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When entrepreneur couple Jackie and PJ asked their daughter Julia what she wanted for her 7th birthday, the little girl did not have cartoon characters in mind. After looking at Pinterest for inspiration, she and her mom decided on a palette of fuchsia, pink, gold, and mint with balloons, tassels, and buntings as décor. It was festive but elegant.
The couple opted for a DIY route for the decorations, so they could splurge on food and entertainment. Jackie counts herself lucky that she had two kasambahays who were good at replicating the sample decorations that she created and who had fun with the project for their alaga.
They also decided to have one supplier for the venue and catering. The weeks of planning, preparation and a lot of DIY paid off because according to Jackie, “Everyone had a great time.”Here's her party directory:
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ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWEvent: Julia’s 7th Birthday Party
Theme: Festive and elegant
FOOD and VENUE:
The Mess Hall by The Moment Group
2316 Karrivin Plaza, Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City
Call +632 869-9284
Email: events@momentgroup.phJackie and her husband value good food and experience above all else, so they decided to splurge on food and drinks. They also chose The Mess Hall as a venue because of its large space and ample parking slots for the guests.
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Call +63 922 818-0818Addie’s Pasteleria
192 Aguirre Avenue Parañaque City
Call +632 738-0639
Email: addiespasteleria@gmail.comENTERTAINMENT: Alex Lagula, party host and magician
Call +63 917-5379125
INVITATIONS: DIY
Download templates at CanvaJackie did the invitations using a website that provides ready-made designs and templates. She sent it out via email and SNS — “easy and gets the job done.” But she printed a few copies and gave it to guests she could personally reach.
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ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWPARTY DECORATION
ShoppeeMost of the party decorations came from Shopee. “What I like about them is that they have a lot of suppliers that provide a wide variety of products. Plus, they deliver so you don’t have to brave the traffic of going to different locations to get your materials.” Julia says. But the mom of two also advises to allot enough allowance for the delivery period. “I find [online suppliers] reasonable but some deliver later than promised. Better plan ahead.”
Twinsome Events Styling Services
4193 – H Mt. Olives Ext Multinational Village, Parañaque City
Call: +63 917-8815337 / +63 917-6285388
Email: twinsomeevents@yahoo.comJackie looked for a supplier for backdrops and found Twinsome Events who rents out various backdrops for parties.
She also shopped in the following stores:
Pioneer Centre
8006 Pioneer St. cor United and Brixton Sts., Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig CityLollipop Safety Balloons Center
Room 202, 22F 473 Sto. Cristo St., Binondo, Manila; 1326 E. Rodriguez Ave. cor Balete Drive, Quezon City
Call +632 410-0136 / +632 410-0306 / +63 917-8994567
Email: lollipopballoons@yahoo.comWhat other parents are reading
Call +632 888-8627
Click here for a list of branchesWhat other parents are reading
GIVEAWAYS:
DivisoriaADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOWToy Kingdom
Call +632 638-8695
Email: inquiries@toykingdom.ph
Click here for a list of branches
Unimart
Capitol Commons, Pasig; Club Filipino Ave., Greenhills, San Juan
Call +632 721-0592 (Greenhills)Want to share your party? Email us at smartparenting2013@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook.
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