On Valentine's Day, We Deliver....Big Time

Its a Royal Valentines at Celebrations and we're rolling out the red carpet and treating our valued customers like Royalty...our very own Prince Charming is making a Big Impression! Delivering the finest flowers on the Island in true Celebrations "First Class" Style - complete with a smart Tuxedo! At Celebrations we believe you never get a second chance to make a First Impression!

Our happy customers know - Celebrations makes all the difference!

Behind the scenes in the  floral design room - its all smiles as Love fills the air! Seen here Miss Joan - one of Celebrations master designers makes someones day with a "Majestic Delight" floral design!

Created by hand with patience and perfection- every detail is noted and finished with a smile! Who will be the lucky lady to receive this gorgeous message of love and appreciation?

To view Valentines Cupids in full action, click here.

Valentine's Gift Shopping Tips for Men

Choosing a Valentine’s Day gift can be stressful - not only do you have to decide on a gift, you also have to be aware of what message your gift sends to your recipient. In this way, Valentine’s Day is different from other holidays. The problem arises because, for many, Valentine's Day is the ultimate day to celebrate love and romance, while to others, it's not a big deal.

"How do I choose the right gift for Valentine’s Day?" Before you decide on a gift, especially if you are choosing between a naughty or a nice gift, there are two things you should consider:
Your relationship. What stage is your relationship in? Have you just met, dating for awhile but still getting to know each other, or are you in a long term relationship, married, or perhaps a secret admirer?
Your message to them. What statement you want to make with your choice of gift. Do you want to leave them speechless? Say you are sorry? Do you want to drive them wild? Or do you just want to say, “I'm thinking of you”?

Once you have answered these questions, you are ready to shop. 

Valentine's Day Shopping Tips for the Men

Guys, beware! Show that you put some thought into your choice of gift. This can make or break a relationship. Your significant other will be looking for a clue as to the message you are sending through your gift. Think romance! To most ladies, Valentine's Day is the day their man acknowledges his affection/love (depending on the stage of your relationship) for her. If this doesn't happen, she could be greatly disappointed.

DONT'S

1. No flowers in plastic sheaths – this has grocery store/procrastination written all over it! If you purchase flowers, present them a vase.

2. Avoid Lingerie unless she has pointed it out. Lingerie for Valentine's Day is never for her, but rather for you. If you do go this route, save her the humiliation of trying it on if it isn't quite right.

3. Be careful not to sabotage her diet with excessive gifts of chocolate.

4. Humorous gag gifts can be great Valentine's Day fun, but don’t go so far as to embarrass your loved one.

5. Clothes is usually not be the best choice, but If you choose to give apparel, do your homework!! Make sure to buy the correct size and style. Don't buy a smaller size as not to offend her – it makes for an awkward situation when it doesn't fit. Also, many ladies have favorite colors and colors they avoid when it comes to clothing, find out her best colors.

6. Avoid the practical. Even if you know she really wants that new kitchen appliance, don't go there for Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day is about celebrating your relationship.

DO'S

1. Send something! Don't let the day pass you by - if you don't acknowledge her on Valentine's Day, someone else might. 

2. Make sure the gift is appropriate for your relationship and is sending the right message.

 3. Be yourself! Don't send a mushy gift if that is totally out of character for you. There are many choices for Valentine's Day to suit your gifting style.

4. Shop Now! Procrastination increases your stress level and decreases your creativity. Not a good combination! Waiting until the last minute will increase your chances of sending the wrong message, and that, will get you in trouble every time. You can save valuable time by getting ideas and shopping online.

Remember, for Valentine's Day, the best present of all is you! As long as the gift you send has meaning, it will be cherished. Valentine’s Day can be anything you want it to be - from romantic to fun. 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!

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At last, I have a few minutes, to spend on my blog, there is just too much exciting stuff happening, however I will be keeping everyone updated and giving my insights into so many aspects of what is going on in the wonderful world of Celebrations!

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No time like the present with Valentines 10 days away, we have launched our “She’s Royal” Valentines theme!   This is going to be a year for romance, the Royal Wedding happening in April has already stirred the world, with daily reports on what’s happening with the Royal Couple, their Wedding, what they are doing, who they are inviting, it just completely wraps us all up!  So why not extend this royal romance to us here in the Cayman Islands and have a Royal Valentine!  With this inspiration we developed our theme for this year.  Treat her like a Queen, Treat him like a King,  is what it is all about!   

