Stationer y Themes
"We are seeing a huge resurgence in art isan craft s, and t his will be reflect ed in st at ionery too. Lett erpress print ing is enjoying a renaissance as a younger, more female- led generat ion of print ers breat he new life into t he craft . This t ies in wit h "perfect ly imperfect ", embracing more natural colours and t extures, and t he idiosyncrasies of hand- print ed st at ionery. This was aft er all t he year t hat GF Smit h launched new "Ext ract " range, wit h papers made from recycled coffee cups and coloured using natural dyes such as avocado." Grania O'Brien, Creat ive Direct or, Ink & Paper
"1. Illust rat ions - We?re seeing more client s commission handillust rat ed designs of t heir party venue or venue area, and even use t his as a unifying narrat ive t hroughout t he decor. This can be used t hroughout t he suit e, and complet ely customised to t he style t hat suit s t he t heme of t he wedding ? for example including wat ercolour or foiling. 2. Experient ial Weddings - We cont inue to see an explorat ion of ?experient ial? wedding design, wit h more inst allat ions, int eract ivity, and a focus on t he guest ?journey?. For st at ionery, t his means elevat ing suit es wit h more hand- finished touches, t act ile mediums, and unexpect ed element s ? for example, t hrough st at ement placecards t hat wow guest s as t hey reach t heir seat . 3. Sust ainability, 'slow weddings' - Increasingly we?re seeing couples t rying to incorporat e natural mat erials, and have plast ic- free weddings. This is not a passing t rend, but is becoming a global movement , wit h all suppliers recognising t he damaging effect of t he wanton use of plast ic. Sust ainability, mindful planning and a personal, individual process are at t he heart of a slow wedding t heme." Vaishali Shah, Founder & Creat ive Direct or, Ananya Cards - abst ract art - storyt elling - highlight ing t he history of your venues - celebrat ing community Mat t hew Wengerd, Owner, A Fine Press
"Florals are t rending, but we're going to see new t akes in st at ionery in t he form of fresh, unexpect ed layout s, bold colors, spare graphic int erpret at ions, and prairie- influenced woodland flora. When we launched our Anit a Dongre collaborat ion, we found t hat sust ainability is increasingly driving t he couple's decisions. When she used digit al invit at ions for her son Yash Dongre's wedding earlier t his year, she discovered t hat it was an environment ally conscious way to share a special milestone wit h friends and family." Kat ie Covingt on, Edit orial Direct or, Paperless Post
