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//MY OG WEDDING NEWSPAPER FROM 8 YEARS AGO//⁠⁠Yes, that's me and my husband on the front! The first wedding newspaper I ...
25/03/2025

//MY OG WEDDING NEWSPAPER FROM 8 YEARS AGO//⁠

Yes, that's me and my husband on the front! The first wedding newspaper I ever created was my own.⁠

Last week I was reminded that it was 8 years ago since I sent my family and friends newspapers instead of a thank you card with all my fave wedding photos.⁠

That means that this week is my biz birthday!⁠

It's crazy to think that this business started as a tiny spark with no idea what it would be, I really did wing it the whole way until I figured it all out, learning stuff along the way. I let the business lead the way until I found a place that felt right.⁠

And here we are 8 years on, still growing, still learning, and still trying to figure out some stuff as I go. It's been difficult at times and there's still things I would like to do, but I'm so glad I took a chance on myself and allowed myself this time to see what would happen. Running a creative business has changed me in so many ways, but I still get so much joy from the designs I create, the people I meet and the friends I've made.⁠

Cheers to me and Photo Press!⁠

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Custom Wedding Newspaper // Bespoke Wedding Newspapers // Wedding Stationery // Personalised Wedding Stationery // Bespoke Wedding Stationery // Fun Wedding Stationery // Wedding Invites // Wedding Invitations // Wedding Thank Yous // Wedding Program // Wedding Order of Service⁠

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//GETS ME IN THE FEELS//⁠ ⁠⁠If you didn't know, I do newspapers for any purpose, that's the beauty of only doing bespoke...
24/03/2025

//GETS ME IN THE FEELS//⁠ ⁠

If you didn't know, I do newspapers for any purpose, that's the beauty of only doing bespoke designs.⁠

I created this newspaper design for Jo Greenfield at the Photography Farm workshop, I love how well it turned out. Jo asked for a modern but fun and colourful design for an elopement shoot she was organising and she gave me such good feedback from the participants as well as her own...thanks Jo 🧡⁠

If you want shoot newspapers, or a design to help with marketing your business at fairs, for mailouts or to send in client packs, I'm ya gal!.⁠

I've got lots of tools, resources and experience to help us figure out how your newspapers should look and what they should include.⁠

So, if you're sat there thinking I NEED THESE NEWSPAPERS IN MY LIFE, then send me a DM now and let's have a chat about how I can help you.⁠

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Newspaper designed for jogreenfieldthephotographer at ⁠

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//HOW I WOULD CREATE YOUR BESPOKE WEDDING NEWSPAPER// Couples are often surprised when I say I only create bespoke newsp...
23/03/2025

//HOW I WOULD CREATE YOUR BESPOKE WEDDING NEWSPAPER//

Couples are often surprised when I say I only create bespoke newspaper designs. I made this decision early on to allow everything I do to fit with every style and every personality, meaning I'm the perfect fit for all couples who want newspapers for their wedding.⁠

I always describe it as a blank piece of paper to fill with whatever you want and make it look like you want, because you and your day is unique, why would I want you to choose cookie cutter options! I don't use templates or have any rules, I only offer a fully bespoke experience for you and your guests. You might have ALL the ideas yourself, you may need loads of help...it doesn't matter, I will help you figure it all out.⁠

First we'll discuss your requirements and any theme you have and bounce ideas around. If you have a Pinterest board, brilliant! This really helps me to understand your plans and get the creative juices flowing. ⁠

Once we've got the requirements together, I'll create a draft for your approval which will be sent to you in PDF format. You will be able to amend this until you're happy, at which point I will send it to print. ⁠Then it will be delivered to you within 2 weeks, it's that simple!⁠

Hands up [below] who is thinking of getting wedding newspapers in their life.⁠ Design spaces for 2025 and 2026 are limited so get in touch ASAP to get booked in if you know you really want newspapers as part of your wedding plans...please don't get FOMO!⁠

