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Stunning wedding at Castle Howard

This weekend’s wedding was in the beautiful British countryside at one of the most stunning Castle’s known to man: Castle Howard. This lucky couple spent their Saturday evening saying their vows in the Great Hall surrounded by beautiful antiques, Grecian statues, and gorgeous flower arrangements by the lovely team at Wildabout Flowers.

After the ceremony, a horse and carriage awaited the bride and groom while guests enjoyed champagne and pimms on the Castle’s grounds. Dinner took place in the magnificent Long Gallery surrounded by lush florals, crystals, and menus encrusted with diamantes.

We jazzed up the evening party by dressing up the Grecian Hall to mimic the couple’s favourite club in Dubai! You wouldn’t have guessed we were in a Castle, it was simply stunning. The evening kicked off with the talented female band, High on Heels.

PLEASE NOTE that these are not professional photographs. These were taken with my phone but I couldn’t wait to share them with you! Stay tuned for the pro pics…

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Wedding at Claridges

We recently had a wedding at Claridges Hotel in Mayfair.  Have a look at these utterly gorgeous pictures.

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Thanks to Nick and Bella at Wild Weddings for the great images and thank you to all the phenomenal vendors who helped with this wedding at Claridges, you’ve been amazing!

Current Stationery Trends in the US

One of our stationery experts in the US, Kate Price, has kindly written a post for us on current stationery trends in the US.  Kate works with Wedding Paper Divas, Tiny Prints, Treat, and Shutterfly. All companies are known for exceptional quality, great customer service, and stylish designs. All of these brands are part of the leading stationery and photo printing stores in the US.

Over to you Kate:

People today may be more apt to share milestones through Facebook updates or tweets, but the tradition of stationery is making a strong comeback. Sending a card or letter through the mail adds a personal touch and provides a long lasting message, something that gets lost through social media posts or email. So make sure that you send out birthday cards from Treat to your grandmothers or thank you cards from Wedding Paper Diva’s after your big day, because it will leave a good impression and shows the recipient you care.

Use of Stationery

Stationery has a variety of uses from the formal to the everyday. It can be used for formal events, such as weddings, birthday parties, and showers and for announcements such as a new baby or new address, as well as every day uses, like thank you cards and letters.

Types of Stationery
Today, consumers have a variety of styles to choose from. Some prefer a call to elegance with a modern feel as in the example below. It is your choice to keep some formality with a hint of personal flair.

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Wedding Planning Tips

Wise Wedding Planning Tips… #11

Always book your ceremony officiant before signing a contract with a reception venue. In England and Wales you must use officiants within your borough or the borough you want to get married in (note this may not apply depending on type of ceremony).  Therefore, that officiant will have more than one wedding per day so you need to book early to get your ideal date and ceremony time. This is a crucial step in wedding planning so add it to your checklist and happy planning!

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