I'm Sarah, the brains + beauty behind Photo Press. I get excited about being
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23/11/2024
//TO ALL MY COUPLES PAST & PRESENT//
I will never be able to thank you enough for taking me on your wedding journey.
The feels I get from seeing your wedding photos [especially those including your wedding newspapers] fills me with so much JOY!
The love I see in you and your guests faces and seeing all your plans come together is honestly the best part of being a wedding supplier.
You are the reason I do this!
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Leeds Wedding // Yorkshire Weddings // Wedding Newspapers // Wedding Inspiration // Wedding Ideas // Wedding Planning
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Photo by .by.charlie at
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21/11/2024
//PEOPLE...AMIRITE//
I honestly think the worst thing about wedding planning is people generally being dicks...
Here's some copy and paste responses for you to send to difficult questions from your wedding guests!:
-No you can't bring a plus one, the venue has limited numbers!
-Not even your kids are invited, we'd like an adult party!
-Please RSVP ASAP or we'll put you as a no!
-A vegan menu IS for everyone!
-We love the decisions we've made for our day!
-If you can't come, then that's OK!
Did I miss any? Add them to the comments.
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Wedding planning // Wedding tips // Weddings UK // Wedding inspiration
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20/11/2024
//SAYING THIS MAKES ME ANGRY//
Your plan for your wedding day is more important than anyone else's, it shouldn't need to be said but sadly there are too many people wedding guests who think they are way more important then they are.
You are not a Bridezilla or Groomzilla [I hate these words too!!!] for setting boundaries and plans that suit you.
Repeat after me..."What I do on my wedding day is no-one else's business"!
Please do what fills your heart with love, joy and excitement!
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Bristol disco wedding suppliers:
Wedding Newspaper: Me AKA
Concept, Planner and Florals:
Photographer: .ventress.weddings
Venue:
Content Creators:
MUA:
Hair:
Wedding Planner: .weddings.events
Cake:
Dress and Pink Veil:
Veils:
Jackets:
Men’s suit: Models own.
Shoes:
Stationery:
Streamers:
Banners:
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Bristol Wedding Planning // South West UK Wedding Planning // Wedding Newspapers // Bristol Wedding Stationery // Bristol Wedding Suppliers // Bespoke, Custom and Personalised Wedding Newspapers
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14/11/2024
//I'M SPILLING THE BEANS//
There's something that really bugs me about having a small wedding business, it's this! People just think they are buying what you sell!
If you're a huge co. selling 1000s of items, then the costs of running a business are spread out, but what if you're a really small business?
Taking my little biz into consideration, people think they are buying newspapers. But what they are really buying is that plus:
🧡Technology/hardware to create + run things, like laptops, phones, printers
🧡Software, eg automation tools, an email account + website [+internet and phone bills] and graphic design software
🧡Petrol and hotels for travelling to shoots/fairs/events
🧡Marketing, including magazine advertising, directories, fairs and flyers
🧡Training and upleveling skills
🧡Insurance
This list isn't exhaustive, but these costs have to be paid for. So next time you think a wedding supplier is expensive, think about all the things they have to pay for before saying they're just asking for more because it's a wedding, that's the biggest load of BS there is!
//YOUR WAY IS THE ONLY WAY//
When you get engaged it's amazing, you have just said yes to being with your favourite person FOREVER!
But then the reality of wedding planning kicks in, along with opinions of media, friends and usually worst of all, family!
I get it, when you've never done something before, how do you know what to do? It's easy to be swayed and influenced into directions that feel uncomfortable because you don't know there is a better or different way [especially when it comes to traditions!]!
But here's the thing...THERE ARE NO RULES!
There's no right or wrong way to do weddings, so follow your own rules [and heart] and do things that feel right to you.
Because...YOUR WAY, IS THE BEST WAY!
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Wedding Planning Tips // Weddings Ideas // Wedding Inspiration // Bespoke and Custom Wedding Stationery // Fun Wedding Stationery // Custom, Bespoke and Personalised Wedding Newspapers
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09/11/2024
//DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ALL MY SECRETS?//
Here are my fave things to include in Tabloid Wedding Newspapers.
