We’ve had a bit of a thing for stationery company Hollyhock Lane for a while now, but we couldn’t resist sharing some of their latest designs with you. Whether you’re planning a country house extravaganza or an elegant city wedding, they’ve got stationery to suit.
DIY arrow table setting
We’re loving the continuting trend for all things metallic, and can’t resist the cute arrow details we’re seeing all over Pinterest this spring. Combining the two, we’ve made these sweet arrow place settings. They’re easy to knock up with just a bit of glitter card and some washi tape (you know we LOVE washi tape, right?) – here’s how…
The best wedding pinatas
Wedding pinatas are an easy way to add a splash of colour to your big day, and are a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike. Fill them with confetti and sweets to keep everyone entertained during your drinks reception without breaking the budget. Here are our pick of the best pinata DIY projects around the web, plus where to buy them if your crafty skills aren’t up to scratch!
Design crush: Nina Thomas Studio
We love a wildflower design, and the new Rustic Wildflower collection from Nina Thomas Studio takes the trend to a new level with delicate watercolour designs and vibrant hues. A personalised invite with RSVP card and belly band costs £3.70, and is the perfect way to set the tone for a country wedding with serious style credentials.
Design Crush: The Charming Press
If wedding florals fill you with mild horror, the modern monochrome lines of The Charming Press‘ new Inkwell range could be just what you’re looking for. Swap pinks and patterns for bold typographic details, stylised scripts and a grown-up appeal that’s perfect for a contemporary city celebration.
All I want for Christmas…
We hope we’ve made it onto Santa’s good list this year, because there are lots of paper pretties around that we’d love to find in our stockings on Christmas morning!
Design crush: Curious Me
One of our favourite things about wedding stationery is how it gives guests a little peek into your wedding world as soon as the save the date card lands on the doormat. You’re instantly telling them something about the style and feel of your day, which is why it should feel extra special.
The Charming Press Christmas pop-up shop
This one’s not strictly wedding related, but we couldn’t resist sharing the Christmas pop-up shop from one of our favourite wedding stationery designers, The Charming Press! Hosted over on Etsy, you can buy individual cards for £2.95, or a gorgeous boxed set of 10 cards for just £15. Yes, it’s a bit more expensive than heading to your nearest M&S, but think how happy your friends and family will be to receive these!
The best of Etsy
Don’t know where to order your stationery? Then take a look at Etsy. It’s packed full of hidden wedding stationery gems, and lots of them are based in the UK. Whether you’re looking for a whole personalised suite of stationery or want some pretty printables to reflect your W-day style on a budget, here are some of our favourite collections:
Our five must-follow Instagram accounts
If you share our obsession with all things paper, don’t forget to get your fix over on Instagram! We’ve rounded up our top accounts to follow for lots of paper prettiness…
1) riflepaperco See all the latest designs from the talented team at Rifle Paper Co – it’s the perfect way to feed our obsession with their super-cute designs!