The hummingbird Card Company

We are moving!!! NEW WEBSITE & NEW BLOG.....

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www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk

Hello to all our blog followers. Just wanted to let you know that today we have launched our brand NEW WEBSITE! It has taken quite some work and we really hope you will love it.

You can buy some of our lovely products online including: Our New Laser-cut bunting, Photograph Albums, Mobile Decorations and our beautiful Laser-cut butterfly framed artwork!

Here is a little taster but please come over to the site and check it out for yourself.

Please note that this blog will be moving sites, and we will no longer be posting to this blog site...so please come and follow our new blog here: http://www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk/blog

Beautiful extras from BHLDN

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We are loving all the beautiful decorations now available online from the fabulous BHLDN, if you havent checked them out visit the website http://www.bhldn.com/ from the creators of ANTHROPLOGIE you really can't go wrong. They have a beautiful array of delicate decorations..our favourites are the paper fans...just beautiful for your guests at a hot summer wedding, or decorating tables in eyecatching displays. We also love the fabulous vintage cashier's key stakes..perfect for numbering wedding tables!

Vintage bird cake toppers...

Paper Decorations in subtle hues.

Little boxes of delight, vintage silk flowers and all sorts of bits to get creative with.

Lovely little good wish paper pennants

Love these vintage forks stamped with Bride & Groom ... lovely keepsakes!

Printed cotton tapes

Delicate Porcelain blooms..perfect for table decorations, to give a vintage feel.

Love, Love, Love these vintage cashier stakes...perfect for Table Numbers!

Old fashioned paper pinwheels..in patterned papers and a range of colours.

Hand crinkled and hand clipped...hang them, create centrepieces

or simply use them to keep cool!

Add a little tealight and you have a beautiful subtle glow on every table.

These are so effective!

ENJOY!

Simple but stunning floral ideas...

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We loved this posting from our friends over at Before Your Big Day.

If you have reached the end of your budget but still want a stunning floral display
try choosing one type of flower, buy from a wholesalers or flower market and arrange them yourself. Arrange big beautiful bunches or add some beautiful velvet ribbon or lace trim to tie up a small bunch into a bouquet. Effortlessly simple and totally chic! We are loving the Baby's Breath (Gypsophilia) we think it will look lovely Georgia!! ...so delicate and pretty!

In the studio today....

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Spring & 'Wedding Season' is a busy time here in the Hummingbird studio & today is no exception!

Here's a quick snap of one of our work benches right now.. covered in invitations waiting to dry. These are laser cut quartz hearts with a beautiful cosmetic coloured paper inlay, each finished off with a small stunning diamante. Quite simple, but really beautiful! One of my favourite parts of what we do is getting to see wedding stationery finished & perfect before it gets sent off to excited Brides & Grooms...all beautifully wrapped and packaged in one of our keepsake boxes!

The Wedding Diary: a veritable treasure trove!

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Having made the decision to have our wedding reception in the garden & having (after a bit of a hunt!) found a perfect traditional, canvas tent style marquee means that the fun can now begin! I can finally start to create, hunt for & make decorations & other little bits of gorgeousness that my head has been full of for months now.

My first must was to start to hunt for lots of vintage crockery. I've already got quite a few heirloom pieces which I've had hidden away, but I've started to collect lots more so we've got enough for our garden party wedding!

I love to visit antique fairs, junk shops & car boots! & they've proved to be a great source for vintage tea cups, milk jugs, tea plates & teapots! I even picked up a few pieces last week at Newark.

Its been great fun bringing home bags and boxes of treasured finds and carefully cleaning & storing them away. In the studio we've all got our personal favourites.

Suzi loves this hand painted teacup!

Its onto the 'Cake' next & Mum and I are getting together tomorrow to chat over recipes, cake tin sizes and of course the decoration!

Royal Wedding

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Tying the Windsor Knot

Congratulations

So we've seen the dress, although not as exciting as a McQueen dress could have been it was very beautiful & traditional! Inspirations from Grace Kelly's dress when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco perhaps! Chief bridesmaid and sister Pippa looked amazing, her dress was just stunning!

We watched the arrivals of other Royals...including Sir Elton John with David and of course David and Victoria Beckham. David complete with the wedding must have accessory - in hand - a Top Hat - will that ever be worn today I wonder!

So now we wait for the THE KISS!!

Celebrate the royal wedding for a good cause!

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Dress like a Royal bride, for a fraction of the price, as Save the Children and Mary Portas’ Living and Giving stores stock up on designer wedding attire.

World leading fashion designers Matthew Williamson, Stewart Parvin (Queen’s dress maker), Eleanor Ofori and Jenny Packham have all stitched their seal of approval to Save the Children Week by donating wedding dresses and accessories, to be sold for a fraction of their original price.

To celebrate Save the Children Week, which happens to coincide with the Royal wedding week (25th April - 1st May 2011), the charity has decided to transform six of their shops into ‘reduced price designer wedding boutiques’. These shops , two of which will include TV retail guru Mary Portas ' hugely popular Living and Giving shops in London and Edinburgh, will be offering brides-to-be the chance to be married in a designer frock for a fraction of the price.

With doors opening at 09:30 am on Wednesday 27th April Save the Children’s aim is to offer brides-to be the chance to wed in designer style at up to 60% off the designer price tag, whilst raising vital funds for the charity. There are a number of designer pieces from the likes of Amanda Wakeley, Dillon Wallwork, Emmy Shoes, Benjamin Roberts and Caroline Charles, all accessible to any bride-to-be-on-a-budget.

Mary Portas said:
“It may be Kate Middleton’s special day but this week Save the Children are giving you the chance to have your own royal wedding without the royal price tag. Our shops are filled with fabulous dresses and accessories and we would love you to make that all important purchase whilst helping the most vulnerable across the world at the same time.”

Save the Children Week is taking place to raise funds for children as part of the No Child Born Without a Chance Campaign. Every donation is precious and will help fund supplies for children all over the world.

Save the Children’s Bridal Shop at Mary’s Living & Giving shop for Save the Children Week will be held from Wednesday 27th April – Sunday 1st May.

