Posts tagged WEDDING STATIONERY
Lauren & Dionysios' Greek Island Wedding
 

Lauren and Dionysios got married on the beautiful island of Andros, on the secluded Vitali Beach.

It has not yet been discovered as a party location like close by Mykonos, so it is beautifully quiet and laid back, with some fab beaches.

 
Loungers on Vitali Beach in front of the ocean.

Their pals at Kampos Beach Bar transformed their bar and kept the cocktails flowing (the best drinks I’ve ever had at a wedding!). They surrounded the party with loads of white flowers, festoon lights and good vibes.

A white table set up for a wedding looking out on to the ocean at Vitali Beach

A blue dip dye design was chosen for the stationery, to match the original invites and complement the ocean location.

We chose 600gsm Cranes Lettra paper to withstand the triple dipping and finished with blue calligraphy and a classic serif typeface.

The menus were layered with vellum paper and attached with a white wax seal as a nod to their original invites (we sent these out in 2019 but a little thing called Covid got in the way of the big day ☹️).

White cards with blue dip dye design
Wedding drinks menu held up in front of a beach with the ocean in the background
Dip dye place name that reads 'Nikos' held in front of ocean background
A stack of blue dip dye place names with calligraphy

I was so thrilled to have helped with the stationery and be included in the wedding party. What a beautiful day! It has gone right in my memory box.

If you fancy taking a trip to Andros, the ferry is just a short 2 hour ride from Athens (which can be booked here), and I can highly recommend staying at Nikos and Chrisanthi’s tranquil Paradise Design Apartments in the centre of Batsi - you won’t find a nicer host, or a nicer view!

 
Louie Tilley x The Un-Wedding

I’m chuffed to announce I am now part of The Book Of Love; The Un-Wedding’s fab wedding directory. Think of it as a bible for folks wanting a non-traditional wedding.

They have everything covered from alternative wedding photographers, unique floristry, awesome mobile bars and even yurts, YURTS!

Go take a peep - there isn’t a twee ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ sign in sight! 😉

Izzy & Brett's Sri Lanka Wedding
 

Izzy and Brett got married in the most beaaaaautiful venue in Sri Lanka. It was right on the beach, lit by lanterns and covered in gorgeous foliage.

 
 
 

We created gold feather place names to add to their tables and a linen table plan that could be shipped all the way from London.

The table plan was digitally printed and then hand finished with gold pigment to match the feathers. Take a peep below to see their beach wedding in all its glory 😍

 
Lauren & Dionysios' Greek Island Wedding
 

Lauren and Dionysios are all set to get married on the beautiful Greek island of Andros.

 

They chose a blue theme as a nod to the beautiful ocean and typical white architecture that will surround them on their wedding day.

The design was debossed on to 600gsm white Cranes Lettra and I hand-finished the watercolour ‘ocean’.

We finished with a little white wax starfish seal and popped them in the post to their excitable guests. I love these tiny touches, it makes it all the more special for the recipient to open too! Congrats Lauren and D!

 
SAVE THE DATES ~ TOP TIPS

Planning a wedding is hectic to say the least, so it's wonderful to have top tips from suppliers in the industry to avoid common mistakes and ensure you get exactly what you want.

The lovely folks at Love My Dress asked for save the date tips from some of their wedding stationery bods, here are a few of mine (some apply to more than save the dates!):

GET WHAT YOU WANT

First and foremost, ask for exactly what you want. Even if it is sky-blue-pink with a yellow border, because chances are it can be done!

 

IDEAS

Send as much info as possible when you drop me a line. The more info I have (think images, colour, finishing), the easier and quicker it will be to get you a quote - and let's face it, that's the most important thing!

 

AWKWARD CONVOS

Use save the dates as a breeeezy way to ask a guest to 'save the evening' instead of sending them save the dates AND invites. It also avoids any awkward convos.

 

ONE AT A TIME

Get the save the dates out first and then worry about the rest. Any good stationery supplier won't force you to design and pay for ALL stationery at the same time, that would be crazy talk.

You will also be able to run any design through it all, so take one thing at a time so you can focus on budget and changes in circumstances.

 

COMMS + TRANSPARENCY

Communication is key! Boring but true. I will keep you up to date with work in progress snaps and involve you at all stages. 

If something can't be done within budget or to a high enough standard, I will be the first to let you know and I will work with you to recommend alternatives.

 

Above all, this is the exciting bit and should be fun! Whomever you choose, it's their job to know what weight a paper should be and whether you need matte or satin, so take their advice and let them do the hard work! :)

Helen & Chris' Countryside Wedding
 

Helen and Chris' wedding was held in the beautiful county of Essex and it was tipis and festoon lights galore. Not to mention a well stocked gin bar, gospel choir and welly throwing.

Photography by Abigail Fahley

Photography by Abigail Fahley

 

The marquee was decorated in ivy foliage, gypsophelia, candles and a whole host of gorgeous friends and family, including a very well behaved little 1 year old bridesmaid.

We created bespoke place names brush lettered in a gorgeous gold pigment on heavy hammered ivory card to complement the natural theme. Table plans were finished off with lots of lovely mini chalkboard details and signs directed the guests where to go.

Have a nose below at the lovely day and get in touch if you need help with lettering on the big day - just about anything is possible and weddings are my absolute favourite!

Photography by Abigail Fahley

Photography by Abigail Fahley

 
Wedding Direction Signs

Direction signs have been one of the most asked for items - so I have added brand spanking new chalkboard arrows to the shop! You can pick from the lettering options available or create bespoke signs, you can even choose gold lettering if you like.

The arrows come ready to hang and are a nice durable coated wood. Perfect for hen dos and engagement parties as well!

A Cressing Temple Wedding
 

I totally forgot about these little signs that I created for my best bud's wedding! It was a stunning day complete with Jenny Packham dress and 13th Century countryside barn setting. The sunshine shone ALL day (there were a few pink shoulders) and the bride and groom didn't stop smiling until they left in the wee small hours.

 

It was my FIRST ever wedding that I did lettering for and as a little bridesmaid, it has gone right in my memory box.

Mr and Mrs Chair Signs
Bride and Groom Chair Signs
 
Kate & Simon's New Zealand wedding
 

Well you don't get much better than a party in sunny New Zealand do you?!

Kate & Simon got married in the gorgeous Old School Forest in the Bay of Plenty. What a ruddy dreamy setting.

 

Their theme was gold and mint, so we opted for metallic gold ink for brush lettering name settings, a big ole seating for eating table plan and lots of little chalkboard signs dotted around for guests. 

This was an interesting one for logistics! The bride loved chalkboards, so I worked with some pretty nifty chalkboard vinyl so we could roll up the table plan and send it on the plane with her fabulous sister. It was popped in a beautiful gold frame and ta daaaaa, one table plan for 113 hungry Kiwi bellies :).

Here's some pics, and a huge thank you to the bride and groom, I am always very appreciative to have photos of their day shared with me.