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Wednesday 26 January 2011

Happy Valentines x

Valentines Day is fast approaching, and the perfect card is essential! Here are a few of our beautiful laser-cut Valentines cards to choose from:
You can order them all online HERE
Our favourite...Folk Heart (above)
Nice and simple - Love
Flower Heart - in Red
Lovebirds - in Red
Flower Heart - In Ivory & Silver

Or give us a call in the studio 01530 411905 to place your order.

Tuesday 25 January 2011

Gorgeous Wedding at Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island, New Zealand


Its lovely to be able to put faces to clients, and here there is a wonderful opportunity to see how even stationary can lend a beautiful atmosphere to a fantastic wedding. What a setting! New Zealand is not your usual choice, but a great one, especially for outside pictures, and a nice sunny day. Its fun to see stationery used in such decorative ways, adding content and flavour to an already fabulous wedding.

Davida and Chris’ wedding was held at Delamore Lodge in New Zealand.

The stunning attire of the guests, the many little beautiful touches that Davida made herself, and the wonderful location of Delamore Lodge over-seeing a small harbour of boats bobbing up and down on the swell. A perfect Waiheke day with enough of a breeze to take the edge off the summer heat, which could have made it a difficult day.

Check out some of the stunning photographs taken by Emma Hughes, involving our lovely laser cut butterflies. You can see other work Emma has done at www.emmahughes.co.nz

Davida chose our Butterfly design on alabaster card, with a raspberry inlay, and a diamante finish. She used our butterfly mobile decorations, which were used to decorate the venue and floral arrangements.





You can purchase the mobile decorations HERE


Wednesday 12 January 2011

Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique


We have come across the most gorgeous wedding dress boutique ELLIE ANDERSON actually they have two fantastic locations to choose from, an award winning boutique in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire and one in Oxford (pictured above).

"The Oxford boutique is a beautiful Designer wedding dress shop with a huge focus on providing a one to one experience for each and evey bride with a a high level of personal service. Its the perfect place to enjoy choosing your dream wedding dress and Ellie stocks a beautiful selection of designer wedding dresses by some of the most sought after designers in the UK. The boutique is situated in trendy Little Clarendon Street a very short walk from the town centre in the Jericho area".

Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique has been awarded FINALIST status
as the BEST BRIDAL RETAILER in the UK! Its not hard to see why!

With dresses fromthe very best and most sought after designers, such as Sassi Holford, Stephanie Allin, Lusan Mandongus and Suzanne Neville.

Prices from £1400 up to £2500

They have all the accessories and extras with beautiful shoes, tiaras, jewellery,
shrugs & wraps, ...it really is treasure trove!

"My team of brilliant girls are all expertly trained and believe that choosing your wedding gown should be the best experience ever. We also believe it should be fabulous fun.That’s why we ensure each and every bride has a one to one consultation. We are all so passionate about what we do and we enjoy spoiling you rotten!"

Call to arrange an appointment on 01865 558444

or visit the website and choose the Book Appointment link.


Call: 01494 674440
email: oxford@elliesanderson.com
www.elliesanderson.com

Jumping Spider Films

Now I am not usually one to go for video's of weddings, they always seem a bit flat in comparison to memories of a great wedding but we just came across this fab little company via twitter: Jumping Spider Films
We love the graphics of the website www.jumpingspiderfilms.co.uk it was this that really caught our attention, very different from your usual wedding video sites...
This company seems to have the knack of capturing all those best bits, the essence of the wedding and celebrations in a brilliant, creative way. They dont follow a format so each film is unique and tailored to suit your wedding. With over 10 years experience in TV and Film, having made TV programmes for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, FIVE and Sky....your memories are in good hands.

"We know not everyone has a traditional wedding that is why at Jumping Spider we thrive on unusual and creative ideas. If you are planning something a bit different speak to us and we are sure we can adjust to your plans or offer some advice of our own. We are adaptable, approachable and full of ideas"

Click on the OUR FILMS section to view one of their creations.
"We are creative and passionate at Jumping Spider and have the knowledge to adapt the film style to reflect your own unique wedding. Our service is discreet, adaptable and highly professional. We do not make old-fashioned wedding videos or follow a repetitive template; every film is different. Your wedding film will be about you, your wedding, your guests and your day"

Jumping Spider are also featured on page 6 of this months SAVE THE DATE magazine click HERE to see.



Thursday 6 January 2011

OMG - I'M GETTING MARRIED



Thanks to the lovely Alexis over at OMG - I'M GETTING MARRIED for her fab posting on
You must check out this site if you are in need of some serious wedding inspiration, Alexis manages to pick the best of the best to give you loads of lovely ideas for your big day!
Grab yourself a coffee..sit down and have a browse through the site.


"I have spent a considerable amount of time over the course of my life drooling over stationery. I can’t help it and I blame it on my mother. I love paper, I love typography, I love colour and I love shapes. I think wedding stationery is no different. How I managed to get a save the date out the door and to the printers, I have no idea, but I definitely looked at LOADS of inspiration.

Enter the amazing laser cutting duo Sally-Ann and Suzi of the Hummingbird Card Company. With backgrounds in fashion and textile design, these ladies have mastered the art of creating beautifully crafted lasercut wedding stationery pieces, be it invitations, name cards or decor.

Not only do they do laser cutting to perfection, but Hummingbird Cards have now also launched the Silhouette Collection, their new printed wedding stationery. Still with their characteristically vintage feel designs, they have added romantic and quirky quotes which can be personalised and customised in many ways".

www.omgimgettingmarried.com