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A wedding day is undeniably about two special people, at the beginning of a new chapter in their love story. So creating perfect stationery, which is stylish, functional and allows you to savour planning (without drama), this makes sense. Right?
Claire’s experience is there to share, and with over 24 years of design and print knowledge, it is plentiful.
editor's notes
A wedding day is undeniably about two special people, at the beginning of a new chapter in their love story. So creating perfect stationery, which is stylish, functional and allows you to savour planning (without drama), this makes sense. Right?
Claire’s experience is there to share, and with over 24 years of design and print knowledge, it is plentiful.
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what is best for 2023
One colour trend for an English wedding for 2023 is presented with azure blues, chalky whites and plenty of wild fauna. Baroque patterns and monograms are a classy addition for glamour. Conception is about being environmentally-conscious – use good-old-fashioned design. What paper is best for wedding invitations? A stiff board is ideal for authentic letterpress printing and hot foiling. Best for 2023 and beyond is embellishment free and recyclable – at some point in the future.
Compare prices before deciding to do-it-yourself.
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editor's notes
A wedding day is undeniably about two special people, at the beginning of a new chapter in their love story. So creating perfect stationery, which is stylish, functional and allows you to savour planning (without drama), this makes sense. Right?
Claire’s experience is there to share, and with over 24 years of design and print knowledge, it is plentiful.
on the day
The world of Lily Anna Rose not only creates an experience that empowers you but focuses on transforming your dreams into beautiful aide memoirs –without compromise and mindful of unnecessary consumption.
How do we do this?
Lily Anna Rose listens and accompanies you until the aisle. At Lily Anna Rose we devote our full attention on a high-quality service to each order and limit commissions. No less than you deserve.
GUESTS EXPECTATIONS
Ideally, invitations along with reply card and a supporting information sheet should be arriving on guests’ doormats with as much notice as possible. A question that is repeatedly asked by clients, ‘how long before a wedding should invitations be sent?’ There is no right or wrong answer as it depends on your planning agenda. Traditionally 6 weeks is a good time to distribute wedding memoirs. For your far-flung family and friends, it is best to give as much detail of your arrangements to avoid clashes with the diary. Up to 5 months is reasonable – 12 months is acceptable.
Any reputable stationer should be able to advise what is possible for
you budget – without compromising on service
reply? or not to reply?
The small but mighty R.S.V.P. is a key device to keep markers on whose attending and who is not. Include a reply card and self-addressed envelope as part of your invitation package – and you can ensure a swift reply response. By adding a stamp (although an extra cost) will also save you precious time and establish your preparations as planned.
The tone of your day has begun and you want guests to feel that this day is exclusive, whilst enticing them to a wedding that they will remember for decades. Less really is more…
Spare your invitation of clutter – and only include the where, when and who
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all in the detail
all in the detail
Your invitation is all about your style – talk to your stationer about what you want. An information sheet would include; time of arrival; venue address; directions with a map and other elements such as a menu; contact details and even your cheeky wedding present request. A beautiful hand-folded information sheet, bound with a band – neatly packed with the reply card reaffirms just how important the recipient is.
Way back when Lily Anna Rose Stationery was created with just a handful of pennies and a dream! It was the hope of making a better life for both her and her family. The desire of creating beautiful things for wonderful couples. Following a catastrophic series of events, she made the decision to be brave! She wasn’t going to be beaten by redundancy or be dissuaded by the struggles of being a single parent. So much so, Lily Anna Rose was nominated ‘Barclays Trading Places Top 100 Business in Barclays Trading Places Awards’ in 2009.
“I’m always refreshing my signature wedding style – to maintain a distinctive individuality for the each season’s stylish bride. I hope to ignite the imagination by designing unique Couture Love collections inspired by stunning historic venues, antique textiles and romantic tales of yesteryear but with a unique contemporary edge. And just like a love story, the classic stationery designs become timeless keepsakes to treasure.”
Lily Anna Rose is a microfactory and bespoke stationery assures that what is ordered creates minimal waste. “I literally buy what is required to do the job. Supply is from responsibly sourced paper mills.”
