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Tell us a bit about yourself…
I’ve been working for Scissor Paper Stone for just over a year. My role is to expand the company in the US as well as take orders and work with clients. It is a challenge as we are new to the US and there is a lot of competition but I am confident it will be a success.
What’s your favorite part of the job?
I like the challenge of getting the word out about the company. It is always a thrill to see us get press or a blog mention. I also enjoy working with the clients and helping them with their orders. It’s always a pleasure to hear from satisfied clients.
What made you want to work with wedding stationery?
The wedding industry is great to work in as you get the opportunity to meet people as they are going through one of the most exciting times of their lives. Also, I really enjoy working with my family in this business.
What advice would you give to brides ordering their invitations?
Pick a design and style that you like. Lots of people get lots of input on their invitations but at the end of the day it is your day so go with a choice that makes you happy.
What do you think will be a popular invitation design next year?
Here in the US I am finding that our snapshot range is really popular. Having a personal photograph on your stationery really gives your invites a nice personal touch.
What are your plans for the future?
I want to grow the US side of the business so that it becomes as well known here as we are in the UK. It is an exciting prospect and very attainable.
Apart from Scissor Paper Stone, what do you do?
Well I live in New York city so there is always something to do but my favorite thing is going to the greenmarket with my girlfriend and taking it all in. I also love to travel and walking my dog Olive. I think she is a prime candidate to become the Scissor Paper Stone mascot:)
Timing is always a big concern when it comes to planning a wedding. I thought I would put together a handy little guide that gives you an outline of what needs to be done and when. This is certainly not an exact science so feel free to adjust as you like. I hope it helps!
12 Months to go
• Select a wedding date
• Discuss budget with family
• Put together a master guest list
• Choose a tone for the wedding; Formal, Semi-formal, Informal
• Hire a wedding planner
• Pick the ceremony and reception venues and come up with a plan for rain
• Select the wedding party
• Register for gifts
9 months and counting
• Hire the three biggies: the band/DJ, photographer and florist
• Pick accommodation options for guests on the wedding night
• Order and mail save-the-dates
• Shop for the wedding dress
• Select an officiant
6 months to go
• Line up additional vendors: Caterer, videographer, musicians for the ceremony
• Book venue for the rehearsal dinner and decide on guest list
• Choose Grooms attire
• Buy gifts for bridesmaids, groomsman and parents
5 months and Counting
• Meet with florist and decide upon flowers and colors
• Reserve rentals, linens and lighting
• Discuss with friends and family: invitation wording, who will make the toasts and the ceremony
• Order bridesmaid dresses
• Buy wedding rings
4 months to go
• Order invitations, the wedding Cake (reference your flowers and dress) and grooms cake
• Take dance lessons and think about songs you like
• Go over the ceremony with officiant and musicians
• Experiment with hairstyles and make-up
• Make Honeymoon plans
3 months
• Go over music with the wedding band/DJ
• Book transportation if needed
• Mail your invitations
2 months, yes that is 60 days;)
• Have a tasting with the caterer and decide on the menu
• Send out wedding announcements to local newspaper/magazines
• Order reception items; place cards, table numbers,
30 days to go
• Arrange bridesmaids’ brunch or luncheon details
• Buy marriage license
• Call those who have not RSVP’d
20 days left
• Assign tables
• Final dress fitting
• Finalize vendor payments and gratuities
• Create a schedule for the day for all vendors
7 to 14 days to go
• Confirm wedding party transportation and arrival times
• Record gifts as you receive them and write thank you notes
• Arrange for gown cleaning and bouquet preservation after the ceremony
• Pick up wedding rings: check engravings and sizes
• Remind men to pick up formal wear and shoes. Check for fit
The week before
• Three musts: Manicure, pedicure and massage
• Luncheon with your girls
• Finish honeymoon packing
• Relax the day before!
The Wedding day
• Have a healthy breakfast
• Try to zen out with yoga, a jog, or massage
• Promise yourself to enjoy every moment and let go
Be inspired by a summer palette of bright tropical colours of peach, pink and oranges. Order Summer Wedding Invitations like Petal, Cherry and Butterfly for contemporary takes on this vibrant colour scheme.
Traditionally, brides and grooms present their friends and family with a gift on the wedding day. Gifts for page boys, bridesmaids, mothers, best man and ushers should be a personal keepsake of the wedding and say thankyou for all the help they have provided. These personlaised engraved stones by Letterfest come in either a grey or white pebble, with your choice of wording (max of 8 letters). You can even have them with an engraving on the reverse such as the wedding date. A perfect memento for them to remember the dat forever.
What is more romantic than getting married around Valentines Day? Deep Red roses, a classic wedding dress and candy hearts as wedding favours. Indulge guests with chocolate covered strawberries, or a chocolate fountain at the reception with pink champagne cocktails. Hire a harpist to serenade you when you walk down the aisle or while guests are enjoyed pre-dinner drinks. And jet off to a romantic location such as Paris for a perfect Valentines Honeymoon.
The Designer Wedding Show is opening its doors again on the 12-14th February, in Battersea Park, London. Although we won’t be there this year, they’ll be plenty of stands to help you pick the perfect dress, accessories, wedding cake, favours and even venue. Once you’ve chosen your theme, do contact us about how we can print your wedding invitations to match your look. Whether its the style of venue, a detail from the dress, or the colours from the flowers – we can make sure everything is co-ordinated and looking fabulous! You can book tickets fr the event here.
Since our launch in 2004, Scissor Paper Stone’s goal has been to design and produce contemporary and modern wedding invitations for fabulous weddings. Bespoke quality for everyone, but within budget, we print everything to order so colours, typefaces, paper, images and layout can all be tweaked to the bride and groom’s taste. And we have just designed the invitations and stationery for our 4000th wedding – quite an achievement! But we won’t rest on our laurels, and will be pushing forward plans in 2010 for a budget range, printing on fully recycled paper, and creating some new designs. Thanks to everyone who has made the last 6 years so enjoyable, both our staff and customers. And here’s to another 6 years!
If you want to live like royalty for a day, get married in a stunning, country house setting. Formal gardens, stone pillars, gorgeous flower arrangements all create a sophisticated, elegant atmosphere. Treat guests to champagne and canapes on the lawn before a traditional wedding breakfast under crystal chandeliers with tables decorated with touches of gold and silver.
Our Crystal Wedding Invitations are contemporary yet elegant and lend any affair that touch of class. Printed on gorgeous shimmery paper, they can be hand finished with silver or gold ribbons.
Another lovely colour mood board to get your imaginations going… gorgeous pastel shades of pink and peach can create a pretty, romantic theme. Choose subtle hues and shading for sophistication and glamour.
Butterflies are very on-trend with weddings at the moment and our Butterfly wedding invitation range is always a popular choice with contemporary brides. I found these images while browsing the web and thought they were clever ways to incorporate the butterfly theme in your wedding. Silk butterfly garlands woven into your bouquet, or across reception tables would be perfect accessories, co-ordinating with matching place cards, table numbers and menus.
