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Beware Buying Ball Dresses Online

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:10:00 GMT

Beware ordering ball dresses and ball gowns online from China!

Recently we have heard from many unhappy girls who have not had a good experience with ordering their school ball dresses online coming from China in particular.

Most of the reports have been with the following problems;

Their school ball gowns not arriving in time before their ball despite ordering 3 to 4 months earlier and being promised they would arrive. This may have been due to Chinese New Year with most businesses closing down for several weeks over this celebration period.

Poor craftsmanship – ball dresses arriving with pulls in the fabric, severely puckered seams, holes and stains etc.

Ball dresses arriving – not looking like the photo of what they thought they were purchasing. It appears these companies are using photos of designer ball gowns leading you to believe this is theor design and the actual dress you are ordering.

Below is an example of a ball dress ordered from China and the photo of the dress that arrived.

Clearly the dresses are not the same colour or even made from the same fabric. The dress in the photo ordered from is peach chiffon with a silk under skirt. The ball dress received is a burnt orange satin, lined with a red cotton fabric and do not look anything like each other.

If you are going to order online from overseas;

Ask for references from previous customers.

Ask for photos of their work – not photos of the gowns they are going to try and make.

Allow time for delivery and have a backup ball dress or in case you don’t like what arrives.

Allow time for alterations in case the dress does not fit properly.

Take the photo of the dress you are wanting to order online to a local reputable dressmaker, or one of the Perth ball dress shops who offer a custom design service and get quotes from them to compare the prices, convenience, guarantees and craftsmanship.

Ordering from a business you know someone has used and dress you have seen.

Ask what guarantees they offer.

Ask what the return policy is.

There is an abundance of Perth ball dress shops catering for all budgets where you can buy new or recycled ball dresses or hire a ball gown. Check out all your options before ordering a ball dress online from China.

Top 3 Money Saving Tips for Your School Ball

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:11:00 GMT

Top 3 Tips to Save Money for your School Ball

Set a budget. With the cost of school ball tickets between $95 and $115 across Pert schools and limo hire between $60 and $140 per person, before you start thinking about what you will wear etc you will have spent between $155 and $255.

When you are purchasing lots of different items, which you will be doing over a period of approx 6 months it is very easy to lose track of the total amount of money being spent. Even when you think you have been very thrifty, when you add up all the incidentals it is hard can be hard to believe the total.

Down load our FREE School Ball Expenses Tracker – simply enter in the amounts you have spent on particular items and it will auto calculate your expenses as you go helping you to stay on budget.

Start looking for your ball dress early! Many Perth ball dress shops will have sales and discount offers between December and April, however, these are rarely widely advertised making it difficult to find out who, when and where the sales are on.

Currently there are over Perth 30 ball dress shops advertising with us who inform us of their up and coming sales and any special discounts they want to offer via the website. These discounts can be found on our Sales and Discount Offers page.

Consider all your ball dress options buying a new or recycled ball gown, hiring a ball gown or borrow an amazing dress.

Group discounts. If you are getting your hair and makeup done professionally there are great discounts for group bookings with many operators offering discounts for doing 2 or more girls makeup/hair at the one location.

This can be a great way of saving money and can be a really fun experience getting ready together with your special friends.

Custom Made Ball Gowns Perth

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:27:00 GMT

So you have seen a picture of your dream ball dress but can’t seem to find anything like it anywhere?

With over 30+ ball dress shops in Perth alone it seems hard to believe that some girls can not find a dress they like! It is not as simple as it sounds though, quite often girls have seen a picture on the internet or in a magazine of a dress they love or a particular aspect of the dress and want something like it. This is where to problem arises as they can't often find it ready made for sale on the racks of ball dress stores. In this case they should look into getting a ball dress custom made.

If you are looking into a custom made ball dress it is recommended to try on ball dresses or gowns in similar styles and fabrics to the dress you want to get made to make sure the style and fabric you like in the photos acutally suit your body shape. It is amazing how some colours and fabrics just dont suit some people.

There are severalball dress shops in Perth who offer a custom design service. Take a photo or drawings of the dress design you like into one of these ball dress stores offering custom designs and discuss with them your design concepts and get a quote on having your dream dress custom.

Remember to discuss types of fabrics, look at colours and all important how long the dress will take to make, possible alterations after it is finished etc.

One such store in Perth is Bonne Soiree. Many school ball customers take in pictures of different dresses and come up with an individual design to be made. Below is a photo of the picture taken to Bonne Soiree and a photo of the finished ball gown made exactly to the client’s measurements in the colour and fabric she wanted complete with a matching tie for her ball date.

Visit Bonne Soiree for their individual design catalogue ball dresses and custom made ball dresses Perth WA.

School Ball Theme Prop Hire Perth

Wed, 18 May 2011 07:06:00 GMT

Are you on the school ball planning committe helping to choose your school ball theme? Then be sure to take a look at PROPAGANDER Perth’s leading Prop Hire business.

Propaganders creative theming will turn your high school ball, formal or event into a truly special occasion using Propagander's host of props, hand-painted backdrops and dressings.

