Organizing the reception of First Communion: our advice

Organizing the reception of First Communion: our advice

First Communion is an important stage in the life of a child who is remembered with emotion and nostalgia. This is the reason why parents and relatives celebrate the ceremony with a party. Organizing an unforgettable party with a personalized setting is certainly an aspect not to be underestimated.

A party dedicated to the children

Once you have got the general information from the parish priest, concerning the date and day, you can start planning the party dedicated to this rite, always keeping in mind to involve the child.

Usually, the First Communion is celebrated between May and June and the style adopted for the ceremony have to be sober. But it is important to remember that the party is dedicated to children and that must be cheerful and relaxing.

Set the budget for the First Communion party

The first step is certainly to decide the budget or the maximum spending threshold because it seems nonsense, yet, organizing this event also requires an economic commitment.

Celebrating First Communion in a location or at home, with a certain number of guests, depends a lot on how much you want to allocate for the organization of this day.

Set the budget for the First Communion party

The first step is certainly to decide the budget or the maximum spending threshold because it seems nonsense, yet, organizing this event also requires an economic commitment.

Celebrating First Communion in a location or at home, with a certain number of guests, depends a lot on how much you want to allocate for the organization of this day.

Location to celebrate First Communion

For this type of party, scheduled in the spring months when the weather is mild, the ideal is to choose a location, such as a farmhouse or a restaurant, that has large outdoor spaces. In this way, children can have fun and fully enjoy the party.

It is also important to evaluate the capacity of the internal rooms in the structure because it is also necessary have a “plan b” in case of rain and ensure maximum comfort for all guests.

The choice of a menu

Certainly, the choice of food is an indispensable step and therefore it would be preferable to provide a fixed menu, with some alternatives for any particular intolerances or tastes.

Getting help from the chef of the location is essential to define the various courses, without exaggerating.

The choice of a menu

Certainly, the choice of food is an indispensable step and therefore it would be preferable to provide a fixed menu, with some alternatives for any particular intolerances or tastes.

Getting help from the chef of the location is essential to define the various courses, without exaggerating.

Home party and catering for Communion

If you have chosen to organize the party at home, the advice is to have a refreshment in the afternoon, perhaps by ordering the dishes from a catering, with particular and refined dishes.
It is possible to divide the home space into several areas, giving life to a cheerful buffet: rustics, pizzas, appetizers. It is important to differentiate the corners of the beverage: to set up a space for children’s drinks and one with alcohol for adults.

In both solutions, it is good to choose a location where children are free to play and have fun, perhaps, relying on professionals who will entertain them with animation shows.

Decorations for the party

Another essential aspect to make the First Communion party unforgettable is certainly the setting up of the location and the tables for the guests.

The best solution is to create a suggestive atmosphere for the little ones, with personalized arrangements in which balloons, flowers and ribbons artfully hung are excellent allies.

Decorations for the party

Another essential aspect to make the First Communion party unforgettable is certainly the setting up of the location and the tables for the guests.

The best solution is to create a suggestive atmosphere for the little ones, with personalized arrangements in which balloons, flowers and ribbons artfully hung are excellent allies.

Rely on an event planner

Relying on an event planner is also an optimal choice, as it will create decorations based on the tastes of the family and the style of the ceremony.

The colour will be the main element to embellish the day and will certainly be chosen about the sex of the child. The important thing is that the party reflects the personality of the boy or the girl, without getting caught up in the enthusiasm and exaggerating the arrangements.

First Communion cake

Another protagonist of this event is certainly the cake. There are various shapes but if originality is your password, then it is possible to create a dessert in the shape of a sacred book, a dove or a chalice. Alternatively, it is also possible to depict the child praying with the rosary in his hand. The latest trend, particularly rich in meaning, is the tree-of-life cake.

For the filling, it is recommended to choose simple flavours such as chocolate, cream, fruit, in order not to risk making mistakes. The colours are very important: always favour neutral or pastel tones, which refer to the serenity and sobriety of the event.

First Communion cake

Another protagonist of this event is certainly the cake. There are various shapes but if originality is your password, then it is possible to create a dessert in the shape of a sacred book, a dove or a chalice. Alternatively, it is also possible to depict the child praying with the rosary in his hand. The latest trend, particularly rich in meaning, is the tree-of-life cake.

For the filling, it is recommended to choose simple flavours such as chocolate, cream, fruit, in order not to risk making mistakes. The colours are very important: always favour neutral or pastel tones, which refer to the serenity and sobriety of the event.

Favours to remember the First Communion

Last essential aspect to fully remember this event are the favours. The choice of this object is very important because, as always, it has the task of reminding the guests of the ceremony and the girl or the boy.

Among the many proposals, it is possible to opt for symbols that recall the day of First Communion: chalices, even stylized angels, sacred representations, rosaries, bells and so on.

The favour is always appreciated, accompanied by a bag of sugared almonds, normally white, declined in various and imaginative compositions: from traditional ones in a veil to small packages or other small plexiglass containers.

The important thing is not to forget that this object must be suitable for children, therefore a delicate but also nice person is also fine.

The favour is always appreciated, accompanied by a bag of sugared almonds, normally white, declined in various and imaginative compositions: from traditional ones in a veil to small packages or other small plexiglass containers.

The important thing is not to forget that this object must be suitable for children, therefore a delicate but also nice person is also fine.

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