceremony including the christening gown or suit, bottle of olive oil, towels and sheets, decorated candle (lambatha), soap and so on.
To read more, visit – http://www.veryspecialonline.com.au/pages/orthodox_christening_checklist.html
Until next time…
Vikki
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It’s our birthday!
15% OFF EVERYTHING including existing stock and special orders. Some products are already marked down and you can enjoy a further 15% off these already reduced prices. Discount vouchers and promo codes cannot be redeemed on this sale day as they are not valid with any other offer or special. Our Brisbane shop is open 9am – 4pm on Saturday. Online shopping discounts will be available until 9pm AEST on Saturday.
Enjoy!
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Royal Wedding Inspiration
I’m excited! Since enjoying the spectacle that was ‘The Royal Wedding’ about a month ago, I’ve been chatting with one of the lovely dressmakers who creates some of our stunning christening gowns and flower girl dresses for us. She is thinking of working on her own version of the royal flower girl dresses (or in the case of Will and Kate’s wedding, the bridesmaid dresses, as they were referred to).
The little girls who formed part of the bridal procession on the big day, wore the same fabric as the the bride’s gown. Full, box pleated skirts in satin and gorgeous silk sashes had the girls looking adorable as they proudly entered Westminster Abbey.
Our supplier is going to have a play around with her collection of fabrics and laces, to see if she can come up with a design that is somewhat reminiscent of the girls’ dresses from the royal wedding, but the design will of course have its own unique special touches! I can’t wait to see the results!
We already have a ‘Prince William Christening Suit’ in our range, so it seems our little collection of ‘royal’ garments is growing by the minute! Lovely!
Vikki
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Wedding Ideas
A little while ago, we shared some popular verses and messages that you might use for christening, baptism and naming day cards, candles and ceremony readings. Now, it’s time for the brides and grooms out there to find some inspiration… We hope you find these popular verses and messages helpful when planning the meaningful elements of your wedding day. You might like to include one of these verses on a personalised wedding unity candle, in your wedding invitations or as a reading during your ceremony – there are so many uses for these delightful words…
On this day I will marry
My Best Friend
The one who shares
My Dreams, Laughter
Life and Love.
Today two lives
Will become one,
United by vows
Spoken with love.
Love lights
the hearts of those
who share it.
Take my hand
Walk with me
Share my life,
Laughter and love.
Two lives, two hearts
Joined in friendship
Joined in love.
Our life together
Begins this day.
Two Hearts
Two Souls
One Love
For the rest of our lives.
Love is a smile to share,
an ear to listen
and a heart to love.
For more wedding ideas, visit – http://www.veryspecialonline.com.au/pages/wedding_verses_messages.html
A magical time
Easter is such a magical time, particularly when celebrated with the true meaning in mind. Church communities across the world come together to reflect and give thanks by enjoying beautiful ceremonies and family gatherings.
Palm Sunday and Orthodox Easter candles are now available in our store for children to take to church over the coming weekends. If you’re looking for the perfect Easter gift for your child, godchild, or grandchild, you may find our candles inspiring.
Pop in for a visit or contact us for more information.
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