Ever Mine...by Rachael Reynolds is a new business offering stunning pieces of quality handmade jewelry. **Individual "ready to wear" Gifts** **Bespoke Design** **Bridal Jewelry** **Jewelry Parties** A launch party will be held on Tuesday 17 July 2012, 7pm at The Streetly Florist, 317B Chester Road, WS9 0PH so why not pop along!
Guest blog by Annabelle from Brides and BowsEveryone loves a wedding; from the excited Mother of the Bride to each and every well-preened guest they all have one thing in common: to have a fabulous time sending you off into married life (and to bust out some classic moves on the dance-floor once the bubbly kicks in!). Big Days can take months, even years, to plan and the sense of expectation and excitement is massive for wedding party and guests alike. But whilst it is ok to shed a tear at the speeches, shedding a tear at the cost of the event is not ideal. It can be easy to miss small print or overspend because those shoes/place names/favours (delete as appropriate) are surely essential to creating the perfect day! And soon, before you know it you have overspent, your groom is nagging about the waste, your dad (if paying) is blowing a gasket and all those little special details you dreamed of are put on the ‘do it on the cheap’ list or excluded all together. "That is when you need the wedding specialists to step in and wave that magic wand!"
In the pink
"Brides & Bows, wedding planning and decoration, was launched in 2010 to offer affordable decorative hire solutions to couples across Cheshire and Manchester."
After our friends experienced problems with cheap suppliers and purchasing chair covers online to save a penny or two, we looked at what we could do to help using our extensive knowledge of event planning. And our quality, fair priced hire company was born!
We never have any hidden charges in the small print; that means no VAT, no delivery charges, no collection charges and no set-up fees (unless clearly stated and clearly included in the quote). We only supply quality products and always at a fair price, usually less than the venue can provide in most cases!
Candelabra Vintage
And if you receive a quote from us that you are unable to accept due to budget constraints we will always, happily, spend time with you working on and suggesting alternative options that will fit into your budget to create the day you have been dreaming of. As a small supplier this is something we do because we can, and because we care about every wedding we get involved in.
"Our promise is to treat your wedding with same care we'd give our own."
And it is essential to remember - just because something looks cheap it won’t always turn out to be the bargain you were hoping for!
Tiffany Theme
Do you think wedding planners are for the rich and famous only? Do you think extra detail equals extra expense? Do you think doing everything yourself will save you money? We’ll be sharing our budgeting tops tips and advice with you in a series of blogs, as well as amazing wedding planning tips, and creative decorative ideas. Contact Brides and Bows for your bespoke quote... LOCATION: Knutsford, Cheshire EMAIL: [email protected] / [email protected] WEB: www.bridesdandbows.co.uk
 **DID YOU KNOW?**
An estimated 60% of parents choose to know the sex of their babies before they are born.
Expecting a new baby is an exciting time and if you decide to find out the sex of your baby at your 20 week scan, don't announce it to family and friends over the phone or mention it in passing! Have a celebration... Have a Gender Reveal Party!
What is a Gender Reveal Party?
Well, "it does exactly what it says on the tin". It is a celebration where the gender of the expected baby is revealed, usually when the guests bite into their cupcakes or a bigger cake is sliced to reveal pink sponge for a girl or blue sponge for a boy.
Typically, the parents will find out at exactly the same time as everyone else in the room, having asked their sonographer to seal the news in an envelope, which they will then hand straight to the baker who can get to work on a gender-reveal cake.
Unlike a traditional baby shower the whole family can be involved, husbands/partners especially. Male guests are allowed, not like a baby shower where the general rule is that only the wives are invited.
**RANDOM FACT**
In medieval times, men were encouraged to tie up one testicle to produce the first child and the other to attempt to produce a second in order to ensure they fathered one of each sex.
So, here The Cupcake Box has got together with some other fabulous suppliers to offer inspiration, creating the perfect Gender Reveal Party.
The whole of the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth, has been gripped by the Diamond Jubilee celebrations these last few days.
We really have enjoyed a much needed revival of community spirit and togetherness whilst showing our collective appreciation of our Queen and our Monarchy.
It truly has been a historic weekend, and one that perhaps our children will not quite be able to fully appreciate until they are a little older. This does not stop them from being in awe of it all however.
If your children are anything like my daughter they will have been totally overwhelmed by the royal procession and the Queen's balcony appearance, cementing her desire to have a princess themed birthday party. But times are hard and I am sure that many of us are without question lacking the same budget seen for the Jubilee celebrations. Not wanting to disappoint I’d say that’s “challenge accepted”!
Here The Cupcake Box (and friends) show you how to throw a party fit for a princess...
Most of you know by now that I have been getting pretty excited about receiving the images from the Jubilee inspired photo shoot!
