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Save the Dates vs Invitations: What’s the Difference?
If you’re just starting to plan your wedding stationery, it’s very common to wonder whether you need both save the dates and invitations, or whether one is enough. Although they work beautifully together, they each serve a different purpose and are usually sent at different stages of your wedding planning. Here’s a simple guide to the difference between the two. What is a save the date? A save the date is the first piece of stationery your guests will usually receive. Its pur
Rebecca
Jul 302 min read


The Finishing Touches That Make Wedding Stationery Feel More Luxury
When it comes to wedding stationery, it’s often the smallest details that make the biggest impact. Beautiful design is always important, but the finishing touches are what can truly elevate your stationery and make it feel even more special. If you’re looking to create a more refined, elegant look for your wedding stationery, here are some of the finishing touches that can make all the difference. Wax seals Wax seals are one of the most popular ways to add a luxury feel to we
Rebecca
Jul 262 min read


What Information Should You Include in Your Wedding Invitations?
Choosing your wedding invitation design is such an exciting part of planning, but once you’ve settled on a style, the next question is often what information you actually need to include. Your invitations should feel beautiful, but they also need to clearly tell your guests everything they need to know about your day. The good news is that you don’t have to fit every detail onto the main invitation itself - this is where RSVP cards and details cards can be so helpful. Here’s
Rebecca
Jul 232 min read


How to Choose a Wedding Stationery Style That Suits Your Day
Choosing your wedding stationery is one of the most exciting parts of planning, but with so many beautiful options available, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start. Your stationery is often the very first glimpse your guests will have of your wedding, so it should feel like a reflection of your day and the atmosphere you want to create. Here are a few simple ways to choose a wedding stationery style that suits your wedding perfectly. Start with your overall wed
Rebecca
Jul 192 min read


What Wedding Stationery Do You Actually Need?
When you start planning your wedding stationery, it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed. There are so many beautiful options, and if you’ve recently been to a wedding show, you’ve probably seen everything from invitations and RSVP cards to menus, place cards and welcome signs. But what wedding stationery do you actually need? The answer will depend on your wedding style, budget and how much information you need to share with your guests, but here’s a simple guide to help. The
Rebecca
Jul 162 min read


What to Do After a Wedding Show: 5 Simple Next Steps for Engaged Couples
Attending a wedding show is such an exciting part of wedding planning. You leave full of inspiration, lots of ideas, and usually quite a few leaflets too. But once you get home, it can be hard to know what to do next. If you’ve recently been to a wedding show, here are 5 simple next steps to help you stay organised and make the most of everything you saw. 1. Go through everything while it’s still fresh Take some time to look through the leaflets, business cards and notes you
Rebecca
Jul 122 min read


A Day Full of Wedding Inspiration!
Designed With Love wedding fair display showcasing bespoke wedding stationery, invitations, table plans, place cards, wedding favours, personalised gifts, and sample products on a white-covered table with a branded banner in an exhibition hall. We had such a lovely time at the wedding show on Sunday and wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to visit us. It was wonderful to meet so many lovely couples and hear all about your wedding plans, ideas and inspira
Rebecca
Jul 91 min read


Wedding Stationery Trends We’re Loving for 2026
With the Milton Keynes Wedding Show coming up, we’ve been busy getting our stationery samples ready and thinking about the wedding stationery trends we’re loving for 2026. Wedding shows are such a wonderful way to see new ideas in person, and stationery is one of those details that really comes to life when you can see the textures, finishes and styling up close. If you’re attending the show and looking for inspiration, here are some of the trends we’re expecting to see coupl
Rebecca
Jun 212 min read


We’re Excited to Be Attending the Milton Keynes Wedding Show
We’re so excited to be attending the Milton Keynes Wedding Show on Sunday 5th July, 11am - 4pm. As the biggest wedding show in the region, this popular event brings together around 80 wedding suppliers and welcomes around 1,000 visitors. Now in its 16th year, it’s a fantastic opportunity for engaged couples to gather inspiration, meet trusted Milton Keynes wedding suppliers, and explore everything they need for their big day. We’ll be there showcasing our luxury wedding stati
Rebecca
Jun 181 min read


