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Sophisticated Stationery: Supplier Showcase – Becky By Design PLUS 10% Discount For Brides Up North Readers

Julia Smith

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Becky By Design

Elizabeth

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If you are just a teeny bit tired of the gimmicks and are looking for a return to cool, calm and elegant styling for your wedding day stationery, then look no further than the beautiful and classic work of Brides Up North Featured Supplier, Becky By Design.

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Let’s meet the lady behind all this lovely. 

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What is the story behind Becky By Design

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After graduating with a Degree in Communication Studies from the University of Sunderland, I worked in local radio and then at a publishing house in London, before moving to Cheshire with my husband’s job. After having my daughter I was desperate for a creative outlet once again, that would fit around family life.

Even after my own wedding, back in 2001, I have always been attracted to the industry, and it felt like a natural step for me, so I started to excitedly put some designs together. After about a year, and trying lots of different styles, I finally felt that I had found my own style that I was comfortable with.

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Who is a Becky By Design bride?

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A ‘no fuss’ bride who wants simplicity and elegance.

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Becky By Design

Beatrice

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Where are you based?  Do you work by appointment or online?

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I am based in a small canal side village called Wrenbury, near Nantwich, Cheshire. I find my rural surroundings to be a very calming creative influence!  Most of my work is online, however, I do offer consultation appointments in the surrounding area if the bride requests it.

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Becky By Design

Agnes

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Tell us about the range of gorgeous designs on your website?

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Glamour Range

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I wanted to create a range of designs that were really clean and fresh looking.

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I love lots of white space on a design and adore ribbons, especially Dior bows, so combining the two meant that I could create the fresh look I was after. There are so many wonderful crystal embellishments available now that I was spoilt for choice to be honest with which ones to choose to add to the designs. I could go on and on creating!

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Elegance Range

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This range was born out of a love of pretty papers that I was desperate to use!

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Again, I was spoilt for choice with the range of gorgeous papers that are out there. The inspiration came from a combination of English rose and French elegance. The elegant shape of the cards were an important part of the look I was trying to create.

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My Lillian design was a recent winner in the Imagine Wedding Stationery monthly design competition.

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Contemporary Range

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I wanted to use small mirrors in a couple of designs in this range (which are all hand cut by a local supplier) to create a really modern feel. I’ve also included a couple of beautiful printed designs in this range which I really love.

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Save the Date, Classic, Flat or Pocketfold invitation, RSVP cards, Order of Service, Menu, Place Cards, Table Numbers, Favour Boxes, Table Plan, Guest Book, Photograph Album and Thank You Cards are available in each design. 

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Becky By Design

Alexandra

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Can you produce completely bespoke designs?  Tell us about the process?

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Yes, I usually start with asking if the bride has already worked out the details of her day such as the colour scheme, flower choice, and any particular ideas she may already have in mind. Is she drawn to any of the designs already on my website? The location of the wedding, the guests attending and the personality of the bride and groom are all considered in the process.

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Becky By Design

Rose

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What style of stationery designs are popular at the moment?

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1920’s and floral styled stationery is really popular at the moment. The laser cut invitation seems to be the trend for 2014.

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Becky By Design

Aurora

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What other products/ services do you offer?

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I do the full range of invitations and on the day stationery, but also table plans, post boxes, photograph albums, guest book and thank you cards

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Who would be your dream client, and what sort of design would you envisage for them?

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I know she is already married (to the lovely David), but my dream client would be someone like Victoria Beckham as I adore her elegant style of dressing and would love to transfer this over into her wedding stationery. I would envisage lots of black and crystals, very sharp clean lines.

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Becky By Design

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What would be your top five tips for Brides Up North when choosing their wedding stationery?

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♥ Give yourself plenty of time (don’t consider choosing your wedding stationery as a quick job). Make sure you have plenty of time to make the right decision.

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♥ Decide on your style – your wedding stationery is the first impression your guests will have of your wedding day. Are you a traditional bride or do you want something different?

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♥ Always order a sample invitation – the touch and feel of your stationery is as important as how it looks. Good quality card is a must, as well as being beautifully put together. It’s very difficult to tell from a photograph from a website.

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♥ When ordering your invitations make sure you order slightly more than you actually need – there will always be someone you have forgotten to include or you may make a mistake when writing them out!

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♥ Sit down and decide on your on the day stationery and work out how much you will actually need. Work out your budget and then decide which items you feel would be most important on your day. You don’t have to have them all!

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Becky By Design

Butterfly

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What would be your no nos for Brides Up North when choosing their wedding stationery? 

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Don’t mix more than two colours together if you can and don’t mix too many styles.  Keep it simple. Less is more.

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Becky By Design

Beatrice

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What are your prices? 

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Invitation prices range from £3.50 to £4.25.  On the day stationery ranges from £1.50 (place card) to £95 (ornate table plan).

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Which of your ranges would you recommend for a Bride on a budget/ if money was no object?

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I adore the Beatrice design (£3.50 for a classic fold invitation). It’s so elegant and gorgeous, and a real wow factor for less money.  If you have a little more to spend, Chloe, with its gorgeous large crystal embellishment (£4.25 for a pocketfold invitation) is a real statement.

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Becky By Design

Snowflake

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Which designs are your bestsellers?

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The Lillian, Agnes and Elizabeth designs are really popular at the moment. Lots of samples are currently being sent out for the Snowflake design, for winter weddings.

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Becky By Design

Lillian

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What sets Becky By Design apart from its competitors?

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The use of lots of white space in my designs creates luxury, sophistication and has a calming effect.   I aim to echo those values in my consultation and design service. 

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Can you offer a special discount to Brides Up North readers?

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Yes, if you book your wedding stationery with Becky By Design and quote Brides Up North, we can offer a 10% discount on all orders over £400.

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Becky By Design

Isabella

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How long do you take to turn around an order?

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Usually around 4 to 6 weeks. However, if you require your stationery quicker (and we can accommodate you) an express service is available at a charge.
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Becky By Design

Snowflake

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How can I get in touch to discuss my requirements or place an order?

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You can buy a sample or place an order via my website www.beckybydesign.co.uk or  contact me via the following:

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Telephone: 07979 196351

Facebook: www.facebook.com/beckybydesign

Twitter: @ _beckybydesign

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Becky By Design

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Anything else we should know?

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I run a monthly competition on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/beckybydesign where brides can win anything from a guest book to table names for their wedding.  Come and join the fun!

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