Christmas time… it’s when the cards just seem to flood on in! Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful thing (and if you need a good one look here) but why is it that this only really happens around Christmas? People underestimate the value of a card, and there are plenty of other occasions when […]
You know what they say ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’, but just this once, we are going to give you a free pass at it. Why? Because stationery is what we do best and judging it based on looks is kinda the whole point! So here it is, the reasons why you should […]
RSVP Cards, do you need them?; A Wedding RSVP card is a little card included in your wedding invitations, that is designed for you guests to return as to whether they will be attending or not. Traditionally, these are mail out cards, however in recent times they have become less formal with postcards, websites and […]
2016 has seen some new wedding trends when it comes to ceremonies and receptions! Gone are the days of traditional flowers and stationary. So what are the biggest changes we have seen this year? Table layout Once upon a time every wedding reception was made up of small round tables full of guests seated […]
So the last thing you want is a typical cookie cutter wedding right? But how can you make your personality shine through? Here are some ideas on how you can make your wedding different to anyone else’s! Make your invitations sound and feel like you! If your not a formal person, then your invitations certainly […]
What Your Wedding Flowers Mean And What They Say About You! When choosing your wedding flowers there are so many different arrangements to choose from! Are you a rose or peony kinda gal? And when you do finally make your choice what do your flowers say about your personality and taste? Here are a list […]
Yay! You’ve got engaged and your ready to marry the love of your life! It’s such an amazing time and the perfect opportunity to go all out. How about a destination wedding I hear you say? OMG… sounds AMAZING!! It’s the perfect chance to getaway from the rat race, have a great holiday, see some […]
Whether you have kids of your own or you just want to make the day special for your guests’ kids there are plenty of ways to make your wedding magical for children (and distract them at the same time so that the adults can have some fun!). Make it personal A personalised invitation is […]
A beautiful beach wedding is the stuff dreams are made of. What could be more romantic than marrying the love of your life with the sand beneath your feet, the sound of crashing waves to calm the nerves and pretty blue hues as the backdrop? Not to mention how stunning the photos will be with […]
A wedding is the one thing that we all dream about throughout our whole life. I mean lets face it, even if you say you don’t, you really do. At the very least you want it to be perfect. It’s your day after all. Just one day that’s all about YOU and celebrating YOUR happily […]
I find that in my profession, as a wedding stationery designer, I am considered a wedding luxury. I am who the bride and groom may approach once they have extra pennies left over from the main budget. Although we get to work with many wonderful couples, who fully appreciate wedding stationery in all its glory, […]
Sometimes it’s hard to know when to send a card. In the digital age it can feel silly or over the top to sit down and hand write your thoughts and feelings for friends or family. But there is no better feeling than a real life card coming in the post and brightening your day. […]
Bridesmaids are the glue that holds your wedding together. They’re the girls who hold your hand when things are going wrong, cheer you on when things are going great and stop you from turning into a peony-flower-crown-with-matching-pearl-candelabra-table-decorations-and-gold-calligraphy-place-settings obsessed Bridezilla. Without them your wedding wouldn’t be the same! So it’s important that […]
The biggest problem with living in Australia is that half of the internet is totally unaware we exist. If you’re planning an Australian wedding you’ll know how hard it is to find Pinterest boards that look right, Etsy shops that deliver without huge shipping costs and wedding advice that suits your ceremony. An Australian wedding […]
Planning a destination wedding is always difficult but the reward of an amazing location or being able to collect together all of your closest friends and family is obviously priceless. Choosing a destination wedding takes some of the stress out of wedding planning as most resorts offer wedding packages. However it is important to […]
Your wedding invitations are the first glimpse at the styling and feel of your wedding. They provide the guests with ideas on colours, how formal the day will be and whether it will be a religious one or not. There were many traditional rules for wording your invitations, and what you included with it, however […]
When planning your wedding, there are so many different elements to it, it can sometimes seem a bit daunting, if not impossible to remember all the little add on’s. Wedding Favours are one of these. We want something that’s quirky and unique to our special day, but finding the ideas, and then trying to track […]
Do you find yourself asking the question “what wedding stationery do I need?”, and confused by all the different options out there? Do not fret! Hopefully I can help you understand the differences between all the different pieces, what goes with what, and what you actually need. It all depends on your wedding, and budget (of course). […]
Last Thursday I got the chance to work with some fantastic people in the wedding industry. The collaboration was created by the amazingly talented Jo from Orange Sunshine Photography and Film, and she collected a handful of quality suppliers to create this amazing Elephant Rock wedding photo shoot. Amazingly for me, i got an email […]
The past few months, in the iampoppy studio, have been a little crazy with painting and creating! Wedding invitations have been flooding in, given that it is wedding season at the moment. If has been fantastic to get to design all these different and very personal invitations for some lovely couples tying the knot. I […]
Two weeks ago, iampoppy was lucky enough to attend the Queensland Brides weddings & honeymoon expo. What an amazing weekend it was, with over 400 brides to be coming through my booth to have a chat. By the end, I was completely exhausted, but over the moon with the response. I met so many couples happily […]
