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NAUTICAL LOVE 2014 Trending CAKEPOPS
Real people, Real christenings
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Content All content remains the ownership of the original photographer and businesses featured.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGNer Rachel Plakidis
business liaison & EDITOR Marina Mandoukos
The flower toppers on the cupcakes are so delicious... we wish we could have tried one!
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COLOUR PALETTE
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This cake was made for a Communion early in November and the venue was at La Casa Ristorante Russell Lea.
this works beautifully. The flowers also work well for a communion... it brings a sense of “adult” to the table...
Aleish’s mum wanted a pink and mint green themed cake and dessert table. Style Me Sweet styled the table and the stunning flowers were by Your Creations.
The gold platter, gold chocolate edging and gold candy also add to the regal feeling and again really make it perfect for a communion. Pastels and whites often lend them selves more to a christening or baptism.
The lolly buffet was a beautiful mix of cupcakes, cakepops and some well chosen candy bringing together the pink and mint these. The use of flower bouquets echoed the cake and also breaks candy. Because of the different colours it can look overbearing but as you can see by getting balance to the table and the right layout
We love the use of the 2 colours, 1 can sometimes look too much so the pink and mint create pattern and again echoes the table dessert colour palette.
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NEWS
Issue ONE has had over 1800 readers!
CONTENTS COVER STORY 01 Cover story 06 Welcome
Just saying THANKS
REAL CHRISTENINGS 26 Nautical Chevron 50 Vespa Christening 90 Birthday meets christening
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FEATURES 15 32 42 63 72
A buffet of buffets Cake Palooza Hessian How many ways to do nautical Dress my sibling
CONTENTS SPECIALS 82 50 Cake Pops 86 CD Facebook Feature 97 Lovely letters OUR FAVES 08 14 37 59 48 56 79 96
Up up and away Editor’s picks The wonderful In print Feeling blue Bomboniere pink and pretty Couture An interview with Love Nest Gifts The Christening Directory
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Well here we are Issue 2. It may be a little late but we think it will be worth it. We were going to write a normal intro but we were asked by one of the businesses to give our insight into what is our view on what is trending in 2014, so we thought we would make this welcome note about exactly that. We have included some beautiful pieces in this issue with things that we think we will see more and more of. Burlap / hessian is a growing trend.. We are yet to see it used for little girls, but it is definitely heading that way and we are waiting for a business to tackle this one and do it really well. We will see an increase in the modern ultra cheek design elements starting to shine through... think of geometric shapes, angles - especially withing the boy space. We think that parents and godparents are bringing everyday design into their special occasions, isn’t doesn’t have to be only about teddies and butterflies. Chevron is another evolving design element... see our next issue for our chevron favourites. Another trend is following on from the above is patterns. The use of patterns needs to be done well otherwise can look cheap. Blue and white paisley, bold pinks offset with subtle key palette colours. Nautical is ever evolving as we have showed in our nautical Love chapter... we look for forward to seeing that grow... and would love to feature a girl nautical event. We hope you enjoy this issue and encourage you to submit your content ASAP to get in early for issue. Happy reading and happy planning
Rachel & Marina ♼
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This works beautifully, each piece has been designed with so much love.
Freedom is the kite’s response to the wind
UP UP AND AWAY
Candle & christening box: Love Memento Cake: Top Tier Cakes Invitation: Penn & Paper - invitations and event stationery 8
The beautiful invitation by Penn & Paper invitations and event stationery really started the theme for these three vendors to come together. The gorgeous christening box and contents created by Love Memento pulls the theming through. The cake created by Top Tier Cakes really is spectacular... and speaks for itself. We love everything from the kite to the detail on the ruffles.
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By simply wrapping ribbon round these box inclusions it really brings the whole box together. The hessian feel of the rope works so well with the blue and again ties back to the kite string.
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Figurines by Niki
This issue we have decided to pick some our favourite pom pom ideas along with a couple of other little gems we came across.
Editor’s PICKS
Fluffy Decoration For Any Occasion create a stunning range of decor, here are some pom poms they created for a christening.
“All wrapped up by Mervat” have created these chocolates. They are so simple yet so beautifully done...
Very cute bomboniere by P&J by Design in melbourne, and they “ship” all around Australia!
