Lots of people getting married now also place disposable wedding cameras on their guest’s tables so they can get a sense of what the day was like through the eyes of their loved ones.  The pictures taken with these can be a fantastic addition to your official wedding photo album.  Your guests will probably have taken their own cameras along to your wedding too, so these pictures provide more cherished memories.

It can prove difficult to get copies of these unofficial pictures as you often don’t remember to ask for them and get swept up in the whirlwind of the honeymoon and then writing out your wedding thank you cards after the event.  This is why it’s a good idea to include a note in your wedding thank you cards asking your guests if they can forward any of these pictures onto you.

The more pictures you have of your special day, the better, and you’ll have more memories for years to come.

If you are planning a party for your own 18th – or have been put in charge of party planning for someone else, there are many things that you’ll need to think about so start by making a list of everything that you need to do.

You will first have to pick a date for the party – brilliant if the birthday already falls on a Friday or Saturday but otherwise it will be a case of picking the weekend before or after.  There’s no hard and fast rules for which is better – base it on availability of people and avoid clashing with big events such as imporatnt football matches or other family functions.

Once you have the date, you should secure your venue – whether this is a club, hall or even your own home.  Get that date in the diary and make sure that everyone knows about your intention to use that particluar venue.

Now that you have your date and your venue, you need to start inviting your guests so make sure that you order your 18th birthday invitations in plenty of time so that your guests can make plans to celebrate your special day with you.

When you’ve sent all your invites, the hard work really begins and you’ll need to sort out the food, entertainment, and all of the things which will make your 18th birthday celebration go off with a bang!

Wedding guest books come in many different designs and can even be personalised with the name of the bride and groom on the front – or any other wording that you wish to have on the cover.  They come in many different colours too, so you will be able to find one which matches your wedding colour scheme – no matter how bright or unusual!

You can even match your wedding guest book to your other wedding stationary, such as your invitations, thank you cards and table plans.  This ensures that all of the items from the wedding are coordinated and will make your wedding day flow in it’s colour scheme.

No doubt you plan on keeping a collection of things from your wedding such as a wedding favour box, order of service, etc.  If you are doing this, the one thing that will bring back more memories than anything else will be your wedding guest book.  When you look back at it there may be people who you haven’t seen or heard from for years, so it’s lovely to read once again about how they enjoyed themselves on your wedding day.

As with any good plan, writing a list is the best way to go.  Start by make a list of everyone who you want to be there for your special day.  Once you have a full list of people on both the bride and groom’s side, make a note beside each name of whether you want them to come to the whole day or just the evening reception.  When you have got a clear list, it’s time to let your guests know about your plans, and the best way to do this is by sending out your save the date magnets or cards.

Save the date magnets and cards are a way of asking people to reserve the date in their diaries well in advance.  This stops clashes with holiday plans and other important dates, and it will also give your guests the chance to start planning any accommodation, transport, a gift and even their outfits.

Once you have decided on your save the date magnets design, you need to then decide when will be best to send them out.  We recommend sending them out a year in adnvance of your wedding date.  You might want to send them even earlier if you are getting married abroad or are inviting guests who have to travel a long distance (perhaps those who live abroad).

Your save the date magnets or cards are the first glimpses of your wedding that your guests will have, so it is essential that you choose a suitable design to set the tone for your wedding.

This is why so much time is dedicated to finding your perfect wedding photographer and making sure that the venue for the pictures is ideal.  A large dose of sunshine helps too, but we resign ourselves to this not always being possible so we cross our fingers and hope for the best on that front!  With all the preparation and planning that goes into the photography side of things, you mustn’t forget the importance of your wedding photo albums.

Wedding photo albums are available in a huge range of styles and colours.  From traditional albums and personalised options, through to contemporary designs and unique ones.  Rest assured, there will be a photo album that with match the style of your wedding perfectly.

Wedding photo albums can hold between 40 – 200 photos, and there are some really beautiful and elegant designs available.  Wedding photo albums are a really important part of your special day as they will be looked at again and again over the years by friends and family members, as well as the bride and groom.  Your wedding photos will become extremely important to you and you will want to display them in the best way possible, to really show off how special your wedding day was.

