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Tine73
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Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
I am sure there a lot of people who are sick of hearing about my DD’s christening, but a lot of people have FMed me about it, so here are all the details.
I have always been into planning parties but in the last 6-9 months I have really been getting into it and I started following party blogs and have found inspiration everywhere. My DD’s Christening was on 10/3. We had the party catered at our home. We had about 40 adults and around 10 kids. The highlight of the party was the dessert bar that I created. I started planning it while I was on maternity leave. It was so much fun and so easy!
Here are the details:
ALL PHOTOGRAPHY TAKEN BY MICHELLE MCFADDEN PHOTOGRAPHY http://michellemcfaddenphotography.com/
Dress – it was DD#1’s gown. We got it at Little Dickens in Lake Grove 3 years ago. I think it was $175.
Party Décor
Tissue Poms – I am so glad I got these. I think they looked really cute and were easy to pouf out and set up. There are a ton of etsy vendors who sell them, but I got them from A Dash of Color
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ADashOfColor
Signs – I ordered printables on Etsy and then I used Photoshop elements to put all the words on them. Again, I think they added a lot to the overall look and feel. Seller is Posh Pixels Designs. Kristy has some really great stuff! http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoshPixels I got a bunch of stuff from her.
Napkin ring holders
Banner – I made this myself with a glue gun and some paper. I used a couple of designs I got from Posh Pixels in the background.
Backdrop – Since my dining room décor totally clashed with the party theme, I bought 4 white sheers at Bed Bath and Beyond.
Cake Plates & Dishes – All of the white dishes with ribbon were bought at Home Goods. They originally came with black ribbon and I changed it to pink. Nothing was more than $12.99. I already had the 2 apothecary containers and the rest of the clear glass containers I bought at Michael’s. Everything was in the $2.99 - $3.99 range.
Centerpieces - I made them.
Custom Zebra Runners - I had about 8 of them made by My Little Obsession on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyLittleObsession
Desserts– this was a really time consuming process. First deciding what I wanted and then to find it at a reasonable price. A lot of the quantities available at the bulk candy sites were too big for me. Oh Nuts! Sells a lot of candy at lower quantities at decent prices. I got the Rock Candy and Lollipops from the.
The Oh Nuts products were packaged extremely well. They shipped fast and nothing was broken .
Bubblegum – I bought a pack of white and a pack of pink at Party City.
M&M’s – I had White, Light pink and Hot Pink. I bought most of them at Party City and some at Dylan’s Candy Bar.
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Kisses - you can't really see them, but there are really cute stickers on the bottom of the kisses that I got from Posh Pixels.
Pink & White Fudge – I bought this at Dylan’s Candy bar in a whim the Friday before the party. I saw the pink and white and HAD to have it.
Mini Cupcakes – I used Cupcakes Catering. I have used them a bunch of times and they didn’t disappoint. In fact – they were the first dessert on the table to go followed by the chocolate covered oreos. www.cupcakescatering.com
My Cupcake Monster - she scarfed down about 6 of them as soon as we got home from church!
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Custom Oreos - I got them from Sweeties by Kim http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetiesbykim
French Macarons – I have been obsessed with them ever since I saw my first dessert bar. The pink ones were Rose Litchi and the white ones were vanilla. They were amazingly delicious! I got them from Petites Bouchees http://www.petitesbouchees.com/index.php
Cake Pops - I made them. I got candy coating and sprinkles at Michael's.
Caterer – It’s You Party Too by Erin Donovan. She doesn’t have a website, but I have a menu with pricing. FM if you want me to email it to you. She’s amazing! The food was delicious (I know everyone always says this, but it truly was!). We had a cheese platter/crudités when people entered our house and then we had a variety of 6 different passed hors d’oeuvres. For the main entrees we had Chicken Marsala and Pork Tenderloin with a Pommery mustard sauce, roasted potatoes and asparagus. We also had mac & cheese and chicken tenders. Total cost (without tip) was around $1300 (for 50 ppl). She also sets up everything, cleans up everything and supplies everything. You do not need to leave any serving dishes or anything for her. We left our back door unlocked and she came while we were at church and she started setting up and cooking. I highly recommend her.
Cake - I used Dawn Olson of Farmingdale. It was really pretty and delicious. I did a different flavor on each tier:
- Vanilla with fresh strawberries
-Chocolate with peanut butter ganache
- Red Velvet with Cream Cheese filling
And no review would be complete without some pics of the kiddies!!
Thanks for looking!!
ETA- I totally forgot to mention Michelle McFadden  As you can see, she did an AMAZING job shooting this event. We are thrilled with the images and I am so happy that I have such beautiful images to cherish forever. Thank you Michelle!!
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CoutureMaMa
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics
    omg unbelievable. can u help me plan my next party?
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Tine73
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics
Posted by CoutureMaMa
omg unbelievable. can u help me plan my next party?
I'd love to! 
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GioiaMia
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics
Everything looked great!
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JennZ
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics
You should totally quit your real job and be a party planner/decorator. Looks fabulous.
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eroxgirl
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics
You're awesome.
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MetsGirl07
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics
just amazing!! you are such a great planner.. everything is just perfect!!
you think my boys can share a 1st birthday with Alexandra? since they do share the same birthday and all.. 
seriously though, your daughters are gorgeous and everything looked perfect!
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bicosi
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
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| Posted 10/20/10 5:32 PM |
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CookiePuss
Cake from Outer Space!
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Amazing! I love the way you do parties!
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BMonster
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Amazing job! Everything looks perfect, even your beautiful girls
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Sweets13
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
I love everything!! Your party is my inspiration for SIL's baby shower,so you may be hearing from me 
You have a gorgeous family!
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everything is to die for...
Your creativity is phenominal and admirable! I could NEVER pull this off.
Brilliant job!
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pinky
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
WOW!!!! You know how to throw a party!
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
I love each and every single detail that you did. Can we all go into business together? Me, you, and Ang! I will do the accounting and you guys can come up with the fabulous ideas! 
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Sash
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Oh my, everything looks gorgeous. Your DD's are beautiful and I love both their dresses. Seems like such a wonderful affair, nice work.
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Tine73
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Thanks everyone! Kinda exciting new - the party is featured on the Save the Date for Cupcakes Blog!
http://savethedateforcupcakes.blogspot.com/
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Sash
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Awe, congrats
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Stacey1403
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Everything looks fab and maybe you should think about starting your own business
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Posted by CoutureMaMa
omg unbelievable. can u help me plan my next party?
OMG me too, pretty please! DS is going to be one in March and I'm all over the place with ideas. Every single thing from your DD's christening looked absolutelygorgeous! What attention to detail! I love EVERYTHING!!!! Oh and can you please FM me the caterer's menu?
Truly wonderful job
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Wow! Everything looks amazing!!
Do you mind if I borrow some of your ideas for DD's first birthday party?
You throw some heck of a party!! And your fashion sense is impeccable!
You have a gorgeous family! 
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LoveyQ
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Just BEAUTIFUL!!!! Great job on everything!!!!!!
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saraH
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Beautiful!
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maymama
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
you should go into business. you are BEYOND talented, seriously!
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brownie
Baby #1 is here!
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Beautiful, all of it! I love the first pic with both of the girls
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MrsPowers
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Re: Alexandra's Christening Review with pics (From Michelle McFadden Photography)
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! You have an incredible gift! Amazing photos too Michelle!
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