Versatile Wedding Invitations

There are lots and lots of different wedding invitations that can be ordered or simply purchased in a shop or on line. They can be that varied that there is definitely something to suit everyone’s tastes. Wedding invitations can be really personal and so we are sure that you can find exactly what it is that you are looking for. Once you start looking you will get a clear idea of what is out there and what is right for you.

Here at Mandalay we promise to do everything we can to create for you the perfect wedding stationery. Most people think that wedding stationery just means cards, wedding invites and thank you cards. However, it actually stretches to include guest books and photograph albums, save the date cards and keepsake boxes. Wedding stationery is so important because it is the small perfect details that add up and make the occasion simply unforgettable.

Wedding invitations can look as glamorous or as plain as you want them to look.There are so many colours to choose from that there will surely be something suitable in our vast range to satisfy your wedding invitation needs!

Many people want to do something a little bit different to make their wedding stand out and we hope that with most of our designs available on Eco papers, bespoke colour changes and a huge range of other personalising possibilities available, you will find that perfect invite here at Mandalay!!

Families and Weddings

Having a large extended family can definitely have its advantages and its disadvantages when you are organising your perfect wedding celebrations, whether it be at home or abroad. Some family members may be over-keen and interfere in parts of your wedding which you would have preferred to keep personal between you and your future husband. Others save your bacon by coming up with ideas and finding suppliers that you would never have found alone.

Never dismiss anyone who is offering to help! You can allocate small jobs to them to help ease the pressure and the strain from yourselves. A friend to talk to florists about seasonal flowers, an aunt to check out what is in the bridal sections of high street shops.....

Wedding invitations are the first taste of your big day that your guests will get which makes them important. You could have a chat with a close trusted family member and let them know what you want, then they could then browse for you, collecting samples and phoning around different suppliers. With the hard work done, all you need to do is see if anything they have sourced is the perfect invite for you. Consider whether you want your whole wedding to match your invites, if you do, check that the wedding stationery company you pick does a complete range in the design you like. Think about wedding stationery such as thank you cards, table name cards and place cards for on each table.

National Wedding Show- 19th - 21st February 2010, Olympia, London

The National Wedding Fair at Olympia is nearly upon us and we are busy preparing. What colours are in, what will the catwalk show be like this spring, where will the champagne bar be!! All questions we are pondering while creating brand new displays of our stationery to dazzle you. Our stand will be divided into 'Classic' designs and 'Decorative' to help you choose your perfect invite. As always we are taking our leather guest books and photograph albums to take away with you, at a special show discount. These shows are always extremely busy, so if you can get the day off work and go on the Friday, all the better to be able to browse at your own pace. This show is a brilliant place to collect ideas, make contact with suppliers you may want to use and chat weddings with whoever you go with- all day!! 

The Inspiration Sessions hosted by the very lovely Kate Smallwood are fantastic, bursting with insider tips and brilliant wedding planning ideas She'll be on the main stage with some fabulous florists chatting about how to choose your bouquet and your reception flowers. She'll also be talking to celebrity cake designer Eric Lanlard, and spending a few minutes every day helping you with that all-important budget. When she's not on stage, she'll be at the Inspiration Lounge - a great new feature at the London show giving her the opportunity to meet as many of you as possible and help with any wedding questions you might have. 

'Brides' magazine fashion editors will also be on hand for 20 minute consultations to discuss the look for you big day, covering everything from your all important dress, to the bridesmaids outfits and your accessories to top it off! Caryn Frankin (from the Clothes Show) has been hosting the 'How to Look Good' show for as long as we can remember and it is alway fun to see someone transformed and compare the before and after. She grabs someone from the crowd and makes them look amazing, so make sure you're there! 

19th - 21st February 2010, Olympia, London

Wedding Ideas Awards 2010

Friday 22nd January was not our usual kind of a day, dressed to the nines and nails painted, we were at the Wedding Ideas awards ceremony. Held at Andaz Hotel, Liverpool Street these awards have become one of the most important dates in all wedding professionals diaries. Hosted by Jenni Falconer, it has also become rather glam. Wedding suppliers are only nominated for an award through recommendations from the people that have used them. I know everyone says it, but we were so surprised and totally chuffed when Mandalay was announced as the best stationery category winner, and it’s thanks to you guys that we won. So, a big THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us.

We have worked hard to try and give value for money for a product that is desirable and of the highest quality, so that you are proud to use us within your weddings. We launched our new website, which we hope makes it easier for you to see the designs that we have and the colours they come in. We also brought out our Eco ranges, complete with recycled ribbons made from plastic bottles. But this is just the half of it - we know how stressful it can be to plan your big day, and their are so many decisions you need to make when ordering your wedding stationery. This is probably the only time you have had to order any wedding invitations so we try to make sure we are always helpful and never let you down. By winning, we hope that we have achieved this and that we make a difference. Please give us some feedback, we would love to hear from you.

Organisation Is The Key

You want to organise your wedding with the minimum of stress, so it is essential to surround yourself with a team of experts who will hold your hand every step of the way. But, how do you find them?

Well, recommendation is always a great way to find trustworthy suppliers of wedding stationary. Ask anyone who has just got married or friends who have been to a wedding recently and find out what impressed them, particularly about the wedding invitations. Also, look for suppliers at local wedding fairs and in the back of wedding magazines, and when you have a shortlist, give those wedding companies a call.

Suppliers of wedding invites and stationary are experienced professionals whose job it is to take your ideas and turn them into reality; on time and on budget with the minimum stress for you! 

You probably won't be used to dealing with a project as big or expensive as a wedding, which is why it is important you trust the people you are using for the organisation of your wedding stationary. Give them as much information as possible so they get an understanding of your vision, and pay attention to their advice. However, it is also important to remember it is your wedding, so speak up if something isn't how you would like it to be.

Wedding Celebrations Made Easy

Organising a wedding doesn't have to be a stressful ordeal; make it easy by following a month by month timeline. You can find these helpful guides in all wedding magazines and wedding websites. This way you can be sure that everything goes perfectly on your special day. Rope in your friends and family to help with all the arrangements; they would love to be involved, and it takes some of the stress away from you.

By having Mandalay organise your wedding invitations, you can relax knowing another thing is ticked off the 'to do' list, giving you more time to organise your dress, shoes, hair etc. With our beautiful and elegant designs, you can relax in the knowledge that your wedding invites are taken care of and will turn out perfect.

Guests will get their first impression of your wedding from the invitation they receive, and a tempting taste of what's to come. We know at Manadalay how important it is to make sure that your wedding invitations will give off an accurate impression about how your wedding will be stylised, and what to expect.

Don't lose sight of the fact that your invite has a job to do, though. Your guests need to know exactly when and where to go, so make sure the text is clear and legible and has all the important details on it - your names, the hosts, the venue, time, date and any RSVP details required. You'd be amazed how many people forget to include the time on wedding invites!

When to send your save the date cards?

Kirri, our creative director is now the regular Wedding Ideas magazine design expert. Each month she gives tips on all kinds of stationery, calligraphy and general know how. Here is what she said in the February 2010 issue:

Your wedding day may be months away, but you can think of nothing else! Put it in the minds of your friends and family too, by sending save-the-date cards. Helpful, particularly if guests have to travel to your wedding. Send save-the-date cards six months before the wedding.
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