We’re now on Hitched!
We’re excited to share some lovely news: we’re now officially listed on Hitched - the UK’s leading wedding planning platform. What this means for you Easier to find us: You can view our portfolio, reviews, and FAQs all in one place. Verified details: Hitched checks key info, so you can enquire with confidence. Quick enquiries: Use the Hitched form to check dates and get a tailored quote fast. Inspiration on tap: Save our designs straight to your Hitched shortlist alongside yo
Rebecca
Jun 42 min read


Handmade. Customised. Bespoke. They're Not the Same Thing - and the Difference Matters
If you've spent any time searching for wedding stationery online, you'll have noticed that certain words come up again and again. Handmade. Personalised. Customised. Bespoke. They're often used as if they mean the same thing - as if they're simply different ways of saying 'not mass-produced'.
They're not.
Rebecca
May 317 min read


Your Guide to Making the Most of a Wedding Show: Tips, Insights & a Handy Checklist
Last week we attended a wedding show - not only to showcase our wedding stationery, but also as an engaged couple planning our own big day. Experiencing the event from both sides gave us a fresh perspective on what really helps couples get the most out of a wedding show. Whether you're newly engaged, halfway through planning or just starting to explore ideas, here’s our advice to help you make the day enjoyable, productive and even a little magical. Why Wedding Shows Are Wort
Rebecca
May 173 min read


Exciting Wedding Show Preview: Personalised Gifts, Stationery and Favours Await
Getting ready for a wedding show can be both thrilling and demanding. This Sunday, the event promises to be a wonderful opportunity for couples to explore unique ideas that add a personal touch to their special day. Alongside exquisite wedding stationery, there will be a beautiful selection of personalised gifts and wedding favours on display. These items are designed to make weddings more memorable and meaningful. Personalised Gifts That Leave a Lasting Impression Personalis
Rebecca
May 73 min read


We're Exhibiting at the Milton Keynes Wedding Show — And We'd Love to See You
We have some very exciting news to share — Designed With Love is officially exhibiting at the Milton Keynes Wedding Show, and we can barely contain ourselves. This is a huge moment for us. As a small, passionate, Milton Keynes–based studio that pours love into every single piece of wedding stationery we create, getting to meet our couples face-to-face — to see their eyes light up when they hold our designs in their hands — is genuinely what this is all about. If you're curren
Rebecca
May 43 min read


Join Us at the Milton Keynes Wedding Show on the 10th May 2026 to Discuss Your Dream Stationery!
Planning a wedding involves countless details, and one of the most personal touches is your wedding stationery. From save-the-date cards to invitations, menus, and thank-you notes, your stationery sets the tone for your big day. We are thrilled to announce that we will be at our local wedding show next weekend, ready to meet couples and help bring their wedding stationery ideas to life. Whether you have a clear vision or just starting to explore, we would love to chat and des
Rebecca
Apr 273 min read


We've Launched 3 Brand New Stationery Sets!
Planning a wedding is full of exciting moments, and one of the most special parts is choosing your wedding stationery. It sets the tone for your big day and gives your guests a glimpse of what to expect. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve just launched three brand new stationery sets, each crafted with care and creativity. The design process is what makes this so much fun for us, and we can’t wait to work with you on creating your bespoke wedding stationery set — designed wit
Rebecca
Apr 214 min read


Elevate Your Big Day with Custom Wedding Stationery That Reflects Your Unique Style
Every detail of a wedding tells a story about the couple getting married. Among these details, wedding stationery plays a crucial role in setting the tone and expressing the couple’s personality and style.
Rebecca
Mar 304 min read


Perfect Personalised Couple Gift Ideas for Every Celebration
How to choose the perfect, personalised gifts for couples
Rebecca
Mar 14 min read


Embracing the Creative Process Mindfully: Our Journey from Ideas to Design
We love sharing our creative process and how we always design pieces from a place of calm and mindfulness.
Rebecca
Feb 154 min read


Top Picks for Customised Keyrings
Personalised leather key-rings with initials or engraced customised key-rings make perfect gifts
Rebecca
Jan 314 min read
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