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Often the course of planning a party or celebration can stretch out over several months or even years! Planning for anything from a birthday party to your wedding day requires patience, budgeting and organisation. Depending on the size of the party, a binder or filing system can help keep receipts and information all in one place. With the Wide Bay WPC Magazine, we can help make the process easier with our listings of venues, beauty professionals, celebrants, photographers, decorators, apparel, checklists, tips, a page of contacts, advice on how to compile a guest list & everything else you need to assist you to help make your event a very special one. Use these steps as guidelines for your event. For your convenience this publication is also mirrored on our E-mag & links to the contributors web addresses are available. www.wbwpc.com.au
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Planning a party involves layers upon layers of details, there’s a lot to keep track of Without any planning ahead of time, it can be a daunting task, especially when left to the last minute! If you keep all those details in your head, the day will undeniably be disorganized and stressful.
Make a check list & start planning to make sure your day runs smoothly Such as; When and where is the party going to take place, be sure to mark this date on your calendar. Make a list of people to invite & how many you want to attend Once that’s sorted, send out the invitations either by mail, e-mail, or phone. Think about what type of party is it and if it’s for a brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, buffet or a sit-down meal Keep in mind your budget & location when organising the theme of your party. Plan the menu, don’t forget the beverages! Make a shopping list for your food, paper goods &
Your Party Your Party Cake Smash Party Cake Smash Party
A cake smash marks the huge milestone of your babies first birthday! They get a perfectly good cake, dressed up in some super cute clothes and let them do whatever they want with the cake while a professional photographer captures the moment Whether they just face plant in the cake, pick the whole thing up with their hands and shove it in their face or just smash cakes, the messier the better! Remember this cake is about to get destroyed and most likely no one is going to be eating it except for your child, so flavour is not that
decorations.
Plan a cooking schedule: Determine what can be made ahead of time or the day of and what you are buying already prepared. Have all the platters and serving pieces you'll need Organise a list of equipment to buy or hire, if you need rental chairs and table, a photo booth, jumping castle, balloons or a cold room to store your refrigerated food and drinks
Plan the layout of the rooms or area. Try not to crowd the space, a tip would be to make sure all the food tables are not right on top of each other to ensure smooth flow for people to mingle.
Plan music and lighting. You can hire out a DJ, karaoke system, jukebox or even a dance floor to get your boogie on!
After the party comes to an end, someone’s gotta clean up Check your stock of cleaning supplies for before and after the party
important. However, you do want the cake that your little one is grabbing to look great in the photos. It's up to you if you want to get a professional cake maker to make up something elaborate, or make a simple cake yourself One thing to keep in mind is the messier the cake can get the better. Look for a mid-size cake with buttercream frosting that your little one can easily smear. Remember that cakes covered in fondant are harder for little ones to break through and don't have the essential smear factor. Sponge is better than mud as
well, as it crumbles so much easier Also ensure the cake is at room temperate for the photo shoot, if it is kept in the fridge it can be a little harder for your baby to smash into. Don’t forget a change of clothes for your baby and you No doubt mum & dad will end up covered in cake too!
Kids Party Kids Party
Make a kiddie table, it’s better for everyone if they are kept happily occupied A few simple, creative touches can make all the difference Try one of these: Cover tables with butcher’s paper, set out textas and stickers to decorate the makeshift tablecloths Have buckets of chalk for drawing on the patio floor. For younger kids, try a sensory experience like a sandbox, water or play-doh table. Put out bubble machines & turn on fun music for an instant dance party. Older kids can document the party with
instant cameras & post their photos on a big cork-board. Bring the show to your party! Can you buy showbags online? Yes! Aussie kids love the excitement of choosing bags full of toys, practical jokes, dress-ups and lollies. Parents aren’t excluded with a range of luxury item and branded showbags just for them from the showbag pavilion.
Inexpensive parties: Water bombs, red/blue teams in a park can be lots of fun, especially for active kids. A DIY themed
Birthday Party is an inexpensive and fun party game idea A nerf party, small nerf guns & foam bullets are readily available. Playing with guns is not allowed by all parents, so advise of this beforehand. Hire a jumping castle or a blow-up water slide It keeps the kids occupied the whole time & you don’t have to worry about too many games The price can be as low to suit and removes the need to do anything else for entertainment Start and finish times are a must and will reduce your stress.
Elevate your party with a Jumping Castle or Soft Play Ball Pit!
With a variety of castle styles & themes, 3 ball pit sizes, an assortment of soft play accessories, we can create a package to suit your event!