A buffetof BUFFETS With so many buffets to choose from we thought we would give you an overview of the top boys and girls theme for lolly buffets.
BOYS
Hot Air Balloon Little Elephant Blue See Less Background Chevron Little Man Noah’s Ark Stripes Planes Or Trains
Mad Hatter Whale A Jungle Theme Pinwheels Monogram Little Prince Owls Nautical Rocking Horse
Miss Deliciouza - Candy Buffet Artist
Pink n pearls Birdcages Butterflies and birds White clean and crisp Floral Filigree Bling Monogram Riffles and frills
Tulle / princess Rainbow Hot air balloon Pink and mint Sunshine yellow
gIRLS Bitter Sweet Creations
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Hope Creations
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ON YOUR BA P T I S M
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GIRLS
Invitations: Gaia Creative Christening outfit, box and candle: Little Bambini and Friends Luncheon reception: Cedars on the Rocks Decor/bomboniere/lolly buffet and styling: Gaia Creative Cake/desserts: Cakeolicious
Chevron meets Nautical I had the pleasure of not only designing my
here is a peek into their special day that
best friend’s son’s christening but also then
is very special to me. Dearest Cooper you
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looked absolutely gorgeous on the day.
her husband Bassam pick Nautical for their chosen theme. I was of course delighted...
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The candle and box weren’t themed nautical but Little Bambini & Friends from Merrylands did a wonderful job... a little bit of bling for Cooper’s special day. The reception venue was at Cedars on the Rock. The food and hospitality of Bugsy was fabulous. The staff were attentive and willing to help at every request. We would recommend them 100%.
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BUFFET BAGS
CHOCOLATES
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Things We Love
1. Some simple centrepieces, using the chevron, nothing too formal. 2. The oversized yummy marshmallow lollypops. 3. Cooper’s sweet face 4. Cakeolicious cake, cupcake and cakepops... simply stylish and delicious indeed.
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To be honest and I think you will all agree, there are so many different types of cakes out there that it is sometimes hard to choose. With everything from Ribbons to ruffles, bows to bouquets, crosses to cars and filigree to flowers it can be overwhelming. Here are our tips to making the choice a little more simple. Stick to a theme. You will find the choice so much more simple. Even theme of an Era, or style will help guide you. And start with the invitation. Once you have picked a theme everything can be made to match.
Before you brief your cake artist know roughly how many people you need to feed and what sizes pieces of cake you want to serve. Think about flavours, do you want traditional or something maybe with a little zing... mmm lemon and poppyseed...
Share your invitation design with your cake artist. They will honestly appreciate a place to start. They can then interpret and style the design to a place you sometimes wouldn’t imagine. Working together to create something beautiful and delicious is a great achievement for everyone.
Organise delivery of your cake directly to your reception location. The last thing you want to be worrying about is getting the cake to the venue. Even if its $50 delivery, that’s $50 to have one thing less to have to organise.
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Wonderful These are our picks of some of the most cutting edge designs and paperie currently out there. The businesses that create these put their heart, soul and passion into as they do.
Penn & Melbour designers floral de
Penn & Paper Stationery again created the amazing balloon invitations... unique, cutting edge and simply ad they honestly make picking content easy. Butterfly Cr Invitations by Marie have also followed the hot air b theme, the red and blue offsetting beautifully.
& Paper Stationery in ne are one of the best s around. This beautiful esign is subtle & sweet.
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Trouli Graphics have created a gorgeous layered invitation above... we love the colour palette of woody hues - greens, browns and beiges - devine. Hope Creations put together these vintage, chic invitations for Hannah, with lace, diamantĂŠs and pink bows... truly devine.
These printables by 2 love birds are gorgeous, birds and cages and pink, perfectly designed.
This lolly jar design are gorgeous, we love the fabric buttoned decorations too by Sweet Coco Event & Styling
I’m feeling Blue Well not really - look at all the wonderful options out there to create a special blue lolly buffet. Contact Blessed Magazine for suggestions on suppliers.
There are many reasons why you should choose The Jeweller by Korakas, all our designs are custom made, designed by our in-house jeweller. We specialise in designing handcrafted pieces using a selected array of precious stones, made using only the finest alloy and materials. For more reasons on why you should choose The Jeweller by Korakas visit us on facebook or for a obligation free consultation call us on 0422 034 680.
