http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news The Card Gallery News and Advice Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:16:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many years ago, weddings tended to follow a set format: wedding invitations would be sent out to notify friends and family of your wedding and they would all be standard invites with very little personalisation.  That's all changed nowadays with couples wanting a wedding that celebrates who they are and ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/make-your-save-the-date-cards-special/2587/ January is traditionally known in the UK for the January sales and the time of year in which most people make resolutions for the usual ideas, like getting fit, giving up alcohol, but underneath all this fuss, there are plenty of brides to be who have other ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/order-wedding-invitations-now-for-spring-and-summer-weddings/2604/ Your wedding guest books needn't be plain and boring - with all the time and effort you take to make sure that every other aspect of your wedding is just perfect, don't let your wedding guest books let you down!  There are a few things you can do to really ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/unique-wedding-guest-books/2585/ When you used to ask someone about their idea of a wedding, the image most used to conjure up was the traditional English big white wedding – the beautiful church, the big meringue dress with a 5ft train, the bridesmaids, sit down meal and all the other etiquette associated ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/dreaming-of-beach-weddings/2589/ There are a few things to bear in mind when it comes to purchasing your wedding table plans. Your wedding table plans don't have to be bland and boring!  Consider personalising them with pictures or images that mean something to you.  Photographs of you are your partner are a great way ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/thought-about-your-wedding-table-plans-yet/2583/ Many couples about to get married are drawn to a particular symbol for their big day.  Whether is be hearts, rings, flowers...it's usually something which you choose to represent you on your wedding stationery, from your save the date magnets to your thank you cards, so here's our little guide ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/symbolism-for-your-wedding/2581/ When it comes to planning your wedding, it is perfectly natural to choose colours and schemes which match who you are as a couple.  This is true for all aspects of your wedding stationery from the save the date cards through to your wedding table plans. If you are going for ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/monochrome-vibrant-and-beyond/2579/ We're going to do a little series on wedding symbols and what they mean, which is really useful when deciding on your wedding stationery, for example your save the date magnets.  By knowing what symbols mean, you can choose the symbol which best reflects the message you ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/symbols-what-do-they-mean/2577/ As we move into a more technically-minded age, why not involve it in your wedding plans and create a website for your wedding! As well as keeping track of everything that you need to be doing, important cut-off dates for ordering items and a general portfolio for your special day, you ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/wedding-guest-books-electronic-or-manual/2575/ In years to come, when you look back on your wedding day, you want to be reminded of your special day when you were surrounded by family and friends as you took your vows.  Your wedding photo album can play a huge part in invoking those happy memories so it ... http://www.thecardgallery.co.uk/news/your-wedding-photo-album-a-keepsake/2573/