We deliver across the Fraser Coast
Affordable Party Affordable Party
Kids birthday party - Keep your party affordable with these inexpensive kids party ideas. Hold a birthday BBQ breakfast on the weekend. Sausages, eggs, bacon, bread and bring your own drinks. Nice and simple, held at your local kids playground, nature reserve or park with plenty of room to run about without having to provide entertainment. All done by 11am so the younger ones still get that nap in. You could still provide some old favourites like passing the parcel, pin the tail on the
donkey and musical freeze. Have a treasure hunt and everything the kids find they put in their own lolly bags. Double check all the facilities at your area before the day to make sure it’s all in working order. Check whether the BBQ is woodfired or gas and have a ‘Plan B’ in the event of rain Consider the possibility that someone else will arrive before you and grab the tables, so have someone arranged to get there a bit earlier and to set up the decorations so you don't miss out.
Venue party - If you're looking for party and venue ideas, a pool party at your local aquatic centre may be the way to go. Leisure centres or clubs with activities like bowling, synthetic ice skating, laser tag, trampling, amusement machine zone, mini golf or an indoor play centre Some venues are licensed and have got that fun covered. Do a crafty party like baking, pizza making, painting, art, jewellery and handbag workshops. Arrange a dance, drama or circus skills party.
BE BOWLED OVER & MAKE YOUR PARTY ROCK BE BOWLED OVER & MAKE YOUR PARTY ROCK ROCK
Theme Party Theme Party
Theme parties are fun for kids and adults can get a kick out of them too. Picking a theme suitable for your guests will set the tone for the event. There are no shortage of themes to pick from, it can be anything from a masquerade ball, hollywood glamour, futuristic or a pyjama party! Nationality themed parties make it easy, offering many options to dress up and try new foods. Try a Paris party with crepes, French pop music and a giant cardboard Eiffel Tower for photo props. Italian theme with spaghetti, pizza and dress as Romans or Mafia. Even Mexican with tacos, burritos, Mexican music, Mariachi player, bandits & of course everybody loves a pinata! There is
American 50's with hotdogs, burgers & Rock and Roll. British theme 60's go go party baby, The Who, Stones and Twiggy. Steak and Kidney pudding/pie, stews, boiled bacon & all sorts of deliciousness like steamed puddings, jam roly poly, upside down pineapple pudding or spotted dick, a bread pudding, pavlova or fresh trifle. Groovy man! Pick your country and time period, set the scene, choose your menu, dress up and get the kids involved. They’ll love it!
Whatever the occasion, Let them eat cake Whatever the occasion, Let them eat cake
Planning a wedding can be a massive undertaking & can feel overwhelming with where to begin. Start out by thinking of what the overall vibe will be, is it going to be a huge celebration or a small elopement? Indoors or outdoors? Will there be an engagement party or hens/bucks night leading up to the big day? Setting a budget for the day is important, make sure you’re not overspending. We have a wedding checklist and contacts page to help you make those first steps. Having these will make it easier for you to track what you need and how your budget is looking. When setting a wedding date, keep in mind what season you’re looking at getting married in, especially if your having an outdoor wedding. Make sure to give yourselves enough time to book and organise everything. There is no right or wrong, do what you and your partner are comfortable with, it’s your day!
Exchange engagement rings
Announce engagement to family & friends
Arrange your engagement celebrations,
Arrange your visas & passports
Book your wedding night bridal suite
Interview caterers & discuss menu and drinks
Book any hire equipment required
Decide on a budget, style, theme & colours
View venues & dates available for the ceremony
Choose the date
Choose your wedding party
Decide on your guest list
Book your chaplain or celebrant
select a date, time and a location budget, & colours dates celebrant
Arrange for your marriage registration
Research your honeymoon destination
Book your photographers
Book your entertainment & choose your song list
Book your transport to the ceremony, reception
Arrange your wedding stationery, engagement
Send out your wedding invitations
Select items for your gift registry list to and your departure party invitations and RSVP wedding gift
Whether you’re getting Married, Renewing your Vows, celebrating your baby with a Naming Ceremony or looking for an MC for your next event, I’d love to talk to you about how I can take the stress out of your special day & make it exactly as you’ve dreamed it to be.
I’ve been an Authorised Marriage Celebrant for over 10 years and been MC of some of the region’s biggest events.
Please get in touch so we can have a chat about making Your day...Your Way.
