Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Communion Dresses - Still need to find the perfect Communion dress - Book a professional Communion dress fitting appointment - www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk



Communion Dresses
Still need to find the 
perfect Communion dress ? 
Book a professional 
Communion dress fitting appointment -www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk
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Professional Communion dress fittings can prove to be a huge timesaver


  • Have you and your daughter seen so many First Communion dresses that they are all beginning to look the same? 
  • Are your eyes glazed over by the sight of white lace and tulle? 
  • Is your patience for having your daughter try on Communion dress after Communion dress after more Communion dresses wearing thin?


As Communion dress professionals, we know how challenging it can be to find the Communion dress that is “the one” and we want to help you find it as quickly and easily as possible.

A good place to start may be an unlikely choice: Scheduling a Communion dress fitting appointment. When you’re in the home stretch of First Communion dress season it can seem contradictory to take time from your busy schedule to make an Communion dress appointment and spend one-on-one time with a Communion dress consultant.

After all, isn’t just better to dash in, whip through the Communion dress racks, rush into the dressing room and make a hasty decision?

No! There are so many options available when it comes to First Communion dresses and Communion suits, Communion accessories, Communion headpieces, Communion gifts and Communion party supplies that it can be overwhelming to examine all the possibilities by yourself and make an educated, informed final selection. Plus, your daughter might want someone else’s opinion in addition to her mums.

During this step in the communion planning process, emotions are likely running high and patience is dangerously low. This can be a terrible combination when you are trying to create memories and spend special time with your daughter before this momentous milestone in her life.

Stop thinking that you have to go through this all alone!

A Communion dressing fitting professional, Communion dress boutique consultant and/or personal shopper can actually save you valuable time in the long run and transform the planning process into a peaceful, pleasant Communion dress shopping experience.

We are trained in the art of shopping, familiar with all the latest Communion dress trends and Communion dress styles, knowledgeable about the store’s inventory, able to share tips and advice and willing to working hard to guide you through the Communion dress selection process. We can even let you know when it is time to commit and say yes to the Communion dress.

In short, Communion dress boutique consultants, professional Communion dress fitters and personal shoppers are a valuable resource that you can depend on to make your life easier during this all-to-hectic period in your life. They have “been there, done that” and are willing to share their expertise with you and your family.

The best part? They are available to help with any question by phone 01344 297160 or 01344 291278, email sales@keepsakekreations.co.uk or in person. So, when you have a quick enquiry and need a fast response, or if you want to schedule some one-on-one time to make sure all your needs are taken care of, these professionals are there to help.

It takes only a minute to pick up the phone or send an email or text to make an Communion dress appointment for a personal Communion dress fitting or personal shopper services, but that one simple action can shave hours off your Communion dress shopping expedition.

Tempers can tend to flare in dressing rooms, especially near the end of the outing when mums and daughters seem to get on each other’s nerves the most. As the end of the Communion dress shopping season draws closer, this also attracts brings more customers into Communion dress shops and they each bring their own emotions that are running high as well.

Avoid the crowded sales floor and the hassle of waiting in line for a dressing room by scheduling a Communion dress appointment. The appointment guarantees that you will receive the assistance that you need no matter how busy the shop is that particular day you choose to stop by.

A Communion dress fitting professional is a kind consultant trained to focus on your needs and your needs alone. She uses the information that you and your daughter share to help narrow down the selection to Communion dresses you both are more likely to specifically be interested in. 

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She then either brings those Communion dress selections directly to you or can lead you to that specific area of shop if you prefer to browse first.

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When you are ready to try on your Communion dress selections, a dress fitter can assess the fit and provide expert recommendations on the styles of Communion dresses that are best suited to your daughter’s size and body shape.

These days communion dresses come in a wide range of Communion dress styles and sizes. Designers realize that girls have different builds and body shapes as they grow and transition into young ladies. As a result, girls who are a bit taller or shorter than their friends now have an array of tall and petite styles available to choose from.

