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So, unless you have been hiding under a rock these past few months, you can’t have missed the Royal Wedding madness thats sweeping the nation. Yes, Prince William is marrying his long term girlfriend Kate (Catherine) Middleton this month and newspapers and magazines are going mad, trying to find out all the fine details about the special occasion. Obviously it’s a great occasion, which has been made even better now we all get an extra bank holiday. But with all this hype stirring, I thought I’d search out some of our more regal card designs. Here’s a quick look:

Easter Sunday falls this year falls on the 24th of April. This religious occasion celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion. This day (also known as Resurrection Day) has many traditions and means different things to different people. Many focus on the religious significance and spend the day in Church giving thanks. However, just like Christmas, this religious holiday has developed several non religious traditions. People exchange Easter cards, baskets of flowers and of course, Easter eggs. Images of fluffy bunnies and baby chicks are everywhere and kids get weeks off school for their Easter holidays. Games, with general religious significance are played, such as rolling the egg down the hill. Tradition now, however, sees people decorating the egg beforehand and playing other games such as the egg hunt and egg and spoon race which focus more on the egg rather than religion.

Over the Easter weekend, Christenings are very popular due to religious significance. Here are a selection of Christening Invitations which would be great for an occasion such as a Christening at this time of year:

When it gets to this time of year, most people are desperate to shake off the Winter blues and embrace the coming Summer months. The clocks change and the nights get lighter, and everyone is out buying sandals and sunglasses, in anticipation of their Summer holiday. It seems to me that Spring almost gets skipped over, like Autumn- kind of sidelined by the big players – Summer and Winter. But, I love Spring. The fresh air, growing flowers and cool crisp mornings. It’s a time when everyone breathes a sigh of relief, and people lift their heads and take in the scenery on their way to work, instead of dodging the Winter weather. Amongst the many bank holidays, Easter takes prime place. This happy occasion brings tradition and fun and as well as its obvious religious sentiments, people embrace activities such as rolling painted eggs down a hill and egg hunts.

Spring has proven to be a very popular time of year for family occasions such as Christenings and Weddings. Many opt for this time of year as Summer is generally a busier time, with people booking holidays, which could potentially clash with events, and Winter sees people saving for Christmas. Christenings are especially popular around Easter, for religious reasons and so, it is no surprise that we find many people ordering Wedding Invitations and Thank You cards as well as Christening Invitations and Thank You cards.

Take a look at our range of Christening Invitations and Wedding Invitations. We have loads to choose from and several designs that would look great this spring.

Cute teddy bear invitations for Boys

Not all birthday parties need to have a theme. Obviously kids will have fun regardless,as long as there are fun activities to keep them distracted. However, as well as themes being a nice idea, they may also make your life a little bit easier. Choosing a set theme gives you structure, direction and boundaries you wouldn’t have if you didn’t theme your party. Take the Fairy Princess theme as an example – immediately you think of pink and purple, so that sorts out your colour scheme. Beyond this, you think of things like wands, tiaras, glitter, Disney,etc. So by setting a theme, it could spark your imagination and allow you to structure the party, which is a good idea if your going to be having loads of children running around your house.

One of my most favorite kids party themes is the ‘Teddy Bear Picnic’. This theme is fantastic for young children up to 5 years old. Because all children this age have a favorite teddy, it’s a nice idea to allow them to bring their teddies along to the party.

Here are some fun ideas to create a great ‘Teddy Bear Picnic:

• If the weather is nice, have the picnic in your garden, however if the weather isn’t so good, you are better to stay indoors.
• Lay down a table cloth – red and white checks or polka dots give it an authentic picnic feel.
• Bring a nice picnic basket- filled with loads of yummy party snacks.
• Place teddy bears all around the garden/room and dress them up with ties, hats and holding cups, etc.
• Play themed music such as Bare Necessities, Teddy Bear’s Picnic, and House on Pooh Corner.
• Make large bear paw prints out of card and dot them about the party area. Alternatively you could have a paw print trail leading from your front door to the garden/party room.
• Have bear themed food – like gummy bears and ginger bread bears, with a healthy option of course.
• Play games such as a bear hunt, with paw print trails and clues, or pass the parcel where the winning present is a teddy bear.
• Read stories like ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ or watch films like ‘Yogi Bear’.

Generally, as this theme caters for younger children up to the age of 5, you shouldn’t have to spend too much money creating the scene because the children are so young, they probably wont take it all in. But, by doing simple things like dressing up and posing teddy bears, you are sure to get a few giggles.

Displayed above is one of our most recent designs. This comes in either Blue or Pink and starts from only 50p per card. If you are considering having a ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’, this card would be great to get the theme going. The great thing about these invitations is that they can be fully personalised, so you can write whatever you like on them.  As well as Birthday Invitations, these cards can be used for any occasion, e.g. for a Christening, Baptism, Naming Ceremony, Birth Announcement or you can even send them as Thank You cards.

Is it your birthday soon? Or are you thinking of planning that surprise anniversary party for your parents? Maybe you’ve recently had a child and are considering a Christening to welcome them into the world? Whatever the occasion, one of the first things you will need to do is get some invitations. Because lets face it, what’s a party without the guests?

