We are very excited to announce that all new invitation orders in 2015 RSVP cards will be complementary (Normally from £0.75 each).
So before the mad rush after wedding fair season in January, do contact us for a consultation to make sure you book a slot in our production diary.
(no minimum order value, offer valid until 31st December 2015, not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or package)
“Catherine did all our wedding stationary, from our invitations to our place settings – everything was beautiful. She was a pleasure to deal with throughout the process – and was very accommodating when it came to last-minute requests. I would have no hesitation in recommending her. Brilliant.”
“Catherine was a real asset to helping us achieve our vision for our wedding. After an exhaustive search , we found that the particular style that Catherine could supply was exactly what we were looking for. Catherine’s ideas and sheer enthusiasm for the products she could supply Was contagious .”
“Fabulous. Exceeded my expectation. Catherine did a super job. The venue loved the product, a staff member hopes to order. Thank you.”
“We loved everything that Catherine made for us for our special day and the fact that she managed to find little silver pine cone charms (that I couldn’t find anywhere!) to fit our theme was brilliant! Great service and super friendly!”
“We were impressed from our first meeting to the personal invite to her house to discuss in private our own personal needs. All options were discussed and we were truly pleased with the finished product.”
“Would recommend to anyone, contact regularly with regards to your order, bespoke stationary at the highest standard, always there to help with any queries or questions.”
“Even after the final draft was ready to print we were able to contact Catherine and change spellings and add names to the table plan. Very grateful!!!”
“Catherine was so lovely to talk to from the moment I met her at the apex wedding fair. I knew from then that providing the quotation was within reason I was going to go with Catherine. She made everything I wanted to my expectations and more, everybody commented how classy her work looks.”
“Excellent vision and understanding of our requirements. Always available if we needed any further help and advice.”
“Catherine is just brilliant I couldn’t of wished for more. Her beautiful pieces gave the finishing touches to my wedding. The guest all commented on how she had captured the theme and colours of my wedding and it all worked beautifully with my flowers. I was thrilled, Catherine took away all the stress.”
“Catherine was able to take our ideas and make something totally out off this world. Something we would never been able to do our selves. I wasn’t very excited the week before our wedding due to a lot of stress but seeing our table plan was the thing that have me excitement! We had so many compliments on our invites, table plan and table names! Our table plan in now proudly hanging up in our house! Xx”
“Seen the wonderful product before and I love the fact they are hand made”
“We liked her stall when we first saw her and she came across very well – she often seemed more excited than we were when it came to talking about our big day!”
“We booked Angelic Weddings because of their extraordinary bespoke stationary and everything we had imagined our invites to be like was brought to life to a fine detail by Angelic Weddings.”
“My sister-in-law used Angelic Weddings and I loved the design and quality of her invitations etc so it was a no brainer! It was also local to me and felt a bit more personal as I was able to go over to Catherine’s and go through the design rather than just ordering from an on line company.”
“Impressed by her stall at the fayre and her friendly persona”
“Wouldn’t have wanted to go with anyone else. She is perfect.”
“Nothing was too much trouble and Catherine was so helpful and would gladly Go that extra mile to help our wedding day look stunning, which is exactly what she helped us achieve.”
“We booked because they offered the best personal service.”
“For her unique designs”
“I love the look of her work and Catherine is so imaginative and creative I knew if I gave her my theme and colour scheme she would create something unique to my wedding day. I trusted her completely and she didn’t let me down. My pieces were stunning”
“Recommendation from venue and also from advert in local magazine”
Venues
Ravenwood Hall Hotel, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds
(we have a special offer with this supplier)
http://www.ravenwoodhall.co.uk/
Make your wedding day one to remember… Ravenwood Hall has been creating truly fairytale weddings for over 25 years and is one of Suffolk’s most popular wedding venues. Many enjoy the tranquil setting of 7 acres of lawns and English gardens, providing a very safe environment for children. Not forgetting the most idyllic backdrop of all, the 16th century hotel and fabulous mature trees to capture in your photographs.
The Venue at Kersey Mill
(we have a special offer with this supplier)
http://thevenueatkerseymill.co.uk/
The Venue at Kersey Mill aim to provide you with a perfect setting for a perfect day. Kersey Mill, set in the heart of the picturesque Suffolk countryside, amongst 17 acres of private land and listed in the Doomsday Book, now provides a truly unique wedding venue.