Click on image to view Cayman's finest Valentine's Gift Collection!!!

Our selection of products is the largest it has ever been!  Our brochure is 8 pages!  And there is more on our website.  We have fantastic prizes to be won, and our partners at Cayman Airways, Caribbean Club, David Wolfe Photography and The Brasserie have certainly made this Valentines most exciting!

It is a very special time of year, simply because there is excitement and romance in the air.   Let’s be honest, we all look forward to it, and truly hope that our better halves, friends, surprise us in some way…. It’s about taking the time to make someone else feel special, and show you care! 

Your Perfect Solution to Holiday Shopping

The Holidays are fast approaching and time seems to go even quicker! The list of things to do and gifts to buy grow by the minute!

Don’t waste your time stressing, let us help you out with your Holiday gift-giving.

The Celebrations team & I have meticulously put together an eight page Gift collection of the best gifts on island. Whether it’s for  you valued clients, a treasured employee, a friend or a family member, we’ve got it covered… from top quality gourmet gift baskets brimming with scrumptious treats …to stylish and fragrant  Chrstimas floral arrangements. These are gifts to say thank you, or to show you care. Celebrations gifts are the perfect way of spreading the Chrsitmas cheer.

Have a look at our complete Celebrations Gift Collection. To make the service more complete and stress-free,  Celebrations offers island-wide delivery service.

Enjoy the Christmas Season more, leave all your gift-giving worries to the experts at Celebrations.

Shhhhh!!!! We Have A Secret To Share With You!

Don't Miss Our Biggest Christmas Sale Ever!!!

Our Way of Saying Thank You!

Thanksgiving is not Thanksgiving without a huge Sale! So in celebration of this wonderful Holiday, we're discounting all of our Christmas Stock. In addition to this, we're also doing loads of prizes and give-aways all throughout the Sale ( Nov. 26-28, Thurs-Sat, 9am-6pm)

Come and take advantage of all the wonderful deals we have in store for you -- our own little way of saying Thank You for your continued patronage.


Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Cayman's Only Enchanted Christmas Store Opens! Let the Season of Goodwill Begin

In true Celebrations style , we kicked off the Festive Season with our Annual Christmas Open House and Customer Appreciation held last Wednesday evening at the Mirco Centre.

As guests arrived they were serenaded with a live performance from the talented violinist, Kate Allenger who set the mood with a festive selection of well-known Christmas melodies. Next, Ms. Nadia Fagan, Celebrations’ Director of Business Sales stepped up to the stage and gave a warm welcome to guests before introducing the amazingly talented Vivendi performers to the stage who wowed attendees with a breathtaking acrobatic display and stunning costumes. I was next on stage to thank everyone for attending and who gave a brief overview of the year, outlining the challenges and triumphs this being Celebrations “Sweet 16th” year in business. Reverend Godfrey Meghoo then gave his annual Christmas blessing and without further ado Celebrations’ Enchanted Christmas Store was officially opened. Guests swarmed into the store to purchase the latest in Christmas décor and to admire the beautifully designed Christmas Trees on offer this year, “it is like walking into a Winter Wonderland” one customer commented, “the only thing missing is snow!”

Throughout the evening guests were invited to enjoy an open bar, appetizers from Azzuro as well as samples of Seven Fathoms Rum, wine from Cayman Corker & beer from CayBrew. Mixmaster DJ of Krystal Entertainment provide the music for the evening with fantastic prizes being won throughout the night kindly donated by the Ritz, the Marriott, the Wharf, the Westin and Hemmingways to some very lucky winners!

This year Celebrations’ chose the Special Olympics Cayman Islands to be the recipient of all proceeds made from their Annual Wreath raffle. Maxine Everson and her team from the Special Olympics were extremely happy with the response from attendees raising almost CI$800. Mary Fortney was full of praise for one of the athletes, Shanike Ebanks who also attended the Open House and who gained a lot of supporters on the night, “Guests not only purchased the raffle tickets but also chose to make personal donations to the cause as well” she said. Mary mentioned that all money raised would be going towards purchasing a new vehicle for the athletes which they desperately need, they were very grateful to be given this opportunity by Celebrations.

