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//NOT ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE THE SAME//If you choose the right photographer, you will not need to give them a massive sho...
17/09/2024

//NOT ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE THE SAME//

If you choose the right photographer, you will not need to give them a massive shot list, only a few essential group pics. They will capture the love, details and more importantly the moments. But don't just pick someone at random...do your homework!

There are so many varying factors when it comes to finding the right wedding photographer for you. Here's a few things to think about when researching:

📸What style do you like? -There are lots of different styles so think about what style fits in with your plans, personalities and venue.

📸Check out their work - Go through any potential photographer website and ask yourself, could you imagine yourself in these photos? Check out galleries of full weddings and look at customer reviews on Google.

📸What are their prices and what do their packages include? - Figure out what is in your budget and think about what is included in the price/package [eg how many hours/photos, how photos are delivered, does it include photo album/2nd shooter/pre wedding shoot].

If you need help with photographers, I know loads, send me a DM and I'll make some suggestions!

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Newspaper: Me AKA ⁠
Hair: .energy⁠
MUA: .artistry⁠
Models: .adventures⁠
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//HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS//⁠⁠For years I've been using the phrase “Live the life you love” as a sign off in emails and D...
12/09/2024

//HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS//⁠

For years I've been using the phrase “Live the life you love” as a sign off in emails and DMs...I was today years old when I found out this is from a Bob Marley quote “Love the life you live. Live the life you love”...⁠

Every day is a school day!⁠

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Also, now autumns coming and the nights are getting darker I'm revisiting this gorgeous shoot from 5 years ago! It's a classic!⁠

Gorgeous celestial and Bristol wedding suppliers:⁠

Wedding newspapers: AKA ⁠
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Bristol Wedding // Arnos Vale Wedding // South West UK Wedding // Celestial Wedding Ideas // Autumn Wedding inspiration⁠

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//⁠DON'T DO IT FOT THE 'GRAM'//⁠⁠The first rule of wedding planning...⁠⁠Plan things for your wedding that you love, not ...
11/09/2024

//⁠DON'T DO IT FOT THE 'GRAM'//⁠

The first rule of wedding planning...⁠

Plan things for your wedding that you love, not because it's a trend, not because someone told you and definitely not for the photo to put on social media.⁠

Let your photographer collect the moments, you just concentrate on having fun!⁠

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//HERE'S A SMALL BIZ HACK YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT//⁠⁠Let me introduce you to Small Business Branding and Marketing...
10/09/2024

//HERE'S A SMALL BIZ HACK YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT//⁠

Let me introduce you to Small Business Branding and Marketing Newspapers! 🎉👋🏻Ta dahhh ⁠

If you didn't know that I do newspapers for marketing your business, now you do! They're much better than the boring flyers no one reads that usually end up in the bin...meaning you get forgotten!⁠

Do you want to be MEMORABLE to clients and potential customers? If the answer is YES, then I really want to HELP make you stand out in a crowd!!!⁠

My bespoke designed marketing newspapers are full of all the info you want to share with people at fairs, for client packs or anything else you want to use them for.⁠ It's like a mini website that you can give out, full of FAQs, details and photos.⁠ I can match it your existing branding using brand fonts, colours and logos or we can do something a bit different if you prefer, it's up to you. I'll help you figure it out, from content to design and all the bits in between. I also have lots of examples to share with you to help you too.⁠

Ideas of what to include:⁠

💥Logo/branded fonts/colours/details⁠
💥Professional photos of you, your premises and/or your services/products⁠
💥About you/the business⁠, what you do, who you help and what you offer⁠
💥Product information/details/features⁠/price list⁠
💥Contact details⁠/website/address/social media tags⁠
💥Next steps/timelines of your service⁠
💥QR code to link to info/forms on your website⁠
💥Testimonials/reviews⁠
💥FAQs⁠/tips/helpful information⁠
💥Industry badges/qualifications/places you've been featured⁠

Honestly, the list is endless...you can include anything you want in your newspapers!⁠

If you're sat there thinking YESSSSS MY BUSINESS NEEDS THIS, then send me a DM now and let's have a chat about how I can help you.⁠

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//WHAT I OFFER THAT OTHER PEOPLE DON'T//💥A 100% custom design full of personality. I design every wedding newspaper myse...
05/09/2024

//WHAT I OFFER THAT OTHER PEOPLE DON'T//

💥A 100% custom design full of personality. I design every wedding newspaper myself without the use of templates.
💥7+ years experience creating bespoke only wedding newspapers [I've created almost 300 unique designs].
💥I have loads of inspo, fun ideas, examples and resources to help create something perfect for you. I also will guide and inspire you to create something that matches your day and plans perfectly.