But, where do you start? With such a variety of invitations to choose from this can be difficult. My advice is to decide first what colour you want your card to be, this narrows the search down. Then consider how many people you are inviting. Now think about what details you need to include e.g. time, date, venue, contact details, etc. My belief is that unless you have flawless handwriting and the patience of a saint, non-personalised standard invitations are probably not for you. From experience, I know that my standard of writing slips after a couple of attempts and spelling/grammer mistakes are easily made. The last thing you want to do is send out invitations with words scribbled out or smudged. Alternatively what I would recommend is personalised invitations. Not only can you include everything you need to say, you can also include a photograph or three to give them that extra special touch. And just think of the time you would save not having to write out each invite individually.

Futhermore, it’s also good to consider those receiving your card.

Wouldn’t they just love it if they received a christening invitation with a picture of your little bundle of joy? Close family members would most likely treasure them as keepsakes.

Take a look at our collection of Personalised Invitations and Thank You Cards. Prices start at just 50p per card. Our cards can be adapted for various occasions and are delivered within 3-4 working days. They can also be personalised with the details of your child’s special day including date, time, venue and RSVP details. You will receive and order confirmation email after you place an order. Photographs to be used on your card should be emailed by reply to this email.

Framed Wedding Photographs, wedding day

Special Moments Framed Prints

Our Special Moments framed prints can be personalised to suit you and the beautifully designed backgrounds and quality frame provide a great backdrop for any pictures. Whether you want to display photographs of your wedding day, or just a selection of family snaps, these framed prints are sure to be a wonderful feature in your home.

A great idea would be to showcase your newborn baby. On the frame you can include details such as their name meaning, weight, length, time and place of birth. They can also be personalised for a special event in your child’s life such as their Christening, Baptism, First Christmas, Naming Ceremony or Special Birthday.

Our Special Moments framed prints can feature: a selection of photographs, personalised text (see below) and a choice of attractive background designs.

On approval your artwork is printed onto a high quality glossy photographic paper and then mounted and framed.

All of our Special Moments Framed Prints are fully personalised with your own wording so whatever you would like them to say, let us know and we’ll be happy to help!

Personalisation can include:

• your child’s full name
• date, time, weight and place of birth
• child’s name meaning
• special dates such as a Christening
• up to three photographs of your child
• colour, black & white or sepia images
• short bible verse, psalm or quote
• a choice of a white or stained frame
• can be created from a previous order for any of our personalised cards & invitations

A little tip: This gift would be great to give to the grandparents. Include pictures of all the grandchildren and a heartfelt message to make it extra special.

Animal Adventures Framed Name Print - Samuel

Name: Samuel

Name Meaning: God Has Heard

Country of origin: Hebrew

Baby Christening Invitations have just launched an exciting new range of illustrated letters called Animal Adventures.

This artwork features beautifully illustrated letters and illustrations which are used to make up the child’s name.

The designs and illustrations are filled with fun, include vivid colours and will capture your child’s imagination for years to come. The animal adventures theme features letters with corresponding animals i.e. A is for Antelope, B is for Bear etc.

Name origin & meaning – As some names can have more than one meaning and origin please let us know if you have a specific origin or meaning for the name you would like us to use when placing your order.

The Animal Adventures range is printed onto a high quality art paper. This product comes supplied in a natural pine frame, includes a thick grey card mount/matt and is individually boxed.

Price: £45

Frame size: 950mm x 450mm.

This product comes supplied with a stained frame or a white frame.

FREE additional personalisation includes:

• the child’s full name
• date/weight/time/place of birth
• christening, baptism or other special date
• a personal sentiment from the sender

One of our most popular baby gifts.

Illustrated name Canvas - Alexander

Name: Alexander

Name Meaning: Defender of the people

Name Origin: Greek

Our personalised name canvas can be prepared for any name, features a beautifully illustrated picture and includes the name meaning and origin. On completion the canvas artwork is then mounted onto a wooden frame and individually boxed for delivery.

Wedding Thank You Cards

One thing not to underestimate is the meticulous planning and preparation needed to organise a wedding. The Big Day is supposed to be one of the best days of your life and it is no wonder people take so much care with the fine detail and personal touches to make the occasion that little bit more wonderful. Once your perfect day has came to and end and you are back from your honeymoon, it’s vital you don’t forget to send Thank You cards to all the guests who attended your wedding and contributed to the lovely big pile of wedding gifts that have taken over your spare room.

It is common for couples to put off sending them till they have settled back into their routine, but watch you don’t forget all together. Some couples even send out their Thank You cards up to a year after the event. It is important, however, that a message of thanks is sent to your guests, and what better way to do that than sending out a personalised card featuring photographs of your wedding or even pictures of the happy couple on your honeymoon.

At Baby Christening Invitations, we have a lovely range of Wedding Thank You cards. There is a selection of photographic and non-photographic cards for you to chose from, as well as an option of landscape or portrait designs. This card range starts at just 50p per card and comes with free envelopes.

So, whether your wedding was last year, or you have just started planning, don’t forget that Thank You cards are important, to let the guests know how much their attendance and gifts were appreciated.