Glemham Hall, Woodbridge
(we have a special offer with this supplier)
Westminster College, Cambridge
http://www.westminster.cam.ac.uk/
Jewellery
Michael Frank
Design & Décor
The chalk Spot
Bedazzled Pom Poms
http://www.bedazzledpompoms.com
Confetti
Flumpy Buttons Confetti
http://www.flumpybuttons.co.uk
Balloons
VIP Balloons
Sweet Cart & Props
Polka Dot Chair Cover & Prop Hire
http://www.polka-chaircoverhire.co.uk
Easy & Elegant Weddings
http://www.easyandelegantweddings.co.uk
Photographer’s
Neal Laver
Andy Chambers Photography
http://www.andychambersphotography.co.uk
Barbara Leatham Photography
Pengelly Photography
www.pengelly-photography.co.uk
Videographer
Humble Productions
Floristry & Design
Susan Jane May MBFA
http://www.susanjanemay.co.uk/
Thrive Floristry
http://www.thrivefloristry.co.uk
Sally’s Wedding Company
http://www.sallysweddingcompany.co.uk/
Tiger Lily Flowers
http://www.tiger-lily-flowers.com
Bridal
Bury Bridal Rooms
http://www.burybridalrooms.co.uk/
The Bridal Lounge
http://www.thebridal-lounge.co.uk/
Hair, Nails, Make-up & Beauty
Rhapsody Hair & Beauty
53 St John’s Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7AD, 01206 973 992
https://www.facebook.com/Rhapsody-hair-and-beauty-308876979313908/?fref=ts
Elegant Hair & Beauty
http://www.eleganthairandbeauty.co.uk
Make-Up Artist
Pretty Faces Make up by Emma Quin
Cakes
Amazing Cakes By Jean
Beautiful Tiers
http://www.beautifultiers.co.uk
Charm Cupcakes
http://www.charm-cupcakes.co.uk/
Entertainment & Music
Cupids Wish
Matt Carter Pianist
http://www.eventpianist.co.uk/
The Cambridge Harpist
http://www.thecambridgeharpist.co.uk
Toast Master
Ronnie Booth
http://www.toastmastersawston.co.uk
Rosalind Hamill
http://www.toastmaster-eastanglia.co.uk/
Cutlery, Crockery and linen hire
Henry’s Events
http://www.henryevents.co.uk/
Cake Toppers
Lilys Prettys
Transport
Classic VW Moments
http://www.classicvwmoments.co.uk/
Weddings Fairs
Take my Hand Wedding Fairs
THE Wedding Fayre!
http://www.theweddingfayre.net/
Two packages exclusive to Ravenwood Hall Hotel couples
The complete venue stationery package ~ £561
Canvas/Mount Board table plan
Place settings – traditional fold or luggage tag style
Table numbers/names
Menu card, two per table
Order of service or Order of ceremony, one per guest
large A4 guest book or hire of our wishing tree with 50 tags
Post box or hire of our vintage suitcase with CARDS sign
Favour box (unfilled), one per guest
40 Confetti Cones (unfilled) with wicker basket hire
Consultation at our Studio/show room in Bury St Edmunds
Full delivery to Ravenwood Hall Hotel ready for your big day AND set up service
Plus 10% off all other items including Invitations, Save the Dates, any of our hire items or planning packages and much more!
Bespoke, handmade and created to your theme, colour scheme and specification
Price is inclusive of VAT based on 60 guests (minimum order value),
Each extra guest thereafter is only £5.50 per head.
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Simplicity venue stationery package ~ £330
Canvas/Mount board table plan
Place settings – traditional fold or luggage tag style
Table numbers/names
Menu card – one per table
Guest Book
Post Box
Consultation at our Studio/show room in Bury St Edmunds
Bespoke, handmade and created to your theme, colour scheme and specification
Price is inclusive of VAT based on 60 guests (minimum order value),
Each extra guest thereafter is only £4.00 per head
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Terms & Conditions apply to all,
upgrades available
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer
Your wedding is unique and individual to you however here are some general etiquette rules and traditional ideas to help you along with your planning process.
Stationery
Save the dates are becoming increasingly popular especially when you have a high season (June -August) wedding or holding it on a week day. Send 9-12 months before the big day to allow guests to ‘save the date’ and book time off work or refrain from double booking with a holiday. Only to be sent to those guests you are intending to invite to the whole day.
Invitations are sent around 3-5 months before the big day; It is customary to leave 1 month RSVP time for guests to reply, this allows you plenty of time to chase any stragglers before your venue/caterer need final numbers. Adding a pre printed and pre stamped RSVP card in the invitations will help to get final numbers together more quickly and helps with stress levels leading up to the wedding.
On the day
The table plan/seating plan can be a real headache for some especially if there are some family or friends who do not get along. Many couples are moving away from the traditional ‘top table’ and seating all guests around round tables. This allows special members of the family who would prefer not to be seated close to each other (divorced parents for example) the opportunity to host their own table. Traditionally round tables are seated boy girl boy girl and so on; this helps with the flow of conversation.