CROSSWORD - With questions about yourselves and Wedding VIPs. It also acts as a great conversation starter for guests who don't know each other to swop answers.
CLASSIFIEDS - You can poke fun at your quirks and personalities by adding funny classifieds and adverts. E.g. an ad for watches if you're known for always being late.
PAGE 3 - Got a funny photo of yourself/partner or one of your wedding party that you can have a laugh at? Add it as a page 3 pic with a funny caption.
SPORTS PAGE - The back page is a great way to create funny 'sports' stories with photos and captions, or if you have a large wedding party, create a team line up.
AGONY AUNT - Does your partner or a member of the wedding party have an annoying habit or are they known for something that will get a laugh as an agony aunt questions and answer.
INTERVIEWS - Interview a wedding party member or have a pretend interview/article with a pet or your child. It's a great way of including them and them being an important part of your day.
//TODAY IS THE DARKEST DAY//
I usually like to keep things light and fun, but today I feel so sad, scared, fearful and frightened about what the future holds for the USA and the consequences of Donald Trump being in power for the rest of the world.
My brain can't comprehend how a homophobic. misogynistic, sexist, lying fascist whose only policy is to create hatred and divide people for his own narcissism was even allowed to stand again. His criminal record reads like a novel and he would never be given a job in the real world...but somehow he is allowed to be the President of a global superpower and applauded for it.
It really is like a Black Mirror meets 1984 meets The Handmaids Tale TV series, one that I can't be on board with on any level. I literally can't look at anything about it, my body has gone into meltdown!
So I'm holding all those who voted against this BS in my mind because they must feel absolute dread, like their rights are in danger and terrified for what's to come.
I'm also thinking about all the marginalised people, migrants, those in war, trans and LGBTQI+ folk, pregnant women, people who want children and those that don't[!] and women in general, I see you and I'm sending you love and strength.
I have hope that we just have to get through 4 years and we never have to have this sh*tshow again and that peace, safety, justice and inclusivity can find it's way back.
//H.O.T.T.O.G.O//
My Wedding Newspaper designs are so hot right now! 🔥
Are you looking for someone to help you create fun, creative and alternative newspapers for your Wedding?
You can use them for Save the Dates, Invites, Order of Service, Thank Yous or anything else you can think of...perfect for you to inject your personality, tell your love story and shout about your day.
My newspapers are perfect if you:
📰want Wedding Stationery that is totally 'you' and 100% bespoke
📰want something alternative, fun and 'extra' for your celebration of love
📰are struggling with ideas or creativity
📰are feeling overwhelmed with everything you have to organise
📰are running out of time
📰want to tick something off your list!
Let me take the stress out of your Wedding Stationery woes so that you can focus on being excited.
If you want to know more about how you can get your own sexy AF Newspapers, send me a DM and let's chat about your plans and how I can help you.
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Photo by gorgeous at
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Wedding Newspaper Designs for Modern, London, UK and worldwide Weddings. Perfect for all Wedding Stationery such as Invites, Programs, Order of Service and Thank Yous.
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02/11/2024
//NO KAREN, IT'S NOT OK//
Keep your irrelevant comments to yourself and jog on!
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Wedding Planning Tips // Weddings Ideas // Wedding Inspiration // Bespoke and Custom Wedding Stationery // Fun Wedding Stationery // Custom, Bespoke and Personalised Wedding Newspapers
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30/10/2024
//JUST A BRIDE AND HER BEST GALS IN A BATH//
..reading Wedding Newspapers, no biggie!
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Photo by at
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Scottish Wedding Suppliers // Scottish Wedding Stationery // Wedding Newspaper Designs // Modern Wedding Stationery // Wedding Day Programmes // Wedding Order of Service
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28/10/2024
//INSERT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY HERE//
One of the things I love most about designing wedding newspapers is the feedback my couples get from their friends and family.
That's because I help them fill their design full of love, their love story and personalities.
If you want my help to create a wedding newspaper perfect for you to make your family and friends smile, get in touch now. Design spaces for 2025 and 2026 are limited, so don't miss out and DM me now.