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//I DON'T CARE//⁠⁠I don't care about who you love, what you look like, what your personalities are, or if you like Marmi...
19/03/2025

//I DON'T CARE//⁠

I don't care about who you love, what you look like, what your personalities are, or if you like Marmite!⁠

What I do care about is telling your love story in all its beauty and showing it off to all the people you care about the most.⁠

If you need help sharing your love story via wedding newspapers, then get in touch and tell me your plans, I'd love to hear about your love story.⁠

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Elopement wedding // London elopement wedding // London wedding planning // London wedding ideas // LGBTQ+ wedding // LGBTQ+ wedding stationery // LGBTQ+ friendly wedding supplier⁠

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//YOU MAKE THE RULES//⁠⁠There are so many traditions that unless they mean something to you, are pointless.⁠⁠💥If you don...
18/03/2025

//YOU MAKE THE RULES//⁠

There are so many traditions that unless they mean something to you, are pointless.⁠

💥If you don't want to be given away by your Dad [or anyone]...IT'S OK!⁠
💥If you want to keep your bouquet...IT'S OK!⁠
💥If you don't want a first dance...IT'S OK!⁠
💥If you don't want to cut a cake...IT'S OK!⁠
💥If you don't want to have favours...IT'S OK!⁠
💥If you want to wear colourful outfits...IT'S OK!⁠
💥If you want to see each other before the alter...IT'S OK!⁠

Basically, you can do whatever you want no matter what anyone else tells you...⁠

Rules were made to be broken!!!⁠

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Wedding Planning Tips // Wedding Traditions // Weddings Ideas // Wedding Inspiration // Bespoke and Custom Wedding Stationery // Fun Wedding Stationery // Custom, Bespoke and Personalised Wedding Newspapers⁠

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//IT'S A HARD NO FROM ME//⁠⁠My Wedding Newspapers can be anything you want them to be, but there are somethings I won't ...
17/03/2025

//IT'S A HARD NO FROM ME//⁠

My Wedding Newspapers can be anything you want them to be, but there are somethings I won't do!⁠

I'm saying NO to:⁠

🚫Templates⁠
⛔️Basic layouts⁠
🚫Cookie cutter rinse and repeat designs⁠
⛔️Non personalised designs⁠
🚫Choosing content from a list⁠
⛔️Designs with basic fonts and colours⁠
🚫Things that don't match existing stationery⁠

I'm saying YES to:⁠

✅️Bespoke designs⁠
✅️Pages full of YOUR personality⁠
✅️Designs to match your day⁠
✅️No limits to what to include⁠
✅️Endless options on how it looks⁠
✅️Colourful and fun designs⁠
✅️Content dictated by you!⁠

I mean where else will you get a art deco, London tube, palm leaf and gold pineapple themed wedding newspaper???⁠

If this sounds like something you'd like for you Wedding, send me a DM now with your plans and wedding date and let's see if I can fit you in.⁠

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Wedding Newspaper // Wedding Newspapers // Weddings Ideas // Wedding Inspiration // Personalised Wedding Stationery⁠ // Bespoke Wedding Stationery⁠

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//GET BOOKED IN FOR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//If you're looking for wedding newspapers...then call off the search, you've foun...
15/03/2025

//GET BOOKED IN FOR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//

If you're looking for wedding newspapers...then call off the search, you've found THE ONE!