There are also a variety of plus-sized Communion dresses in the shop for girls who need a little extra room feel comfortable and look their best. These Communion dresses are cut to proportion and styled to provide a great fit and flattering silhouette.

Professional Communion dress fitters know what Communion dress styles will work best for various body shapes. The classic ballerina skirt, for example, with its graceful, flowing skirt is the perfect choice for any body type. Meanwhile, a full-length Communion dress that is tailored to touch the floor elegantly looks fantastic on girls with taller silhouettes.

Another advantage of visiting a Communion dress fitter is avoiding conflicts over the size tag. Just as adults get frustrated by inconsistent sizing, so do young girls. Those teased about specific body issues, or who struggle with their weight, are particularly sensitive to what the sizing tag says. A dress fitter will use her knowledge, experience and measurements to select Communion dresses to bring into the dressing room – not a size tag.

Since actual Communion dress sizes can vary greatly from designer to designer, a professional Communion dress fitter will be knowledgeable about the variations and be able to predict more accurately which size of dress your daughter should take into the private dressing room. With her experience, she is aware of which designers and manufacturers’ garments run smaller and which ones are more generous in proportion.

This will eliminate some frustration – especially if your daughter isn’t keen on trying on Communion dresses – and will save time.

A professional can also expertly measure your daughter in order to guide her to the best choices of Communion dresses.

When it comes to measurements, you can expect the Communion dress fitting professional to use a measuring tape to take some basic measurements of the chest, hips and waistline. She will also measure for length based on the hem length of the Communion dress you have selected or want to look for, like tea-length Communion dress.

If your daughter’s measurements fall in between a designer’s numerical sizes, the dress fitter can provide guidance, either recommending a quality tailor who can provide alteration services, suggesting the larger or smaller size based on her body proportions and offer tips for ways to disguise common fitting challenges, such as using a sash or a ribbon belt at the waist that can be cinched to your daughter’s unique proportions for a comfortable fit.

To ensure that your Communion dress appointment goes as smoothly as possible, here are some steps you can take at home to prepare for your dress fitting appointment:


  • Have your daughter wear comfortable clothing that she can easily get in and out of quickly. If she doesn’t want to be measured in her undergarments, suggest she wear tight-fitting clothing such as a leotard, swimsuit or leggings under her clothes to help with precise measurements.

  • Make sure your daughter is well rested and that she is not hungry before arriving. Dress appointments – especially during the busy season – can sometimes take a while.

  • Prepare her for what to expect during the Communion dress fitting appointment so she isn’t caught off guard.


Dress professionals are available to assist customers with finding a Communion dress or suit as well as the matching accessories such as a veil, shoes, gloves, ties, armbands and more. They know that if a dress features a lot of intricate details such as pearls, beading, glitter or sequins that the accessories need to be clean and minimal so they don’t compete with the dress for attention. On the other hand, if the dress has simple, classic lines then they will help girls accessorize with sparkly jewelry, a tiara and shiny shoes instead.

Communion dress Styling Appointment - In addition, customers who have already purchased a Communion dress and need advice concerning accessories can rely on personal shopper services for professional, expert recommendations. All they need to do is send a photo and other helpful information about their Communion dress or suit and we can develop a list of recommendations from our vast inventory.

In some cases, it is also a good idea for those who bought a communion dress early in the season or at the end of last year to bring their daughter in for a professional fitting. Girls at this age can grow by leaps and bounds overnight so before time runs out to hire a seamstress, retrieve the dress from storage and bring it to be evaluated by one of our dress fitters. She’ll have your daughter try on the garment to see if she has had a growth spurt which may be creating a need for the dress to be lengthened or let out in the chest or stomach area.

A Communion dress fitting appointment service is a wonderful blessing for our busy customers who want to enjoy the time they spend with their sons and daughters shopping for First Communion clothing and accessories. It’s also a great benefit for the planners out there looking to cross a number of items off their to-do list in a relatively short amount of time.