If you are a traditionalist and would like a top table, the correct order is below, from left to right;
Chief Bridesmaid: Grooms Father: Brides Mother: Groom: Bride: Brides Father: Grooms Mother: Best Man.
Speeches can be nerve racking for some, traditionally carried out after the wedding breakfast, some are now holding them before to allow those giving a speech to then sit back and enjoy their meal. In my opinion speeches can be given at any time after the ceremony, speak with your venue and caterer on options for this and how they can slotted into the running order of the day, just make sure toast drinks are available when required.
The Cake cutting ceremony is typically a signal to guests that it is OK to leave without being rude. If you are not having a cake so no ‘cutting ceremony’ have an alternative, for example cup cakes or a candy bar. Make guests aware when they are available for them to enjoy and as an indication that the evening reception is soon to start. Be mind fall that some guests, elderly members of the family for example, may wish to leave earlier than most so have a clear defining moment from when the day celebrations have finished and the evening celebrations are due to begin. Your DJ/ Master of Ceremony or venue representative can help with this so speak with them and get them involved.
Thank You’s
A written thank you note should be sent to all guests ASAP after the big day, usually within 3 months, to express gratitude. A generic e-mail or social media post does not replace a handwritten note.
Social media
This is a tricky one, you are either really relaxed about guests posting and twitting pictures of your day before you have seen them and whilst the event is taking place or you are not. If you are not a polite message perhaps on the order of service/ceremony requesting guests refrain from posting pictures to social media until after the big day and after you have posted a picture of your choice, for example;
‘Snap and post away but not until another day’
‘We love facebook and twitter and cannot wait to see all your lovely photos you will have captured, however we would like to be the first to post a picture from our big day’
Thank you x
Alternatively embrace social media and encourage guests, who love to post, to post away as much as they like but to a dedicated hashtag that you have set up. Perhaps have a large sign or a chalk board at the ceremony location with you Hashtag details for either Twitter or Instagram, this will keep all the photos together and a great way for all guests
So you’ve set a date, chosen a venue and all the main suppliers are booked…so what’s’ next? Well in my opinion as a wedding designer and stationer the most exciting part, the colour scheme, details and finishing touches!
One of the best starting points in choosing a theme is to take inspiration from your chosen venue, its decor, the colours, the setting, the vibe etc.
All venues are unique but here are some general design ideas for different types of venues to get you started:
Barn/Garden:
Rustic:
Browns/Greens, Slices of Tree Trunks as centre pieces, Hessian detailing, Greenery, a Tiered ‘Cheeses’ Cake with grapes/fruit and rustic breads, Potted Plants and Trees.
Country Garden:
Bright colours, Bunting, Jugs of Poppies and garden/wild flowers, Gingham, Polka Dots, Tissue paper Pom Poms, Floral Table cloths, Jam Jars and Cup Cakes.
Marquee:
Classic:
White/Ivory, Tall Vases, Roses and Lilies, Crisp White Linen, Fairy Lights and tea lights, Candelabras, white iced fruit cake with sugar decorated flowers.
Banqueting Hall/Golf Club:
Glitz:
Monochrome, Red, Diamante detailing, Vases with coloured stones and up lighting, Ostrich Feather displays, Crystals, Mirror Plates and chocolate cake with Diamante Initials Cake Topper.
Stately home:
Vintage:
Bronze/Gold/Pastels, Birdcages, Vintage Crockery, Cake Stands, Pearls, Peonies and Freesias, Drapes, Vintage books and Vintage Suitcase for ‘Cards’.
Centre piece tips:
With your centre pieces there are two things you need to consider, height and width. Think about the conversational height, guests seated around round tables like to see those opposite so low displays or very high displays work very well.
Tables can get very crowed, with glasses, crockery and wine etc, so if you are wanting flamboyant display that are wide speak with your venue. Discuss the option for waiter service for the wine and coffee cups etc to be added to the table after desert. That way you keep things as minimal as possible to show case you centre pieces the best you can.
Candles
There is nothing better than the flickering of candle light to bring a wonderful ambiance to your tables and showcase your venue. However not all venues allow candles/flames especially some Barns and Stately Homes who adopt a no candle policy so do check with them before purchasing tea lights etc. However if candles are not an option then there are some excellent LED lights you can purchase along with fairy lights to create a very romantic feel as an alternative.
If you are struggling or worried about your theme coming together remember these tips.
Keep to two colours that complement each other, don’t over complicate things with lots of colours unless you are going for a rustic/country theme where you can really mix it up.
Keep to one main detail ie Butterflies and one main theme ie: classic.
Ask your florist for help with colours and texture to help bring it together; there is no better supplier to ask for colour inspiration.
Use your Venues knowledge, they would have seen hundreds of weddings, ask for guidance and ideas.
One last little tip for colour matching, use Deluxe colour cards, they are brilliant.
