A guide to choosing and ordering the perfect designer, hand made wedding stationery for your wedding
It used to be that if you wanted something different from the standard range of wedding stationery on offer you either had to have a talented friend or do it yourself!
Now, thanks to the internet, there are now many independent and talented stationery designers who can create just what you want at a price that compares favourably with many ‘ready-made’ alternatives.
- Design shown – Pink Baroque Cheque Book Style Wedding Invitations by Dragonfly Couture Stationery
Where to Find Hand Made Wedding Stationery?
OK, so you want your wedding stationery to be a bit different and unique to you, but where do you start? Well, obviously, eBay is a good place to look. There are hundreds of people now offering a bespoke stationery service on eBay and you can see the feedback they have had from previous customers as well as some examples of their previous work.
Also, many designers are now working independently and you can find them by searching the internet. You might want to choose someone close to where you live or you may have had someone recommended to you? Of course, you might just want to browse around and go for someone who’s designs you particularly like? It really is up to you!
Ordering Bespoke Wedding Stationery On-line
Some points to remember when ordering handmade wedding stationery online:
Have a good look around, it costs nothing to browse. Most websites will have examples of the designers work that might appeal to your taste.
Get a sample – there may be a small charge, but some designers will offer a free sample.
Allow plenty of time, especially at peak times, you should order your stationery well in advance of your wedding day – Ideally this should be up to 9 months before the big day, although many stationery designers will try to accommodate you at shorter notice.
Once you are happy with your chosen design you will receive a ‘proof’ for you to check. Take your time and don’t be afraid to ask for any changes. Once you approve the final design there won’t be much chance of altering anything, so make sure you are happy. You will usually have to pay a deposit (normally 50%) at the time of ordering with the balance payable when your order is completed.
- Design shown – Flutter Butterfly from Made with Love Card & Stationery Boutique
Some Stationery Designers to Consider
Rebekah Daley – Inspired by vintage fashion and Hollywood glamour images, Rebekah Daley offers an original and unique collection of wedding stationery from hand sketched images to stunning 3-dimensional table markers.
Apple of My Eye Designs – Apple of My Eye specialise in creating individual wedding and social stationery and love to experiment with different cards, ribbons and sparkles.
eb1 wedding invitations – eb1 feature a range of 9 elegant stationery collections in classic and contemporary designs all hand made to order using the finest Italian card and satin ribbons.
Rani Deshpande Unique Creations – Rani Deshpande is a small independent designer renowned for creating unique and original designs. All of their stationery is hand crafted in London with the option of personalisation or why not opt for your own unique bespoke design.