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OF hessian Hessian or Burlap, however you know it here are some of our favourite examples of how to use at your little ones next event. Whether its with lace or ribbon, we think burlap enhances each look, and is definitely a trend for 2014... ok we are calling it... we expect to see MORE MORE MORE!
We are waiting with bated breath the moment when we see it used for a little princess. Maybe we will mock something up for the Next Issue. Hope Creations have created this stunning candle and box for antonio. Baby Angels & Eternity Weddings have used hessian beautifully on this candle and box... simple and stunning.
Love Nest Gifts have really captured the beauty of lace and hessian. These would be perfect as bomboniere bags, we picture crisp white tags adorning these little treasures to the left... inviting you to take a sneak peek. Below a variation... simple and pretty.
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Baby Angels creates a beautiful traditional Orthodox candle using for a boy using burlap and Navy satin ribbon. Burlap is becoming very popular in the event industry to decorate and give this a 10 out of 10 for our boys theme.
Love Meme
Trouli Graphics created these wonderful centrepieces / gifts, the hessian with the green ribbon is beautiful... what a lovely gift.
Creatove Cake Design have created this babushka design, which we think lends itself to a burlap design.
ento use a subtle hint on this jar... just delicious, and this tweed suit set is devine from Purple Pips. It screams 1930s and we just LOVE.
The Little Event Boutique have used light hessian mixed with pearls, pink and cream. Sweet Party Studio produce the very cute brown bags with different prints, perfect for lolly buffet or even tied with the right ribbon would look perfect.
Blessed Christenings & Gifts have their store lined with amazing Christening sets like this for you to choose from.
BOMBOniere PinK & PreTTY We will let these images speak for themselves.
BELA DESIGNS
P&J BY DESIGN
PENN & PAPER STATIONERY
MINNIE’S SWEET CREATIONS ADMIRE IT CREATIONS
TOP TIER CAKES
BITTER SWEET CREATIONS
ROMEO’S VESPA C H R I S T E N I N G
Blessed Magazine was contacted by Agnes from Edge House Designs, sharing this beautiful invitation, table and more for Romeo’s Christening. Check out their story and their wonderful client Mum Stephanie. “I first contacted Agnes a few months ago on the recommendation of a close friend who had heard about her beautiful work through another friend.” said mum Stephanie.
Venue: xxxxxx Candy Buffet Styling: Edge House Design Cake: Minnie’s Sweet Creations Cake Pops: Minnie’s Sweet Creations
The proof really is in the pudding, and the cakepops, cupcakes, macarons and jars!!
“I emailed her with a few questions and briefed her on our chosen theme, colour preferences etc.. Within a couple of days Agnes emailed me back with what I can only describe as the perfect invite design. Agnes took what information she was given and she turned it into a simply stunning invitation and accessories to match, all in such a short time frame without the need to even meet to explain what we wanted. Her work and our experiences that followed are nothing short of perfect”. “Agnes co-ordinated
Cakes and CakePops by Minnie’s Sweet Creations
everything perfectly and helped me with every aspect of the planning down to the smallest detail ensuring everything was perfect. Her advice on paper choice, ribbons, colour shades etc all came together perfectly. Every time I met with Agnes I was reminded of what an absolute professional she is, her attention to detail, dedication and passion for her work is something that we have never ever experienced with any other person before. She goes above and beyond to help make things perfect and no job is too big or difficult. Agnes worked within my budget that we had agreed on and was able to maintain the exact ideals that we had envisaged. On the day of the christening Agnes styled the sweet table and our guests tables. When we arrived we were in absolute awe at the beautiful job she
had done, it was exactly as we hoped it would be and she was even there to greet us and brief me on some details of her preparations. All our guests commented on how much they loved the detail, the decorating, the bomboniere, the candle, chocolate place cards and overall theme. We had so many friends compliment us on what a gorgeous theme and invitation it was and we are truly grateful to have entrusted Agnes with this job. We only wish we had met her years ago. Working with Agnes was simply wonderful and it’s lovely to meet a professional who is clearly so talented, focused on the clients’ expectations and so thorough and willing to deliver to the highest standard.”