For more information on the discount stores and locations, click on www.savethechildren.org/uk/borntoparty

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Unlocking the secret’s of the Royal Ring

If you are as stunned as us by the beauty of Kate Middleton’s engagement ring and would love to know more about this precious gem, such as why it is blue, how it is mined and its importance over time, then read on…

In celebration of the forthcoming wedding of William and Kate, and given the close affiliation it enjoys with the British Royal Family, the Sri Lanka Gems and Jewellery Association has come up with a treasure trove of a new website dedicated entirely to the Ceylon Sapphire – the stunning stone at the centre of the most talked about engagement ring in Britain!

The website is full of interesting facts, statistics and titbits about this stunning stone, which has long been recognized as the signature of the late Princess Diana after she handpicked it from Asprey and Garrard for her own engagement. Other highlights on the site included the fascinating journey of the stone from Queen of Romania to Christies, and the depth of its symbol of power, wisdom and loyalty.

Read more on the website - It certainly has us dazzled!

Where do we get our inspiration from?

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This is a question we're regularly asked!

As we look forward to launching our new website we are also looking ahead to new season designs & ideas. We love to spend a day being inspired & this month we took a trip to Newark Antiques Fair.

Newark is just incredible! It's amazing what a day browsing for new ideas can do to ignite your imagination! The fair is one of Britain's best for anyone interested in anything antique, vintage or shabby chic!

Definitely worth a visit. It's just huge (covering some 100 acres with around 4,000 stalls!) so no matter what you love we're sure you'll find something to buy (we did!)

Collectable Cards from Tony at Fox and Moon

www.foxandmoon.co.uk

Newark is just one of the fairs organised by the iacf (International Antiques & Collectors Fairs!) You can see where & when other fairs are being held this year over at their website.

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From the walls to the cake stand...

...Californian brand goes graffiti style!

If you have a playful sense of humour and are planning a wedding with plenty of surprises, then Californa-based dessert shop Sweet & Saucy may just have something for you. This fabulous store specializes in custom-made cakes, cookies, cupcakes and other delicious desserts, and offers a colourful range of fun and quirky styles and flavours.

The brilliant graffiti range was what really caught my eye; what a novel way to celebrate your love as a couple in a truly modern and different fashion!

Melody Brandon, owner of the Sweet & Saucy Shop, also runs regular classes at the shop’s pastry school and there are plenty of recipes on the website to try out for yourself.

Very tasty!

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Is paper the new gold?

Stumbled across a brilliant blog the other day 'The Heart of Paper Cuts' and just had to share it with you all. It celebrates paper cutting, as the name says, but really brings a sense of magic and mystery to this ancient art.

Whilst so many of the incredible creations caught my eye - it was a fabulous paper ring that really stood out. Who knows, this could actually become quite popular as a novelty for brides, or even worked into a display on the 'big day'. Either way, there is no denying the work and skill that has gone into this little gem.

Have a browse at the blog as there are hundreds of themes aside from bridal and you can spend a good while looking at all the creations. I just loved the intricacy of the paper cutting and thought it would complement the delicate laser-cutting works of The Hummingbird Card Company, too. Items from 'The Heart of Paper Cuts' are on sale on Etsy.

Photography Competition Winner

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CONGRATULATIONS!

to the lovely Liz & Paul Howarth of Calverley, Leeds. After we ran our competition Liz and Paul sent us some gorgeous pictures from their big day at the beautiful Bagden Hall in Wakefield on March 2010. We hope you enjoy your champagne that is on its way to you!

We loved their pictures of the Table Plan cards which they tied to willow branches, they then used the same branches as a message tree later in the evening. Guests left messages throughout the evening until the tree was covered at the end of the night, and all the messages are now mounted in one of our beautiful photo albums with images from their big day!

Here are a few extra images they sent us of there beautiful day. It looked stunning!

This is Liz's grandad - who just turned 96! We love this picture!

Liz & Paul chose had the 'Wedding Letters' Invitation from our Boutique Laser-cut collection, in alabaster with aqua inlays and ivory ribbon, co-ordinating Menu and Table Numbers, Dove placecards, Table Plan cards, Message Tree cards and Thank You Cards.

Pictures are all by Chris Chambers http://www.chrischambersphotography.co.uk/ who can be contacted on 07905 853155

We absolutely love to see your pictures, and see how your stationery looked, so if you have any you want to share with us drop us a line at info@hummingbirdcards.co.uk and we may well do a blog posting on you too!

Save The Date Wedding Show

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Another show success...

It was definitely a date to remember at the Save the Date Wedding Fayre in Nottingham last Sunday! Had a brilliant time mingling with the other wedding suppliers there and of course meeting some lovely couples and brides-to-be with their families. A huge thank you to the Save the Date magazine girls for putting together the event and very impressed with the Riverbank Bar and Kitchen as the venue - will definitely be back there for a meal and drinks!

If you missed us at the event, not to worry - we will be attending a few more Fayres this year and full details will be coming soon...

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Hummingbird just gets sweeter!

We are very excited to announce that The Hummingbird Card Company has teamed up with prestigious cake designer Anna Tyler in a very special new collaboration, which will allow brides the opportunity to continue the theme of their stationery by matching their cake and wedding favours.

Anna Tyler Cakes is famous for mouth-watering creations, combining intricate detailing and playful designs with exciting flavours – from the traditional to the exotic - and we don't mind telling you that here in the studio we are not adverse to sampling a new flavour or two!

We are absolutely thrilled at the new partnership and love the specially iced biscuit wedding favours that Anna Tyler has matched to some of the Hummingbird stationery design, particularly the heart and butterfly. The almost look too gorgeous to eat!

The main wedding cake can also incorporate the theme of one of the chosen stationery sets, which again is really exciting and a unique touch that will really appeal to the discerning bride looking for seamless elegance for her wedding.

Anna Tyler's studio is based in Bristol but she happily caters to brides all over the United Kingdom and is available for consultations by appointment only. She is also always happy to arrange cake tasting sessions, which we heartily recommend.

Have a look at the beautiful collection of cakes on her website.

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We are delighted to be taking part in the Wedding Fayre at The Riverbank Bar in Nottingham this weekend in collaboration with the East Midlands premier bridal and events magazine Save the Date.