Just one call can take care of it all!
01344 297160 or 01344 291278 

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Communion Dresses for Bigger Girls - Plus Size First Communion Dresses - www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk



 Communion Dresses for Bigger Girls - 
Plus Size First Communion Dresses - www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

There are more choices than ever when
it comes to First Communion dress sizes 
For Taller and Bigger Girls




Many women dislike shopping for clothes because they find themselves overwhelmed by all the choices and frustrated by the sizes. It’s easy to understand why this is a problem.

Fashion designers often have their own sizing system and since nothing is standardized, it can be challenging to figure out why you can slip into a size 6 dress from one designer and have to try and squeeze yourself into a size 8 from another designer.

Just as adults get frustrated by the inconsistent sizing, so do young girls. Those can be teased about specific body issues, or who struggle with their weight are particularly sensitive to what the sizing tag says. No matter how many times a mum tries to explain why sometimes a larger size is necessary, her daughter may simply not believe her.

Some girls will fight to fit into a specific dress sizes just because they don’t want to go up another size. However, with a memorable occasion like a First Communion, it is critical that the proper size and fit is achieved when purchasing a Communion dress.

So what’s a mum do when out shopping with her daughter for a Communion dress?

We are glad you asked. We have several suggestions on how to master the right Communion dress fit to flatter your daughter’s body shape.

Size is just a number. The good news is that First Communion dresses come in a wide range of styles and sizes. Dress designers and manufacturers have become more aware of the fact that girls have different builds and body shapes as they grow. As a result, today – more than ever – there is a plethora of plus-sized Communion dresses available in the shop and online.

Isabella Communion dresses, for example, are generally generous in proportion. A size 24 for a 6-year-old has chest measurements of 25.5 inches, waist at 23 inches and length at 40 inches so girls will always be comfortable. Sizes range from 24 for younger girls to 38 xx for those age 12 and older. The largest Communion dresses in the collection measure 38 inches in the chest, 35 inches in the waist and 46 inches in length so there truly is an Isabella Communion dress for everyone.

It’s all about the style. Some girls need a little extra room to look and feel their best. Just because a Communion dress is labeled “plus size” doesn’t mean it is automatically bigger. Many specialty sizes are cut to proportion so it isn’t a matter of just adding on some fabric to create a larger version of a dress. All First Communion dresses are also styled to provide a comfortable fit and flattering silhouette.

Do your homework. Before shopping with your daughter, do some homework online. Check out which designers have a more generous fit or range of sizes to choose from. And steer her toward those design wheelhouses.

Celebrations, for example, designs First Communion dresses for just about all shapes and sizes. Its full length dress measurements run from 25.5 inches in the chest, 23 inches in the waist and 36 inches in the length up to 32 inches in the chest, 29 inches in the waist and 48 inches in length.

Communion Dresses from Christie Helene are sized from 2 NL to 12 NL and many Communion dresses are available in half sizes and plus sizes as well. Half sizes include 8 ½ through 16 ½. Offering half sizes ensures a close to as perfect fit as possible. 

Emmerling offer a great range of Plus Size Communion Dresses for bigger girls, these Communion dresses have extra inches in the chest and waist, and these are shown in the sizes as L = 2" (6cm), XL = 4" (12cm) and XXL  = 6" (18cm) 
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Linzi Jay Communion dressesLinzi Jay Plus Size First Communion Dresses:  designed for the more fuller figure with extra inches in the chest and waist where sizes state  X = 2" , XX = 4". XXX+ 6", XXXX = 8"
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Plus size Communion dresses from Linzi Jay, allow, up to 10 inches to be added to the width of the chest and waist measurements in 2 inch increments, whilst leaving the length of the Communion dress the same for age
Also research what styles will work best for her body shape. The ballerina style Communion dress, with its simple bodice and a graceful, full-flowing skirt is the perfect choice for any body type. Classic communion dresses feature clean lines and classic styling. The Communion dress style typically has sleeves and comes in a variety of modest skirt lengths from mid-calf, to tea-length. It is well suited for girls in need of plus-size styles.

