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We know how important it is that your Special Occasion is perfect, from organising the venue to the menu, to the entertainment, everything needs to be meticulously planned, because your Special Occasion is unique to you. Whether it is your 40th Birthday, your Golden Wedding Anniversary or a leaving party, whatever the occasion stationery and accessories play an important role, not least because when you send out your invitations, they set the scene for your wonderful day, the first touchpoint your guests will see, thus creating the tone, your handwriting, your signature. Here is a little bit of helpful advice that may help you with your arrangements.
Matching Stationery
Order a sample
Timing your Order
Invitations
Reply Cards
Table Plans
Menus
Place Cards
Favours
Thank you Cards
Guest Book & Photographic Albums
Bespoke
Stationery is one of the most important elements to your special day, receiving an invitation is often the first time your guests become aware of your celebration. But 'Invitations' are not the only item of stationery you will need for your function, you may want 'Invitations' Menu's' and perhaps even 'Thank You cards'.
In our main range you can choose from square or oblong shaped designs. We also have a range of boxed scrolls, which have become popular in recent years. Each item is handmade individually, exclusively for you, with quality materials and heavy weight card, so you can be sure that the finished product is one that you will be proud to send to your friends and relatives.
You can simply choose from our extensive range of stylish, contemporary designs whether you prefer traditional stationery or scrolls…making your choice will be the most difficult part. And if you can't find what you are looking for in our range, then why not take a look at our Bespoke service.
For each design in our range of cards and scrolls, we offer a matching set of stationery to complement your occasion and to help you with have put together some helpful advice for planning your stationery requirements. Simply click on the links below, for help and advice on planning specific items of stationery and accessories.
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It is often difficult to make your mind up, and equally as difficult to really see the quality and true colours of the finished product from a photograph. So why not order a sample to help you make your mind up? We know, how important it is, that you make the right choice.
If you wish to order a sample, it is simple, just click on the link on the item you require and follow the instructions. Invitation samples are sent out using the colour shown in the main photograph of each design. Please indicate if you require an alternative colour and we will also send a sample flower or swatch in the colour option that you prefer.
If you are interested in a scroll design, we will send you the handmade embellishment wrapped around the parchment paper of your choice, but due to the cost of the scroll boxes, we can only send out colour swatches for these.
We do have a high demand for samples, therefore, it is necessary for us to make charge for each sample ordered. However, should you order one of the samples we will refund the cost of that sample.
We recommend that you place your order, at least 4-5 months before the date of your special occasion, this not only allows you time to send out your invitations and receive your responses but takes into consideration delivery timings.
As every one of our invitations is handmade individually, you will need to consider the lead time for delivery in your timings. If your wedding falls during the Christmas Period, you will need to allow a longer lead time to take account of the Christmas postage. Once ordered and delivered this will give you time to send out your Invitations - at least 12 weeks before your event.
Order Invitations At least 4 - 5 months before event.
Delivery 3-4 months prior to event
Despatch 3 months (12 weeks prior to event)
RSVP by: 2-4 weeks prior to event
Design
It is worth spending some time considering the style and tone you wish to create for your event, and how your stationery can help you achieve the image you want to convey. Do you have a theme? A colour scheme or do you prefer a simple but stylish neutral colour ? Do you want your stationery to be personalised? Do you want something quite traditional or more contemporary?
Choosing a design is often the most difficult part…would you like traditional stationery or perhaps you would prefer an elegant scroll.....making your choice will be the most difficult part and is something that is really down to you to decide.
Invitation Enclosures
Whether guests are travelling from abroad or a nearby town, it's a good idea to include some additional information to help them on the day.
Directions & Maps: Send guests travel information well in advance, especially if they have to book tickets on rail or air. Suggestions of the nearest airport or cheapest way to obtain tickets are very welcome, as are numbers of local taxi firms. Remember, out of town guests may not have a car available to them. It is a nice thought to arrange for a coach or minibus to collect them from the hotel and take them to the ceremony venue, and then on to the reception. You should be able to print out a map from a website such as www.streetmap.co.uk and include a colour copy in each invitation.
Accommodation Details: Many guests will wish to stay overnight after your evening reception, and possibly even the night before the wedding, so a list of local hotels and guesthouses is helpful. The names and addresses should be given and a range of budget options should be included.
Gift List: This should be a very discreet mention of where your gift list is held and how guests can access the details, should they wish to.
Dress Code: It is not correct to refer to morning dress on an invitation. However, you could include 'black tie' if you wish your guests to wear evening dress. Or, you might have an alternative, themed dress code
Reply Cards - It is customary now to inlcude reply cards and envelopes (self-addressed if possible) in your invitations, this helps your guests to reply promptly.
Invitation Quantities
You should allow one invitation per family including a courtesy one for the groom's parents and the minister. Don't forget to order at least five extra invitations for any extra guests you may decide to ask at a later date.
It is becoming commonplace now to send ready printed reply cards out you're your invitations, you can stamp and address, thus making it easier for your guests to make timely replies regarding their intentions to attend.
Reply Card Quantities
You should allow one reply card per invitation sent, If you are not ordering pre-addressed envelopes, don't forget to order at least five extra reply cards to allow for addressing errors.
Standard Reply Card Dietary Reply Card
Guests are always interested in which table they are sitting on and who they are seated with. A table plan prominently placed in the reception area will ensure that guests can immediately see where they will be sitting. When planning your seating arrangements, it is best to try to consider whether or not your guests have something in common with the other guests on their table, this will aid the conversation and make your guests feel more relaxed.
Menu 's provide your guests with details of what they will be served. when dining at your function. Menu cards should include each course, wine, and aperitifs.
Menu Quantities
It is entirely you choice, many of our customers order one menu per guest and place them on/next to their place setting, others order one to two per table that can be positioned centrally on the tables for guests to read at their leisure.
Used at the reception to indicate to the guests where they are to sit at the table. They can also provide a beautiful keepsake for your guests.
Place Card Quantities
One per guest.
(Please note: due to small parts used in our designs, these place cards are not suitable for children under the age of 3 years old).
Simple keepsakes placed by your guests table setting, add the finishing touches to your table decorations. It is customary to provide favours for the ladies only, but it is entirely your choice. We offer a range of favour boxes and bags that complement your stationery range.
(Please note: due to small parts used in our designs, these favour boxes should be kept out of reach of children under the age of 3 years old).
Simply saying 'Thank You' to your guests for attending your wedding and for their thoughtful presents always leaves your friends and relatives feeling special and by keeping your 'thank you' cards in theme they may a nice keepsake for your guest of your special day. A added touch is that you can order thank you cards and add a photograph of you on your special day using our 'Personalise with a Picture' option when you order.
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Guest Book
A lovely momentum for any occasion is to keep a guest book in a prominent position with a pen, in which your guests can write their thoughts and feelings about your special occasion. This creates a lasting momentum of the day.
Photograph Album
What better way to keep your images but in a hand-finished photograph album which complements the design of you stationery and continues your theme right through to you memories of the day.
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We find that some of our customers have very specific ideas for the theme and style of their occasion. If you can't find what you are looking for in our main range, of if you have an idea in mind for your stationery, whatever your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01923 353335 and we will be happy to help you find the perfect stationery solution for your occasion.
We are happy also to consider corporate events, such as company parties, product launches, marketing initiatives, that require invitations.
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