Let's chat about Bespoke Stationery
What is bespoke stationery design?
Bespoke stationery design is something that is tailor made, just for you & your event. It can be really hard to find stationery that matches what you are trying to convey. Finding the right colours to match your colour scheme, finding the perfect style, and also finding something that helps you create the vibe you are going for. How long have you already searched for the perfect stationery and excites you enough to get ordering? This is where having a bespoke design made for you, can help you achieve all those key things in one go, and save you a ton of time in the process too!
Why should you choose bespoke design?
We have already discussed how choosing to work on a bespoke design can help you match your event perfectly. It can help you set the perfect tone with an invitation, or it can help you complete a vision with on the day stationery pieces. It helps you make your whole event, from start to finish feel cohesive. I absolutely love working on new stationery designs, whenever I have a new idea for a styled shoot I choose to make something bespoke, or when I am working with clients one to one, we tend to lean towards this way of working. This is because it will be especially made to match all the design elements for that event, which makes the whole thing completely unique. I do have a gorgeous 'off the shelf' collections in my shop that I am very proud of, and work beautifully with rustic and boho styles, but let me ask you, why have something someone else can choose, when you could have something no one else has had at their event.
What is involved with bespoke design work?
When working on a bespoke design I carefully select colour card & envelopes, colour foils, fonts, illustrations and finishing touches based on all the design elements of your event, to make it personal and meaningful. Which includes the type of event and venue you're hosting, style, colours, vibe and personality. It's as simple as us chatting about what you're looking for and I can suggest lots of ideas that I think will work for your event based on what you tell me.
What kind of thing do you like to work on?
As with all my work I love to design with nature. This is the stuff that lights me up and I will confidently produce my best work when I am in this zone. I have a wide selection of botanical illustrations to work with but if there is something I do not have in my hoard I can easily source what I need to bring your design to life. I have a wide collection of plants, greenery, succulents, cactus's, foliage, leaves, trees and much more to get the creative juices flowing.
Does it have to be a whole collection?
Not at all, I appreciate every event is unique, therefore the stationery pieces needed to bring it alive will differ. It could just be an invitation set, it could just be 'on the day' table stationery pieces or a you may need a creative idea for a unique seating plan. I am very open and flexible with the way I work, so no suggestion is too small.
Is bespoke expensive?
No it isn't expensive. You can look at my 'off the shelf' stationery to get an idea of how much the individual products cost. But when it come to creating something new, I will provide you with a quote based on whether anything new is needed to create it, and how much time I will need to design it.
Do you have any examples of bespoke?
Yes I do, here are a few examples of stationery I have created in the wild.
Here I created fun table numbers, drink name tags, arched menus and a table plan for a tropical oasis theme, which was for a concept I designed for wedding open day. I used a mixture of light gold foil and copper to compliment the warm tones used in the colour palette.
I added a slot in the cards for table plan to be fed through the colourful ribbon which hung from this display stand. I love how it blew in the breeze. 
I was asked to make stationery for a dusky blue styled shoot for spring time at Baumber Walled Garden in Lincolnshire. I created light blue table numbers that folded and flat menu cards to compliment the classic white, blue and silver colour palette. I used a swirly font to add a romantic and elegant touch to the tables.
I designed and created these wooden chopping boards for a couple that got married at Scrivelsby Walled Garden in Lincolnshire. Their love language was food, so I came up with this fun seating plan for their guests to find their seat. I used chalk pen to create the faux calligraphy and displayed them using wooden crates, fresh greenery and succulents to compliment their boho garden theme. Their were so pleased with the results.
I designed these menus for a spring wedding open day at
Stockwith Mill in Lincolnshire. The design brief was big and bold with hot pink as the main colour scheme. So I used blush pink card and hot pink foil with a fun retro style font for a modern twist for there quirky afternoon tea menu. The slim menu card looked fantastic paired with their fuchsia pink napkins on their rustic wooden trestle tables with vintage crockery.
So how does the process work?
Here is the step by step process mapped out below for you so you get an insight into what working with me on bespoke design will look like. Bespoke design is for anything you fancy, from invitation sets, to menus, place cards and signage.
Step One- Fill In the Form
It all starts with a
questionnaire that I ask you to fill in first. Here I can gather all the details about your event that I need.
You can also email me a mood board or inspiration photos if you have any, so I have an idea what you like. I will get in touch by email within 1-2 working days to arrange a consultation to discuss it further.
Step Two - Consultation
We hop on a arranged video call to discuss what your after in more depth, evaluating what stationery you need, including quantities, discussing colour combinations, discussing what style and vibe will suit your event, and I can show you examples to get the creative juices flowing.
Step Three - Quote
I provide you with a quote based on what we have talked about in step one, including quantities you require for each stationery product.
Step Four - Let's Begin
If you are happy to go ahead I will ask for a 25% deposit then I will then start creating your bespoke design, and send you any digital proofs within 2-3 weeks. This is your chance to ask for any changes to the design. You will also be offered the opportunity to purchase samples to check you are happy with the finished stationery items, which is encouraged.
Step Five - Full Creation
Once you are 100% happy with your proofs and samples, I will send you an invoice for the remaining balance which must be paid in full before your bespoke stationery is created. By this stage I will provide you with a timeline of when your stationery order will be completed.
Step Six - Wrap it Up
Once your order is complete, it will be packaged beautifully and sent out to you using a Special Delivery service so you receive the very next working day.
Step Seven - The Next Step
Once you have received your bespoke stationery design, and you get further into planning your event, you may want to continue with your theme with additional stationery items, so that everything is cohesive.
I hope you would love to work with me this way and work together on a bespoke design that is especially for you and your event. If you have any questions that have revealed themselves whilst reading all about it, your can get in touch with your enquiry here >>
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