About Jo

Cardiff wedding invitations designer since 2006

I set up By Jo in 2006, not long after I had my eldest daughter. I didn’t have a business plan, just a love of making things from paper and a bucket load of determination.

My business has grown over the years, mostly through word of mouth (which always gives me a warm & fuzzy feeling!). It’s now my full-time job and I have one or two hand-picked, perfectionist assistants that help me out when things get busy.

Don’t take my word for it, check out some of the kind words from couples I’ve been lucky enough to work with. You can check out my awards there too, fancy!!

Nice things people say about me

Beach loving, spreadsheet obsessed campervan fan

I live in Taffs Well, just outside Cardiff in South Wales. I’m married to Rich and we have two daughters, now in their teens.

When I’m not being a Cardiff wedding invitations designer, playing with paper and ribbons in my studio I’m usually off travelling somewhere with my family in our VW camper van.

On the weekends we often head off to the coast or to a festival.

I also love swimming, yoga, cheese, and spreadsheets – but maybe not in that order.

Eco friendly & sustainable wedding stationery

Over the last few years I’ve been trying really hard to live more sustainably. Being conscious of what I consume, reducing waste and being more mindful about my everyday impact on the environment.

I firmly believe that I have a responsibility to look after our beautiful planet for my children and generations beyond them. 

So while I love to create beautiful things with paper, I am now determined to do this with minimal impact on the environment. It’s a journey, I’m far from perfect but I want every step I take to be in the right direction.

About my efforts to be eco-friendly

You can pick my brains, I’ll hold your hand

Yeah, not as weird as I made that sound! Over the years I’ve worked with countless couples and fellow wedding suppliers in South Wales, the UK and beyond. I’ve seen trends come and go (and come again!). I’ve honed and fine tuned my design and business processes and I’ve learnt so much (like you wouldn’t believe how much) about weddings. 

I would love to share all of this experience with you, to help and guide you through choosing your invitations and stationery and to make it a thoroughly enjoyable and stress free process. 

When you choose me to be your Cardiff wedding invitations designer you don’t just get the beautiful, sustainable paper goodies, you get to pick my brains at every step of the way.

What do I mean by holding your hand? Well, once you’re booked into my diary I’ll do all I can to take any stress away. I’ll be in touch whenever it’s time to confirm details or numbers, I’ll send you reminders, and I’ll give you all the help you need to work out the finer details. But most importantly I’ll be here – ready and happy to answer any questions you have as you go along.

5 reasons to work with me