Planning a party excites me all the time. The Internet is such a big help since endless possibilities are within your reach. There are so many things that I want to try out.
Since I am working of a tight budget. I start with what I really want for the 1st birthday party of baby K.
1. I want my baby to enjoy and play
2. I want that my family and I can relax after the party
After that, I scouted for a venue. Once I finalized the venue, I finally had to decide on the party theme! I search the net for possible themes, decors and motifs and even activities.
I prepared an inspirational board for the look I want to achieve. Then I shop....
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Sweet Sailor Themed Christening Celebration
I worked on a limited budget. So, I had to find a caterer who can provide great food and service at an affordable cost. By the way, this was not only a christening celebration but a post-birthday of the celebrant's daddy.
Church: Sagrada Familia Parish, Bagumbayan Taguig City
Special baptism (Tuesday to Saturday only) cost Php1500 inclusive of first pair of godparents. Additional fees include:
Succeeding godparents at Php50 each
Baptismal bib cost Php50
Baptismal certificate at Php50
Candle for godparents at Php5 each
Candle for parents at 2.50 each
Feedback: You just need to visit the church office to fill-up a form and pay the reservation fee. There is a pre-baptism seminar 30 minutes before the ceremony proper.
Party Venue: Open Clubhouse at our compound. We rented it at Php3,000 around 60pax capacity.
Feedback: We were the ones who did the cleaning. The sound system was great. There were fans in all corners though it was still very hot at that time because it was a luncheon event.
Caterer: Queensland Catering
Contact: Michelle Galdiano
Rating: Food was definitely good. All communications were made by email, phone call and even by chat. Service was great. Spent only Php16,150 for 60pax.
Photographer: Alan Mercado (no pics yet)
Decorated Cupcake Towers: Cakerista
I ordered the pink and blue cupcake towers at Php250 each.
All cupcakes were made by me. I prepared vanilla and chocolate cupcakes with blue and pink frosting for the guests.
Giveaways to Godparents: Ceramic bowls (from Landmark) with red velvet cupcake (by me)
I just stick-on printed design and then use tape to stick the ribbon with personal message.
Baby Hair Accessories: Labor of love
All of my girls hair accessories were made by me.
Baby white dress and shoes: Hand-me-down from her ate
Baby pink dress: SM Department Store
Mommy dress and shoes: 168 Mall , Divi
Daddy Polo: SM Department Store
Daddy pants and shoes: Closet
Invitations: DIY by one of the Ninongs
Message Wall: DIY
I use blue fabric that I purchased at Divi then hang by tying the ends. I then used yellow yarn to hang extra invites, photos of the celebrant and the daddy.
I printed message notes using MS word. I got the idea from a fellow n@w. Will soon post a link to her blog.
Gift table and cupcake table: DIY
I bought fabric at divi and did the skirting of all tables. I decorated the cupcake tables with pinwheels (made from scrapbook paper), a lighthouse (something we already had in the house), printed the invite and used an old frame to display at the gift table, etc. I might make a separate posts for all the DIYs.
Table centerpiece: DIY
Hand stitched felt sailboats with candies inside I have a separate post here.
All other decors: DIY
Paper sailor hats (at the kiddie corner), Notes, Food labels, Streamers, etc.
Church: Sagrada Familia Parish, Bagumbayan Taguig City
Special baptism (Tuesday to Saturday only) cost Php1500 inclusive of first pair of godparents. Additional fees include:
Succeeding godparents at Php50 each
Baptismal bib cost Php50
Baptismal certificate at Php50
Candle for godparents at Php5 each
Candle for parents at 2.50 each
Feedback: You just need to visit the church office to fill-up a form and pay the reservation fee. There is a pre-baptism seminar 30 minutes before the ceremony proper.
Party Venue: Open Clubhouse at our compound. We rented it at Php3,000 around 60pax capacity.
Feedback: We were the ones who did the cleaning. The sound system was great. There were fans in all corners though it was still very hot at that time because it was a luncheon event.
Caterer: Queensland Catering
Contact: Michelle Galdiano
Rating: Food was definitely good. All communications were made by email, phone call and even by chat. Service was great. Spent only Php16,150 for 60pax.
Photographer: Alan Mercado (no pics yet)
Decorated Cupcake Towers: Cakerista
I ordered the pink and blue cupcake towers at Php250 each.
All cupcakes were made by me. I prepared vanilla and chocolate cupcakes with blue and pink frosting for the guests.
Giveaways to Godparents: Ceramic bowls (from Landmark) with red velvet cupcake (by me)
I just stick-on printed design and then use tape to stick the ribbon with personal message.
Baby Hair Accessories: Labor of love
All of my girls hair accessories were made by me.
Baby white dress and shoes: Hand-me-down from her ate
Baby pink dress: SM Department Store
Mommy dress and shoes: 168 Mall , Divi
Daddy Polo: SM Department Store
Daddy pants and shoes: Closet
Invitations: DIY by one of the Ninongs
Message Wall: DIY
I use blue fabric that I purchased at Divi then hang by tying the ends. I then used yellow yarn to hang extra invites, photos of the celebrant and the daddy.
I printed message notes using MS word. I got the idea from a fellow n@w. Will soon post a link to her blog.
Gift table and cupcake table: DIY
I bought fabric at divi and did the skirting of all tables. I decorated the cupcake tables with pinwheels (made from scrapbook paper), a lighthouse (something we already had in the house), printed the invite and used an old frame to display at the gift table, etc. I might make a separate posts for all the DIYs.
Table centerpiece: DIY
Hand stitched felt sailboats with candies inside I have a separate post here.
All other decors: DIY
Paper sailor hats (at the kiddie corner), Notes, Food labels, Streamers, etc.
Felt Sailboat
I just want to share one of my DIY projects for my daughters christening celebration.
For the guest table centerpiece, I hand stitched a boat made of felt. If you want to make one, you can copy the template at icandy. I made mine slightly different from icandy. I did not even use a foam. To make sure that the stick stays in place, I stuffed extra (soft type) felt cloth around it then covered with blue felt cloth. .
For the guest table centerpiece, I hand stitched a boat made of felt. If you want to make one, you can copy the template at icandy. I made mine slightly different from icandy. I did not even use a foam. To make sure that the stick stays in place, I stuffed extra (soft type) felt cloth around it then covered with blue felt cloth. .