I was delighted with the turnout for the Grand Opening . I just love this time of year, our Open House is a great way to start the season and gives us the chance to show our appreciation to all our valued customers. We have a wonderful selection of gifts this year, including a fantastic line in Lennox giftware specifically for Christmas and as always we take great pride in bringing the newest trends and styles to Cayman both in décor and gift items.

Cayman's Enchanted Christmas Store

It's that time of year again...the Season that we all look forward to -- Christmas!!!

And to kick start the festivities, Celebrations is inviting everyone to Cayman's biggest and most extravagant Christmas event - Celebrations Christmas Open House. Join us as we open the doors to Cayman's Enchanted Christmas Store!

As part of Celebrations Christmas tradition, we've chosen Cayman Island's Special Olympics as the beneficiary for our annual charitable wreath raffle draw. Refreshments and hors-d'oeuvres would be served.

Rsvp : info@celebrationsltd.com

Hope to see you at our Open House!

Exclusive Launch of Lenox Chinaware

Celebrations are extremely proud to announce the exclusive launch of Lenox Chinaware which will soon be available to purchase at their retail store in the Mirco Centre. The launch will be commencing with a Champagne Reception hosted at Celebrations @ 5:30pm on Thursday 7th May, 2009. Kathy Small, a representative of Lenox Chinaware from the U.S. will be in attendance, answering questions and giving away spot/door prizes during the course of the evening. Champagne, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served in the usual Celebrations’ style.

Since 1889, Lenox has created gifts, tableware, and collectibles for U.S. presidents, dignitaries and families like yours. In fact, Lenox was the first American china to be used in the White House. Today it is one of the most popular choices for Bridal Registries and families alike, their variety of gifts in china, crystal, and precious metals have been part of family celebrations for generations.

Jo-Anne Brown, Managing Director of Celebrations is very excited to be able to exclusively offer this high quality brand in Grand Cayman to both local and International clients! “The objective of this event is to share with you samples of and also to introduce to you our latest new Products and Services. This launch will provide us with the opportunity to enhance our current expertise and services to our clients”.

Both Celebrations and Lennox extend a sincere welcome to you, and invite you to discover for yourself why Lenox gifts are "Gifts That Celebrate Life."

The Gift of Choice

Look at what has landed on my desk!

Finally, they are here! Just in time for the Holidays, the Celebrations Gift Card is the gift of choice for Christmas and any other special occasion throughout the year. If you can't decide what to give that favorite person, give them the exclusive Celebrations Gift Card.

This card will permit the lucky recipient to choose the gift they want from any Celebrations gifts, products or services..which of course is limitless! It also makes a lovely addition to any floral arrangement or gift basket that you order with us! Plus (and here's a BIG plus!) if you would like to top-up the recipient's card at a later date, you can do that too! We've made it so easy for you to give that perfect gift every time.


Here are the Celebrations Gift Cards in their elegant packaging!

They are now available in-store or you could email us at info@celebrationsltd.com for any questions about them.

Celebrations Huge Sale Countdown to Christmas!!!

We are having a massive countdown to Christmas Sale starting today! "The 12 Days to Christmas Sale" will mean that we will have amazing discounts in store from now until Christmas!

We will have lots of fun things going on at our retail shop. We're having a Christmas Party for children so we'll have a bouncing castle and treats all day! For adults we will be serving uip some cold champagne and lots of prizes and surprises!


Here I am with the stars of Cayman's local news CITN Daybreak, (L-R) John Foster, Sheena Hursltone & Cynthia Hew.

Christmas is fast approaching. This past few weekends alone have flown by in a blur with a jam-packed calendar of Corporate Christmas Events that the Celebrations Team has to orchestrate.

My family even wonders how I keep up with all the madness that Celebrations faces during this busy season. I always retort back by saying that if you are passionate with what you are doing, no matter how hectic/crazy/demanding any endeavour is, you'll find yourself smiling every time.

And right now, my team and I are loving every minute of it!

Note to self: Post pictures of all these wonderful Christmas events soon.

International Ladies Visits Celebrations for their Annual Coffee Morning

December 4. Celebrations Enchanted Christmas opened its doors to the members of Cayman Islands International Ladies for their "Annual Coffee Morning". The ladies were treated to coffee, juices and pastries and Christmas shopping while inside the shop.

Jo Anne Brown with some of the the members of the International Ladies.

To show our appreciation for their continued support of Celebrations, we gave away discounts to all the attendees and prizes to lucky members.

