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graphic showing the standard paper sizes used for printing wedding invitations

Printing wedding invitations – 3 things you don’t know about the card & paper I use

Printing wedding invitations – I’ve been doing it since 2006. Sometimes I forget that you might not know what some of the more technical jargon I use means. Things like GSM, ISO A series and FSC certified card for example. So, to help explain things a little I’ve put together this little blog post. A

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autumn design wedding invitation with a vellum jacket, jute twine and a copper wax seal

Sustainable wedding invitations: 5 materials I use to create them

I create beautiful, sustainable wedding invitations and stationery. I do this using a whole range of recycled and eco friendly materials. Now often, when I mention eco friendly and sustainable wedding stationery, it conjures up an image of brown paper and string, a very rustic look. Well here’s the thing, while brown paper and string

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an evening reception wedding invites with an autumnal theme print in browns and oranges

Evening reception wedding invites: 5 things you need to know about them

Evening reception wedding invites. Yes, they’re different to your ‘main’ or wedding day invitations. Why? Because they only go to those guests that you want to join you for the evening reception or party. When I meet couples at my studio they often have lots of questions about evening reception invites, so I’ve addressed some

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green pocketfold invitation with white floral inserts

Asking for money in wedding invitations instead of gifts: Is it OK?

Asking for money instead of gifts in your wedding invitations. It’s a tricky one isn’t it? I get it, you’ve been ‘living in sin’ (sorry Nana) for three years. You’ve got every kitchen gadget you could possibly need (Nutribullet anyone?). And frankly, you’re done with dusting photo frames. So what do you do about the

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