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Posted on June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Hello Snowflake Designs

5 Reasons to have a Midweek Wedding

Which Couple are you?

Whether you are the covid couple or the newly engaged couple – let’s look at 5 great reasons to have a midweek wedding in 2021.

The Covid Couple

Scenario number one – it’s 2020 and you are told you must postpone your wedding day to 2021 – every plan that you had, every detail that you spent months thinking about feels like it is gone out the window! You become the covid couple. This was not your wedding plan but you have no choice but to adjust.

The newly engaged 2020 couple

The second scenario makes you just as anxious. It’s 2020 and it’s your year to get engaged, your turn to be excited and start planning the wedding of your dreams. You plan to get married in 2021 but so does everybody else who was meant to get married in 2020. You feel rushed to make decisions because time and availability is in short supply.

1. Availability

The majority of couples choose a weekend wedding. Traditionally it makes sense. You take time off work that week, you finish your wedding preparations, your friends and family have the weekend off and you can all celebrate together. But the problem is there are only 52 weekends a year which means that in 2021, the wedding venue of your dreams may not be available on a Friday or Saturday night.

Why not choose a week-day? You have the choice to go against tradition. If you choose a midweek wedding you have a higher chance of securing your lusted after wedding venue and although you are asking your friends and family to take time off work, most people don’t mind that. You are asking them to take 1 or 2 days off work and if you choose a Thursday you can extend your wedding celebration through the weekend. When you consider that lots of people gladly attend destination weddings, which means at times a week off work, you know they will understand if your wedding takes place in the middle of the week.

2. Your Day Your Way

During your wedding day planning you’ve browsed instagram and pinterest – you’ve found the wedding suppliers of your dreams – but often they are not available during the weekend or just too expensive for your budget. Having a midweek wedding allows you to have your day your way, those suppliers that you love will more likely be available. Also consider those extra touches that you couldn’t afford, they find a place in your budget because everything costs less for a midweek wedding. All of a sudden your pinterest wedding starts to become a reality!

Wax Seal Personalised Wedding Vows — Kinnoir

3. Cost

Almost every single wedding supplier will cost less for a midweek wedding. The reason being they have more availability during the week. From your wedding venue to your wedding planner and even your wedding band – expect to pay less for most suppliers. The money that you save can be spent on a honeymoon, or maybe go towards your house deposit. You can still have your dream wedding but at a reduced cost and the only difference is that it’s a midweek wedding.

Also consider your guests, although you are asking them to take time off work – they too can expect your wedding to cost them less. It is likely that your wedding venue will offer your guests advantageous room rates because your wedding is on a weekday rather than the weekend.

4. The Small Wedding

Maybe after your wedding was postponed you decided to have a small wedding, instead of a large wedding event. If this is the case there are so many venues that are open to you midweek. You can have a more bespoke wedding in a boutique venue with your most treasured family and friends by your side. You can celebrate your love in an intimate setting with your closes loved ones there to share in your special day.

elope ireland — Alex and Cady who got married with Elope Ireland

5. Generosity of Time

Having a midweek wedding means your suppliers have more time, to spend with you and on your wedding. They most likely don’t have other weddings to think about that day and have more time to spend chatting, relaxing and enjoying time with you, sharing in your day and make sure it is the day of your dreams. Think about makeup, hair, photographer and celebrant and how more time with them will make your day even better!

So there you are, 5 great reasons to consider a midweek wedding in 2021. For more wedding inspiration follow me on instagram and happy wedding planning.

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Hello Snowflake Designs

How to choose your Wedding Invitation Wording

Yay you’re getting married and you’ve started looking at wedding invitations… then you realise there are so many different wording options. Let’s chat about the different options for wedding invitation wording and I’ll give you some samples. Let’s look at what you need to consider.

Who is hosting the wedding?

When you consider wedding invitation wording samples, first think about who is hosting the wedding. The bride and groom, the brides parents, the grooms parents, both sets of parents, or it can be anybody else you want to include.

Sample of wedding invitation wording:

{Bride’s Name} and {Groom’s Name} are getting married. This is an example of wedding invitation wording casual and is used when the couple are hosting. Check out the Emily Collection for this example wording.
{Bride’s Name} and {Groom’s Name} together with their families invite you to celebrate their marriage. Check out the Alexandra and Pippa Collections for this example wording
Together with their families {Bride’s Name} and {Groom’s Name} invite you to celebrate their marriage. Check out the Sara Collection for this example wording.
Mr and Mrs {Father of the Bride’s Name} request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter {Bride’s Name} to {Groom’s Name}. This is an example of wedding invitation wording formal and is used when the parents are hosting the wedding. Check out the Petite Fleur Collection for this example wording.

