Sent with love

Stationer and designer Beth Morris of Borders-based Love, Beth Design Co says it can be quite overwhelming when beginning to think about your stationery wording because many examples and traditions can feel noninclusive. “Remember that every part of your stationery can be personalised to truly represent you as a couple and your wedding day. There is no right or wrong way to word your invitations, so it’s a good idea to have a think if there is anything you really want, or need, to mention,” she says. “For example, some couples like to mention their families or members of their wedding party who have helped them along the way.”

Beth adds that invitations do more than just tell your guests when and where you’re getting married – they set the scene for your wedding and represent you as a couple. “Think about which elements of the day you want to give your guests a glimpse of, whether that’s colour scheme, florals, an illustration of your venue etc. and have fun with that,” she says. “Gone are the days of a set design – this is your chance to be creative and show off your style as a couple, and not what you think others will like, or what tradition states.”