Friday 3 September 2010

Wedding of Jennifer & Tom – 21st Aug 2010

Sandringham Collection
‘I Do...’ started working with Jen & Tom on their butterfly design theme back in Nov 2009. Jen had a yellow swatch from the bridesmaid's dresses she wanted to include, and with Tom in grey it set the colour theme.
Jen chose the 'luggage tag' Save the Date cards with matching yellow ribbon, which went out to guests in January. By the end of Feb we had agreed the day & evening personalised wedding invitations, continuing the butterfly and colour theme. Jen & Tom offered evening guests transportation to the reception, so we came up with a design of using the tear-off RSVP as a booking transportation card also, so they could tally how many seats were required.
By June all the RSVPs had been received and we had the final list of guests attending. Place name cards were created in a 'tent' style including a small butterfly in grey and guests name in the yellow. The 'Order of Service' had been proofed and approved by Reverend Neil McLeod, giving us the go ahead to create the A5 booklet detailing the service, hymns and prayers. To complete the wedding stationery, 'Table Numbers' and a 'Table Plan' were designed. Jen & Tom chose the A1 Table Plan on foamex without frame as they used a very ornate easel, and the final setting looked stunning.
The wedding reception was held at the beautiful Mount Amelia in Ingoldisthorpe... Built in 1745, and originally named ‘Mount Amelia’, Ingoldisthorpe Hall was once a substantial North Norfolk private estate and residence. Still set in 30 acres of private grounds and parkland, it offers exceptional views across the wash and is just one of a few Grade II* listed Country Houses in England...
A magnificent marquee (Rudds Marquees) was erected in the grounds, which seated the 160 day guests and hosted the entertainment for the additional 120 evening guests.



 


Congratulations Jennifer & Tom.

Wedding of Sarah & Giles – 10th July 2010

Oxborough Collection
I recently had the pleasure of creating the wedding stationery for my sister-in-law Sarah and now brother-in-law Giles. The wedding was perfect and we had the hottest day of the year!
Sarah was very involved with the design and collation throughout (that was the deal...). Working from our 56 Colourplan guide we were able to match the ‘mid green’ with the bridesmaid's dresses. Sarah wanted a ‘Rose’ theme to compliment the flower arrangements.
The Oxborough invitation included a tear-off RSVP with the reverse giving guests the option to request a song choice in the evening, plus a stamped and addressed envelope was included for return (this definitely encourages speedy replies). A detailed map gave guests directions to the church and reception.
All of the 90 day guests received an 'Order of Service' booklet at the church, which doubled up as a much needed fan to cool us down, slightly...  (after the wedding invitation, if there was just one other stationery item I would recommend to include, it would be 'Order of Service' - the booklets look fabulous, guests often choose to take them as a keepsake and it is a beautiful way to include the guests in the service and show the hymns and prayers).
The wedding reception was held at the grounds of Sarah's parents stunning Crossgates Farmhouse, with breathtaking views of the lake. Rudds Marquees set the elegant marquee. Reception stationery included 'Tent' style Place Names, 'Table Names' (named after various wines) and 'Framed Table Plan' which included the menu.
'I Do Wedding Designs' were duly noted in the Groom's speech to gracious applause... Thank you Giles.
Finally the 'Thank You' cards have been posted.




Congratulations Sarah & Giles.

Wedding of Nicky & James – 19th Dec 2009

Oxborough Collection
A stunning Winter white wedding, lots of fresh snow on a clear, crisp day...
‘I Do’ started discussing the design and wedding stationery theme with Nicky and James in May 09. Nicky was very clear the colours throughout would be chocolate brown and lime green (to match the bridesmaids dresses). With the wedding date just one week before Xmas, a busy time of year for most, we needed to get Save the Date cards out as early as possible, so guests could mark the date on their calendars. Nicky and James chose the ‘Tri-fold’ Save the Date cards, which set the stationery theme of roses illustration using the choc brown and lime. By July we had the ‘Oxborough’ wedding invitation proofed and approved for print, completed with a choc brown backing board and lime green ribbon. Nicky and James were very pleased with the feedback from guests on the stationery design and the ‘tear-off RSVPs’ came flooding back with excited acceptance. A second invitation went out to guests in October for an extended celebration luncheon to be held the following day after the wedding, a simple postcard style invite was designed carrying the rose and colour theme.
Each guest received an ‘Order of Service’ booklet, which included Christmas Carols on this occasion. The wedding reception was held at James parents grounds in a beautiful marquee with a ‘Tiki’ bar set up, complete with sand and surf boards, and to show off Nicky and James love of sports the ‘Table Names’ were named after various famous tennis stars. ‘Menus’, ‘Place Names’ and ‘Table Plan’ carried on the rose and colour theme.
Square open ‘Thank You’ cards were completed in the New Year upon the newly weds return from honeymoon.
I have to say, I think the chocolate brown and lime works really well together and has been my favourite combination so far this year.






Congratulations Nicky & James.