Things We Love 1. Fondant Vespa 2. Invitation 3. Custom chocolates 4. Styling accessories
At Allure Restaurant and Bar we have taken pride in serving you home grown and locally sourced produce as well as top quality imported goods. Our cuisine is based on Modern Australian cuisine with traditional and modern Mediterranean influences tracing back from our Italian Heritage. We invite you into our restaurant as our home as it’s our pleasure to make you comfortable and share with you our passion for food and hospitality. At Allure Restaurant and Bar we are able to accommodate you for lunch, dinner, catering, corporate functions, birthdays, family functions and celebrations.
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Christening & Communion
COUTURE
Here’s a gorgeous example of how to create a summer look for little boys. See some of following vendors to help get the look.
Style by Alexandros / Dolce Bambini
very special celebrations
purple pips
little dream childrens boutique
very special celebrations
How many ways to do
l a c i ut a N
As I (Rachel) am slightly obsessed with the nautical theme, I thought I would showcase the many beautiful ways that nautical is interpreted. WHICH ONE WILL YOU CHOOSE?
Stunning table by Mon Tresor
Sweet Bloom Cakes put together this stunning taupe Nautical Table.
Minnie’s Sweet Creations created this visual sculpture of cake and cookies.
Cupcakes by Tan created this nautical dream of navy, white and red.
Cakeolicious created this rufflicious dream... with a little boat on top.
Creative Cake Design - 2 tiers of waves and another little boat but so different.
Couture Cupcakes and Cookies also created nautical stripes but another way... and with gold accents.
2 bites have made a beautiful orange and light blue cake... every take on cake is unique... nautical heaven.
And a little more.... Hope Creations with chevron white and blue. Penn and Paper Stationery with anchors away as well as the gorgeous yellow and blue chocolates. Bela Designs with light and navy chevron invitations and Nicolas’ chocolates. P&J by Design witness pins. Trouli Graphics navy and white chocolates and Cakeolicious together with Gaia Creative’s flagged cakepops, Creations 2 Impress wonderful box and Spoon and Fork with some delicious boat cookies.
Tasteetreats4U make us want to be saved, the buoys and anchors together with hints of gold, married together with the red and blues... delicious. We thought we were done with the cakes until we came across this one by Miss Couture - Cakes, Cupcakes, Cake pops
Creations 2 Impress created these custom made letters, this one deserves and ahoy!
Butterfly Creations Invitations by Marie have used orange with the two blues to again give another nautical look, we love the anchor charm
Designs by Knoss candle and box uses the 2 tone rope to accentuate their designs
Sooti Event Styling create a beautiful yellow and navy inspired table whilst below yet another nautical cake jumps out by Minnie’s Sweet Creations... the table set up in perfect.
LILY’S ATTICS TAKE ON NAUTICAL BRINGING TOGETHER THE DARK & LIGHT BLUE
DRESS MY SIBLING
The style by Alexandros Range can be found in only a select few store across Australia. We are currently hunting down which stores stock their range, contact the Blessed Magazine if you are interested in finding out more!
Little Bambini and Friends in merrylands have a wide selection of couture for siblings of all ages... and as a bonus they are just delightful.
Little Mini Mes have this spunky cool boys outfit below, and this great hat from Hootkid... a current favourite of recently visiting Pitt-Jolie family entourage.
Marissa Bella Boutique above have a very summery / smart look, greta of you are aving something near the beach... or below somehting much more formal by Very Special Celebrations... we love these boys shoes.
Beautiful handmade & poured soy candles for all occasions.
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For that special occasion you only want the best - Simply Stylish & Delicious. Home cooked, hand decorated, celebratory cakes for all occasions. We will work with you from start to finish designing your perfect cake. Contact us for an obligation free quote!
Finding the right people to design your invitations can be difficult. At Bela Designs their range of and obvious passion behind everything they do shines into each piece they produce. Go on and like their page on facebook and follow them to see their range. We think they are pretty special
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An interview
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Get up close and personal with Marilyn from
Love Nest Gifts What inspired you to open your business?
handcraft such a broad range of products.
I have always loved creating beautiful gifts, and after hand making and styling majority of my wedding décor and favours which people begun to ask me to assist them on I knew I had to start my own business.
What has been your most popular selling item in 2013?
