Wondering what’s next for 2026? I’m sharing the stationery trends I’m genuinely excited about, from earthy sunset palettes and sustainable local celebrations to striking single-colour designs and bold maximalist colour. We’ll also explore gatefold invitations, layered luxury, illustrative storytelling, and treating your suite as one cohesive experience from save the dates to thank yous. Think of these as creative starting points, not rules, and pick the threads that feel authentically you.
Step inside Hannah and Jack’s bespoke Liverpool wedding stationery, built around two iconic venues: the Royal Liver Building and Oh Me Oh My. I share how we layered autumnal toffee, peach and burgundy florals onto a Minimal Monochrome base, and created a full set of illustrated table names nodding to their dogs, favourite Lark Lane wine bar and even Lord of the Rings. Plus my favourite Liverpool venues to design for.
Everything you need to know about your wedding order of service, covering church, civil and celebrant-led ceremonies and what each one needs. I share lovely ways to personalise yours, from venue illustrations and pet portraits to love-story timelines, plus practical advice on length, format and pages. There’s brilliant guest advice from two celebrants too, with clever ideas for putting that blank back page to work. A proper keepsake, not just a programme.
Autumn stationery doesn’t have to mean brown leaves and burlap. As an autumn bride myself, I’m walking you through six collections that capture the season differently, from romantic Sunset Garland and cascading Autumn Floral to moody Dutch Masters, luxurious Marsala Wine and bold Colour Block typography. I’ve also got clever palette swaps, ideas for breaking the seasonal rules entirely, and tips for doing classic autumn brilliantly if that’s your thing.
The signage that pulls your whole day together, from the big statement pieces to the tiny touches. I cover the larger must-haves like welcome signs, table plans and an order of the day, then run through smaller but mighty ideas: reserved seating, cocktail menus, guestbook signs, cards and gifts, unplugged ceremony notes, memorial signs and sweet comforts like blanket or flip-flop baskets. All of it customisable and matched to your invitations.
Follow Eli and Adam’s bespoke stationery from start to finish, designed for their stunning Wharfedale Grange wedding. I share their magnetic save the dates, concertina-fold invitations with an illustrated map and day timeline, and a joyfully colourful on the day suite of arch menus, semicircle place cards and illustrated table names full of personal meaning. Right through to a bespoke guestbook and golden-hour thank you cards that bring the whole story full circle.
Semi custom is the happy middle ground: you start with a ready-designed collection and make it properly yours, without the time and cost of going fully bespoke. I explain how it works at The Design Shop, share collections like Autumn Floral, Olive Branch, Wild Romance and Minimal Monochrome, then walk through your personalisation options, from colours and envelopes to illustrations and luxe finishes like foil, ribbon and wax seals.
Who said invitations have to be rectangular? I’m making the case for uniquely shaped stationery and how it elevates every piece of your suite. We’ll explore elegant arch designs across invitations, signage, table numbers and menus, plus circular and semicircular shapes for place cards, coasters and favour tags, with their lovely nod to unity and infinity. And if you’ve a pebble or leaf shape in mind, bespoke can bring it to life.