I always describe my newspapers as a blank piece of paper to fill with whatever you want and use it for whatever because you and your day is unique. I don't want to dictate templates or anything else because that might not fit your day/plans/personalities. I want to offer a fully bespoke experience for your and your guests. There are no rules on what it looks like or what content you include. You might have ALL the ideas yourself, you may need loads of help...it doesn't matter, I will help you figure it all out.⁠
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Hands up [below] who is thinking of getting newspapers in their life.⁠ Design spaces for 2025 and 2026 are limited so get in touch ASAP to get booked in if you know you really want newspapers as part of your wedding plans...I'd hate for you to miss out!⁠

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Gorgeous London Elopement Wedding Shoot Suppliers:⁠

Newspaper: Me AKA ⁠
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Dress: ⁠
Flowers: ⁠
Accessories: ⁠
Stationery: ⁠
Doughnuts: ⁠

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London Wedding // Shoreditch Wedding // East London Wedding // Wedding Planning // Wedding Newspapers⁠

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//YOU NEED TO READ THIS IF YOU'RE CREATING YOUR OWN WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//⁠⁠I've been designing wedding newspapers for ove...
11/03/2025

//YOU NEED TO READ THIS IF YOU'RE CREATING YOUR OWN WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//⁠

I've been designing wedding newspapers for over 8 years so I know that most wedding newspaper designs are made of 5 elements.⁠ 📰⁠

🧡VIBE⁠ - It should match the tone and fit in with all your plans perfectly, meaning your newspaper compliments all the feels for the day.⁠

🩷COLOURS⁠ - Matching the colours in your newspaper to your big picture plans and colour palette is a really good way of tying the design together with everything.⁠

🧡TEXT⁠ - Pick a minimum of 2-3 fonts that fit the vibe and each other perfectly. Match your fonts to something you've bought or other stationery.⁠

🩷PHOTOS⁠ - Use photos to tell your love story, include pets and/or introduce family and friends.⁠

🧡PERSONALITY⁠ - The best part, adding as much of you to the pages as possible. I often add proposal stories, crosswords/quizzes with personal questions, things about hobbies...basically anything that makes it completely unique and totally yours.⁠

If you'd like to get booked in for wedding newspapers in 2025 or 2026, send me a DM now. Spaces are limited so don't leave it too long.⁠ 😍⁠

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Supplier dream team⁠

Newspaper: Me AKA ⁠
Photography + concept: ⁠
Second shooter: ⁠
Florist: ⁠
Makeup + hair .by.sam⁠
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Dress ⁠
Jacket: ⁠
Couple: .odd.couple⁠

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//DON'T THINK ABOUT THE WORST//⁠⁠So many people worry⁠ about things going wrong on their wedding day, that they miss out...
10/03/2025

//DON'T THINK ABOUT THE WORST//⁠

So many people worry⁠ about things going wrong on their wedding day, that they miss out on enjoying wedding planning.⁠

😖What if it rains?⁠
😖What if people get bored?⁠
😖What if my dress gets dirty?⁠
😖What if the dancefloor is empty?⁠
😖What if people don't like the food?⁠
😖What if I forget my speech?⁠
😖What if the car is late?⁠
😖What if people don't get on?⁠
⁠😖What if the cake collapses?⁠
😖What if people leave early?⁠

I could go on...but you get the idea. This has such a negative impact on our mindset. Instead...⁠

😍What if I have the most amazing day with my favourite people and marry the person of my dreams.⁠

So every time you're worrying and anxious about something that might happen, just think about the best thing that can happen instead!⁠

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//YOU'RE MY WONDERWALL//⁠⁠The details you plan for your wedding day are the things that set your wedding apart from all ...
09/03/2025

//YOU'RE MY WONDERWALL//⁠

The details you plan for your wedding day are the things that set your wedding apart from all the other weddings your guests have been to.⁠ You don't need to go crazy with ALL the ideas, but a few carefully selected things can leave a lasting memory and be something that gets talked about for years to come.⁠

An on the day wedding newspaper can help you share the days plans and events as well as your love story. And no matter what you love as a person or as a couple, you can include it in your bespoke wedding newspaper design.⁠ If you have song lyrics that mean something or you met at an gig, then we can find a way to include it.⁠

If you fancy adding a newspaper to your wedding plans, then get into my DMs, let's talk about how we can make something that is all about you and your personalities.⁠

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Oasis Themed Wedding Ideas // Fun Wedding Inspo // Britpop Wedding Inspiration // Cool Wedding Theme // Indie Wedding Planning // Manchester Wedding Planning⁠