Work with a professional. Schedule a Communion dress fittingappointment with a professional instead of trying to go it on your own. Experienced shopkeepers, fitters and tailors know which designers and manufacturers’ garments run smaller and which ones are more generous in proportion. A high quality sales associate can also expertly measure your daughter in order to guide her to the best choices.

Less is more. It is usually a good policy to stay away from Communion dresses with a lot of intricate details such as pearls, beading and sequins. While these make for some beautiful designs, sometimes they can be too much of a good thing and end up look up heavy or bulky instead of flattering on the body. A touch of these options with classic, clean lines paired with accessories that add sparkle and shine is a better choice instead.

Keep on trend. It’s completely understandable that most girls will want a modern style of communion dress that mimics current fashion trends. They want what their friends are wearing, but no matter what the trend, guide you daughter to a style that will flatter her shape and look like it made just for her.

If your daughter is leaning toward a sleeveless, spaghetti straps or halter style that is popular in modern communion dresses, but she has larger upper arms, there is no need to shy away from this style. Simply purchase a jacket, shawl or wrap for the ceremony.

Stay positive. During the age when many girls are shopping for a First Communion dress, their bodies are going through dramatic changes. Growth spurts, “baby fat” and awkward proportions are the norm, not the exception.

Help your daughter maintain a positive perspective about her body - After all, you want your precious daughter to celebrate her First Holy Communion day, be happy with herself and be comfortable in her Communion dress.

Don’t dawdle. Although it may seem like you’ve been planning for this day forever, the communion dress shopping season is comparatively short. Lasting from approximately January through March, last minute shoppers may be out of luck finding their little girl’s dream Communion dress in an appropriate size. Communion dresses are limited – particularly in harder-to-find plus sizes - and suppliers are often unable to reorder, leaving those who delay struggling with the choices left in stock.


www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk  stock an extensive collection of plus size Communion dresses from 6 years to 16 years 

Buy Plus Size Communion Dresses online

or shop in person at Ceremonial Celebrations


 Ceremonial Celebrations of Ascot
 at 18 Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot Berkshire. 

The shop can be reached by phone at 01344 291278 or 01344 297160.

Ceremonial Celebrations is situated in South Ascot 0.5 miles from Ascot High Street and about a 50 minute drive or train journey from London.  Near to Surrey, Middlesex, Hampshire, West London, Hertfordshire, customers travel from afar to visit the largest UK One Stop Communion shop in South East.
Located close to the M3, M4, M40 & M25 motorways

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Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Communion Tiaras - Fit for a Princess your guide to Communion Tiaras - www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk



Communion Tiaras 
Fit for a Princess 
your guide to Communion Tiaras  www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk
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Some girls are serious and want Communion dresses that are stylish, but practical. Others have a great sense of humor and desire whimsical Communion dress designs that show off their great personality. Some are little princesses and they like to be pampered with a lot of bling and a flair for dramatic, eye-catching Communion dress styles.

For those little princesses, there are two essential Communion accessories that they absolutely must have as part of their First Communion wear: Shiny Communion shoes and a sparkly Communion tiara.

These days Communion tiaras are available in a multitude of styles. That’s because just like each jewel or gem your daughter is a unique individual. No two Communion tiaras are the same and no two girls will wear Communion tiaras the same way.

Diamantes are a girl’s best friend
Diamantes are a great way to add an awesome amount of sparkle to a Communion tiara while keeping the price affordable. Some designers add just a touch of diamantes to a Communion tiara while other designers combine the fabulous look of diamantes with the striking appeal of gems, crystals or pearls.

Communion Tiaras feature many different designs. Designer Linzi Jay Communion Tiaras, for example, offers a Communion tiara LM142 with diamante satin flowers accented with pearls and diamantes woven throughout the headpiece and on tendrils exploding from the tops of flowers.

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Emmerling Communion Tiaras - The Communion Tiara 77360 by Emmerling is an elegant headpiece that features classic loops made from pearls and diamantes.