How long have you been in business for? This May will be my third year already! How did you come up with your business name? I knew it had to have the word love in it, and then love nest popped into mind whilst brainstorming. I added gifts to love nest because I didn’t want to be specific in one area like ‘love nest favours’ because I sell and
Definitely the little honey pots labelled ‘spread the love’ Are there any new & exciting products for Christenings in your store? Yes I’m working on some cute new products both fabric and candle based as well as a broad range of fabric buntings. What has been the most rewarding part of owning your own business? Having the freedom to create new products that I love and seeing them appeal to others.
From where do you draw on your inspiration to create new products? Travelling is one, seeing different cultures and trends. Another would be in home magazines from around the world where I can see different colours, patterns and styles. If there were one important trick or trade secret you have learnt, what would it be? Really listen to what your customers want and never assume. What do you think could help grow your small business or is there something that has helped you spread the word quickly? I think one thing that would really help would be to streamline the
production of my products as I put a great deal of TLC but don’t want to sacrifice the quality. For me it has been primarily word of mouth but I would say social media plays a big role. It has helped showcase my products and style. What trends can we expect to see from you in 2014? Lots of lace and linen with hints of pastels. Anything else you would like to share? We’re in a new era where people want new and personalised products consumers are now willing to pay extra to stand out from others.
Marilyn is absolutely delightful, she has passion on her side... Get in touch with Marilyn via facebook www.facebook.com/lovenestgifts
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SO INITIALLY WE THOUGHT FINDING 50 CAKE POPS WOULD BE EASY - TURNS OUT...... IT’S ACTUALLY QUITE A SKILLS, AND THESE HANDFUL OF VENDORS ARE SERIOUSLY SOME OF THE BEST OUT THERE.... POP ON AND HAVE A LOOK FOR YOURSELVES
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Minnie’s Sweet Creations
Ms Cake Pop Shop
Sweet Bite
Top Tier Cakes
Sweet Empire
De La Rosa Cupcakes
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It’s a cake thing by Jhoanee
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Ribbon Whirls
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Ms Cake Pop Shop
Cake Poppin
Minnie’s Sweet Creations
Minnie’s Sweet Creations
Cake by Kim
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Cakeolicious
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It’s a cake thing by Jhoanee
Sweet Love Cake Couture
Cake Poppin
Cakeolicious
It’s a cake thing by Jhoanee
Bella Sweets
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It’s a cake thing by Jhoanee
It’s a cake thing by Jhoanee
Sweet Bloom Cakes
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BRIEF: CAROUSEL : PINK : TURQUOISE
WHEN
CHRISTENINGS
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BIRTHDAYS
What better way to celebrate two events rolled into one. Joint christenings / first birthdays are harder to plan than you may think. Getting the balance right can sometimes a little tricky. We’ve found three events that have really perfected this balance. This has alot to do with both the client and the vendors businesses that are chosen. Back in October Diane’s niece Olivia celebrated her Christening day and first birthday. She was super lucky to be able to put this all together for her :) Love Memento produced Olivia’s gorgeous personalised banner, Gaia Creative the printables, Parisse’s Fine Macaron Co for the super yummy macarons.
1 The subtle pinks with the carousels works for both the christening and is perfect for your special little girls birthday. Diane from Top Tier Cakes captured this balance beautifully. The use of bunting across the multiple items pulls together both celebrations.
By minimizing the colour palette you get an overall sense of peace... the 2 cakes adds a touch of flair... and the printables perfectly lend themselves to a celebration being cute fun but not too over the top.
With everything in this beautiful lolly / dessert
Top Tier Cakes really have found this harmony.
table style perfectly you can see that the two
Ambrosia - Floral Designs designed the sweet
events coming together can be seemless, the
floral arrangements and Dunne With Style
right choice in theme can align your two
produced the gorgeous glittered centre pieces
events perfectly. With subtly meets elegance
and pom poms!
Olivia looked like she h day. Cong
These macarons look delicious// the blend of colours work perfectly, breaking the colour block has worked beautifully.
had lots of fun on her special gratulations â?¤
Love Memento
Here’s a collection of some of the most beautiful monogrammed or named christening boxes & candles
Love Memento used grey and whites with a gorgeous turquoise signature colour to embroider and print... we love.
Designs by knoss have created this layered candle and box in creamy & off white tones. JUST STUNNING!