A little birdie told us that there are going to be some fabulous wedding suppliers on hand and events taking place, so well worth a visit. We will of course be there exhibiting and will be offering a special discount to any brides who order from the event. Very excited about it actually! It's promising to be a great day and we are looking forward to meeting brides-to-be and seeing what is inspiring them for the 'big day'.

Come and join us on Sunday 10th April at the Riverbank Bar in Nottingham. Entry is free and the Wedding Fayre will be open from 11am to 3pm. See you there! (Details and directions from the Riverbank Bar website)

Luxe Lingerie

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We were so excited to be invited to the super glam launch party for Boux Avenue at Sketch in London.... and wow what a night! We were treated to burlesque & bubbly, cocktails & cupcakes & the whole evening was a spectacular event to showcase the new luxe collection!

This week the stores are opening and they truly are like nothing else on the high street. With stunning Art Deco inspired interiors, in a beautifully simple & elegant monochrome colour palette, they offer a new boutique shopping experience.

Silk mannequins, luxurious dressing rooms & even your own lighting to choose from while trying on - you suddenly feel like you're in a 5 star hotel. There is even a Concierge Desk where you can collect your purchases made on-line at www.bouxavenue.com

'Born out of a love for lingerie, nightwear & all things beautiful, with a desire to bring traditional service, superior fit & outstanding quality to modern & luxurious surrounding!'

Coming soon is their gorgeous Bridal Collection. The perfect lingerie to wear on your perfect day!

In a beautiful palette of delicate, barely there pretty neutrals, they are going to offer Brides the most adorable, perfectly fitting lingerie.

These are going to be the most stunning stores on the high street.

So be tempted & treat yourself!

Flourish and Green

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Scented Serenity

Brides looking for flowers that depict the epitome of romance will almost certainly fall in love with the bespoke little wonders created by Flourish and Green.

Based in London and managed by its two founders Britt and Liz, Flourish and Green designs and creates unique floral arrangements using the very prettiest flowers and freshest green foliage, all loving wrapped in an understated sense of elegance. If you are a fan of the vintage revival also, this is often evident in their bouquets, pedestal displays and corsages, with the result stylish, feminine and amazingly scented!

Here at The Hummingbird Card Company we would love to carry a posy or two of their beautiful designs. Have a look at the photo gallery on their website for inspiration…

The Wedding Diary: Vintage Marquees

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'Vintage Marquees' is the most adorable & unique Wiltshire based company specializing in the hire of traditional wooden pole marquees with some gorgeous shabby chic accessories! On my hunt for a tent for our garden party wedding, I found them and fell in love with their charm.

Sadly Caroline couldn't supply a marquee for our wedding date - due to hot demand. I must admit I almost gave up looking any further, but after chatting to Caroline who is so enthusiastic about her marquees I just knew I had to continue my hunt.

They have gorgeous vintage style tents with wooden poles, old hemp rope Pavilions, Big Tops & a new Marquee about to join the collection called Belle!!!

They even have the most adorable mini marquee - well a 'fishing tent' called Joey. Just perfect to entertain the children whilst the adults party. Caroline can even supply picnic rugs, wooden toys & games with Croquet sets too!

For more information pop over to vintagemarquees.co.uk or get in touch with Caroline (on 07921810396 or at carolinepenny@hotmail.co.uk)

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The Power of Ink

Here at The Hummingbird Card Company we are delighted to be asked by countless couples to embellish their invitations and stationery with calligraphic details and we offer a range of options featuring this exquisite art – all produced by ourselves in the studio, which we are quite proud of!

Calligraphy is a beautiful form of handwriting that many couples like to feature on their wedding stationery, adding a delicate, refined and more traditional touch. The word in itself reads beautifully, apt indeed as it originates from the Greek terms Kallos (meaning beautiful) and Graphe (meaning writing) - hence beautiful writing.

From favour tags and place cards through to invitations and matching envelopes, we will happily get the ink out! Prices range from just 75p for place cards and £1.00 for favour tags (each) through to £3.45 for invitations (each). Calligraphic elements can be created from as little as 65p per name/word though to £1.20 for three names.

If you are as bowled over as us with the intricacy of the letters, then drop us a line on 01530 411 905 or have a look at our website.

Hummingbird is having a wedding!

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Hummingbird is having a wedding!

I'm getting married!!!

So after all these years of creating stationery for other couples weddings the pressure is on to create something stunning for my own! I've started (what seems like the mammoth task of) trying to arrange 'Our Big Day.' Being in the industry, a designer & a complete control freak makes me nervously excited about the whole event!

After chatting my ideas over with the girls in the Studio, I've decided to share any thoughts, finds & desires I have with you all over the next few months.

Elizabeth Taylor - Style Icon

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Elizabeth Taylor - Style Icon

Like Audrey Hepburn in her little black dress, Elizabeth Taylor is one of the very few women who can claim to be a true style icon. We loved both these women and the image of Elizabeth in her white satin & lace slip in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' has always stayed with me as the most fashionable & iconic film footage of all time!

In the 50’s she was voted the Most Beautiful Women in the World and her style has influenced every decade since. Her wardrobe, an absolute treasure trove of diamonds, rich furs and bejewelled Dior commission couture, will inspire designers to come especially for today’s Premiere & Red Carpet celebrities. She was the epitome of Hollywood glamour with her celluloid magic & smouldering, hypnotic looks. The beauty industry must be forever in her debt, no one quite wore the amount of black eyeliner better than Taylor!

Her own life was probably her greatest role, with multiple marriages, adoptions, jewels, booze and breakdowns, but her on/off love affair with Richard Burton was her most poignant. On one trip back to England when she & Richard moved into a London house, she bought two adorable poodles. This was the start of our family love for the little dog when my Dad bought my Mum her first poodle for her 21^st birthday, influenced by Elizabeth. And I confess to having my own now!

Fashion designers all over the world are forever in the debt of her image and no doubt designers such as Dolce & Gabbana will pay homage to her style with new collections.

We just loved her!

Here comes the sun.....

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Here comes the sun…little darling!!

The sun is shining at last, and as we enter Spring and the flowers are just starting to bud and bloom, what better time to showcase our new colour for the Summer.