What's not to love...?

"Where do I book" I hear you cry...OK....this is what you need to do:

1. Send me a DM telling me your plans and wedding date.
2. If I'm available...fill in my booking form, pay the booking fee/full payment.
3. Sit back and relax while I keep us on track and guide you through the process.
4. Have a smug face because your wedding newspapers will be the talk of the day [and beyond [I know this happens because my past clients tell me]]!

Seriously though, get booked in now for 2025 ad 2026 or there's a big chance you're gonna get FOMO when you find out I'm booked for your date!

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Cornwall Wedding // Tipi Wedding // Wedding Newspapers // Wedding Inspiration // Wedding Ideas // Wedding Planning // Elopement Wedding // Destination Wedding // Outdoor Wedding⁠

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Wedding newspapers: Me AKA
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//CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION//⁠⁠Do you want your wedding stationery to end up in the bin?⁠⁠Of course not, so here are my t...
03/09/2024

//CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION//⁠

Do you want your wedding stationery to end up in the bin?⁠

Of course not, so here are my top 3 tips to prevent this!⁠

1. Make it as personalised as possible. Include things people will love like family photos, proposal stories, pets, in loving memory, meet the wedding party and crosswords. I also recommend adding QR codes to things people need to reference in future like a Whatsapp link to send photos or Spotify playlist.⁠

2. Include all the essential information of your day so that it will help people remember the day. Such as timelines, table plan, menu, details of things that will be at your day like band names or other suppliers.⁠

3. And lastly, make sure that the design represents your day. The style and colours should match all your plans so that everything has the same feel. This will also help people to remember the feelings they had because your stationery will remind them of the vibe and how it made them feel.⁠

If you need my help with wedding newspapers, now is a good time to get booked in. 2025 is getting filled up and 2026 is starting to get busy. Send me a DM if you would like to chat more about your plans and date so I can check my availability.⁠

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Wedding newspaper // Wedding newspapers // Weddings ideas // Wedding inspiration // Modern Wedding stationery // Alternative wedding stationery // Personalised wedding stationery⁠ // Fun Wedding stationery // Bespoke Wedding Stationery⁠

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//⁠HOW DID IT END UP LIKE THIS//⁠⁠Believe it or not, creating bespoke wedding newspapers was never on my life bingo card...
01/09/2024

//⁠HOW DID IT END UP LIKE THIS//⁠

Believe it or not, creating bespoke wedding newspapers was never on my life bingo card!⁠

My background is in IT, I've never even done a course in graphic design, I'm completely self taught!⁠

I spent years building a career in the corporate world as a legal software developer and project manager and worked for 5 law firms. But then in 2016, everything changed!⁠

In June 2016 my mum died and 3 weeks later I got married! A switch flicked in my brain and I needed to change things up.⁠

I created newspapers for my own wedding and nobody was offering them as a service at that time, so I decided that was my niche. I created a website, did a ton of wedding fairs all around England and started getting lots of industry friends, fans and bookings.⁠

After 7+ years, I'm still building the business day by day, but it feels good to remember how I got here. I love it and wouldn't go back to my old life. It's amazing how my life changed completely because I sent wedding newspapers!⁠

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Bespoke Wedding Newspapers // Alternative Wedding Stationery // Alternative Wedding Ideas // Somerset Wedding Inspiration⁠

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//WHAT I REGRET MOST ABOUT MY WEDDING DAY//⁠⁠It's actually a really big thing!⁠⁠Being so nervous as I walked down the ai...
28/08/2024

//WHAT I REGRET MOST ABOUT MY WEDDING DAY//⁠

It's actually a really big thing!⁠

Being so nervous as I walked down the aisle!⁠

What's the harm in that I hear you ask...well I'm glad you asked because I'm going to tell you!⁠

I walked myself down the aisle, I didn't want to be given away and I'm not close to my dad. I was fine until the walk came, which was down a hill and I was wearing heels. I suddenly went from cool and calm to anxious and nervous in 0.3 seconds and I was panicking.⁠