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Make the Communion tiara the crowning touch
A Communion tiara should complement your daughter’s natural features. Communion Tiaras traditionally are best suited for girls with medium-to-long length hair, but these days many Communion tiaras can be worn with shorter Communion hairstyles as well.

The key is to try on the Communion tiara just as you would a Communion dress. After all, you want a Communion headpiece that will enhance your daughter’s face shape and facial features, not distract for them. The only way to discover this is to try on the Communion tiara first.

Wrap it up
When most people think about a tiara, they envision a Cinderella-like version: A large silver tiara that sits on top of the head.

However, designers offer Communion tiaras in a variety of styles as part of their 2015 collections. A few of the standouts include a Communion tiara from Linzi Jay that looks very elegant when worn with a high bun hairstyle.

The latest 2015 Communion Headdress trend is the hair vine.


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With this style, a free-form Communion tiara is styled into a long vine that can be manipulated, weaved and pinned into place around your daughter’s Communion hairstyle. It is the perfect choice for girls planning to wear up and away from their face, like with a single French braid.

Also good choices are Communion tiara sprays that offer a slight burst or cascade of pearls and diamantes in the Communion hairstyle. This is a nice option for a long ponytail or braid.

Go with tradition
Communion Tiaras that feature a specific religious charm are traditional for some parishes. An Irish Claddagh First Communiontiara features a sterling silver Claddagh charm front and center for a classic Irish tradition while a girl with Celtic heritage may want to consider a tiara with a Celtic cross charm. Both are accented with delicate swirls of Swarovski crystals and faux pearls.


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Communion Tiara tips
Tips for selecting the perfect Communion tiara for your princess:

  •  If your daughter doesn’t know how she is going to wear her hair yet or may change her mind at the last minute, opt for Communion tiara with some versatility. Look for a Communion tiara that can be worn flat to the head, perched on top of the head or slightly forward near the hairline.

  •   If possible, purchase the First Communion dress first. This way you can match the style of the Communion dress with the Communion tiara effortlessly. 
  • If, for example, the Communion dress has an abundance of sparkle with sequined accents along the neckline and/or a crystal-laden belt, you won’t necessarily want a Communion tiara to add even more radiance. This also holds true if your daughter is planning to wear special family jewelry like a cross necklace, dove earrings or a religious charm bracelet. 
  • However, if her Communion dress is simpler by nature with clean, classic lines, a Communion tiara would be the perfect way to add to touch of sparkle or shine. If possible, put on the Communion dress while you are trying onCommunion tiaras so you can see firsthand how they will pair together.
  • Make sure the Communion tiara will stay securely in place. Many Communion tiaras are made with sewn-in curved combs that are designed to slide into a child’s hair. The problem is that depending on the thickness of your daughter’s hair, these Communion tiaras may not stay put. Other types of Communion tiaras rely on pins, clips or kirby grips for the perfect fit. All work nicely, but again, you need to try them out first to make sure the will suit your daughter’s needs. Communion Tiaras with attached headbands are another good way to prevent her from fussing with her Communion tiara all day long.

  • Find a Communion tiara that is properly sized for your little girl. For example, if she is smaller in stature, you don’t want a huge crown on her head. A delicate style would be more appropriate.

 Trust your instincts. If you think it is too large or too small, it probably is.
Buy Communion Tiaras online

or shop in person at Ceremonial Celebrations


 Ceremonial Celebrations of Ascot
 at 18 Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot Berkshire. 

The shop can be reached by phone at 01344 291278 or 01344 297160.

Ceremonial Celebrations is situated in South Ascot 0.5 miles from Ascot High Street and about a 50 minute drive or train journey from London.  Near to Surrey, Middlesex, Hampshire, West London, Hertfordshire, customers travel from afar to visit the largest UK One Stop Communion shop in South East.
Located close to the M3, M4, M40 & M25 motorways

http://youtu.be/DVjhDc4Qkhw