Hope Creations above have used flowers in each of these designs to really bring the candles and boxes to life. The names are in a mix of mirror and bling... which do you prefer?
whilst Hope Creations above have used flowers to give the candle and box some serious decorations
Candle Occasions have also used flowers with a mix of ribbons and the soft pastel colours work beautifully together.
Sealed with Love use a mix of dark rich navy colours and ivory together with a diamante cross and candle name to add a sense of regality to this set. We love how the ivory paper works with the dark blue, beautifully contrasting.
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INVITES Sealed with Love Servicing Australia Wide Sydney Based, NSW 2249 0413 617 983
Lily’s Attic Parramatta NSW 2151 (02) 9683 5459
Little Bambini and Friends Merrylands, NSW 2160 (02) 9682 1951
Event Party hire
House of Couture Designs Parramatta, Australia wide 0452 184 196
Paper Pop Melbourne, VIC 0420 962 771
Walker’s Party Hire NSW 02 9533 4429
Baby Angels & Eternity Weddings Kogarah, Australia wide 2217 (02) 9553 9143
CHRISTENING ACCESSORIES
Gaia Creative Servicing Australia Wide Sydney, NSW 2141 0422 401 470
Blessed Christenings & Gifts Earlwood, NSW 2206 02 8065 9684
Butterfly Creations Invitations by Marie NSW 0405 134 370 Impressive Invitations Rosehill, NSW 2142 1800 55 22 52 Over The Rainbow Invites Melbourne 0419 99 43 53 Invitations to Impress Located in Melbourne Servicing Australia Wide 0414 892 809
Lily’s Attic Parramatta NSW 2151 (02) 9683 5459 The Sweetest Gift NSW 0413 763 816 / 0418 623 585
Baby Angels & Eternity Weddings Kogarah, Australia wide 2217 (02) 9553 9143 Precious Gowns Merrylands NSW 2160 0424 748114 Baby Christening Gowns Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 (02) 8004 5859 Baby Blankie Express Sydney, NSW 2216 0405 491 316 / 1300 558 663 Designs by Knoss Oakleigh, VIC 3166 (03) 9568 7657
Baby Angels & Eternity Weddings
A one stop wonderland for all your glam events! Candy buffets, christening & wedding candles & boxes, venue set up. Email: glamwonderland@hotmail.com ph: 0420 48 48 55
CANDLES & BOXES Designs by Knoss Oakleigh, Melbourne, VIC 3166 (03) 9568 7657 Glam Wonderland Melbourne, VIC 0420 48 48 55 Candle Occasion NSW 0401 540 190 Classy Candles Sydney 0407 011 227 Blessed Christenings & Gifts Earlwood, NSW 2206 02 8065 9684 Odyssey Events Pty Ltd. Rosebery, NSW 2018 02 8338 8272 Little Bambini and Friends Merrylands, NSW 2160 (02) 9682 1951
Igift2u NSW 2199 0421 531 184 Baby Angels & Eternity Weddings Kogarah, Australia wide 2217 (02) 9553 9143 Precious Gowns Merrylands NSW 2160 0424 748114 Baby Christening Gowns Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 (02) 8004 5859 Lily’s Attic Parramatta NSW 2151 (02) 9683 5459 Leni Design ROSEBERY, NSW 2018 02 9317 5658 Little Dream Leichhardt, NSW (02) 9560 2311 House of Couture Designs Parramatta, Australia wide 0452 184 196
personalised names & decor Sealed with Love Servicing Australia Wide Sydney Based, NSW 2249 0413 617 983 Odyssey Events Pty Ltd. Rosebery, NSW 2018 02 8338 8272 Igift2u NSW 2199 0421 531 184 Glam Wonderland Melbourne, VIC 0420 48 48 55 Creations 2Impress NSW 0411 589 916 Gaia Creative Servicing Australia Wide Sydney, NSW 2141 0422 401 470
VENUES Criniti’s NSW 1300 274 648
Sealed with Love AUSTRALIA WIDE Sydney, Australia wide, NSW 2249 0413 617 983