Their visual magic can transform your school ball, formal, product launches, weddings, corporate functions, trade shows and parties. If you can't find exactly what you want from our extensive stock we can even custom build props just for you.

They also have a large range of Linen and Chair Covers and Table Center Pieces for hire.

Have a Ball on board a Bust-a-Move Party Bus

Wed, 11 May 2011 03:32:00 GMT

Bust-a-Move Party Bus Hire Perth, specialise in bus hire for all occasions, including your school ball.

Your school ball is one of the biggest events of the year, so you’ve got to do it with maximum fun and style with a Bust-a-Move Party Bus Hire Perth

All their party buses feature latest multi-coloured LED lights and a state-of-the-art Pioneer surround sound audio system with 11 speakers and three massive subwoofers. Plus, their buses are the only party buses in Perth with inward-facing bench seats – so you can have a real party atmosphere before you even get to the party.

The Red Bus

It’s time to party! With 45 inward-facing seats, a quality surround sound system and a funky lighting system, the Red bus has everything you need Party in Style with Bust-a-Move Party Bus Hire in Perth.

The Blue Bus
Bring your music and your friends, and get your party started. The Blue bus is fitted with the latest surround sound and lighting systems and features inward-facing seating.

School Ball Limo Hire Perth

Sat, 07 May 2011 03:04:00 GMT

Golden West Limousines have joined schoolballs.com.au Limo Hire Perth category.

Golden West Limousines have a limousine perfect for your school ball or special occasion.

Their fleet consists of a 10 seater Stretch Statesman, Holden Caprice Sedan Limousine and a 7 seater Mercedes Van Limousine.

Golden West Limousines offer a quality, affordable, professional service.

Perth School Ball Sales, Discounts & Special Offers

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:33:00 GMT

Everyone can get school ball discounts simply by visiting schoolballs.com.au.

Find out when and where the ball dress sales are on, who is offering discounts on suit hire or special offers on limo hire etc.

There is no need to become a member, or to register for a membership card. Just log onto schoolballs.com.au and click on our School Ball Sales, Discounts and Special Offers tabs to view all the latest offerings.

If you want automatic notification of new offers being added to this page you can join our facebook page to get priority notification.

WACE Help & Exam Revision Programs Perth

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:54:00 GMT

Academic Task Force WACE Help - Revison, Study Skills, Master Classes, Essay Writing, Study Guides and Exam Questions.

WACE REVISON PROGRAM
The 2011 WACE Help April Vacation Program provides revision of WACE subjects, study skills, exam preparation and essay writing. It is an ideal opportunity to build student skills and consolidate subject knowledge with our experienced team of specialist presenters. Academic Task Force has been presenting revision programs for students in years 11 and 12 since 1986. They consistently instill student confidence and lead to improved academic results because they focus the student learning on the important issues and techniques which enable one to achieve success set in their goals and many occasions beyond their expectations.This program is not only for the high achievers, it provides help for students at all levels. The attached brochure provides all the course details and how to enroll. Convenient on-line enrolment can be done at www.academictaskforce.com.au

Referral Reward
Do you have a friend who would benefit from attending the Academic Task Force WACE Holiday Revision program? If you let them know and as a result they enroll, you will receive a $50 Referral Voucher that can be used when you enrol in the Academic Task Force Term 2 Weekend WACE Help Classes. The Referral Voucher may also be used for the Term 2 Saturday Classes for Middle School enrolments.

Our clients say:
Dear Dr Bagworth
I have received your letter and have enclosed a photocopy of the Certificate of Excellence I was awarded by the Curriculum Council. I believe Academic task Force enhanced my performance in the 2010 WACE Exams and have recommended you to family and friends.

Dear Dr Bagworth
As requested here is a copy of the certificate I was awarded by the Curriculum Council. Thank you for the gift vouchers and your wonderful services during my year twelve schooling.

Dear Pam
Please find enclosed as requested Charlotte’s Curriculum Council Certificate of Excellence.
We, her parents, were very proud of her achievements and appreciate the contribution of Academic Task Force to her success.

Dear Dr Bagworth
Thank you for your wonderful services during my year 12 schooling.

Michael Taran, the 2010 Beasley Medal winner, attended Academic Task Force courses and is pleased to have Academic Task Force display a copy of his awards in our presentation folder.

WEEKEND WACE HELP CLASSES
Weekend Classes for Term 2 commence Saturday 7th May at Rossmoyne and Churchlands and Sunday 8th May at Perth Modern School. Hundreds of students have benefited from the regular weekly attendance at these small group classes. Helping students solve their specific problems on a regular basis keeps them progressing through the term with increasing levels of confidence and competence in their subject(s).
Typically Academic Task Force receives great feedback about our small group classes held during the weekends of each term.
Last week Emma was delighted as she told her Weekend Help Human Biology teacher “I got an ‘A’ for my last assignment. I feel good.”

MASTER CLASSES
The Term 1 Master Classes have generated some great feedback. Students enthusiastically report results such as “I now rank 1 overall in the Maths 3CD course.” And “I have been performing well in school since I started attending.” And many students report better understanding and improved marks.
Master Classes recommence for Term 2 on Sunday May 8th. Further information is attached. Enrol early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.