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Bespoke Wedding Newspapers // Alternative Wedding Stationery // Custom Wedding Newspapers Designs Created in Bristol UK // Wedding Inspiration // Wedding Ideas // Custom & Personalised Wedding Stationery
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Photo by at
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23/10/2024
//NEED INSPO FOR YOUR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//
I've been re-working this design for a client this week, they love the vibe but we need it to fit their colour scheme and wedding plans. I don't re-use designs very often, but it got me thinking about where to go for ideas for your wedding newspapers.
The good news is I have three places where I can help you!
All the links are in my bio...you know what to do!
1. My website - Head to 'Wedding Newspapers / Wedding Stationery' and check out the in page galleries, full of design images and professional photos of designs.
2. My blog - Head to 'Blog' for lots of posts on all things wedding newspapers and inspo from shoots to help and inspire you.
3. Pinterest - Head to 'Pinterest' and check out my boards. You'll find all the pics I've added under 'Created', but feel free to check out everything I've saved into themed boards and give me a follow too.
If you have any specific questions about wedding newspapers or need any help, DM me and I'll try my best to point you in the right direction.
//FANCY SOME NEWSPAPERS FOR YOUR SMALL BIZ?//
Let me introduce my bespoke marketing newspapers, the perfect alternative to boring flyers, brochures and business cards. Think marketing materials...but fun and printed on tabloid newsprint paper!
My bespoke marketing newspapers are designed for your business to represent your values, vision and brand. In a nutshell, it's a blank piece of paper for you to make yours and give to clients and potential customers. I'll work closely with you to design something creative and fun along with any ideas you have, filling them to the brim with photos and information about your business, honestly you'll never want to give out flyers or brochures ever again!
They are perfect for all small businesses and those who:
+want something that is 100% bespoke to represent their (brand) 'voice'
+want to stand out from the competition
+fancy a quirky alternative to the usual flyers, brochures and business cards
+struggle to find their creative flair when it comes to advertising their brand
+want to give their clients lots of information
+are feeling overwhelmed by another thing on your to do list!
If you want to know more, send me a DM now and let's have a chat.
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Newspaper created for and photo by
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19/10/2024
////CONTROVERSIAL BUT BIGGER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDINGS//
I'll give you 3 reasons why!
COST: You don't need to be a rocket scientist to know that more people means more money. So keeping your numbers down can mean you can do more fun stuff with your budget.
PEOPLE: The more people you invite, the more problem solving and issues you have. Having smaller numbers means that you have a more meaningful time with the people who are there and it makes it so much more special to be surrounded by your fav people in the world.
LOGISTICS: The bigger the crowd, the smaller the venue choice, as well as limitations on transport, accommodation and general logistics. It can create a nightmare depending on your venue location.
So...in a nutshell, it's definitely worth considering keeping it small!
Did you or are you having a small wedding? Let me know any advice you'd give to people wanting a small day.
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Wedding Newspaper Designs // Modern Wedding Stationery // London, UK Wedding Planning // Wedding Day Programmes // Order of Service
//WEDDING STATIONERY THAT HITS DIFFERENT//
OK...Let's talk about wedding newspapers!
I've been designing newspapers for weddings and all celebrations of love since 2016, helping people to create something perfect for them, full of personality that compliments their day in the best ways. Every design is bespoke meaning that your Wedding Newspapers will be full of anything you want to share with your family and friends.
Whether you're planning a Coachella disco themed party or want a newspaper because your Dad loves a crossword, I can do it all...honestly anything goes.
I have all the ideas and tools to make your dream a reality and I'll use my expert knowledge of design and wedding stationery to make it as stress free as possible.
If you're wondering how to include newspapers in your wedding, think of them as wedding stationery [eg save the dates, invites, order of service, thank yous
etc], but printed on tabloid newsprint paper!
Want to get booked in or have questions? Great, DM me now and let's chat.
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Photo by ceremony at
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London Wedding Planning Ideas // Bespoke Wedding Newspapers // Alternative Wedding Stationery // Designed in the UK
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15/10/2024
//WANT TO GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A BOOST//
Let me help you by putting your brand and business...in a newspaper!
You can fill them with all the information you want to share with potential/booked in clients to make you stand out from the competition and give a next level experience.
