Tag Archives: invitations

Stationery Guide -What to order when

Posted on September 22, 2011 by sophie

Once you’ve got engaged, all the preparations can seem rather daunting in the excitement. Help is at hand for your wedding stationery. We find that the questions we’re most often asked are when to order stationery, and whether it all needs to be ordered at once. Here’s our handy guide. Continue reading →

Win a personal consultation with Sophie and a host of goodies

Posted on September 8, 2011 by sophie

We’re excited to be taking part in our first Harrogate Wedding show on 24 and 25 September 2011. To celebrate we’ve got together with some of our favourite suppliers to give you the chance to win a fabulous prize. The … Continue reading →

Let Winter colours inspire you!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by sophie

Picture crisp snow and ice and monochrome colours, gorgeous golds and silvers and touches of sparkling jewels – perfect wedding colours. We’re just love adding a bit of sparkle – diamanté or Swarovski crystals. Here we feature Chic with a … Continue reading →

Lily & May Florists: Supplier Spotlight

Posted on June 14, 2011 by sophie

Today we meet Claire May Sankey, owner of Lily & May Wedding Florists. Tell us a little about your business and what inspired you to set it up After years of being a frustrated creative working as an IT Trainer … Continue reading →

Autumn colour inspirations

Posted on May 16, 2011 by sophie

Looking for inspiration for your wedding colours? Our gorgeous spicy, warm autumnal colours will really inspire you. Think of ripe blackberries and blackcurrants, autumn leaves and ripe late summer fruits. Colours that make a statement and are as vibrant as … Continue reading →

Choose colours inspired by summer

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sophie

Looking for inspiration for your wedding colours? Think of holidays, sun beating down and blue, blue skies. Summer colours are strong, vibrant and guaranteed to make you smile! If your venue is traditional or very modern these colours can really … Continue reading →

Choose colours inspired by Spring

Posted on April 18, 2011 by sophie

If someone asked me my favourite colour, I would say blue, but strangely enough I have very few blue clothes nor much blue in my house. Recently, people have commented on how purple suits me. Colour is a difficult thing … Continue reading →

Stationery Saturday -Choosing fonts and colours

Posted on January 15, 2011 by sophie

Your stationery can set the scene for your wedding, and it is often the first thing that your guests will see that will give them a hint about the big day. We give you some tips for your colours and font choices. Continue reading →

Stationery Saturday! Insert & Wording Guide

Posted on January 8, 2011 by sophie

We often get asked about suggested wording for inserts, particularly invitations.

We have suggested templates of traditional, modern and contemporary to start with. These alter between having the bride’s parents inviting guests, to the couple themselves inviting guests. Continue reading →

Stationery Saturday! Our new designs

Posted on January 1, 2011 by sophie

We’ve been working hard at Cards by Sophie HQ on our new designs for 2011! Read on to find out more about our new designs, both embellished and printed. Continue reading →