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//THE INSIDE OF YOUR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS ARE IMPORTANT//⁠⁠There's so much focus on the front page of wedding newspapers t...
06/03/2025

//THE INSIDE OF YOUR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS ARE IMPORTANT//⁠

There's so much focus on the front page of wedding newspapers that the other pages get forgotten...not on my watch!⁠

I always encourage people to add as much personality and fun as well as important details to every single page!⁠

If you're struggling for personalised and fun ideas, here's a few suggestions:⁠

🧡Proposal story/story of how you met⁠
🧡Engagement shoot images⁠
🧡Timeline of your relationship with images⁠
🧡Info about yourselves/Parents/Groomsmen/Bridesmaids/Wedding Party/VIPs⁠
🧡10 fun facts about yourselves⁠
🧡In memory of⁠
🧡Quiz/Crossword⁠
🧡Readings/Hymns/Poems⁠
🧡Pet story⁠
🧡Stag and hen pictures⁠
🧡Honeymoon details⁠
🧡Special mentions/thank yous⁠
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But as always, absolutely anything goes!⁠

If you need help with designing Wedding Newspapers, get in touch, design slots are limited and when they're gone, they're gone!⁠

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Photo by at .brum⁠

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Wedding Newspaper // Wedding Order of Service // Wedding Plan of the Day // Wedding Program⁠

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//WANT FUN, CREATIVE & UNIQUE WEDDING NEWSPAPERS?//⁠⁠I'm ya gal!⁠⁠My designs are full of your personalities and wedding ...
04/03/2025

//WANT FUN, CREATIVE & UNIQUE WEDDING NEWSPAPERS?//⁠

I'm ya gal!⁠

My designs are full of your personalities and wedding plans and are 100% custom to you.⁠ ⁠

Also, when you book me, you get all this!⁠

💥A dedicated time slot⁠
⁠💥Consultation calls, design ideas/inspo/support and expert advice⁠
⁠💥A design that is 100% bespoke with unlimited changes⁠
⁠💥Printing and UK delivery included in the price [with no hidden extras]⁠
⁠💥A fully supported and stress free process from start to finish⁠
⁠💥10 trees planted at ⁠

If you need my help with creating wedding newspapers of dreams to suit any theme, style or day, then DM me now because 2025 and 2026 design slots are getting snapped up at the moment!⁠

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Wedding Newspaper // Wedding Newspapers // Somerset Wedding // Barn Wedding // LGBTQ Wedding Suppliers // Fun Wedding Ideas // Cool Wedding Styling⁠

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Newspapers: Me AKA ⁠
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Stationery: ⁠
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Hair: ⁠
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//COLLECT MEMORIES NOT POSES//⁠⁠A big thing I see couples doing when planning a wedding, is over thinking EVERYTHING!!!⁠...
02/03/2025

//COLLECT MEMORIES NOT POSES//⁠

A big thing I see couples doing when planning a wedding, is over thinking EVERYTHING!!!⁠

I hear stories from photographers about being given a shot list as long as their arm...I'm here to say...RELAX!⁠

When I got married my photographer asked for a shot list and I said, "I don't have one I trust you". It gave us all the freedom to relax, and whilst we did get some posed family pics on the day, we were able to go from moment to moment without worrying.⁠

Posed shots definitely have their place, but nothing compares to photos full of raw, emotional and candid moments. A tearful vow, a quiet moment away from the party or when guests are caught in laughter, these unscripted moments are the vibe of your unique day and love story.⁠

Wedding photography isn’t about perfection, it’s about authenticity and reminders that speak louder than any pose ever could. A forced smile may look perfect, but it doesn’t capture the feelings of love, excitement, or nervousness experienced. ⁠

When you look back at your wedding photos, you want to be transported back to the joy and magic of the day, photos that will remind you of what it felt like to be there, every smile, tear, and laugh!⁠

