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A Christmas Wedding in Oxford: Styled Shoot at the Bodleian Libraries

Can you believe it’s just two weeks until Christmas? I’m so excited to share this festive wedding shoot that celebrates both my favourite time of year and one of the most beautiful and iconic Oxford wedding venues. This was my only organized styled shoot for the year,...

Christmas Décor and Wrapping Trends 2019: Part 2 (Modern)

The Christmas season is officially here (we’ll just pretend that I haven’t been humming carols for weeks)! Recently, I shared the top wrapping and décor trends for those with a more traditional style. Today we’re going to the other end of the spectrum, and I’m excited...

Christmas Décor and Wrapping Trends 2019: Part 1 (Traditional)

It’s that wonderful time of year again when the anticipation for Christmas starts to build. The shops are filled with a bounty of colourful baubles, the John Lewis ad is on repeat, and every day I pass a new window twinkling with lights. I can’t wait to decorate the...

A Dreamy Coastal Elopement Styled Shoot

As featured on Hey Wedding Lady Can you imagine anything more romantic than a beach elopement? Today I’m sharing this gorgeous styled shoot that was featured a couple of months ago on international blog, Hey Wedding Lady. Created by The Wildflower Wedding Planner and...

How I Started a Wedding Stationery Business

One of the things I get asked a lot is how I started a wedding stationery business. Since November is the three year anniversary of White Olive Design Studio, I thought it was a good time to share my story, as well as a few tips for anyone embarking on their own...

Why You Should Send Christmas Cards This Year

Do you remember when getting post was something special? These days, our postboxes are mostly stuffed with bills and junk mail (and on a good day, a beautiful wedding invitation!). Sadly, the practice of sending Christmas cards has fallen out of fashion. Some people...

Mediterranean Meets Cotswolds Wedding Inspiration Styled Shoot

As featured on B.LOVED I’m so excited to share this Mediterranean styled shoot with you! I only tend to organise a couple of shoots a year, and this one (which I planned with Jeni of Vanilla Rose Weddings), was one of my all-time favourites. Shot on a...

Louise & James’ Elegant Boho Wedding in Wales

As featured on Save the Date When I saw the pictures from Louise and James’ gorgeous wedding, I have to admit to doing a happy little jig. This beautifully laid-back boho style celebration with earthy tones and loads of foliage and white blooms is right up my street!...

Spotlight: New Fleur Customisable Invitation Suite

My Fleur House Collection has had a bit of a freshen up, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results! Fleur is a simple yet beautiful design that is super versatile, party because of its classic style, and partly thanks to a range of gorgeous print and paper...

The Dos and Don’ts of Destination Wedding Stationery

What’s better than a destination wedding? Whether you’re heading for a beach in Greece or a French chateau, having your dream day in a gorgeous foreign location with your nearest and dearest around you is hard to beat. But destination weddings come with their own set...