Over the past 100 years the Swarovski brand has become synonymous with all things luxurious. In recent years Swarovski crystals have become more and more popular with brides all over the globe as the irresistible sparkle sets the scene for an enchanting fairytale feel. From the elegant jewellery and beautiful tiaras that adorn the bride to breathtaking chandeliers that welcome your guests to your dream wedding venue.
To set the tone for your wedding day, Swarovski crystals can now be used on your wedding stationery to really give your stationery that extra sparkle. Luxury wedding stationers Ivy Ellen hand place Swarovski crystals onto their wedding stationery to wow your guests and accentuate their designs.
The Vintage Garden menu card by Ivy Ellen uses 33 hand placed Swarovski crystals
From Butterflies with crystal centres to stunning floral patterns with an abundance of crystals, the designs use the Swarovski crystals to beautiful effect and have received an overwhelming response from brides in the UK.
It seems that wedding stationery and Swarovski crystals really are a match made in heaven!
Luxury Wedding Stationery specialists Ivy Ellen are to launch their brand new website www.IvyEllenWeddingInvitations.co.uk in October 2009.
The new website will showcase products, keep customers up to date with the latest news and most importantly be an online store for of all Ivy Ellen’s wedding stationery products available to buy online.
The new Ivy Ellen wedding stationery to be available on their online store includes:
| Wedding Invitations |
Evening Wedding Invitations |
| RSVP Cards |
Save the Date Cards |
| Menu Cards |
Order of Service |
| Place Cards |
Table Cards |
| Thank You Cards |
Info Cards |
| Table Plans |
Guest Books |
Ivy Ellen will also be at this year’s National Wedding Shows at the following dates:
London Earls Court, 2nd – 4th October 2009, Stand F23
Birmingham NEC, 9th – 11th October 2009, Stand D05
Using butterflies to decorate your wedding stationery is becoming increasingly popular due to the romantic and relaxing imagery that is associated with the butterfly. Butterflies are some of the most symbolic creatures and because of this they are the perfect way to decorate and embellish your wedding invitations and wedding stationery to gorgeous effect.
In Chinese culture, two butterflies flying together is a symbol of love, and images of two butterflies together are used to symbolise a happy marriage. If you are already considering an oriental theme for your wedding then using butterfly wedding invitations is the perfect way to set the tone. It’s not just oriental themes that suit butterflies, in many cultures butterflies symbolise rebirth into a new life, which is the exact imagery many couples desire for their wedding day.
If you are planing on holding an outdoor wedding, your butterfly wedding theme can be expanded beautifully across your entire wedding stationery range to add a burst of life and creativity – perfect for a summer wedding!
Ivy Ellen will be officially launching at this autumn’s UK national wedding shows in London and Birmingham. This will be the first chance to meet the team and see our gorgeous wedding stationery.
The national wedding shows are the UK’s largest, with exhibitors from all over the country offering everything for brides-to-be to organise their day. From beautiful wedding stationery to wedding photographers and Honeymoon destinations, the National wedding show is a one stop shop for brides, grooms and wedding planners.
The National Wedding Show will be at London’s Earls Court between 2nd – 4th October 2009.
The show will then be at the Birmingham NEC the following weekend of 9th – 11th October 2009.
For more information visit the National Wedding Show website
Come and meet the team and see our gorgeous wedding stationery close up!
- Be Informative. Your evening wedding invitations need to be perfectly clear as to the time of the reception and noting that it is a reception only invitation. You must not forget, however, that other information is still vital. You need to make sure the venue, time and dress code are all detailed in your evening wedding invitation. Additional information sheets may also be useful for suggesting nearby hotels, directions to the venue and any r.s.v.p information.
- Choose Luxury Evening Wedding Invitations. As your guests are only receiving either evening or combined ceremony and reception invitations, it is just as important that your evening wedding invitations are of the same high quality as your combined invitations. One way to be sure your invitations scream luxury is by choosing professionally handmade designs. Top handmade Wedding stationers will use gorgeous boards and beautiful embellishments such as ribbons and crystals to really impress your guests.
