Your wedding plans are underway and it’s time to get your wedding stationery sorted – here are 10 tips to get you started. 1. Get in early with Save the Date cards Save the Date cards are becoming increasingly common and are an expected courtesy for destination weddings. They are also a great idea for weddings during the summer or on holiday weekends. Save the Date cards allow you to lock in your guests early by announcing your wedding date and location. If you do choose to send out Save the Date cards, they should go out six to eight months before your big day, or eight to twelve months befor ..read more

Whilst we have a fabulous house collection of designs which our couples can choose from, there are certainly benefits of having a bespoke design created just for you. 1. ‘Unique’ is not just a buzz word First and foremost, your relationship is unique and your wedding invitations should be too! Whether you’re thinking of going a little quirky or hitting up the latest trends, your style is yours and one-of-a-kind. Going bespoke allows you to create your dream wedding stationery based on your own inspiration and style.  Remember that your wedding invitations are your guests’ first glimpse in ..read more

As 2018 comes to an end, we thought we’d share our favourite wedding stationery trends of the year and predictions for 2019! Vellum Invitations Undoubtedly one of our favourite styles at the minute and top selling collections this year. If you want to add a luxe layer of dimension to your invitations, try doing so with a rich, translucent vellum overlay. It has a particular way of adding that extra bit of special to your invitation suite! Or, if you’re after a more minimal look, single-layered vellum invitations with hot foil or white ink might be your jam! Deckled Edges To us, deckl ..read more

If you choose not to invite children to your wedding, we suggest making this clear on your wedding invitations. Simply addressing your invitations to adults only and hoping that they take the hint is a little too risky, as guests might assume their kids are still invited. So, here are 10 polite ways to say “no children” on your wedding invitations. #1 Whilst we love your little ones, we have decided to make our special day adults-only. #2 We love your kids, but thought you might want the night off. Book a sitter and dust off those dancing shoes. #3 We’d be delighted to see children a ..read more

With the 2020 wedding season fast approaching, we thought we’d share with you our 10 most loved wedding menus. Deckled Edge wedding menus Deckled edges exude uniqueness, romance and class and can work on any part of a wedding stationery suite – one of our favourites being menu cards. Deckled edges add an old-world charm to your menu cards by adding textured, frayed edges.We also love adding gold leaf to the edges for some extra pizazz. These can be such a gorgeous addition to your wedding table décor. Go one step further and have matching deckled edge place cards – so lush! Round wedding menus ..read more

Deciding who to invite to your wedding can be a tricky (and, sometimes, political) task. Remember: it is your special day. Sharing it with those closest to you makes the experience all the more unforgettable. Before you put together your guest list, the first step is to figure out how many guests you can invite. The main factors to consider here are your budget and your venue size. It’s no good having a list of 300 potential guests if your venue can only fit 30! Once you have an estimate of how many guests you can invite, it’s time to sit down with your fiancé and put together a list of names ..read more

Once you’ve chosen the perfect design for your wedding invitations, you need to choose your words carefully. Much like the design of your invitations, the wording will set the tone of your wedding, whether it be formal and fancy, or casual and contemporary. In its most basic form, an invitation is simply a means of informing your guests of who is getting married, who is hosting, and details of your ceremony and reception. Here are some ideas for how to word your wedding invitations. HOSTS Traditionally, the first line of the invitation is where you list who is hosting the weddin ..read more

The ring is on your finger and the planning is underway – it’s now time to keep your guests in the loop! Here are 5 essential tips for sending the perfect wedding Save the Dates. 1. Do we have to send Save the Dates? You don’t have to send out Save the Date cards, but they are a fabulous way to lock in your guests early by announcing your wedding date and location. They are particularly great for couples getting married in the spring/summer or on holiday weekends, and an absolute must for destination weddings.  2. When should we send our Save the Dates? If you do choose to send ..read more

Whether you’re already living together or planning an epic honeymoon,  you might be wondering how to ask for money as a wedding gift. Wording your wedding invitations can be a little tricky when it comes to asking your guests for money. Here are a few cute poems you could use on your wedding invitations to politely ask for money as a wedding gift! Poem #1 The most important gift to us is having you share in our special day.   However, if you wish to contribute in some other way,  a contribution towards our honeymoon would really make our day.  Poem #2 A wishing we ..read more

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you might be recently engaged. Or maybe you just like reading wedding blogs. Regardless, picking the perfect wedding venue is likely to be at the top of any newly engaged couple’s list. And it’s not easy, as there’s a lot of choice. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise – the venue you choose will play a crucial role in the success of your day.  It ultimately determines the number of guests you can invite, your wedding date, your theme, your wedding suppliers, and of course it has a huge impact on your wedding budget, so choose wisely. Right, so here ..read more