And I can now finally share them with you all...  Life's a Celebration - "Party boxes for all occasions" The Jubilee box includes your bunting, sandwich stand, snack plates and much much more...  Perhaps you'd like some custom made fabric bunting? Visit Tree House Crafts, a hidden gem at the Traders Outlet in Sale. My personal favourite from the shoot has to be our very own Jubilee inspired Candy Tree :)  The classic Victoria Sponge, essential at any Jubilee party!  What The Cupcake Box is known and loved for...the cupcake ;) With a little help from Buttercups, bespoke cupcake wrapper design  A shot before we tucked in... Yum! A big thank you to the lovely suppliers that were involved. Hopefully we have given you enough inspiration to think about having a Jubilee celebration of your own!! And don't forget, it couldn't be simpler thanks to Maxine from Life's a Celebration. So break out the bunting, and don't forget the cupcakes!! Buttercups Cupcake Wrappers - Jo is so creative and is fantastic at providing bespoke cupcake wrappers Kate Lewis Design - beautiful wedding stationary and greeting's cards Life's a Celebration - Party boxes for all occasions Tree House Crafts - a hidden gem at the Traders Outlet in Sale offering gorgeous home accessories, hand made gifts and much more If you'd like to see some more images from the Jubilee inspired photo shoot then visit our Facebook page HERE
So today at The Cupcake Box we took a break from the kitchen (after a manic day of baking yesterday) for a photo shoot. No, not with my buttercream covered Canon ;) Thank you to David E Owen and his partner for adding their professional touch to proceedings! Although I can't share the results of the shoot just yet (watch this space, not literally, feel free to go about your daily business and check back next week), I thought I would give a quick "shout out" to the wonderful suppliers who got involved. Firstly, it was great to finally meet my "partner in crime" Maxine Johnston (and her lovely "mini-me") - Owner of Life's a Celebration, party boxes for all occasions. I have organised many a party for my daughter, all of them equally stressful (but us Mum's and Dad's plough on and all for the smile on their little faces at the end of it all don't we) but after today I can honestly say that it really is possible to have a "party in 3 easy steps"! Pop over to Maxine's site to find out how...OK perhaps four steps by clicking HERE! ;) Other suppliers included... All Wrapped Up - Kelly and Collete specialise in wedding planning and coordination with all aspects of venue dressing and hire. All Blown Up - Contact Amanda to find out how she can help provide fantastic balloons for any occasion Buttercups Cupcake Wrappers - Jo is so creative and is fantastic at providing bespoke cupcake wrappers Charms by Joanna - lovely handmade charms, wedding favours and decorated boxes Creations 4 Occasions - a new business venture for Amanda Green, providing floral creations for your special occasions Kate Lewis Design - beautiful wedding stationary and greeting's cards Tree House Crafts - a hidden gem at the Traders Outlet in Sale offering gorgeous home accessories, hand made gifts and much more Jazzle Designs - Zoe provides fabulous bespoke crystal customisation Do check them out!
Natural Beauty is a salon situated in the heart of Ashton on Mersey Village, Sale, where they offer a wide range of treatments (anything from Nails to Teeth Whitening) and you are sure to be greeted with a smile every time. It has been my salon of choice since my family moved to Sale nearly three years ago, even my six year old now enjoys an appointment at the "Nail Shop" for a child's file and polish. I really wouldn't go anywhere else! So when they asked us at The Cupcake Box to make some celebratory cupcakes for their 6th Birthday I just couldn't say no. Happy Birthday Natural Beauty and Well Done to all the "Beauties" Vickie, Bex, Caz and Helen!! Why not pop over to their website and take a look at their list of treatments or tweet them congratulations.
 Cupcake Wrapper supplied by "Buttercups" Aside from the bride herself, the wedding cake is undoubtedly the focal point of the wedding reception. Apparently the wedding cake is the second most photographed subject at any wedding, no surprises what the first is! It is no wonder then that with all the different options available you may feel slightly overwhelmed. Don’t panic, here we have a few tips! A fantastic website to pick up on the latest wedding trends etc would be www.icethecake.co.uk "Every ingredient for your wedding". Working with only professional, credible and reliable suppliers they offer ideas and inspiration for every aspect of your wedding. The Cupcake Box is a member of Ice the Cake, so you can be sure that we will make your special day memorable. Bridal magazines (such as Wedding Ideas, published every four weeks) are also another good source for ideas, or perhaps you already have a theme in mind? A good wedding cake designer will ask for as much detail about your wedding as possible, such as the flowers you will be having, the style of your dress, etc. This will ultimately help the designer to advice you on the best selection and execute every detail of your chosen theme. If you want to continue the theme to the reception tables then a relatively inexpensive way of doing so is to choose coordinating items, such as wine glass decorations etc to match your cupcake wrappers. To do this we can work with Buttercups, a small business based in Bury supplying handcrafted bespoke cupcake wrappers and matching items from their wedding collection. So if you are getting married and would to find out how The Cupcake Box and our "Trusted Partners" can help you then do get in touch by visiting our main site www.the-cupcake-box.com or visit our Facebook page by clicking HERE. In the mean time, happy planning!  Items supplied from Buttercups' Wedding Collection.
|
RSS Feed