Forget your nan’s carpet and brown-and-orange kitchen tiles. The retro wedding trend coming through now is far more joyful: bold 70s florals, earthy terracottas and mustards, graphic typography and pattern used with confidence. I walk through three collections that capture it, Retro Floral, Colour Block and a new design with six patterned backs, then share ideas for carrying the theme through your whole day, from phone guest books and Polaroids to lawn games and styling. I also dig into what retro means to you, and how bespoke keeps it fresh, never costume-y.
Dark, dramatic and utterly unforgettable, theatrical gothic stationery is having a serious moment, and this post is your way in. I explain why theatre and decadence are shaping 2026 weddings (think the Secret Cinema effect, applied to stationery), then walk through the designs that deliver: glamorous gothic in Black Brushstrokes and Gothic Boho Blooms, theatrical richness in Dutch Masters and Marsala Wine, and celestial magic in Marble Elegance and Starry Night. Plus when to go bespoke, with hand-illustrated opera houses, custom star maps and jewellery-box envelope liners.
Your invitation lands on a doorstep next to a gas bill and a takeaway menu, and before guests see what’s inside, the envelope tells them how to feel about what’s coming. This post is all about making that first impression extraordinary. I run through every way to elevate an envelope: coloured envelopes that build a colour story, liners (my not-so-secret obsession), wax seals, custom postmarks and stamps, and the upgrade I’d always choose, guest address printing. Plus a few favourite real envelope moments, from a Lover-album liner to vintage stamps on kraft and joyfully bold orange.
If your mood board looks less like a glossy magazine and more like the inside of a well-loved bookshop, poetcore might be the trend you didn’t know had a name. I explore it as a whole atmosphere, not just an aesthetic: ideas for your ceremony (including live typewriter poetry from Jen at Jackdaw Editorial), centrepieces, favours, soundtrack and dress code. Then to the heart of it, the stationery, with the Victoriana and Rustic Luxe collections and bespoke touches like poetry-lined envelopes, wax seals and fabric signage. For folkmore couples who want their wedding to feel like a story.
Staring at a blank page wondering whether to write “request the pleasure of your company” or “come celebrate with us”? I walk you through every part of your invitation, step by step: the hosting line, your names, the inviting line, date and time, venue, and what comes next. Plus extras like dress codes, adults-only notes, “carriages at”, how to address your envelopes, and why your details card is your best friend.
How much do wedding invitations actually cost? No vague “it depends” here. I break down real UK pricing for 2026, from DIY and print-on-demand to semi-custom and bespoke, with my own Hawthorne and Ivory prices laid out plainly. You’ll find what each piece costs, the finishing touches worth paying for, three worked budgets for small, medium and large weddings, and when to order. Honest numbers, no fluff.
Life is far too short for beige invitations. If your mood board is a riot of brights, this is your sign to commit to the full rainbow. I share my new Summer Garden and Rainbow Drops designs, plus how to do colour intentionally rather than chaotically. Celebrant Hazel and photographer Rachel join me with joyful ideas for ceremonies, outfits, cakes, confetti and capturing every colourful moment beautifully.
Icy blue is having a real moment for 2026, and I’ve just launched my new Frosted Garden Collection to match: delicate watercolour botanicals in ice blue, periwinkle and silver-white. But blue suits practically every wedding, so I pair Porcelain, Dutch Masters and Shoreline with classic, autumnal and coastal celebrations. There’s a real bespoke Peak District suite to swoon over, plus answers to your most-asked blue questions.