Helen Haines receiving a floral arrangement from Jo Anne Brown.

 

One of the topsellers during their visit is the Celebrations Commemorative Ornament. The ladies also made time to give back to the community by purchasing Celebrations Commemorative Ornaments, the profit of which will go to the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.

It's always a pleasure to have the International Ladies visit us. We look forward to seeing them again next year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

It has been a crazy, hectic month! And I can't even begin how terrible I feel for not blogging more regularly about all the projects Celebrations is currently involved in. Lights, Christmas decor, parties, weddings, etc...you name it, we're on top of it!

Celebrations 15th Anniversary as a company is definitely a great milestone I'm personally proud of. I can't believe that it has been 15 years since I started creating Christmas decorations in my own house to sell to my friends and family. Time does fly by, especially if you are involved in something that you are passionate about. It has certainly been a fantastic journey from a small company of 1 designer and a driver to a full events rental, wedding & events coordinating, retail, floral and concierge company of 52 full time employees ( and growing!) . However, Celebrations won't be where we are right now without our loyal customers.

So to show our deep appreciation for their continued patronage, we've welcomed our retail store guests to champagne, discounts and loads of surprises! I, personally, think that shopping is so much more fun with a glass or two of bubbly and fantastic discounts.

If you happen to be nearby, please stop by this weekend and take advantage of our Thanksgiving Sale this weekend!

To further celebrate our 15th Anniversary, we also have in stock commemorative Christmas ornaments. The profit on the sale of these ornaments will go to our chosen charity this Christmas, the Cayman Crisis Centre.

It's our way of giving back to the community that has continuously supported over the years.

We've got so much more in the pipeline as part of Celebrations 15th Anniversary celebrations. I will keep you all posted about all of them.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from a very grateful Celebrations.

Let the Season Begin...with Celebrations Christmas Open House

October 28, Tuesday. The day of our Open House didn't start out with great promise as it was blustery and rainy. I had a knot in my stomach fearing that all the preparations that my staff & I made to guarantee a successful Annual Open House & Customer Appreciation evening would all come to naught due to the terrible weather we had on that day. There was even a point that I considered re-scheduling the event for fear of a very low turnout due to rain.

Luckily, around mid-day the rain stopped. To the Celebrations Event set-up crew it was the signal they were waiting for. They attacked the job on hand with no other purpose than to finish on time. We were also ready if in case the weather turns for the worse.

At 4:30, right on the dot, all of Celebrations staff were on their designated spots for the night, ready to welcome our guests.

They came in trickles at first but within half an hour we had huge crowd out on the parking lot, which we've transformed into a magical Christmas party tent with opulent linens of deep reds & golds, chivari chairs, centrepieces of every shape and size, upbeat cocktail tables strategically spread out in and out of the clear top tent, red carpet, lights, candles....the works!!! Nothing was spared to make this event anything else but top of the line, rain or shine!

Shortly, I've welcomed all of our guests into our retail store which we've transformed into Cayman's only Enchanted Christmas Store. Guests swarmed into the store to purchase the latest in Christmas décor and to see the beautifully designed Christmas Trees. I could have never been prouder of the work Celebrations does everytime I hear a guest gasp in delight & amazement upon seeing the ornately designed Christmas Trees and the gorgeous Christmas decor.

A look at some of the Christmas decor we have in stock.

Three of Celebrations' signature trees: Emerald Sea, Winter Wonderland, Blue Sky (L-R).

Another set of Celebrations' Signature Christmas Trees: Celestial Glory, Lemon Chiffon & Sunset Calypso (L-R).

Guests queued, eager to be inside Celebrations Enchanted Christmas Store.

The reigning Miss Cayman, Nicosia Lawson & myself in front of one of our Christmas Trees.

The Red Door Charity, which was a huge success from last year, was also part of the night's activities. In attendance this year were the Cancer Society, Humane Society & Red Cross. Celebrations created elegantly designed Christmas Wreaths for each Charity and sold tickets to all our guests. 3 lucky guests were picked as lucky winners of a wreath.

Lillian Burgos,one of the 3 lucky Charity Christmas Wreath winners with Miss Cayman, Nicosia Lawson & myself.

