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Amazing communion party favors

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

We had a lovely little communion party for our daughter. I wanted to give out communion favors that would have a religious theme to them. The gifts in the shops I went to just didn’t strike my fancy. So I decided to check online and see what items they may have for our communion party. I did find a nice selection of candles for our tables. I chose decorative tins filled with candy for the grown ups and the children received candies packaged in adorable little teddy bear containers as their first communion party favors. I found the most lovely little picture frames with crosses on them and decided to get everyone an extra gift. They were so pretty that I thought I’d buy some for my bookshelf as well.

The day we went shopping for her communion dress I couldn’t help but think of the day when we’ll be shopping for her wedding gown. I know that day isn’t as far ahead of us as I would like it to be. All she needed was a little bouquet and she would look exactly like a tiny little bride. I guess in a way when you are planning a communion party it’s a little bit like planning a wedding reception. Just like at a reception, there was the decorated cake, a band for dancing and foods of all kinds to enjoy. We tried to keep things as simple as possible but at the same time show her how proud we were of her and make this a day she’ll never forget. I also bought a girls pink photo album for her to have as her very own with pictures of her first holy communion day and the party with her friends and family. Like I said before we wanted to keep things as simple as possible and not go overboard, so me and some of the other moms made the food, and the only thing I ordered for it was the cake. There were at least four different kinds of salads, including a great tasting potato salad, and vegetable dishes, fried chicken and more. Our family and some of our closest friends enjoyed this wonderful afternoon with us. It turned out to be a very nice evening and everyone seemed to have a good time, including our daughter. We bought our daughter a very lovely gold cross and had her name put on it, and she got some very exquisite gifts from our friends and family too.

All during the party I was picturing her wedding day and I could see my little girl walking down the aisle to join her husband to be. She’s growing up so fast and before you know it I will be helping her plan her wedding day and picking out reception accessories with her, for real. When that day comes, at least I’ll have a heads up on where to find the supplies and accessories she’ll need. I’ll go to the same place I bought our decorations and communion favor, right here on my computer. There is quite a selection of wedding supplies and decorations for both ceremony and reception. There is even more than communions and weddings to check out too. In fact, I saved this particular site to my desktop, because there are also quite a few suggestions for birthdays and graduations. They have accessories for baby showers, bridal showers and some great ideas for a girls night out parties. You can choose from many themed ceremonies and receptions like oceanside weddings, or seasonal ones like winter wonderland and my particular favorite, western themed receptions. Anything you want for the perfect themed shower or birthday party is available, and the choices of accessories are really fantastic. I am sure this online store will come in handy many times over in my household.

Communion Favors For The Kids And Adults

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

   My daughter is having her first holy communion next weekend and I’ve been very busy getting her communion party together.  She will look so beautiful at her communion ceremony. After we went shopping she just had to try the whole outfit on and show her Dad.  She looked like a little bride with her gorgeous communion dress, veil and the lovely tiara we bought for her. It was like getting a glimpse of the future. Her Dad was totally speecless for a few minutes and I thought I saw a tear in his eye. He was probably thinking the same thing I was. About the day he’d have to walk her down the aisle and give her away at her wedding. Thank goodness that’s still quite a few years from now.

   After her communion we are throwing a little party with friends and family. With decorations, food and communion favors for all the guests. I’ve found some lovely decorations that are appropriate for the occasion, beautiful decorations that will help to keep this party in perspective. A friend of mine suggested some type of banner saying something like, “Congratulations on your first Communion”, but, I thought that was a little tacky. This isn’t about a birthday or graduation, this is a day to celebrate Christ. As far as the food, since a lot of my guests will be children, we’re having chicken strips for the younger kids and sandwiches for the older kids, with lots of munchies, of course.  I’ve also ordered baked lasagna, salads and a quite a few desserts for the adults and the children.  We are going all out on this party. You only make your first holy communion once, and we want it to be a memorable one for her. All the invitations are out and everyone that is coming has answered, so I know exactly how many guests to count on. But I’m still gonna plan on about 10 extra, just in case someone changes their mind and is able to come.  

   I know a lot of people giving their child a communion party have lots of games, and prizes and maybe even a magician or something.  In fact I read about a lady that rented one of those rooms for the kids to bounce around in. I battled with myself on whether or not I wanted to go that route, but I figured we’d save something like that for her birthday, this day is suppose to be all about the Lord, and we’re trying to keep it that way. So, all of our party ideas will be concentrated on our Savior.

   We’ve bought a beautiful medallion with a gold cross for our daughter with the date of her first holy communion engraved on the back. I know she will treasure it for years to come. I’ve also chosen some very nice religious communion party favors for all of our guests. Some that are perfect for children and then others more appropriate for the adults. We’ve also chosen lovely gifts for the God parents too. So, I think we have everything under control and we are ready for this very special day.  We have everything from the decorations to the holy communion favors, so now all we have to do is wait until the week end. I’ve even got my camera ready for the big day, and a beautiful frame for my daughters picture of her first holy communion. It will hang in the living room with her very first cross we ever bought her attached to the frame.

I know this day will live in our hearts and memories for years to come.