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FAQs and expert advice about stationery

Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Surrey Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yoursurrey.wedding

Sealed With A Kiss

Sealed With A Kiss

Q What advice do you have on the top trends to look out for in 2024?
A Laura Barfield says: There are four main 2024 wedding stationery trends that I certainly have noticed. Firstly, the pocket folded envelopes. These are such a popular option for couples and allow the invite, details page and RSVP to sit together cohesively, keeping it all in one place for your guests.

The second is incorporating shapes into stationery. Whether that's arched or half-arched wedding invitations or circular place cards, using shapes can be really eye-catching and makes a nice statement. The use of wax seals too for both invitations and place cards is a timeless classic that'll always impress. These can be personalised with initials to give that extra special touch to your stationery.

Finally: QR codes for RSVPs. These are so convenient for your guests to scan and let you know whether they're able to join you, rather than relying on the post.

Laura Barfield, Simply Laura Calligraphy

Small but mighty

Small but mighty

Q We're having a micro-wedding but still want our big day album to have the wow-factor ‒ what do you suggest?
A Claire Kaya says: Having an intimate wedding will create the opportunity for great memories with every single guest as you won't be having to work your way through a long list of people. This is great when it comes to having pictures taken. A smaller guest list means your photographer will have more time to visualise capturing those sentimental moments. A trusted and experienced photographer will recognise this and be ready to capture the laughter, the tears and the excitement of not only the bridal couple but your guests also. They'll be able to work the 'crowd' more easily too, perhaps putting a spin on the more traditional group shots. They'll be less of a restriction on time, which means more attention can be put into the details of the picture and will mean you can easily have photos taken with every single guest. This will absolutely give your wedding album the all-important wow factor

Claire Kaya, irockvisuals

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