Your best friend’s wedding is undoubtedly one of the most significant events in their life, and being asked to read something during the ceremony is an honour. It’s a chance to share their joy and to bring something extra special to their day. You’ll want to take a little time to find just the right ..read more

How I’m juggling a building my bespoke poetry business with other creative projects. I don’t function well without a plan. Whilst I long to be one of those spontaneous “I just wing it” people, my multi tabbed mind would explode if I tried to keep track of everything without writing it down. I have a ..read more

Your wedding ceremony marks the beginning of a lifelong commitment to each other. Whether you’ve been with your partner for ten years or ten days, your wedding ceremony is a momentous moment on your journey together. As well as personal significance, your ceremony is a way of honouring and creating tradition as well as making ..read more

Music is a big part each stage of your wedding day, from the tunes you’ll get ready to, songs for the ceremony and melodies to set the scene for the reception and after party. Choosing your wedding music is a chance to express yourselves as a couple and enhance the other elements of your day ..read more

how personalised wedding poetry can make your wedding feel just right People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel – Maya Angelou This magnificent quote from Maya Angelou is well known. That doesn’t make it any less powerful and when it comes to ..read more

Hello! I hope you’re all well and enjoying the first signs of spring – I have daffodils poking up all over the place and the birds are definitely pairing up – I fear I may have pigeon wars again this year. If you’ve been a subscriber to Kathryn Anna Writes for some time (thank you ..read more

How do you write a bespoke wedding poem? This is something I’m asked a lot, and it’s a question that’s both straightforward and almost impossible to answer. There are a few different styles of bespoke wedding poem and I am happy to work with whatever you’re looking for. Types of bespoke wedding poem The type of personalised wedding poem I’m asked for most often is one that details the journey a couple has taken to reach the magic moment of their wedding day. This type of poem is often quite simple in it’s structure and I make full use of rhyme to give the poem a cheerful feel and a sense of mo ..read more

In the world of personalised print design, the choice of paper is a critical factor that can significantly impact the final result. Among the host of options I tried during my research (heaven for a stationery geek like me), G.F. Smith Munken Fine Paper stood out. Renowned for craftsmanship and care, the superior thickness and smooth finish gives my bespoke poetry prints the level of quality I need. Whether I’m creating a poetry gift,  poetry print for a wedding reading, a bespoke birthday gift or personalised poetry print for any other occasion, I take care to use the best materials I ca ..read more

Personalised poetry prints really are a gift that lasts Let’s talk about the sheer magic of personalised poetry and why it’s a great go-to for a birthday gift that really means something. Buying cards and gifts can seem a bit of an assembly line in the digital age. Does your dearest friend really need another book or scarf? Does Dad want another bio of his favourite sports personality? Buying presents is hard, and buying something really meaningful can feel impossible. A heartfelt, meaningful gift Imagine this: Instead of a generic, one-size-fits-all birthday wish, you give a heartfelt, t ..read more