You could include:
💥Logo/branded fonts/colours/details
💥Professional photos of you, your premises and/or your products
💥About you/the business
💥What you do, who you help and what you offer
💥Product info/details/features
💥How you work
💥Next steps
💥Set expectations/timelines of your service
💥QR code to link to info/forms on your website
💥Testimonials/reviews
💥FAQs/Tips
💥Pricelist
💥Website/email/location/phone no
💥Social media tags
💥Badges/qualifications
💥Featured details
I've worked hard since I started this business to figure out how to help people get exactly what they want, whether they know what that is or not.
I've got lots of tools, resources and experience to help us figure out how your newspapers should look and what they should include...basically, what I'm saying is that you're in good hands.
If you're sat there thinking I NEED THIS, then send me a DM now and let's have a chat about how I can help you.
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Gorgeous review from and newspaper designed for
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14/10/2024
//YOUR MONDAY REMINDER//
You don't have to do anything you don't want on YOUR wedding day for it to be perfect.
It's OK to do what YOU want and say no to:
💥wearing white dresses or boring suits
🩷speeches
🌈cutting a cake
😍throwing your bouquet
💋having a veil
⭐️having a top table
✅️having bridesmaids or groomsmen
🔮having an open bar
🤗doing a first dance
💌inviting kids
👍🏻being separated from your partner the evening before and/ or on the morning
💯changing your name
🫶🏻being given away
🧡having a theme
🥰having a seating chart
Just ignore traditions and what people's advice and do what YOU want!
Let me know any that I missed in the comments.
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Bespoke Wedding Newspapers // Alternative Wedding Stationery // Custom Wedding Newspaper Designs in the UK // Wedding Inspiration // Wedding Ideas // Fun Wedding Stationery // Unique and Personalised Wedding Stationery
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Cherry Bomb Wedding Shoot Legends:
Concept & photography:
Styling:
Newspaper: Me AKA
Flowers:
Bridal wear:
MUA:
Stationery: .design
Cake:
Napkins:
Disco wall:
Matches:
Models: Adam & Ellie of
Venue: /
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I'm Sarah, the brains + beauty behind Photo Press. I get excited about being creative, inspiring people and challenging wedding and marketing norms. I believe in representing personalities in everything I do, the quirkier the better. I spend my days designing Newspapers, drinking too much coffee and believing anything is possible. My creations are perfect for events, businesses and ALL celebrations of love, for anyone who 'thinks outside of the box' and wants to share their story with family + friends or clients.
This awesome business was born in 2013 when I started planning my wedding. I quickly found that there wasn't anyone offering the level of creativity I was looking for in wedding stationery and the seed of starting my own business was sewn. Fast forward to 2017, where I quit my career in IT and threw myself wholeheartedly into helping others with similar wedding dreams. I've come a long way since then. I've designed over 100 Newspapers and the best thing is the incredible feedback I get...it makes my heart happy.
Photo Press combines everything I adore: working with amazing people, making industry friends and using my imagination + expert knowledge to create kickass Newspapers. I've gained a reputation for being a glitter wearing ray of sunshine and being passionate + enthusiastic about everything I do. I'm living my dream life doing something I love...what more is there to say!
Aside from Newspapers, I live in Bristol with my husband and 2 cats. I love random adventures, the sun on my face and making lists for everything! My claims to fame are touching Jared Leto on the arm, appearing in the film Early Man and seeing Muse 20+ times (I've actually lost count). I hate having my hair cut, packing for holidays and buying petrol (honestly, I REALLY hate buying petrol). I also have a slightly unhealthy obsession with going to Reading Festival EVERY year (what better way is there to celebrate my birthday?)!
Let me create something just for you
If you're looking for something to represent your personality or showcase your business, let me know, I can definitely help.
+Inclusive - Whatever your history, background and favourite ice cream flavour (for the record mine is Peanut Butter and Cookies), I want to help you tell your story.
+Exclusive - I design a limited amount per year (hey, I'm only one person).
+Creative - My expert skills will guide you through the process until we have a design you're happy with whether you're creative or not.
+Design - Every Newspaper is a collaboration of our shared ideas + your information and images, designed around your requirements.
+Unique - I only offer bespoke designs, meaning no two Newspapers are the same, they are as individual as the people they are created for.
+Environmentally friendly - All Newspapers and packaging are made from recycled materials.