We are loving the FRESH YELLOW HUES that are coming through. They compliment the spring flowers beautifully – think daffodils, narcissus, crocus and snowdrops for February and March weddings…with a fresh white palette and a pop of yellow! For summer weddings we love the idea of daisys…old jamjars filled with huge bunches of freshly picked daisies of all sizes. Simple, timeless and perfect!

These would look wonderful with our NEW LASER-CUT BUNTING, old tressle tables and mismatched chairs, for a summer garden wedding. We also love the idea of using vintage white embroidered table linens to create a lovely unfussy style!

Shown above is our Butterfly Laser-cut Invitation from our boutique collection. Shown here in alabster textured card, with a sorbet inlay and diamante decorations.

These colours cant help but make you feel warm and happy, and full of sunshine!

Beautifully cake from Gail Watson – of New York City

Lovely inspiration over at Martha Stewart Weddings

We love this spring bouquet from the fantastic Matthew Dickinson

For further inspiration check out these beautiful mood boards from our favourite site for inspiration: Snippet & Ink Just stunning.

We love the vintage linen table cloths, and little twists of lemon in the champagne glasses to pick up the colour theme!

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Tea Towel Treats!

Husband and wife team Ben and Karen are the creative genius behind a fabulous brand we recently discovered…The Original Wedding Tea Towel Company

We are always admirers of fresh ideas and inspiration for our brides-to-be and the fabulously fun designs combined with the novelty of the idea make these commemorative tea towels a firm favourite of ours and a brilliant way to remember the big day.

But don’t take our word for it, head over to The Original Wedding Tea Towel Company website.

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High time for tea!

Brides looking for a vintage inspired wedding, will absolutely love the fabulous nostalgia evoked by Vintage Tea Sets. We recently discovered this delightfully elegant company and have been thinking of afternoon tea ever since!

Vintage Tea Sets offer the very finest tea sets for hire along with the styling of antique and vintage tableware dating from 1820s through to 1950s. In addition to their vintage crockery hire, they also offer a fabulous bespoke catering service, designed to meet individual requirements and all in the name of era-inspired celebration.

Simply beautiful, we are sure you will agree. Have a look at the Vintage Tea Sets website for further details.

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Our Secret Cake Fantasy!

Maisie Fantaisie wedding cakes lovingly tease the taste buds and have been growing steadily in popularity all over the UK, and in some of the most prestigious venues in the country. We’re not surprised really; the designs are exquisite and the taste is a delicious velvety surprise that just makes you want more! Light sponges and rich chocolate cakes are just some of the delights and each of her recipes use only the purest and highest quality ingredients, so they not only look and taste good, but are good!

Maisie Fantaisie was formed by May Clee-Cadman in 2003 as the ideal outlet to develop and share her passion for baking and sugar-craft. Today, she is one of London’s leading cake makers. In addition to working with all the top bridal publications, these stunning cakes have even made their way to their own cookery books and features on a number of UK television channels. Very tasty indeed!

Have a look at the Maisie Fantaisie website for more tasty discoveries!

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The Camera never lies!

Brides-to-be looking for a beautifully bespoke album of memories from their big day may wish to pay photographer Rachel Spivey a visit.

Her contemporary and informal style has been proving a hit for years, famous for capturing the warmth and emotions of the occasion. Rachel avoids the usual full-scale photo shoot concept, opting for a more discreet level of coverage and the result is relaxed, natural and full of expression.

We are sure you agree that her work is simply exquisite. Have a look at the website for more inspiration...

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All of a purr....!

When you hear the words "truffle in a box", the first thing that springs to mind is definitely chocolate, unless you are at Hummingbird that is, where Truffle is rather surprisingly a cat! Yes, here he is, our cute new studio companion, looking cute as ever and very snug in his...box. They say cats and birds don't mix, but Truffle loves Hummingbird - could well be a match made in heaven!

Emmy Shoes

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Shoesensational! Wedding Shoes by Emmy

We confess…we’re a little in love with the sparkly shoes and accessories created by Emmy Shoes.

The brand are famous for their exquisitely designed, beautifully feminine and princess-worthy shoes, offering a wide variety of shapes, heel heights, materials and detailing that can be tailored to suit each bride. The result is a unique, custom-made shoe that will dazzle throughout the day and into dawn.

Emmy Shoes deliver quality, unique styles, plenty of choice and most of all they are comfortable, which gets our vote every time! The materials too are beautiful, from leathers and suedes to the more traditional satin.

Emmy Scarterfield is the innovative designer behind this great brand. She has worked for many of the most influential fashion houses in Italy and the UK including Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta, Pringle and Mulberry.

Have a peep at the Emmy Shoes website, they say your shoes say a lot about you after all…

Also available are hair accessories to co-ordinate!

Fingerprint Memory Tree & Guest Books

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Cherished memories in finger print!

Brides-to-be who are looking for a really special way for their guests to be remembered will love the beautifully designed Finger Tree guest book from USA-based designer brand BLEU DE TOI. We have just found this on arts and crafts site Etsy and were really impressed with how interactive, creative and pretty these Fingerprint Memory trees and guest books are.

Hand drawn on high quality paper and even custom made to order, this little gem will definitely help capture wonderful memories of the ‘big day'. Have a look at the Etsy site for the Finger Tree and all the other gorgeous products from this inspirational brand.

Guest books can be personalised for any occasion

Choose from a choice of ink colours to coordiante with the colour theme of your day.

Buy all these products here: BLEU DE TOI

Our beautiful NEW laser-cut bunting!!

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We are over the moon to be launching our fantastic NEW laser-cut bunting! IT is absolutely gorgeous and we are so happy to be sharing it with you! Perfect for summer weddings, Garden Parties or any party or celebration for that matter. Looks gorgeous hanging in Lola's bedroom too!

It is cut on a beautiful, white, textured card, and comes in packs of 6 flags with a 2m length of ivory ribbon. £12.50 per pack. Totally Stunning! They will be available to buy on our NEW WEBSITE (which we are very excited about!) which will be launched at the end of March...until then just give us a call in the studio on 01530 411905 or drop us an email to info@hummingbirdcards.co.uk

Why not try using your own ribbons, vintage lace, gingham or strips of lovely liberty fabrics..to change the look of your buting or co-ordiante with your theme.

