by Emma & Louise | General
All you need to know about Digital Wedding Invitations What are they and why they are becoming so popular…. Digital or paperless invitations are wedding invitations or Save the Dates are sent virtually to your guests via email or text message. Essentially it is an...
by Emma & Louise | General
At Idodesigns, we love all weddings, of all shapes and sizes. But when it comes to creating bespoke wedding stationery, weird, wild, and wonderful weddings are our favourite. Today we’re going to talk about fun wedding themes and how your invitations and day...
by Emma & Louise | General
It’s been a long old winter, and now the end is finally in sight! Spring not only brings flowers, lambs, and blossom, but is also an amazing time to host your wedding. If you’re one of the lucky couples getting married soon, we’re here to inspire you with the best...
by Emma & Louise | General
Merry December everyone! It’s time for our final blog of the year, so let’s make it a fun one. We’ve talked about Christmas weddings before (and how amazing they can be!), but this time we’ll be picking the best wedding stationery for someone very special. Is...
by Emma & Louise | General
Happy November everyone, we hope you’re keeping warm! We’re bringing you a slightly different type of blog this time around, but it’s still a fun one. We’ve talked a lot about our designs, and always mention our free samples. So after only a brief mention and a link...
by Emma & Louise | General
It’s spooky season! October is full of ghosts, ghouls, and a dash of pumpkin spice. Despite Halloween only being celebrated for one day, the atmosphere takes over the entire month. October is also a fantastic time to get married. The autumn colours are gorgeous, and...
by Emma & Louise | General
No matter what type of wedding you have, from religious and rustic to red and rainbows, an order of service is a crucial part of your big day. Without one, your guests won’t be able to follow along with the ceremony, and will be unsure when to join in with songs and...
by Emma & Louise | General
When you’re planning a wedding, making sure that everything matches your theme is very important. It will help your day to flow seamlessly from place to place and event to event. Even if you just have one particular colour in mind, getting your dresses, day...
by Emma & Louise | General
Wed2B Blog Collab – 5 key things to include on your wedding invitations We opened our emails a few weeks ago and found a very nice surprise inside! The fabulous Wed2B had created a brilliant wedding planning checklist and wanted to create an article for us to...
by Emma & Louise | General
It was the official first day of summer last week, although with the heat we’ve had already it felt like we got started early this year! Whether it’s in the middle of a heatwave or a drizzly day, summer is the most popular time of year for weddings. They can be...
by Emma & Louise | General
We get asked all the time what makes our wedding stationery special. It’s not a huge secret, just quality materials, hard work, and good communication. But we thought we’d put together a blog that explains the creation process for all of our stationery, which we hope...
by Emma & Louise | General
When people think of wedding stationery, the first thing they think of are the invitations. The next is probably the menus (always a memorable experience!) or the place cards and table names. With so many types of wedding stationery, there is a lot to think about for...
by Emma & Louise | General
We’re nearly a 3rd of the way through 2023; hasn’t it flown by? Time moves fast in the world of wedding trends, especially when it comes to wedding stationery. Our glue gun is always hot and our printer always whirring! White dresses, bouquets, and confetti; an...
by Emma & Louise | General
When planning your big day, one of the most important things to think about is your wedding dinner. You need an amazing selection of fab food that everyone will enjoy and will give them the energy to dance the night away later on. But no matter how good the food will...
by Emma & Louise | General
At Idodesigns we work hard to create wedding stationery that is worth keeping forever! Instead of stuffing them in a drawer to get creased and dusty, you can turn your wedding stationery into memorable art pieces. Don’t believe us? Read on and be inspired! We all love...
by Emma & Louise | General
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yep, Christmas is right around the corner. Most of us will either be all wrapped and ready, or putting it off until the last minute. It’s the season of giving, but for some lucky couples, this month will be about more than...
by Emma & Louise | General
Idodesigns’ Guide to Wedding Stationery Materials We get asked a lot about the materials we use for wedding invitations and other stationery. Why we use what we use, and which materials are the best for different designs. It’s no secret that we only supply high...