Names of the Couple

There is formal wedding invitation wording etiquette but depending on the style of your wedding will decide is this is right for you or not. Traditionally the bride’s name is printed first but you can go against tradition and print the groom’s name first. For same sex marriages you have the choice of who you want to choose to print first – many couples choose whichever they think sounds best for both of their names.

The location of the wedding

Always include the location of the ceremony, traditionally the full address would be included but it is now acceptable to include the ceremony location name and the general area as people can find the location themselves.

The Date and Times

You can choose the formal style of wording by including the full date and time or you can mix it up with full text writing, for example TWENTY SECOND OF APRIL or using roman numerals is another very elegant idea.

Reception Details

The format for the reception details follows a similar style to the ceremony location. You should include the name of the location and either it’s full address or it’s general location address. Be sure to also include the time the reception starts at and the expected finish time.

RSVP details

You have a few options when it comes to rsvp wedding invitation wording. Many couples choose an RSVP card which goes out with an addressed envelope with their invitation. The second option is to include the RSVP details on the bottom of the invitation or the third option is to include the RSVP website details on a details insert card. Whichever you choose is up to you and all are totally acceptable ways of including your RSVP details.

Details Cards

The details card can include many items of information, some of which I’ve listed below. Have a think about the most important information you want your guests to know and include this on the wedding details card. The wording of your wedding details card can include items like those listed below.

Inviting children
Accommodation
Directions
Gift List
Website RSVP
Dress Code
Dietary Requirements
Transportation

There are many options for wedding invitation wording and you will find the one that matches your style best, as a couple and for your wedding. Never worry if your wording is different to someone else’s as there is no right or wrong, there’s just you and your wedding! For more wedding inspiration check out my instagram page.

Posted on May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 by Hello Snowflake Designs

Wax Seals, 5 uses in wedding stationery

If you are getting married then you have been scrolling through stationery ideas on instagram, creating pinterest boards and dreaming of your wedding invitations. And yes you have seen them, those little circles of beauty – wax seals!

Wax stamps were traditionally used as a way to secure envelopes and scrolls before self adhesive envelopes were invented. Wax seals served as a tamper proof security whereas these days they are ornamental and used as beautiful decorations. Traditionally envelopes were sealed by melting a wax stick and using a metal wax seal stamp to create the seal and leave a beautiful embellished design. Wax seals continue to be made this way using sealing wax and a wax stamp but we offer the convenient option of a self adhesive wax seal which means you simply have to peel and stick.

Seal your Wedding Envelopes with a Wax Seal

Yes, you heard me – peel and stick! Life is busy when you are planning a wedding so I plan to make this part a lot easier for you. Check out these ideas for sealing your wedding envelopes with wax seals. I offer wax seals in an array of colours and styles or read on to discover custom wax seals!!

Wax Seals on Wedding Invitations

So you decided you love wax seals and you don’t just want them on your wedding envelopes. Yes you are right, wax seals have other uses than just envelope wax seals. Follow the theme of wax seals through your wedding stationery. Wax seals look just as beautiful on wedding invitations as they do as a seal for an envelope. Have a look at our Alexandra collection to get some wedding invitation wax seal inspiration.

Wax Seals on Wedding Menus

Another place to feature wax seals in your wedding stationery is on your wedding menus. These menus from the Alexandra range will look elegant and stylish on your wedding tables. Your guests will be drooling over their wedding menu before they even see what is on the menu to eat.

Wax Seal embellished Wedding Place Names / Escort Cards

A wedding decoration theme is a thing of beauty and what better way to continue your wedding wax seal theme then to add them to your table place names or escort cards. Check out these examples from the Hanna and Emily Collections for inspiration.

Vow Booklets with Wax Seals

I have no doubt you’ve thought about ways to express your love to your partner on your wedding day, the words you will say that will start your marriage together. I think vow booklets are an essential extra to your wedding stationery. You can capture those words and remember them forever. Of course I offer ranges that include wax stamps as they bring such beauty and luxury to your weddings stationery.

Wax Seal Wedding Vows Booklets — Photography by Taylor Bittner Photography https://www.taylorbittnerphotography.com/

Custom Wax Seals

So far I’ve shown you ideas for wax seals in a few styles and various colours. If you are thinking about custom wax stamps then look no further. Custom wax stamps are available in the same range of colours but I will work with you to design a custom wax seal stamp that is unique to your wedding stationery.

Custom wax seals offer you the ability to create a unique theme for your wedding stationery and carry it through each element. Custom stamps for wax seals can be made in a style that you love and are available as pre-made self adhesive stamps too.

Self Adhesive Wax Seals

Our wax seal kits are available in a range of styles and colours. Each pack includes 20 self adhesive wax seal stamps and comes in a little linen pouch. Browse through the colours and ranges and choose the style that you like or chat to me about a custom design.

For more wedding stationery inspiration follow me on instagram page for beautiful ideas.