Leicester Wedding Showcase

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Very excited to be taking part in the Leicester Wedding Showcase event this month!

We will be joining the Leicester Guildhall in a joint collaboration at this fabulous new incentive which is certain to prove a hit with Leicestershire's brides. If you are around on Saturday 19th March and planning your wedding be sure to call by and visit our stand. Admission is free and it is open from 11am until 4pm

We will look forward to seeing you there!

Details of the Wedding Showcase from the Leicester Guildhall site HERE

Plus enter their competition to win £1000 off your wedding!

Heritage Quarter: Wedding Showcase

Saturday 19th March 2011

11.00am - 4.00pm

The Guildhall, Hotel Maiyango, St. Martins House, Leicester Cathedral

Win our gorgeous Butterfly Notelets!

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Spring is only around the corner and already flowers are blooming everywhere and the milder weather is on its way. We're embracing the new season by refreshing the office and bringing our fans, followers and brides some budding new offers and inspiration that we hope will help banish any winter blues!

Our new Facebook page is live and ready to be 'liked' so please take a peep. It's our newest source of promotions, special offers and wedding inspiration, and we are running a prize draw exclusively for new followers to win one of our beautiful butterfly notelet sets.

CLICK HERE TO LIKE OUR PAGE AND BE IN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

There's also a fabulous bottle of bubbly on ice for the winner of our photo competition! If you haven't entered yet then all you need to do is send in your best wedding pics that feature any of our stationery. Send them to info@hummingbirdcards.co.uk

B H L D N

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The fabulous ANTHROPOLOGIE have just launched their new WEDDING website... B H L D N (Beholden) it was unveiled on Valentines Day...and features beautiful dresses, shoes, jewellery and accessories all with a quirky, vintage feel. We are loving the offbeat feel, the beautiful fabrics and delicate hues...take a peek for yourself here: http://www.bhldn.com/

Inspired by the Dutch word for “to keep,” as well as countless tales from family and friends of the extraordinary weddings they’d been part of, we began dreaming up something new.

Our roots are with Anthropologie, so a passion for experience and creating one-of-a-kind moments runs deep. But our offering speaks more to the not-so-everyday occasions—ours is voice that celebrates a woman’s most anticipated milestones. And one that gives tradition a twist.

We want, more than anything, to help a woman create an event that reflects her own unique perspective… to a tee. We want to give a bride that edit she’s been searching for—with heirloom-quality wedding gowns, artisanal hair adornments, footwear, and lingerie. And we want happy bridesmaids—in mix-and-match frocks with rich hues and unexpected details.

Be You. Be Loved. BHLDN

All images from www.bhldn.com

Happy Valentines x

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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.

Gorgeous Wedding at Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island, New Zealand

2011-01-25T13:13:00.016Z

Gorgeous Wedding at Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island

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

Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique

2011-01-12T16:55:00.017Z

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!"

All photograps by http://www.thebridalphotographer.co.uk/main.php

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

2011-01-12T11:55:00.008Z

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.

www.jumpingspiderfilms.co.uk

OMG - I'M GETTING MARRIED

2011-01-06T13:33:00.004Z

Thanks to the lovely Alexis over at OMG - I'M GETTING MARRIED for her fab posting on

The Hummingbird Card Company

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

Our Nicole Farhi Christmas Cards x

2010-12-08T14:12:00.009Z

We can finally show you the beautiful Christmas Cards we have produced for NICOLE FARHI

Born from a collaboration with artist Su Blackwell, illustrated by Natalie Ferstendik. The card represent s the story of The Lady & The Hare which you can read more about in our previous blog posting HERE

We were asked to interpret the artwork with our laser-cut style. The results are beautiful, printed in a soft grey ink to represent a pencil illustration, the trees are cut out to cast subtle woodland shadows.

You can catch Su Blackwells exhibition at LONG & RYE Gallery in London

“We approached The Hummingbird Card Company with the brief of creating our Christmas cards - wishing to spread a little winter magic - but also hoping to re-create the enchantment of our flagship store’s wintery window display, inspired by the story ‘When Lady Hare met Su Blackwell’, written in celebration of the fabulous collaboration between Nicole Farhi and Su Blackwell.

They certainly rose to the challenge, embracing the true essence of the delicate form and ethereal beauty of our very own winter fairytale as they created our cards, interpreting the delicate artwork beautifully through intricate laser cutting. The result – another spellbinding page in the story!”

NICOLE FARHI

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

2010-12-02T09:44:00.002Z

"Oh dear, white is really not my colour!"

Like most of the rest of the British Isles, we’ve seen an awful lot of snow fall outside our studio over the past few days. Even though it makes life a little more difficult we can’t help but think that the landscape it creates is incredibly beautiful!

We thought we'd share with you some photographs we took yesterday lunchtime.

The Hummingbird Studio:

The view from our windows:

Sally-Ann's beautiful puppy:

"Hey, you guys, stop doing boring work & come play with me!"

We hope you're all keeping safe & cosy in this very wintery weather!

The Biscuiteers!

2010-12-01T11:17:00.000Z

This week we've been having some serious biscuit cravings in the Hummingbird studio. This is due in no small part to having discovered the delicious looking offerings of The Biscuiteers!

The Biscuiteers create truly beautiful creations for all sorts of occasions. We particularly love their wedding favours & think that they’d add a really unusual touch to any wedding.

They’re happy to personalise their products so you can make them special to your wedding.

For more mouthwatering pictures visit the wedding section over at The Biscuiteers.

thebiscuiteers.com

yum@thebiscuiteers.com

08704588358

18 Stannary Street
London
SE11 4AA

Photographs in this blog post are credited to Big Fish.

Nicole Farhi & Su Blackwell Collaboration

2010-11-24T21:26:00.001Z

We are thrilled to announce we have been working on a fantastic project wih Nicole Farhi.

All will be revealed next week, when the cards are back from production.

We were lucky enough to be invited to the private view at the flagship store on Bond Street, on Tuesday evening. The store was transformed with its beautiful windows and pieces from Su's latest exhibition (which just opened yesterday) on display.

Champagne, canapes, and some fantastic live music (from the effortlessly cool Bluey Robinson) all made for a lovely evening, it was lovely to put face to the people we have been working with throughout the project.