STUDY GUIDES and EXAM QUESTIONS
The Academic Task Force range of Study Guides and Exam Questions can equip you with valuable learning and revision materials. View the range on-line at www.academictaskforce.com.au.

What Do Students Say About our Study Guides?
Pamela
I am more than happy for you display my Certificate of Excellence and General Exhibition in your presentation folder. I found your revision Study Guides were such a great help to me during exams, and the physics revision course was also very useful so I am happy to return the favour.

SATURDAY HELP CLASSES FOR Years 7 to 10
Saturday Small Group Classes for students in Years 7 to 10 for Term 1 on 16th April. They commence for Term 2 on Saturday 7th May.
We were pleased to receive the following feedback recently:

Hi Academic Task Force
My daughter has attended Academic Task Force on terms 2 & 3 (she has sporting commitments in terms 1 & 4) for the past 2 years on Saturday mornings at Churchlands Senior High School.
She has found that when she attends Academic Taskforce her grades improve dramatically & is of the opinion that your tutors are the best as I have offered to get her her own tutor but prefers to go to your classes.

Have a Ball at Freo's Finest

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:25:00 GMT

Have a ball at Freo’s Finest -

Make your school ball a night to remember with the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle’s 2012 Ultimate School Ball Package.

Students can enjoy a lavish buffet menu, a fantastic selection of decorations and table centrepieces, DJ entertainment and complimentary prizes for the Belle and Beau of the Ball! Conditions apply.

Our magnificent Southern Cross Gala Ballroom can cater from 50 – 600 students for a dinner dance. Special accommodation rates are also available for teachers.

Located in the beautiful port city of Fremantle, the 4 star International Esplanade Hotel Fremantle is renowned for its magnificent function venues. This outstanding venue blends the charm of a bygone era with new modern function rooms and full, state-of-the-art facilities ensuring that you experience a truly memorable school ball.

For enquiries and bookings please call 9432 4000, email banquets@ehf.com.au or visit www.esplanadehotelfremantle.com.au

Online Ball Dress Shop Perth

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:05:00 GMT

Wild Violet eveningwear.com.au is Perth’s newest online shop for all your ball dress and ball gown needs. Their team has over 25years of experience in the fashion industry and services metro, country and rural Western Australia.

Their range is updated regularly so there is always something new and fun to check out.

When you purchase your ball gown from Wild Violet eveningwear.com.au for your school ball you will receive a free matching tie for your ball date.

View the Wild Violet Evening Wear Collection.

Hot Rod Limo Hire Perth

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:49:00 GMT

Wow everyone when you arrive at your Perth school ball in a Hot Rod Style Limousine from Thirties Limousines.

Thirties Limousines have a 7 seater 1929 Dodge, a 9 seater 1930 Dodge and an 11 seater 1931 Ford Model A. They are the only vehicles of their type registered in Western Australia.

All their limos are fully restored to their former grandeur and finished in matching silver and burgundy exterior.

All limousines are fitted with air-conditioning, CD player, crystal glasses they will take you to photo locations on your way to the ball and bring you safely home at the end of the night. Check out Thirties Limousines Limo Hire Perth for your Perth school ball transport.

Limo Hire Perth - 13 Seater Bus

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:14:00 GMT

Kandu Holidays 13 Seater Limo Bus Hire Perth are offering their 13 seater bus for Perth School Balls. The 13 seater bus has a DVD player and large 15 inch screen for viewing music DVDs a CD player and an iPod input. Priced at $600 return trip it is has to be the cheapest value around for those wanting to go to their ball in a large group.

Perth Bands and DJ's Perth

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:33:00 GMT

School Ball or School Formal Coming Up and looking for great Perth Bands & DJ’s?

Check out the schoolballs.com.au list of Bands Perth and DJ’s Perth you’ll find profiles, contact details along with sample playing lists, links to facebook pages etc with sample cover band audio videos etc.

You'll find Perth Cover Bands Hi-NRG, The Proof & Fuse along with Perth DJ's Paul V Entertainment, Event Masters, Dial a DJ and Hero DJ's.

Mobile Photo Booth Hire Perth

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:56:00 GMT

School Ball or High School Formal coming up? Why not hire a mobile photo booth – students who have had one at their school ball have reported this.

“The Ball was amazing : ) the best part would defs have to be the photobooth. i recommend it to everyone”

“We had a photobooth, & professional photographers. The photo booth was an awesome idea! they gave us masks, wands, horns, helmets, scarves and everything.. it was great fun! and we all got the photos at the end. Was an awesome idea!”

Check out Fun Shot Photo Booths have joined schoolballs.com.au Perth Photo Booth Hire category, they supply stylish and fully mobile Photo Booths for any occasion where you want your guests to have a fabulous time and make great memories. Packages available to suit everyone.

School Ball Photo Backdrops

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:54:00 GMT

Check out these latest classic and funky design backdrops to arrive in Perth - available from 3P Photography.