So when it comes to arranging a wedding photographer, give a thought to your wedding stationery too and include ‘wedding photo albums’ on your list.  When the wedding has been and gone, you will be very glad that you invested in an important memento of your special day.

No longer confined State-side, we are embracing the trend for baby showers in the UK and making up for lost time!  Mum’s-to-be will no longer feel lost amongst her non-pregnant friends and can join in with a party held in her honour and enjoy being the centre of attention.  The best bit is that she can just sit there in all her bumpified glory and have presents bestowed upon her by her loved ones.  Yes, that’s right – you get presents too!  Is there any better way to lift your spirits than with gifts galore???

Whether it’s your bridal shower or you have been put in charge of organising one, the sky really is the limit.  Go for a themed event – perhaps channel a Hawaiian Island in the middle of Winter, or go for a retro 80’s party to take you back in time!  When you have decided on the style of celebration you want to go for, head on over to The Card Gallery to choose your baby shower invitations.  The Card Gallery offers a wide range of baby shower invitations in lots of inspiring designs to make your baby shower a fantastic event!

They’ve been happening for years Stateside so why do our American neighbours get to have all of the fun?  Friends, food, music and gifts – why would you not want to have a bridal shower???  It’s the perfect way to let your hair down and celebrate with close girlfriends so get a move on and order some of our beautifully designed bridal shower invitations today!

Bridal Shower Invitations are a must if you’re throwing a party to celebrate your upcoming wedding or are in charge of arranging a party for the bride-to-be.  A bridal shower is the perfect way of celebrating with your female loved ones and you can make the party as elaborate or as simple as you like.  It can replace the hen night or be in addition to it.  Why not make a day of it and have a whole day of being pampered by your mates at your very own bridal shower and then taking it into town in the evening?

Choose your bridal shower invites now to get into the right mood for your big day.

Generally for Summer brides, there is a wider choice of venues, flowers and foods for the big day, and this is also true for the traditional hen night get-together (or hen weekends nowadays as they seem to be getting longer and longer!).  You can embrace the Summer theme for all of the celebrations leading up to your wedding, as well as the big day itself – so now is the time to get organised and get your hen night invitations sorted out.  From stiletto designs to summer flowers and cocktails – we are sure we have a design available that you’re going to just fall in love with.

Bright and energetic colours in your Summer-themed stationery will not only give a nod to your wedding day, but also speak volumes about you and your gorgeous girlies who are up for celebrating your upcoming special day.  Whether you are planning a relaxing day at the spa (minus inflatable men and furry handcuffs!) or a full-blown assault on your town centre with dare cards in hand and a list of bars to visit, sending out proper hen night invitations to your closest girlfriends will be the best way to let them in on your plans for a great party and what’s in store before you walk down the aisle.

You can let loose with your summer theme with The Card Gallery as we offer a range of summer themed stationery to suit both your hen night and your subsequent wedding.

Save the date magnets are a great way to inform people about the date of a wedding well in advance of the actual date.  Fantastic for when it is too early to send out formal invitations, this is a great way of asking guests to keep the date free in advance of the big day.

This way of informing people about your wedding is becoming more and more popular, and you can certainly see why.  If you are forgetful (or just plain busy!) these magnets are very handy indeed.  You can personalise them and pick a style to match the rest of your wedding stationery.  With many different styles of save the date magnets to choose from, there is plenty of choice available.

So, if you are planning on getting married some time ahead and want your friends and family to keep the date free, save the date magnets are a great idea.

With all of your friends and family to meet and greet, from distant relatives to your closest friends, it can be difficult to chat to everybody at length.  So one way to really gauge the feelings of your guests is to provide wedding guest books for them to record their thoughts on the day.

Wedding guest books are a great way to record the memories of your special day, and each guest can leave a personal message for the happy couple that you can keep forever.  When the wedding day is all over, the newlyweds can take the guest book home and read through all of the special comments left by friends and family members.

Wedding guest books are a really good way to remember that special day forever.  They come in a range of designs and colours, and can even be personalised for that extra special touch.