I walked down the aisle at lightning speed to get it over and when I got to the front I couldn't look at my husband because I thought I was going to pass out. For the whole ceremony I was thinking about how wobbly my legs felt and how I was going to blackout. ⁠

I didn't take in the words, I messed up my vows...twice. I really hated the ceremony [I was fine when it was over btw].⁠

I wish I'd walked down the aisle with my husband and done a first look beforehand to get over those nerves to go in front of everyone together. We are both introverted in social situations and this would have been better for us both. ⁠

I also wish we'd had a celebrant wedding because it wouldn't have felt so scary and would've put me at ease, having some fun and placing a lot more meaning on the personalised words being said.⁠

Soooo...now it's your turn. What do you regret about your wedding day?⁠

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Wedding Newspaper: Me AKA ⁠
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Florist: .flowers⁠
Models: .tattoomodels⁠
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Veil/bouquet ribbon: ⁠
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Cake: .canterbury⁠
Rings: ⁠
Stationery: ⁠
Boots: ⁠
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Wedding Newspapers // Kent Weddings // Canterbury Weddings // Wedding Planning // Wedding Inspiration

//WHO YOU INVITE TO YOUR WEDDING IS IMPORTANT//⁠⁠Let's be honest, the more people you invite to your wedding, the more d...
27/08/2024

//WHO YOU INVITE TO YOUR WEDDING IS IMPORTANT//⁠

Let's be honest, the more people you invite to your wedding, the more drama.⁠

There are people who you could invite to your wedding who you might never ever see again, or at least not for years. Or you may not have seen people for ages and feel like you have to invite them because you were friends once or you went to their wedding.⁠

Here's the thing...you don't have to invite anyone that doesn't fill your heart with love!⁠

If you want to look at your wedding photos in years to come and know that you're still connected to all the people in your photos, then choose wisely and invite only people who matter!⁠

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//⁠WHY I DON'T USE TEMPLATES TO DESIGN WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//⁠⁠Because templates are boring and quite frankly s**t! [Yeah ...
26/08/2024

//⁠WHY I DON'T USE TEMPLATES TO DESIGN WEDDING NEWSPAPERS//⁠

Because templates are boring and quite frankly s**t! [Yeah I said it and I don't care!]⁠

Everybody wants their wedding day to be about them, their personalities and things they love...so why would you have the same wedding newspaper as everyone else with only the names, photos and a bit of text changed? It makes no sense to me!⁠

I like to do things differently and to think outside of the box!⁠

I get to know all of your plans for the day, what your style is, what you like as people and then mix it all up. Together we'll plan your design which will ooze 'you', be a reflection of your day and be fun AF!⁠

I'm always open to ideas of how to do this as well as adding my own suggestions to personalise your wedding newspapers in ways you won't have thought about. ⁠

If you want wedding newspapers, you've come to the best place! Head to my website or jump in my DMS and let's chat your wedding!⁠

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Wedding newspapers // Wedding newspaper // Wedding inspiration // Modern Wedding Planning // Manchester Wedding⁠ Planning // Manchester Weddings⁠

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Manchester elopement wedding shoot legends:⁠

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//TO ME PERSONALISED MEANS TRULY PERSONAL AND 100% YOU//⁠⁠I had so much fun creating this newspaper for Billie and Az [A...
26/08/2024

//TO ME PERSONALISED MEANS TRULY PERSONAL AND 100% YOU//⁠

I had so much fun creating this newspaper for Billie and Az [AKA Barbie & Ken]. Their day, plans and personalities were all about having fun and not taking things too seriously.⁠

We made their newspaper all about them, their son, friends and family but in a fun tabloid style. We included a page 3 pin up, 'Dear Deirde' column, a Mr and Mrs quiz and a football wedding party line up. We also included a nod to Az's heritage by using the colours and emblem from the Algerian flag.⁠

P.S. Thank you Billie for the gorgeous review 🧡⁠

When I say your newspapers are 100% bespoke and personalised, I really mean it!⁠

If you're looking for wedding newspapers for 2025 and 2026, get in touch now, I'm getting booked up so don't miss out and get FOMO!⁠

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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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//IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AKA ENTERING MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ERA//⁠⁠How the AF am I 44, I blinked a few too many times and I'm sud...
22/08/2024

//IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AKA ENTERING MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ERA//⁠

How the AF am I 44, I blinked a few too many times and I'm suddenly here! I feel like I'm clinging on to my 30s still, but that ship has long sailed!!!⁠

