Your wedding invitation is more than just a piece of paper; it’s the first glimpse your guests will get of your special day. From setting the tone to conveying crucial information, here are some dos and don’ts to ensure your wedding invitations are both elegant and effective. Do: Personalize Your Invitations Your wedding is a celebration of your unique love story, so let your invitations reflect that! Consider incorporating personalised touches such as custom illustrations, monograms, or handwritten notes to make your invitations truly special. Don’t: Forget to Include Essential Information While personalization is key, don’t overlook the essential details. Make sure to include the date, time, and location of the wedding, as well as RSVP instructions and any additional event details, such as dress code or accommodation information. Do: Pay Attention to Timing Timing is crucial when it comes to sending out your invitations. Aim to send them out at least eight to twelve weeks – or longer, if your guests must travel – before the wedding date to give your guests plenty of time to RSVP and make arrangements to attend. Don’t: Wait Until the Last Minute Avoid the stress of last-minute invitation sending by planning ahead. Start … Continue reading Crafting the Perfect Wedding Invitation: Dos and Don’ts →
Weddings > Sample Packs How do I order a wedding sample pack? Please order your wedding sample pack online here: https://geebrothers.co.uk/shop/off-the-shelf/wedding-party-off-the-shelf/wedding-sample-pack/ What is included in the sample pack? Standard sample pack includes: Save the Date: GB Rose Gold, Style A, Wilberforce Traditional- Style C, Stockbridge – Style G, Parker – Style F, Camilla Invitation, Katherine – Style 32, The Barnes Gold Style L, Cranbourne Style H, Shelley Gold Style M, The Royal Style 17, The Melanie Style 29, The Julia Style 31 and a Reply Card. Any of our other styles can be added for £1 each. Can I order a sample pack to be delivered outside the UK? If you wish to receive a sample pack outside the UK, please contact our sales team at sales@geebrothers.co.uk. They will be able to organise delivery offline. Weddings> Ordering How do I order? If you like the look of one of our designs, the most efficient way is to order online. If you are looking for a bespoke invitation, then please email our sales team with as much information as you can, including quantity, card colour, ink colour, print process and any artwork you want to be printed on your invitation. The … Continue reading Wedding Stationery FAQs →
2020 has been a year of sacrifices. Whether it be milestone birthdays, wedding anniversaries, christenings, baptisms or bar mitzvah celebrations, garden parties and even housewarmings – many of us have had to put off or cancel the big events and celebrations we had planned for this year. The good news is that with the lockdown easing, we can start party planning again! Whatever type of event you’re throwing and whenever you’d like to hold it – we’re sure you’ll find just the invitation you need. Have you been planning a party throughout lockdown?Now is your chance to get those invites sorted! Here’s our party invitation hotlist for 2020! CONFETTI PARTY INVITATIONS Introducing our new Confetti party invitation! A playful, modern design, digitally printed in soft pastel colours, it’s a great option for any event – from birthdays to baby showers. And to help get your guests in the party mood from the moment they open the envelopes, we’ve even got party inspired envelope linings to match too! BALLOON PARTY INVITATIONS These unique digitally printed balloon party invitations are perfect to set the scene for a great party. Ideal for birthday parties, summer celebrations or anniversary parties, the text is entirely … Continue reading Party Invitations →
Blank Invitation Pack – Athena Our fill-in wedding invitation packs are great for small weddings or if you’re short on time. With two pack sizes and envelopes included, these digitally printed invitations are a quick, easy option, giving you just the quantity you need. Our new Athena wedding invitation is a chic modern twist on a classic. The large olive leaf pattern border elegantly frames the bottle green text. Top Tip: Why not get a calligrapher on board to add the finishing touches? Not only will the finish be beautiful, but you’ll be supporting another small business! ** Please note that the text is a bottle green colour.
Blank Invitation Pack – Frances Our fill-in wedding invitation packs are great for small weddings or if you’re short on time. With two pack sizes and envelopes included, these digitally printed invitations are a quick, easy option, giving you just the quantity you need. This variation on our Frances wedding invitation combines subtle colours of burgundy, teal, blue and blush to create a wonderful floral invitation. Top Tip: Why get a calligrapher on board to add the finishing touches? Not only will the finish be beautiful, but you’ll be supporting another small business!
Blank Invitation Pack – Isobel Our fill-in wedding invitation packs are great for small weddings or if you’re short on time. With two pack sizes and envelopes included, these digitally printed invitations are a quick, easy option, giving you just the quantity you need. This variation on our Isobel wedding invitation combines subtle colours subtle blues and greens to create a wonderful floral invitation. Top Tip: Why get a calligrapher on board to add the finishing touches? Not only will the finish be beautiful, but you’ll be supporting another small business!
Don’t put pen to paper without consulting our guide. Looking for the best stationery brands? From cute personalised notecards to luxe journals, we’ve rounded up our favourite brands. A family-run company founded in 1975, Gee Brothers has mastered the art of creating exceptionally crafted bespoke stationery, specialising in top-quality writing paper and lavis looking notecards. Planning a wedding? The brand bosts a beautiful range of save-the-date cards, invitations and more.
Love and marriage in the time of Corona. The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown all of our social calendars into chaos. With the UK going into lockdown to help fight the spread of the virus, many of us have had to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the events we had planned for 2020. Not only is it heart-breaking to have to cancel an event like a family celebration, milestone birthday party or a wedding celebration, but the re-arranging of these events, particularly at short notice, can be incredibly expensive. Unfortunately, a change of date, location or timing renders beautifully printed invitations unusable, and opting to reprint them can add to these costs considerably. Here at Gee Brothers nothing makes us sadder than seeing finely printed stationery go to waste. We know the care and work that goes into every detail; from the customer’s first ideas, right through to the tissue lined envelopes, it’s a complex process that takes time and dedication to make sure it’s perfect for the big day. During these uncertain times, it has been even tougher to organise a wedding whilst grappling with frequent changes to the guidelines that help to keep us safe. We want to try and … Continue reading Love and marriage in the time of Corona →