Editors from Harpers and Tatler were also present so it may be in the press shortly!

The Christmas windows were transformed with stunning interpretations of Su's exquisite paper cuts, The windows tell the story of "When Lady Hare meets Su Blackwell…" and celebrates the collaboration of paper sculptor Su Blackwell and Nicole Farhi.

(Nicole Farhi told us that as she is married to the playwright Sir David Hare that she is in fact Lady Hare herself). The story was created by writer Stephen Doig, from Harpers Bazaar and we received a beautifully illustrated little booklet telling the story in our Goody bags at the end of the night!

Su Blackwell is an artist and art director, having recently worked on advertising campaigns for Volvo, Pilsner Urquell, and Cartier Store, Paris.

"I often work within the realm of fairy-tales and folk-lore. I began making a series of book-sculpture, cutting-out images from old books to create three-dimensional diorama’s, and displaying them inside wooden boxes".

"For the cut-out illustrations, I tend to lean towards young-girl characters, placing them in haunting, fragile settings, expressing the vulnerability of childhood, while also conveying a sense of childhood anxiety and wonder. There is a quiet melancholy in the work, depicted in the material used, and choice of subtle colour."

Su's current exhibition, ‘Happily ever After’, is now open at Long and Ryle Gallery her work is stunning, whimsical fairytale characters with a haunting quality..definately not one to miss.

Exhibition runs from 25th Nov – 18th Dec. 2010 www.longandryle.com

The Guardian also running a fantastic competition in conjunction with NICOLE FARHI to win £500 to spend at the flagship store + the services of a personal shopper!...what a nice treat to yourself before Christmas!! Click HERE for more details.

As featured in Elle Decoration

2010-11-18T12:01:00.000Z

We are thrilled to have one of our beautiful laser-cut Christmas cards gracing the pages of our most favourite interiors magazine, Elle Decoration! We are featured in the 'All the Trimmings' feature on page 40 of the December Issue.

You can order our gorgeous Folk Garland or one of our other festive favourites online at www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk or give us a call in the studio on 01530 411905

Folk Garland

Log Cabin

Folk Star

Folk Bauble

Folk Heart

Our stunning laser-cut bauble decorations are perfect for hanging on your tree, look gorgeous hung on willow branches or as gift tags to add a little extra something when you are wrapping your pressies! Available in packs of 6 with ribbon to tie them. Beautiful. Ho Ho Ho!!

We also have a stunning range of silver Laser-cut Christams cards

Vintage Baubles

Glamour Baubles

Our Favourite Partridge in a pear tree

Peace

You can buy all our Christmas Cards online at www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk or for Trade Orders please call 01530 411905

Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

2010-11-16T14:42:00.000Z

A huge Thank you to Lou over at Whimsical Wonderland Weddings Weddings for her lovely mention of our Silhouette Printed Cards on her Favourite Finds page.

Happy Saturday, if you’ve just had some retail therapy and need to wind down take a pew and have a look at these delectable treats. If you are recently engaged and at the beginning of your wedding planning journey, wedding stationery can be a lovely place to start.

The right invitation can set the tone for the day and give your guests an idea of what to expect. One thing i will say is do not worry too much about totally colour coördinating your wedding invitations to your whole day. Pick something you both love and that represents you. I have picked 10 of my favourite wedding stationery items, all very different and unique, so i hope there is something for everyone :-)

Check out Lou's blog for loads more Wedding Inspiration:

http://whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com/

Cosmetic & Blush

2010-11-09T14:07:00.000Z

We are just loving all the beautiful Blush & Cosmetic tones that are around at the moment.

Here are a few ideas to inspire you....these work really well for a vintage feel. Soft and delicate cosmetic hues from minks, and soft nudes, apricots and blush pinks.

Our beautiful Cake design from our Boutique Collection looks stunning in Alabaster textured card with a cosmetic insert and matching ribbon

We have quite a few requests for our Birdcage card to be used as a wedding invite, shown here in alabaster textured card with a mink insert.

Choose one of our Save the Date cards, quote cards or one of our vintage designs from our Silhouette Collection shown here on the nude card, a stunning shimmery cosmetic tone...which looks stunning contrasting with the black ink and envelope.

These colourways work really well with a little pearl decoration...to give a very vintage feel.

All items available to co-ordinate, including Order of Service, Menu Cards, Table numbers and our printed placecards.

The fabulous wedding blog Snippet & Ink always put together the most gorgeous Inspirational moodboards. Here is a recent one for the blush hues:

Top row from left: rustic ceremony photo at Mankas by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, wedding dress with rosettes from Rebecca Thuss, photo of peach ranunculus by Aaron Delesie, vintage-inspired wedding cake with sugar anemones by April Reed Row 2: coconut cake slices from Rebecca Thuss, photo of peach and gold dresses by Cherry Blossom Girl via Dress Design Decor Row 3: chocolate truffle wedding cake by April Reed, photo of champagne bridesmaid dresses by Aaron Delesie, classic pink stationery by Sugar Paper, mother-of-pearl flatware

Row 4: pink ranunculus centerpiece by Saipua, champagne chocolate truffles from Martha Stewart Weddings, photos of champagne bottles and rosette linens both by A aron Delesie

Paloma's Nest

2010-11-04T16:18:00.000Z

Paloma's Nest is the creation of Caroline Colom Vasquez, an artist and designer living in Austin, Texas. Paloma's Nest is dedicated to creating Handcrafted Modern Heirlooms - pieces for the home and for the heart.

"The Paloma's Nest collection of bowls, tiles, ornaments and decorative pieces are intended to last for generations, and are thus crafted of the finest natural materials available, including porcelain and clay, wood, paper, and cloth. The inspiration for Paloma's Nest lies in the purity of the materials used, and the idea that something so simple can be so bold".

Caroline, along with her husband José and their team of artisans, strive to create items of meaning and purpose from these natural materials, while leaving the characteristics true. By adding text to the designs, written ideas, feelings, and daydreams are given a place to rest. When names and dates are added, the designs take on special meaning for the recipient and instantly become a Modern Heirloom, cherished for years to come.