Entertainment
Emporium Function Centre Bankstown, NSW 02 9708 5555
Susan’s Personalised Candles Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 (02) 8004 5859
Tony’s Entertainment NSW 0416 561 611
Fontana Amorosa Liverpool, NSW 02 9601 6860
BOMBONIERE
GIFTS
Symbolique Photography Dolls Point, NSW 2219 0402 036 036
Designs by Knoss Oakleigh, VIC 3166 (03) 9568 7657
Sweet Arrivals NSW, Servicing Australia Wide 0410 635 494
Grace Of Love Hurstville NSW 2220 0422 887 258
Classy Candles Sydney 0407 011 227
Baby Blankie Express Sydney, NSW 2216 0405 491 316 / 1300 558 663
Natassa Photography Sydney, NSW 0422 55 99 70
Blessed Christenings & Gifts Earlwood, NSW 2206 02 8065 9684
LOLLY BUFFETS
Little Bambini and Friends Merrylands, NSW 2160 (02) 9682 1951
PHOTOGRAPHY
Glam Wonderland Melbourne, VIC 0420 48 48 55 Gaia Creative Sydney NSW 0422 401 470 Sugarlicious Parties Sydney NSW 0449 298 897 Bitter Sweet Creations Sydney, NSW 2153 0424 783 877 P&J by Design Melbourne, VIC 3000 0402 033 050 Sweet Avenue Sydney NSW 0413 956 262 Igift2u NSW 2199 0421 531 184 The Sweetest Gift NSW 0413 763 816 / 0418 623 585
P&J by Design Melbourne, VIC 3000 0402 033 050 Igift2u NSW 2199 0421 531 184 Baby Angels & Eternity Weddings Kogarah, Australia wide 2217 (02) 9553 9143 Exalt By Design FLINDERS PARK SA 5025 0409 696 003 Dolci Sapori Imports Bundoora VIC 3083 0452 046 465 Leni Design ROSEBERY, NSW 2018 02 9317 5658 Lily’s Attic Parramatta NSW 2151 (02) 9683 5459
Simply Stylish & Delicious
COUTURE Designs by Knoss Oakleigh, Melbourne, VIC 3166 (03) 9568 7657 Little Dream Leichhardt, NSW (02) 9560 2311 Blessed Christenings & Gifts Earlwood, NSW 2206 02 8065 9684 Odyssey Events Pty Ltd. Rosebery, NSW 2018 02 8338 8272 Little Bambini and Friends Merrylands, NSW 2160 (02) 9682 1951
Glam Wonderland Melbourne, VIC 0420 48 48 55
JEWELLERY House of Couture Designs Parramatta, Australia wide 0452 184 196 The Jeweller by Korakas Earlwood, NSW 0422 034 680
HOLY COMMUNION Designs by Knoss Oakleigh, VIC 3166 (03) 9568 7657
Baby Angels & Eternity Weddings Kogarah, Australia wide 2217 (02) 9553 9143
Leni Design ROSEBERY, NSW 2018 02 9317 5658
Precious Gowns Merrylands NSW 2160 0424 748114
Baby Angels & Eternity Weddings Kogarah, Australia wide 2217 02 9553 9143
Baby Christening Gowns Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 02 8004 5859
Little Bambini and Friends Merrylands, NSW 2160 (02) 9682 1951
Exalt By Design FLINDERS PARK SA 5025 0409 696 003
Lily’s Attic Parramatta NSW 2151 (02) 9683 5459
CAKES
Cakeolicious Beaumont Hills, NSW 0408 505 674 Miss Confetti Bella Vista, NSW 2153 0403 245 440
PAPEREE Butterfly Creations Invitations by Marie NSW 0405 134 370 Gaia Creative Servicing Australia Wide Sydney, NSW 2141 0422 401 470 Invitations to Impress Located in Melbourne Servicing Australia Wide 0414 892 809 Over The Rainbow Invites Melbourne 0419 99 43 53
Confectionery Dolci Sapori Imports Bundoora VIC 3083 0452 046 465 Miss Confetti Bella Vista, NSW 2153 0403 245 440
Purple Pips Collingwood, VIC 3066 (03) 94177442
Sweet Avenue Sydney NSW 0413 956 262
Leni Design ROSEBERY, NSW 2018 02 9317 5658
Sugarlicious Parties Sydney NSW 0449 298 897
Lily’s Attic Parramatta NSW 2151 (02) 9683 5459
Creations 2Impress NSW 0411 589 916
Little Bambini & Friends
Cakeolicious Beaumont Hills, NSW 0408 505 674
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