Thankfully the rain held off for the entire evening, and guests were able to enjoy appetizers from Fusion and drinks alfresco, whilst enjoying a myriad of live entertainment. Janine Stabler entertained guests with her violin as they arrived, then Isadora of Bonafide created a festive atmosphere with her melodic Christmas carols. The final act of the night, The Cayman National Chamber Choir, wowed the crowd as they sang in unison and had everyone singing along in no time!

The Cayman National Chamber Choir during their performance.

All in all, the night was a huge success! What a great way to start the Holidays!

Save the Date!

It's that time of the year again! And to kick off the season, we've chosen October 28th as the date for our Annual Open House & Customer Appreciation Night.

So, please mark your calendars for this date. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Celebrations at Yeah Baby Expo

Last September 13 at the Marriott Hotel, Celebrations together with DMS Broadcasting, one of the fastest growing event of its kind, the Yeah Baby Family Expo. The main goal of this event was to provide parents and future parents with the latest products and services available for families and kids, all in an environment that is fun and entertaining for the whole family.

Besides being Title Sponsors for this event, we also had a huge booth featuring the wide inventory of baby products that Celebrations has instore. Nadia Fagan, Celebrations' Concierge Executive Services & Retail Store Manager, bedecked in a flamboyant hat attracted expo guests of all ages.

Our booth was filled with a wide assortment of baby products such as bags, bassinets, clothes, socks, toys, books, and everything else in between.

 

We also displayed some beautiful gift ideas and promoted our new Baby Gift Registry service.

Here are a few of the adorable 'Celebrations Stars' that visited our booth and enjoyed playing with our wide selection of cuddly toys! They enjoyed playing dress up with our various props such as feather boas and pirate costumes. It was great fun for everyone involved!

If your child was photographed at the Celebrations booth, please click here to view the images. You can save the photo of your child by right clicking and hitting 'save image as'.

Super Savings Saturday

It's Dad's World at Celebrations

For most of us, shopping for the perfect Father’s Day Gift can be a difficult, if not impossible task. Father’s Day initiates the annual conundrum of what to buy the man who already has everything he needs. Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift usually requires a great deal of effort and a lot of homework, but this year Celebrations have made choosing the right gift a very simple process! They’ve created Dad’s World at their huge gift store in the Mirco Centre so that everyone can find the perfect gift for Dad! It is a world that welcomes you in, creates an exhilaration by providing the elements that are geared to pampering, making Dad smile and be as confident, active and fun loving as he should be. It is an unforgettable setting with a Frank Sinatra theme.

Looking for the Perfect Gift for Dad? Think Backwards. The perfect gift requires “reverse engineering.” In the gift business this means starting with the recipients’ tastes, preferences and hobbies and working backwards towards the perfect gift. Instead of finding the perfect gift and then trying to match it to the recipient, we start with the recipient and work in reverse. Understanding this simple principal will instantaneously make you a better gift buyer for any occasion. When clients call in saying, “I need a gift for my Dad,” our sales assistant’s first question is always, “What can you tell me about him?” What kind of food does your father like? Is he big on Barbequing? Does he like the finer things in life? Does he like to relax by the pool? Does he love gourmet food? Does he play golf or fish? Is he a ‘Snack-a-holic?’ All these defining characteristics of Dad are paramount when selecting the perfect gift. The more questions you can answer the better off you’ll be in making your selection. At Celebrations we’ve got the perfect gift basket for every dad. One that will perfectly match his preferences and bring a huge smile to his face.

The difference between a “good gift” and the “perfect gift” is determined by how accurately you can pinpoint Dad’s tastes, preferences and hobbies and then work backwards towards a gift that best fits him. A good gift is something that Dad sincerely appreciates. The perfect gift will stand out in his mind for years!
The Best Father’s Day Gifts are Properly Wrapped. Whether it is a power tool or a piece of fine jewelry, the perfect gift must be properly gift-wrapped. At Celebrations we specialize in the fine art of gift wrapping and ensure that gifts are always impeccably packaged. Celebrations also has a huge selection of unique and personalized Father’s Day gift cards and themed activity pop up cards. The card is another important element of the gift that cannot be overlooked. It’s The Thought That Counts, by choosing one of our personalized gift baskets at Celebrations, it shows Dad that you really thought about him, which is ultimately the true essence of gift giving. The smile on Dad’s face when he opens the perfect gift is truly priceless.
Call 949-2044 or visit http://www.celebrationltd.com/ for more details.