Following on from taking over Graphic Embers from my dear husband, Matthew in April, the blog has moved to http://aweddingstationerwonders.blogspot.co.uk/ . The new blog will document all things Graphic Embers and all things wedding, it will also get a bit personal with my thoughts on motherhood and married life as well as what it is like to run a business.

If you have any thoughts on what you would like to see on the blog send me an email at enquiries@graphic-embers.co.uk.

Regards,

Angela McGurk

Wish Upon an Ember - Our Wishing Trees, Unique, Original, Magical.

Wishing trees are a stunning alternative to the traditional guest book. Guests are given tags on which to write messages before hanging their best wishes on the magical tree where they come alive for the Bride and Groom. Graphic Embers have taken this magical and beautiful concept to another level with our unique self-illuminating wishing trees.

Our tree is an original and iconic sculpture designed by our in house artist and custom made from base to branches. The LED base turns the tree from crystalline ice sculpture to mysterious and beautiful focal feature when the lights go down for the evening reception. We can also adjust the tone of the lighting to suit any colour scheme, or have the tree set to cycle through a range of colours. 

Graphic Embers’ wishing tree is truly something special. We believe ourselves to be the first company to provide such a stunning and elegantly designed self-illuminating alternative to the traditional wishing tree. Our tree is a piece of artwork in its own right, and it is available to decorate any venue in Northumberland or Tyne and Wear.

A range of packages are available, each including hire of the tree, two pens and stands and a poem explaining what the tree is. Also included are either basic wishing tags or tags customised with the Bride and Groom’s names and wedding date. Our final package also includes larger tags printed with guest names and used to turn the tree into a table plan.

We are sure our tree can make a magical impression at any event.

Tree design and photography are copyright Graphic Embers and should not be reproduced.

Matthew McGurk

www.graphic-embers.co.uk

Laser Cut Stationery

We haven't had the chance to update our blog recently, we have loads of ideas for mood boards but we've been a little pre-occupied recently. Firstly, with our new range of laser cut wedding stationery and secondly with a project which will be going live in January. Keep your eyes open for something special in the new year!

So, back to our laser cut range. This includes pocketfold invitations, wallet invitations, lanterns and place cards. We can also do table numbers, chequebooks and confetti cones. We have a few pre-designed ranges all ready for order, but we can also do bespoke laser cut stationery and currently have some exiciting bespoke designs currently in the pipe line. If you're intesrested why not get in touch by dropping us an email at enquiries@graphic-embers.co.uk or you can visit our website to view our ranges at www.graphic-embers.co.uk

Now, some photos of what we've been up to! All photos and designs are copyright Graphic Embers and should not be reproduced.

Nautical Wedding Stationery

We've had some ideas for nautical wedding stationery floating around for a while, but haven't ever gotten around to doing anything about it. Well, tonight we produced a prototype. It's not a finished article, we'd probably use slightly neater 'rope' in the finished version and of course better stock card and a printing lab! This gives you an idea where we are heading though. Perhaps in the coming weeks we'll do a nautical mood board to go with it!

Design copyright Graphic Embers 2011

Blushing Bride - Graphic Embers Pink Mood Board

We don't often do this, but tonight we feel like a little bit of self-promotion. So here is our 'Blushing Bride' pink mood board. All the products shown can be found at www.graphic-embers.co.uk. Why not stop by and have a look?

Next week we'll be back to more generic mood boards and supplier sourcing, but every once in a while we like to show what we can do too! If you like it, why not vote for us in the Wedding Ideas Magazine Awards? And remember, if there's a colour or theme you'd like to see here why not email us at enquiries@graphic-embers.co.uk and we'll see what we can do.

Matthew McGurk

All images are copyright to Graphic Embers.

Laura Lea Boutique

A fabulous new boutique is about to open in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Laura Lea Boutique is based at 7 Old Eldon Square and specialises in bridesmaid dresses, evening wear and prown gowns and is having its opening weekend on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of November. Why not pop in and have a look if you're in town?

Their website is also going live soon at www.lauraleaboutique.co.uk, keep your eyes peeled for that.

Christmas Mood Board

Well, we're running out of 2011 much faster than I can comprehend, so in advance of the winter season I thought I'd put something up for all those Christmas brides and grooms.

Suppliers:
Tiara - Beads to Buy For
Tiara - Lobster Love
Scroll - Hand Made By Me
Bouquet Beads - Tiny Gems
Photos from:
www.weddingjewelleryphotos.co.uk
www.weddingstationeryphotos.co.uk
Dresses - Veromia

Other Photography:
Pixomar
Naito8
Sharron Goodyear