So please don't focus on a list of poses or shots, let you photographer do what they're good at and just focus on getting and being married.⁠

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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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//TODAY I FEEL PROUD//⁠⁠I took these photos on Sunday at Islington Town Hall open day, I was in a rush and they aren't t...
27/02/2025

//TODAY I FEEL PROUD//⁠

I took these photos on Sunday at Islington Town Hall open day, I was in a rush and they aren't the best, but I took them, didn't look at them and then forgot about them.⁠

This morning I was looking through my phone photos for something and they caught my eye and it stopped me in my tracks. For a second, I saw what others see, like an outer-worldly moment, an insight into things I don't see because I'm so 'in the business'. ⁠

I realised how much I love what I've achieved, the skills I've learnt, the cool AF business I've built and the amazing designs I've created despite having no graphic design knowledge when I started 8 years ago. I've basically winged it the whole way, figuring stuff as I go and levelling up at every stage. I never in my wildest dreams imagined I'd be here after 8 years.⁠

If I stopped tomorrow, I can honestly say that I've created something unique and made a difference to peoples wedding days or their businesses. It's never going to make me rich, but sometimes the riches aren't money related. I've learnt so much about business, design and myself, made amazing friends for life and done something I never thought possible, all by myself.⁠

And for that I am proud! ⁠

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Bespoke Wedding Newspapers // Alternative Wedding Stationery // Custom Wedding Newspapers Designs Created in the UK // Wedding Inspiration // Wedding Ideas // Fun Wedding Stationery // Personalised Wedding Stationery⁠

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//DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE WITH YOUR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//People ask me a lot when they should give out their on the day w...
25/02/2025

//DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE WITH YOUR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//

People ask me a lot when they should give out their on the day wedding newspapers and I always say as soon as possible.

I say this for two big reasons:

1. People want to now what's happening and when.
2. People want to know when you're feeding them.

It may sound silly, but it's so true. Especially with lots of people suffering from anxiety around being in groups of people, being with people they don't know and/or in a place that's unfamiliar. Setting people's expectations for the day will calm nerves.

Therefore the best time to hand out your wedding newspapers is as guests arrive at the ceremony or on the chairs for the ceremony.

Another big question I get asked is how many newspapers are needed?

I always recommend one per person for ceremonies because if you allocate one per family/couple etc. you have to trust someone to hand them out and you're probably the only people who know everyone in the room and it becomes really difficult and stressful for someone to manage.

If you want to cut costs and have a lower quantity, then either put them in envelopes with [family] names on to hand out or put them on tables at the wedding breakfast, but then know you can't tell people about timings as early unless you put this information elsewhere and omit it from your newspaper altogether.

I hope that is helpful.

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//TRADITIONS ARE THERE TO BE BROKEN//This is your permission slip to ditch any wedding traditions you don't want, for ab...
22/02/2025

//TRADITIONS ARE THERE TO BE BROKEN//

This is your permission slip to ditch any wedding traditions you don't want, for absolutely no reason at all.

Having traditions on your wedding day will not guarantee you the 'best day ever', in fact if you're doing them for traditions sake, the opposite might be true!

So stick two fingers up to anything you don't want:

🚫Throwing the bouquet
🚫Having a wedding party of friends
🚫"Giving Away" the Bride
🚫Wedding Cake
🚫The Garter Toss [or even having a garter!]
🚫Matching outfits for Wedding party
🚫Formal Invitations
🚫Wedding Favours
🚫1st dance and/or Father-Daughter Dance
🚫3 course Wedding breakfast
🚫Gift registry/list
🚫Wearing White
🚫Rehearsal Dinners
🚫The "Reception Entrance"

Your wedding day should be a reflection of YOU. Promise me you will ditch anything that doesn't align with you and your partner, you don't have to do anything!

Which one will you or do you give up? Tell me in the comments.

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Hey...Nice to meet you!

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!