by Emma & Louise | General
A guide for couples and suppliers, and why we love wedding fairs so much! Wedding fairs (also known as wedding fayres) are an amazing experience for suppliers and couples looking to get married soon. If you are nervous about planning your wedding, even a small wedding...
by Emma & Louise | General
What to send to evening wedding guests, and how they can look amazing! If you’ve been to a wedding before, it was probably as either an all-day or an evening guest. Deciding who are your day and evening guests is the first hurdle you will encounter when planning your...
by Emma & Louise | General
‘Idodesigns’ Guide for On the Day Wedding Stationery. What you need and when to use it.’ When choosing wedding stationery for your big day, couples are often surprised by the variety available, it isn’t only invitations you need to think about, there’s during and...
by Emma & Louise | General
How we help you create the best wedding stationery quickly, easily, and under budget If you and your partner are looking for the best stationery for your wedding, you’re often spoiled for choice. Wedding fayres, wedding magazines and pop-up ads on every website and...
by Emma & Louise | General
All you need to know about LGBTQ Weddings, and how we can help you and your partner plan the Perfect Day! Pride Month is here, and many same-sex couples are planning their weddings. It can be tricky to decide what best suits you and your partner, especially...
by Emma & Louise | General
There are so many different types of wedding invitation: chequebooks, pocket folds, concertinas and more! All of these names can be confusing and it’s hard to know which is best for your wedding. Each design offers its own unique benefits depending on what you want...
by Emma & Louise | General
If you’re planning a rustic-style wedding, either outdoors or at a countryside location – you need stationery that matches. Rustic wedding décor looks amazing and can create the most memorable events for couples and their guests. But why wait until the day to use that...
by Emma & Louise | General
We Won! Best Wedding Stationery in the North West! On Monday, February 21, at The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, the champions of The 2022 English Wedding Awards were announced, and we were one of them. We can proudly say that we are the best wedding stationery...
by Emma & Louise | Advice, General
Why should I order Wedding Invitation samples? Your wedding is the best day of your life, and you deserve perfection. Ordering samples allows you to see exactly what your invitations will look like. Pictures alone can be misleading, whereas holding one of your...
by Emma & Louise | Advice, General, Wedding Industry
Engaged over Christmas – What’s next? So, it finally happened. And at Christmas no less! The most magical time of year became even more so when the big question was asked, and the answer was yes! Now the adrenaline has settled, the champagne has...
by Emma & Louise | General
Situation Charlotte had been let down by her original stationers. She was desperately looking for someone local that could create her invitations at short notice. She posted on a local Facebook page, and I Do designs was recommended. She got in touch and explained her...
by Emma & Louise | General
The whole world orders everything online these days, but it is not always to most appropriate or convenient way to do things, especially for designing online bespoke personalised wedding invitations. In this case study we show the simple process that allows you to...
by Emma & Louise | General
Wedding planning is tricky at the best of times, add that to planning a wedding during the recent covid pandemic then it adds more worry and complexity to the mix. In this recent case study we highlight how we can help you through the process of designing and creating...
by Emma & Louise | News, Advice, General
Why do we charge for samples? The benefits of getting a fully personalised wedding invitation sample. A lot of companies offer free samples for wedding invitations on their websites. We don’t, we charge a small fee for ours, £5. We wanted to explain a little bit about...
by admin | Advice, General
Top 5 Questions to ask your Wedding Stationer For anyone going through the process of organising a wedding you will know how stressful it can be. You want everything to be perfect but there is so much to do! When it comes to selecting the right stationery for your...
by admin | General, Styles/Trends
What is Foiling? You may have seen throughout our website that all of our designs can be further personalised by Foiling your Wedding Stationery. Have you heard about foiling, also referred to as “Foil Blocking”, “Hot Foiling” or “Foil Stamping” but want to learn...
by admin | Advice, General
A guide to making your own wedding stationery. Are you considering making your own wedding stationery? If so you need to read this first! I meet quite a few people who are considering making their own invites and stationery but don’t know where to start .. so I...