Arrange your gown & bridesmaid dresses
Choose your groom & groomsmen attire
Select your wedding rings
Choose your floral arrangements
Select and book your wedding cake
Reconfirm all your bookings
Make plans for your bucks and hens party
Finalise legal documents. Intention to marry,
Purchase gift for wedding party & partner
Choose vows, hymns, music & readings
Finalise your guest numbers for catering
Nominate your MC & advise speakers
Arrange wedding rehearsal
Book your hair and makeup artist
Make appointments for fittings of attire wedding & for speakers for the wedding party
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Have your wedding rehearsal
Confirm all fittings have been completed and
Pickup your honeymoon itinerary & tickets
Organise travellers visa cards & travel insurance
Maintain a healthy diet prior to the wedding
Have your wedding attire ready the night
Relax, sleep well before the big day for name change, bank accounts, wills, etc speeches are written travellers wedding before your wedding
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Big or small, we can cater for all.
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Compiling a guest list will probably be one of your first tasks. Before you start, consider a few things such as how many people can you fit into the reception venue & your budget. You can normally quite safely invite twenty percent more guests than you could fit into the venue, as not all of them will attend. Now the dispute arises, who should you invite & who not? A good idea is to make a list of all the people that you would like to invite. If you add them all up and you could fit more people into the venue, divide the remaining number by two and give each set of parents the opportunity to invite some guests. As a matter of tradition and etiquette, certain people should be invited, the spouses of the people in your retinue and your immediate families. If your parents have remarried, both parents & their spouses should be invited. To make things easier, it could be a good idea to seat them at different tables. Remember that your future husband or wife may not enjoy it if you invite one of your old flames. Remember to include your retinue and their spouse, as well as the musicians in the final number of guests. Decide if you are going to allow children at the wedding. If not, you should state so on the invitation.
Here are some tips to help you look wonderful on your wedding day. Well before the day you should adopt a skin and nail plan to look your ultimate. Smooth healthy skin & beautiful nails will take some planning. It's important to look your best on your wedding day.
•If at all possible, have a hair and make-up trial run a month or two before the wedding. This gives you a chance to try a few styles and make changes if necessary.
•Give yourself plenty of time on the morning of the wedding to get your makeup just right. Rushing will only make you stressed
•Usually it's important to seek expert advice with your make-up. You want a natural look, not too dramatic
•Have someone carry a few compact make-up essentials for you just in case you need to touch up during the big day
•Keep smiling throughout your whole wedding day. This is when it's your time to be the star of the show. Look your best more for yourself than for anyone else.
I’m offering complete on-site barber services ranging from skin-fades to traditional wet shaving, detailed beard trimming, capable of achieving the latest and previous trends, hot towels, and styling ensuring all the grooms-men & groom are all freshly groomed to the same standard on the big day!
Our barber shop is located in the heart of Torquay behind the post office. We operate by appointment only to ensure we deliver the best service and saving you precious time so you don’t have unnecessary waiting time not knowing how long you’re going to be waiting in the shop.
The bridesmaid should:
• arrange a kitchen tea
• help with the table seating
• assist with the décor
• help placing cards
• help the bride get dressed in her wedding gown and going-away outfit.
• stand behind the bride to her left and hold her bouquet during the ceremony.
• supervise the flower girls.
• make sure that the wedding gifts are transported to home from the reception
The best man should:
• organise a bachelor’s party.
• ensure that the groom arrives at the church on time
• take care of the couple’s luggage in the going away car
• stand on the grooms right hand side in the ceremony and present him with the ring.
• witness the signing of the register in vestry.
When traveling international, passports are required. You can travel on your maiden name if you don’t want to change your passport straight away, but if you want to travel on your married name, make sure you get your passport changed a couple of months in advance Your wedding celebrant should be able to give you advice on how to do this. Apply early to avoid delays and extra fees. Make sure you have already determined or have booked and made reservation for the location of your trip. Make sure you take photocopies of flight tickets or e-mail confirmation, your travel insurance documents, your hotel reservation details, your drivers licence, your credit cards and any medical information you need. Carry these documents with you in a separate bag from the originals and leave copies at home with family or friends. As you should for your Wedding day create a checklist for your honeymoon of everything you need to prepare. When it comes to customer service, the best way to get what you want is to ask for it. If your hotel room isn't the ocean front room you requested, be sure to tell someone so they can fix it. Keep in mind that one reason why you are going for a honeymoon trip is to relax
Discover the perfect setting for your dream wedding. Set on 10 acres of natural bushland & beautiful gardens, we are just a convenient 10 minute drive from Hervey Bay. With a rich history of Cobb and Co heritage, Purnella Park has been an integral part of Hervey Bay’s story since the early 1980’s. Whether you like it dark and stormy or bright and white, either way, it’s all magical. Come and discover Hervey Bay’s most tranquil wedding venue. Step into a
