Scrummy!

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!!

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

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.....

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 CAKES 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

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!

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

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?

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

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

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!

Time for tea...

Rosie Parsons Photography

Here is a fantastic company that will provide you with beautiful vintage tea cups and crockery, if you fancy a vintage themed wedding party.

Vintage Tea Sets owner Vicky Rowe is passionate about all things 1920's and has an amazing eye for styling and design.

Rosie Parsons Photography

"Some of my most cherished childhood memories are of my Grandmother's tea parties and her beautiful Victorian tea set. When that tea set eventually passed to me it sparked a passionate interest in fine vintage china. Seeking it out from sales and auctions I soon became an avid collector. Combining this with the experience of meticulously planning my own 1920s-themed wedding, with an afternoon tea for the wedding reception, sowed the seeds of what was to become Vintage Tea Sets. Now, stepping out from my previous career as a project manager, I'm devoting my full attention to growing Vintage Tea Sets from an all-consuming hobby into a thriving business. My boundless enthusiasm for the subject is your guarantee of the highest standards of service for your wedding, party or event"

Rosie Parsons Photography

Vicky also sells exquisite handmade cakes...all cakes are made to order with the finest locally-sourced butter, clotted cream and free range eggs.
so it really all could be created for you, without any fuss!!

Rosie Parsons Photography

"Our extensive vintage crockery collection runs to more than 500 complete trio tea sets available for hire, ranging from the Victorian period through to Art Deco and up to the 1950s. We can offer tea sets to cater for any event from 10 up to 400 people.

The vintage crockery sets we offer for hire comprise cups, saucers, side plates, tea pots, milk jugs, sugar bowls, tongs and spoons. We can also offer glass cake stands and ceramic tiered cake plates.

When you hire crockery from Vintage Tea Sets we ensure that you're equipped with everything you need to lay on a stylish, elegant and distinctive tea party".

http://www.mike-cooper.com/

Vicky will also arrange a complete era theme for your wedding, co-ordinating every aspect to be a perfect representation of your chosen era!
Check out more gorgeous images of Vicky's teasets HERE
View the website here: www.vintageteasets.co.uk
or contact Vicky on 0117 953 2973