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Gracie's at Family and Friends Playcentre
Putting the twinkle into your little star's special day!
One of Merseyside's leading events companies, Gracie's by Alexandra Leonard has been leaving a lasting impression at occasions and functions for the last 10 years; from February 2024 Gracie's will be leaving a lasting impression here at Family and Friends too.
As Gracie's owner and creative stylist, Alex will be working her magic to put the finishing touches to your special occasions and events; we want your experience at Family and Friends to be memorable for all the right reasons.
Offering a full (or partial) venue design service, Gracie's transform your vision with carte blanche and an eye for detail to deliver a creation that is personal and unique to you.
Gracie's provide the complete event package, including flower walls, backdrops and photo props; illuminated numbers; glassware; candles and lanterns; sweet carts and sweet buffets. Balloon specialist, Alex, will create balloon gifts, structures and decorations customised for you. Additional items and services such as event hosting or party activities can be supplied.
Read Gracie's story below; scroll down to see some of their fabulous designs; or contact us to let Gracie's put the twinkle in your little star's special day.
gracie's at Family and Friends Playcentre
Starting Out
New Challenge
Starting Out
Alex Inglesby created venue decorating business Bows and Crafted, to support herself while studying dance and drama; she planned to teach children with additional needs.
On graduating, Alex's business had already flourished; a talented and creative designer, the events industry became her passion. Building her business throughout Merseysi
Alex Inglesby created venue decorating business Bows and Crafted, to support herself while studying dance and drama; she planned to teach children with additional needs.
On graduating, Alex's business had already flourished; a talented and creative designer, the events industry became her passion. Building her business throughout Merseyside, Alex dressed venues at top Liverpool hotels including The Titanic and
The Shankley.
And Growing
New Challenge
Starting Out
Alex and her fiance, Mike bought their first home where Alex quickly filled their new garage with sweetcarts; flower walls; chair covers; glassware; and much more; Alex outgrew it quickly.
In 2018 Alex became Mrs Leonard, marrying at her Parish Church; of course the venue at Allerton Golf Club, had been expertly designed by Alex herself!
New Challenge
New Challenge
New Challenge
By 25 Alex had opened her first shop, a traditional little terrace on Leyland Street, Prescot, which Mike transformed into an modern gift shop; the large feature window perfect for eye-catching balloon displays. The business name changed to Gracie's, in memory of her late grandmother who had passed away several months earlier.
As our new l
By 25 Alex had opened her first shop, a traditional little terrace on Leyland Street, Prescot, which Mike transformed into an modern gift shop; the large feature window perfect for eye-catching balloon displays. The business name changed to Gracie's, in memory of her late grandmother who had passed away several months earlier.
As our new lease holders, Alex and Mike will be bringing a little bit of Gracie's with them, adding the finishing touches to make your Family and Friends event complete.
A massive thankyou for everything you did, you went above and beyond, the day was perfect. Will definitely use you for our next event. x
Customer Feedback
Prettiest balloons, amazing customer service, excellent price.
Customer Feedback
Can't recommend you and your gorgeous services enough, thank you so much for making it absolutely gorgeous, it was perfect.
Customer Feedback
The best service always and love the extra finshing touches you do!
Customer Feedback
Amazing service and the pictures were gorgeous!
Customer Feedback
Wouldn't ever go to anyone else, Alex is amazing and so accomodating. x
Customer Feedback
Always an amazing and friendly service, nothing is ever too much for Alex.
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