Every Paloma's Nest piece - no matter the material - is hand cut, freeform, with no pattern, and every single tiny letter is hand stamped, one by one. This gives each piece its own special variation in the size, shape and layout of the text.

Paloma's Nest is most known for the conception of the Ring Bearer Bowl™, a design that debuted to much international acclaim in 2007. This tiny ceramic dish is intended to replace the ring "pillow" in a wedding celebration, and has created a new tradition in ceremonies around the world. The Ring Bearer Bowl™, which also doubles as a holiday decoration or ring dish in the home, has created a lasting standard in the modern wedding ceremony, and a new form of a family heirloom.

You can purchase these beautiful little objects here: http://www.palomasnest.com perfect for your own wedding or as a gift. They also have lots of other beautiful seasonal items, decorations and delicate keepsakes you will want to treasure. We absolutely love them!

Win a meal for two - Wedding Ideas Awards 2011

2010-11-04T13:49:00.000Z

We are thrilled to announce we have been nominated for the ‘Wedding Ideas 2011 Awards’ in the Best Stationery category and we would be delighted if you would spare a minute to vote for us! Every vote counts so please log on to www.weddingideasawards.com and follow the promts. It will only take a couple of minutes to complete (you will be asked to pick your favourites from each category) and remember to select The Hummingbird Card Company in the Stationery section. These awards are very well regarded within the industry and we would be over the moon to receive one…so please help us achieve this!

Thank you so much for your time and support.

By entering you could be in for a chance to win a meal for two, worth £100, at the stylish 1901 restaurant at Andaz Liverpool Street!

“This is your chance to vote for your favourite wedding companies – the only awards where you, the real brides-to-be of Britain, decide the winners! The sixth annual awards are going to be the biggest and best ever, with weeks of frantic voting culminating in a lavish awards ceremony at The Brewery in London where the winners will be announced.”

It’s the number of votes that count, so make sure you have your say!

THANK YOU X

Scrummy!

2010-09-16T13:23:00.000+01:00

We were very excited here at Hummingbird to discover that it's National Cupcake Week! We absolutely love cupcakes (in fact, we just love cake) so we think dedicating a whole week to them is a very good plan.

British Baker magazine (the creators of National Cupcake Week) have named Dave Bennett of the Sunshine Bakery in Leeds as the Cupcake Champion of the year. Dave won by creating a delicious sounding banana & mango cupcake. The six runners up have been each awarded a day for their cupcake. We particularly like the sound of Monday's Chocolate Ginger vegan cupcake!

We also love the idea of cupcake wedding cakes. Our friend Anna Tyler creates truly beautiful miniature cakes & cupcakes which we think are perfect for weddings.

Our cupcake notelets are available to buy online through our website.

You can follow @CupcakeWeek on twitter for more information about National Cupcake Week.

Anna Tyler can be contacted through her website.

Vintage Wedding Dress Company Trunk Sale!!

2010-09-15T15:39:00.000+01:00

Just to let you know....there is a fabulous trunk sale going on this weekend....

Over at The Vintage Wedding Dress Company,

Its on for this wekend only 18th - 19th September at The Sanderson Hotel, London

You would need to make an appointment to view HERE, appointments will be limited...so get booking now.

"This fantastic sale will give brides the chance to get their hands on some amazing vintage dresses that haven’t yet entered our showroom. To make things even better all of the dresses will be sold discounted prices. For two days only we shall be showcasing around 200 dresses for you to choose from. We shall also be holding some samples from our exclusive Decades Collection. With company stylists and expert seamstresses on hand to advise you during your session, the trunk sale promises to be a fun-filled day where, fingers crossed, you will find your dream dress!"

Silhouette Collection

2010-08-31T14:33:00.001+01:00

We are thrilled to let you know that our

NEW SILHOUETTE COLLECTION

is now available to view online.

These stunning printed postcards are perfect for even the smallest of budgets.

Choose from our vintage inspired designs...like our signature 'Heart' or our gorgeous 'Birdcage' ...or go for one of our quotes.

Each invitation can be easily personalised with your name, initials or your wedding day...and we have a full range of co-ordinating stationery for all other items you will need for your big day.

Prices can be viewed HERE

Samples can be ordered HERE

Please feel free to contact us if you would like a quote or any further information.

Something Borrowed, Something Blue.....

2010-08-25T16:31:00.000+01:00

We have been seeing alot of request for tones of blue,

particularly the gorgeous soft chalky Wedgewood Blue colour.

It compliments the textured white card beautifully and either add a little sparkle with a diamante or give your stationery the vintage twist with tiny pearl decorations.

Our NEW SILHOUETTE COLLECTION of beautiful printed postcards are now available online! Printed on your chosen card colour and personalised with your names, dates or initials.

Perfect fior even the smallest of budgets. Shown above in Wedgewood Blue card, Black Ink, with Quartz Envelope and Pearl decoration to finish it off.

Make an amazing first impression when your invitation lands on your guests doormat..with a beautiful hand written envelope...We have a fantastic calligrapher who will work wanders with her quill!

Doves Collection - Alabaster card, Wedgewood blue inlay

Above is our beautiful Cake Design from our Boutique Laser-cut Collection, shown here in Alabaster card with Wedgewood Blue Inlay, 3 Diamantes and Wedgewood ribbon.

Order of Service - shown in Alabaster card with a Wedgewood Blue inlay.

And also showcasing our NEW Boutique Border design, a stunning flat invitation card.

Shown here in Alabaster card & Wedgewood Blue mount.

for more information on the Boutique Border please contact us at info@hummingbirdcards.co.uk

you can order any of the above samples online HERE

Your Invite can be mounted on your chosen card colour or unmounted

to show the laser-cutting to its full affect.

The little individual cakes from ANNA TYLER CAK E S are a perfect interpretation of the wedgewood theme. Soft blue icing with delicate floral patterns in white...beautiful. You can order them HERE

A stunning cake from Magpie's Cake

(They are based in the US sadly, but lovely for inspiration)

Other ideas if you are having a blue theme....used dried blue hydrangeas in your floral displays to give a vintage feel and hand out little muslin bags of dried lavender as an alternative to traditional confetti - It will smell gorgeous!!

