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UPDATED ON December 08, 2023

Wedding Invitations

Can You Send Wedding Invitations Too Early?

It really can't hurt to get things done early when you can, but when it comes to wedding invitations, is there such a thing as too early? That's the question we ask in this blog.

UPDATED ON December 08, 2023

Posted on November 12, 2013

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November's must have ....

Matching envelope seals are this month’s ‘must have’! After recently adding them to our website they have been increasingly popular amongst wedding customers! Envelope seals can be purchased to match your save the date cards, wedding invitations, thank you cards and so on, and add that perfect finishing touch! The most popular envelope seal designs over the past few weeks have been Add Your Names, Silver Rings, Cream English Roses, Victorian Lace, Falling Snowflakes and Winter Reindeer. At only £4.50 for 70 self adhesive seals they offer excellent value for money and even come with free delivery too!

Product details

~ Each pack contains 70 self adhesive seals. ~ Design is printed onto a white seal measuring 25mm. ~ Easy to use, no mess, no fuss and travel well in the post. ~ Free UK Delivery

We didn't win but we're still celebrating!

Firstly we would just like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to all of our customers that voted for us, we were over whelmed by the response we received. Unfortunately competition was tough this year so we were not shortlisted to win a regional award, but nevertheless we were delighted to read some of the comments that were said about us and the marks out of 10 we received for our products and services.

Here is how you scored us;

Here are some of the amazing comments you left us;

“Very good quality quick service with minimum fuss” “they helped chose colour and style by sending proofs via email and samples thought the post. When ordering they were sent well packed not to damage any of them.” “I wanted to have personalised cards that offered a great choice of design without the expense. Searched many wedding sites & retailers and found Card Gallery to be most competitive with what I wanted. It was easy to do on their website. Secure site, and the order was free and came very quickly.” “They were value for money with excellent customer service. Delivery was good and top quality save the dates to set tone of wedding. Will use for invites next march repeat use speaks more than words” “Excellent range of products and customer service was excellent when I was worried about having made a typing error.” “I wanted to have personalised cards that offered a great choice of design without the expense. Searched many wedding sites & retailers and found Card Gallery to be most competitive with what I wanted. It was easy to do on their website. Secure site, and the order was free and came very quickly.” “Very good quality quick service with minimum fuss” “I cannot fault the card gallery, they were excellent. The Website was very in depth, the lady I spoke too on the phone was very helpful and my order arrived the date as promised. The stationary I ordered looked stunning and everyone was impressed by the quality.” We believe in what we do and look forward to entering in wedding competitions again in the near future ... watch this space!

The winner of this months competition is ...

We are pleased to announce the winner of this months competition to win £100 worth of stationery & accessories is ... Carley Parsons! Well done Carley!
Thank you to everyone that liked us and entered. Please look out for our new competition coming soon.

Showcasing our products

The Card Gallery has everything covered when it comes to wedding stationery. All stationery can be personalised and will be custom printed to meet your requirements ... why shouldn't you have what you want for your special day. Here is a little video slide show showing you all the different products we have on offer. If you have any additional stationery requirements then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to help.

We have been nominated for The 2014 Wedding Industry Awards!

We have been nominated for The 2014 Wedding Industry Awards so we need your help! Please spare a couple of moments to vote for us. We have worked really hard to get us where we are today so it would mean so much to us if we were to win or even to come runner up in this prestigious competition. For those who have already voted for us … A massive big Thank You! We will keep everyone updated on our progress in the competition, so please watch this space!

Click here to vote.

Win £100 of Stationery & Accessories

We are offering you the chance to win £100 worth of Stationery & Accessories by... 1) Like us on Facebook 2) Tell us how many different wedding invitation designs we currently have on offer on The Card Gallery website! https://www.dottyaboutpaper.co.uk//section.php/945/1/wedding-invitations 3) Email us with your answer to info@dottyaboutpaper.co.uk with the subject title Competition October 2013 The closing date for this competition is 30th October 2013. By entering the competition you are agreeing to all the terms and conditions mentioned below. 1. To enter the competition, please e-mail your answer to info@dottyaboutpaper.co.uk 2. You must be a permanent resident of the UK to enter 3. Only one entry per person allowed. 4. Entrants must be 18 or over 5. No purchase is necessary. 6. The winner will be drawn by The Card Gallery. 7. Entries submitted after the closing date will not be counted. 8. By entering the competition the winner agrees to be featured on social media sites and will be willing to take part in any promotional work that The Card Gallery may require. 9. The prize has no cash value and may not be changed for any other prize. 10. The prize is not transferable & is subject to availability. 11. All incomplete entries will be discarded. 12. Entrants must not be employed by The Card Gallery. 13. Any personal data relating to entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation. Data will only be used by The Card Gallery, and will not be disclosed to a third party without prior consent. 14. The Card Gallery reserves the right to amend/cancel the competition due to unforeseen circumstances. A notice will be placed on our website in the unlikelihood that this may happen.

Have you Saved the Date with us yet?