Summer's Evening Wedding Invitation
- Treat Equally. Your wedding reception invitations should be ordered, written and sent out at the same time as your standard wedding invitations. A guest only attending the reception still need to make the same arrangements as the guests attending your ceremony and it is vital that your reception guests are not made to feel any less important.
- Do Not Go Into Detail. Your evening wedding invitations should simply be an invitation to your reception. Do not feel obliged to discuss the ceremony or the reason some guests were not invited
For more information on choosing luxury wedding invitations see the handmade wedding invitations information page, giving detailed advice on what to look for when choosing luxury handmade wedding invitations.
In recent years, more and more couples are choosing black and white wedding invitations to set the tone for their wedding day, and for good reason. The contrast of black and white when used on wedding stationery produces a stylish and sophisticated impression that sets the tone perfectly for a day filled with contemporary luxury and designer elegance. A black and white wedding theme is increasingly popular among younger couples who are hosting a designer chic day for their guests, however black and white can also be used to stunning effect when planning a winter wedding, setting the backdrop for a gorgeous winter wonderland themed wedding.
Alternatively, if you have a specific colour in mind that you want as your main theme, using this colour in conjunction with a black and white backdrop can be really striking and the perfect way to ensure your colour choice is not overwhelming for your guests. Black can often be associated with mourning, especially amongst older generations. Choosing a bright, rich colour to contrast with your black and white setting can totally change the feel of your wedding theme whilst still remaining elegant and striking.
We have put together our list of the most important elements to consider when choosing your luxury wedding stationery:
- A Handmade Touch. Handmade wedding invitations, when made professionally, have a gorgeous feel and the attention to detail really makes your invitations stand out. Luxury handmade wedding stationers will use only the finest papers and boards for your wedding invitations (300 gsm +) and the touch of these invitations will certainly have a reassuringly exclusive feel.
- A Designer’s Eye. The design of your wedding invitations and wedding stationery is vitally important to the feel and experience of your wedding day. Designer wedding invitations must be visually engaging and reflect a style that you wish for your special day. When you choose your luxury wedding invitations and stationery, make sure you choose invitations that are design led, and not just based around the materials used.
- Themed Wedding. The latest Hollywood must have is a themed wedding. The wedding theme you choose will completely set the tone of your wedding day and direct your design choices across every area of your wedding day. Your wedding invitations are the first chance you get to show your guests your chosen theme. The design or colour of your chosen theme can be reflected through your wedding invitations; the perfect opportunity to set the tone for your wedding day.
- Complete Your Look. One of the most important factors when planning a luxury wedding is the coordination of your day to the finest detail. Matching handmade wedding stationery, from your invitations to your menu cards, order of service cards and even your table plan, will leave a great sense of elegance and understated luxury. The luxury wedding stationery itself can be embellished for the real wow factor, but the coordination of your stationery says huge amount to your guests.
- A Personal Touch. The time and effort that goes into choosing your wedding stationery is extensive and a personal touch on your wedding stationery can really put across the thought that has gone into achieving your luxurious day. This personal touch can be achieved in a number of ways, whether it’s handwriting your invitations, to using the material used to make your wedding dress to adorn your wedding stationery. The added sentiment is always greatly received.
When planning a luxury wedding it is vital to set the tone of your wedding from the very first contact with your guests – the receiving of the wedding invitation. Luxury handmade wedding invitations immediately show your guests you intend to go that extra mile to ensure your wedding day is extra special and filled to the brim with lavish embellishment.
Tropical Wedding Invitation
The wedding stationery you choose to adorn your wedding reception and ceremony is central to the look and feel of your wedding, and therefore your luxury wedding stationery is fundamental to your guests’ experience on your wedding day. Your wedding stationery forms both the first and last contact with your wedding guests with your wedding invitations and thank you cards, so make sure your wedding screams luxury from start to finish.
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