Cake Inspiration

2010-08-24T16:09:00.000+01:00

We have just come across the most beautiful New Cake Designer!
Magpie's Cake is the cake for those who will not settle for "off the rack"

Magpie Cakes is based in Washinton DC and is owned and run by Maggie, a former dancer with one of the nation's premier ballet companies, she was then accepted into the L'art de la Patisserie program at the French Pastry School. After graduating with honours and alot of time under instruction and guidance from world renowned chefs and pastry experts Maggie has set up her company. Her cakes are totally different from anything we have seen, beautiful and subtle...simple and sophisticated.

View Maggie's Portfolio online at: www.magpiescake.com

E-mail on: mlabaugh@magpiescake.com
or call on: 001 202 427 23940

On Trend!

2010-08-11T12:23:00.001+01:00

We are very Happy to have our gorgeous Laser-cut Christmas Decorations featured in the fantastic Trend Bible.

"Trend Bible publish bi-annual trend books for the Home Interiors and Kid’s Lifestyle sectors and provide bespoke consultancy services for clients in the UK and USA".

Our decorations are just gorgeous..perfect to hang on the tree,
as table deorations, gift tags, or simply decorate your house with them.
You can buy them online HERE
Perfect at £7.50 for 6

New Press

2010-08-10T11:07:00.001+01:00

We are very happy to have two of our lovely items featured in the September issue (No.86) of the fab Wedding Ideas Magazine

Our lasercut Thank You cards

and above: Our Doves favour tags featured in the Hot Looks: Fairytale feature.

If you need any further information or prices on these items just drop us an email to info@hummingbirdcards.co.uk

Sadie, Ruby, Dolly or Molly?

2010-08-03T14:04:00.000+01:00

Last week we blogged about the idea of having a beautifully quirky, coastal wedding with Lovelane Caravans. This week we're keeping with a transport theme & want to introduce you to Champagne Classics.

Champagne Classics is a wedding car hire company with a difference. They have four stunning, classic cars available for hire & each one has it's own name!

They have an ivory 1961 Morris Minor called Sadie

A burgundy 1961 convertible Morris Minor called Ruby

A snow white 1962 convertible Morris Minor called Molly

& a pastel white 1970 Volkswagen Beetle saloon called Dolly.

Champagne Classics operates in Norfolk, Suffolk & the surrounding counties & is run by Vanessa & Rob, two people with a passion for Morris Minors!

Their website is full of testimonials from happy couples & of photographs of their special days.

For more information about Champagne Classics (or to take a look at more stunning photographs!) pop over to www.champagneclassics.co.uk

Vanessa & Rob can also be found at:

6 Nelson Heights, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9SQ

01263 515408

vanessa@champagneclassics.co.uk

Lovelane Caravans

2010-07-27T16:07:00.000+01:00

Here's a really wonderful & quirky idea for all those

looking for a really different wedding venue!

Why not have a 'wedding festival'

at the Lovelane Campsite?

At Lovelane, they have a small selection of

classic caravans that have been lovingly restored.

Whilst keeping each as original as possible,

they have been decorated and fitted out in such a way

as to accentuate their individuality and character.

They can be found on the Lizard peninsular in the very

last bit of undiscovered Cornwall! Almost completely

surrounded by water and way off the main route through

to Lands End it has a massive coast line and beautiful empty countryside.

The caravans are set in a horseshoe facing down towards

a big open fire pit that comes to life after dark.

Cotton hammocks are strung from the big trees that line

the field and there is plenty of room for a marquee.

The happy couple and guests can be accommodated in

style and can choose between one of the

classic caravans or their own tent.

Created by the owners Anna & Dan

they say ''its a bit like having a rather stylish

Boutique Hotel room in a fabulous location''

For more information contact Anna & Dan on

+44 (0)1326 340406

or visit their website at

http://www.lovelanecaravans.com/index.htm

Before The Big Day

2010-07-23T14:42:00.000+01:00

A huge Thank You to Georgia, over at the lovely and inspirational blog: Before The Big Day

Georgia has put together a lovely montage of our images to illustrate how they will be spot on for the 2011 Lace Trend thats coming through.

Splendid Stationery

Lace is going to be a huge trend next season, in particular at winter weddings, as the delicate patterns mimic snowflakes. And the good news? It's a seriously easy trend to follow. From dresses to cakes, you'll love the femininity of this fashion. Click here for my previous feature about how to use doilies in your decorations, and check out these heavenly invitations from Hummingbird Cards. The vintage effect is created with a beautiful technique of laser cutting, allowing the artwork to be burnt away from the card leaving a delicate lace-like structure. Stunning!

We shall have a lace mood board coming up in the next few weeks, so keep an eye out!

The hummingbird Card Company

We are moving!!! NEW WEBSITE & NEW BLOG.....

Beautiful extras from BHLDN

Simple but stunning floral ideas...

In the studio today....

The Wedding Diary: a veritable treasure trove!

Royal Wedding

Celebrate the royal wedding for a good cause!

Where do we get our inspiration from?

Photography Competition Winner

Save The Date Wedding Show

Luxe Lingerie

Flourish and Green

The Wedding Diary: Vintage Marquees

Hummingbird is having a wedding!

Elizabeth Taylor - Style Icon

Here comes the sun.....

Emmy Shoes

Fingerprint Memory Tree & Guest Books

Our beautiful NEW laser-cut bunting!!

Leicester Wedding Showcase

Win our gorgeous Butterfly Notelets!

B H L D N

Happy Valentines x

Gorgeous Wedding at Delamore Lodge, Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Ellie Sanderson Bridal Boutique

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

Call to arrange an appointment on 01865 558444

or visit the website and choose the Book Appointment link.

Jumping Spider Films

OMG - I'M GETTING MARRIED

Our Nicole Farhi Christmas Cards x

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

The Biscuiteers!

Nicole Farhi & Su Blackwell Collaboration

As featured in Elle Decoration

Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

Cosmetic & Blush

Paloma's Nest

Win a meal for two - Wedding Ideas Awards 2011

Scrummy!

Vintage Wedding Dress Company Trunk Sale!!

Silhouette Collection

Something Borrowed, Something Blue.....

Cake Inspiration

On Trend!

New Press

Sadie, Ruby, Dolly or Molly?

Lovelane Caravans

Before The Big Day

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