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Special Occasions

Occasion party supplies for the milestones that matter, gathered in one place. Whether you're planning a wedding, a hen party or stag do, a baby shower, a christening or a gender reveal, you'll find decorations, tableware and keepsakes that suit the day.

We cover the later celebrations too, from a graduation or retirement to an engagement, a wedding anniversary and religious celebrations. Start with the colour or theme you have in mind, then pick a banner, table pieces and a keepsake or two so the room and the memories both come together. A tip worth stealing: choose one accent colour and repeat it on the table, the walls and the balloons, and the whole event looks planned rather than pieced together.

Planning a big day? Our occasions and life-events guide helps you plan supplies for weddings, showers, hen dos and milestones.

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Shopping by life event: how to plan supplies for every occasion

Every life event has its own rhythm, so the supplies that matter change from one occasion to the next. Here's how we'd plan the big ones, after more than 3 million orders.

Weddings, engagements and anniversaries. Start with the room: an aisle runner, table decorations and a backdrop for the photos, then add the touches guests remember, like wedding bubbles or confetti cannons for the send-off. Keep one metallic or floral accent running through everything, from the table to the car, so the whole day looks matched rather than mixed.

Baby showers, gender reveals and christenings. These lean on soft colours and keepsakes. Pick your baby shower tableware and a balloon arch first, save the big colour choice for a gender reveal, and dress a christening table in blue, pink or neutral to suit. Set aside a few favours by each place so guests leave with a little something.

Hen and stag dos. These run on sashes, photo props and games, so buy those before the decorations. Pack a bag for each guest ready to hand out on the night, and a lifesize cutout of the bride or groom always earns a laugh.

Graduations, retirements and milestones. These suit a simple, grown-up scheme: a banner with the year or a name, table confetti and a few balloons in school, company or classic colours. Add a keepsake for the guest of honour, whether it's a graduation or a retirement, and for a religious celebration or a big anniversary, carry one accent colour across the table and the favours so it feels considered.

Whichever event you're planning, work back from the date: order about a week ahead so there's time to set up, and if plans come together late, an order placed by 4pm can still arrive the next day.

Occasions F.A.Q
Q: What does the Occasions range cover?

A: It brings together supplies for life's big moments: hen parties, baby showers, gender reveals, christenings, weddings, engagements, graduations and retirements. You will find tableware, banners, balloons, games and accessories grouped by event.

Q: How do I pick the right supplies for my event?

A: Start from the occasion. Each section, such as baby shower, wedding or hen party, groups the tableware, decorations and extras made for it, so you can build a set that matches.

Q: Do you sell complete sets or single items?

A: Both. You can buy individual pieces like a card box or a pack of napkins, or put together plates, cups, balloons and banners that share a theme.

Q: What tableware sizes do you stock?

A: Paper plates come in common sizes such as 22cm, and napkins in 33cm 2 ply. Pack counts vary by product, so check each listing for the exact quantity.

Q: What kinds of banners are available?

A: There are foil letter banners, like the gender reveal 'We Wonder What You Are' style at 200cm, plus themed banners for baby showers, graduations and other events.

Q: Are the serving trays and tablecovers reusable?

A: Some are. We stock reusable plastic serving trays and plastic tablecovers alongside disposable paper tableware. The listing tells you which is which.

Q: What occasions are these supplies for?

A: Hen dos, baby showers, gender reveals, christenings, engagements, weddings, graduations and retirement send-offs.

Q: Any ideas for a hen party?

A: Games like Truth or Dare, photo booth props and sashes get everyone involved. Add matching tableware and balloons to dress the room.

Q: How do I set up a gender reveal?

A: A 'We Wonder What You Are' banner sets the scene, then you reveal the news with plates, balloons and decorations in the colour once it is announced.

Q: Will the latex balloons float?

A: Latex balloons float when filled with helium. Air-filled ones will not rise, so add a helium canister if you want them floating.

Q: Where should I put the card box and guest book on the day?

A: Set them together on a side table near the entrance so guests notice them as they arrive and know where to leave cards and messages.

Q: My banner is creased from the pack. What can I do?

A: Foil and paper banners usually settle once hung. Unroll them a little ahead of time and hang from both ends to pull the folds out.

Q: Are these supplies safe around young children?

A: Small items, balloons and party favours can be a choking hazard for under 3s. Keep them away from small children and supervise use.

Q: Is there anything to know about uninflated balloons?

A: Uninflated or burst latex balloons are a choking risk for young children. Keep them out of reach and throw away any broken pieces straight away.

Q: Do you have any biodegradable options?

A: Yes. Some of our latex balloons, such as the Good Luck pack, are biodegradable. Paper tableware is widely recyclable too.

Q: Can I reuse anything instead of binning it?

A: Reusable plastic serving trays and some drinkware are made to wash and use again, which cuts down on waste across several events.

Q: What else should I add to my order?

A: Helium to fill the balloons, plus matching plates, cups and napkins from Tableware and catering to seat your guests.

Q: Do you sell decorations to match?

A: Yes. Browse Decorations for banners, signs and table pieces, and Balloons for foil letters, numbers and latex to fill out the room.

Q: What about party bags or favours?

A: Favour boxes and party bags finish off baby showers, christenings and weddings. Take a look at Gift bags and wrapping and Party bags.