Here at The Card Gallery we try to bring you the very best range of save the date cards to choose from. We have lots of gorgeous cards to pick from - all of which are part of a completely coordinated range. This means that you can have all of your wedding stationery matching - from your save the date cards before the big day, to your thank you cards for when you return from honeymoon! All of our beautiful wedding stationery is made from luxury card stock, and we also offer personalisation too, so you can get exactly what you are looking for from your weddin stationery. You can also order some free samples beforehand to really get an idea of and feel and quality for yourself. Why not take a look at some of our other products while you are looking for your save the date cards? We cover the whole range of wedding stationery, including day and evening invitates, RSVP and guest info cards, order of service and order of the day cards, tables plans and numbers, place cards, menus, and lottery ticket holders to mention just a few! And, when you order your save the date cards from us, we will send you an email with a discount code for you to use on a future purchase with us!

Stuck for Male Attendant Gift Ideas?

It can be really difficult when it comes to buying a special gift to thank your attendants for helping out during your wedding day. It may take a while to find those perfect bracelets for your bridesmaids, ot just the right bouquet for your mum - but when it comes to the boys, what on earth do you get them? We have heard from lots of brides and grooms who have bought just the right thing for their male attendants - from Xbox's to flying lessons, there have been some fabulous gifts. But what if you are on a budget and want to opt for something that's more of a token gift? Here at The Card Gallery, we have a special area dedicated to the guys: our wedding socks and cufflinks section! Wedding socks and cufflinks are a great solution as they are affordable, the men can wear them on the day, and they get to keep them afterwards. We have a great range for the groom, best man, ushers, groomsman, father of the groom, father of the bride, brother of the groom, and brother of the bride. Why not take a look online and get the gifts for your special menfolk today!

Disposable Wedding Cameras from The Card Gallery

Here at The Card Gallery, we have a range of disposable wedding cameras for your wedding day. Disposable wedding cameras are a really lovely addition to your wedding tables on your special day. They give your loved ones the opportunity to take lots of candid snaps - and capture the wedding from all angles all evening long. We have seen so many informal wedding snaps capturing pruceless moments that the bride and groom would never have got to see if it weren't for the cameras they left on the tables for friends and family to use. We would recommend a couple of disposable wedding cameras for each table of up to guests, and all of our cameras are single use, complete with flash and table card. They can take 27 photos per camera - which is more that enough to record the goings-on 'behind the scenes'! If you do choose this option for your wedding, make sure you send us a copy of any funny snaps you end up developing after your wedding, as we'd love to feature them on our 'Candid' page on Facebook!

Contemporary Cream Roses Collection

Separate evening evening wedding invitations are perfect to send out when you have guests who will be joining the wedding party later on in the evening, and not attending the whole day. Like our entire range of evening wedding invites, our Contemporary Cream Roses evening wedding invitations can be complimented with a custom printed RSVP card and a matching envelope seal to add that final finishing touch. Your contemporary cream roses invite can be printed with your own personalised wording, and an email proof will be sent to you for checking and amending before printing commences - ensuring everything is just how you like it. This classic design can be customised to fit any wedding style, and is perfect if you have a classic theme in mind. You are able to alter the card colour, envelope colour, and design colour. You can also use whatever wording you have in mind, and prices start at just £1.40 per card. This invitation measures 142 x 142 mm, and is printed onto high quality 300gram, ivory or cream textured card. Each card is supplied with a matching quality envelope too, giving you that perfect finishing touch to your evening wedding invitations.

Our Great Range of Wedding Table Plans

To complement your wedding invitations and other wedding stationery, we have a lovely range of wedding table plans available - at prices that you can afford. Your wedding table plans can incorporate your chosen style and colour scheme 0 and we have a whole range to match your wedding invitations. You may choose to purchase your table plans when you order the rest of your stationery, or to wait until a little closer to the time when all of your guest names and numbers are confirmed. Once all of your information is available, you can order a proof which we will email for your approval, before printing and dispatching your wedding table plans. If you've any queries regarding our range of table plans, or any of our special occasion stationery, please don't hesitate to contact us on 01746 766876.

Your Baby's Christening, Baptism or Naming Ceremony

The godparent and godchild relationship is a special bond directly between an adult and a child. Aside from any religious aspect, the relationship with a special adult nominated in a naming ceremony is exactly the same. Your naming ceremony gift to your godchild is one way of symbolising what that relationship means to you, setting the tone for how you would like that special bond to develop in the future. There is a vast array of christening, baptism and naming ceremony gifts to choose from - with something to suit everyone. We've created a list of the most popular gift types, from traditional to more unusual ideas for something truly memorable. You can find anything from financial investments and ride-on toys, to books and silverware – something for every budget! Here are a few of our ideas: Traditional silverware Classic book collections Memory/keepsake boxes Personalised gifts Ride-on/rocking toys Classic Disney films Soft toys Religious gifts Ethical gifts Playhouses Special relationship/wishes for the future It can be so hard knowing what to buy as a christening, baptism or naming ceremony present with so much to choose from - there’s also nothing worse than receiving three different silver napkin rings! Speak to the parents and seek advice form them if you aren't sure of what to get.

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