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:

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.

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.