Anyway, I've been trying to have some down time this week, although it has still been manic, I honestly don't know how to switch off or how to create low-key to do lists!!! Cramming things in that require 53 hours in a day is more my style!⁠

I'm just packing for my 23rd year at Reading festival to have some fun in a field with the Mr, eat junk food and listen to live music until I can no longer stand! Hopefully it will recharge and calm me because I need to stop feeling burnt out and get my love for life back as we head in to September as it's one of my busiest months ever!⁠

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//DON'T READ THE CAPTION//⁠⁠Ooohhh...you rebel...I like it!⁠⁠You're probably the type that likes to do things differentl...
18/08/2024

//DON'T READ THE CAPTION//⁠

Ooohhh...you rebel...I like it!⁠

You're probably the type that likes to do things differently and if you're planning a wedding then you definitely want to do things your way!⁠

If you want wedding newspapers that are different, then I'm definitely here to help you. I'm taking bookings for 2025 and 2026 now so send me a DM now!⁠

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Newspaper: Me AKA ⁠
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Couple: .modelcouple⁠
Dress: ⁠
Flowers: ⁠
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Stationery: ⁠
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London Wedding // Shoreditch Wedding // East London Wedding // Wedding Planning // Wedding Newspapers⁠

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//I'M TOTALLY GASSED...THANK YOU SO MUCH//⁠⁠A famous person once said "It takes an army to run a small business"...OK yo...
14/08/2024

//I'M TOTALLY GASSED...THANK YOU SO MUCH//⁠

A famous person once said "It takes an army to run a small business"...OK you got me, they didn't but it really does!⁠

Yesterday I surpassed my turnover figure for the whole of last year and we're not even 4 1/2 months into this financial year!⁠

I work so hard to push forward and the wheels are always SLOWLY turning...but this isn't a self appreciation post about me!⁠

It's a thank you to all the people who've booked me this year, the people who shout me out to their clients, the cheerleaders, the friends I've made, my wedding industry family and the random support and chats I have in the DMs with so many of you!⁠

Behind the screen is someone with a dream, trying to figure out how to get there and feeling so loved and supported...thank you for being with me for the ride!⁠

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Manchester Wedding // Wedding Newspapers // Wedding Photographer // Elopement Wedding // LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding // Wedding Planning⁠

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Newspaper: Me AKA ⁠
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//RUN, DON'T WALK//⁠⁠So...you want wedding newspapers...let's chat!⁠⁠All of my Wedding Newspapers are:⁠⁠💥Inclusive - Wha...
13/08/2024

//RUN, DON'T WALK//⁠

So...you want wedding newspapers...let's chat!⁠

All of my Wedding Newspapers are:⁠

💥Inclusive - Whatever your relationship, history And background, I want to help you tell your story⁠
​🩷Exclusive - I don't have 'house' designs and take limited bookings per year so you get my full attention⁠
​💥Creative - I will guide you through the process and use my expert skills to create something you love⁠
🩷Designed - Every newspaper is designed around your requirements, info and images and our shared ideas⁠
​💥Unique - I only offer custom designs, so no two newspapers are the same, they are as individual as you are⁠
​🩷Eco Friendly - All newspapers and packaging are recycled/eco friendly and I plant 10 trees for every booking⁠

What's not to love!⁠

If you want more info, send me a message. 2026 is starting to look busy so I expect it to start filling up for some months soon...⁠

Don't get FOMO...you know what to do!⁠

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//WHAT IF...//⁠⁠You want a Wedding Newspaper that doesn't look like a Wedding Newspaper?⁠⁠If you prefer your Wedding New...
12/08/2024

//WHAT IF...//⁠

You want a Wedding Newspaper that doesn't look like a Wedding Newspaper?⁠

If you prefer your Wedding Newspaper design to have an industrial neon grunge 90s Nirvana vibe, then you my friend are in luck!!!⁠

All of my designs are designed around your plans/day, theme and requirements and includes any images and information you would like to share with your family and friends.⁠

I charge a flat price which includes a fully bespoke design, printing and postage, so it doesn't matter what design you have, it won't cost you extra. ⁠

I do this because I believe that every person, love story, wedding and the guests are completely different, nobody should have to fill templates...⁠not ever!!!⁠

What would your unique Wedding Newspaper theme be? Tell me in the comments.⁠

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Sheffield wedding shoot dream team:⁠

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Newspapers: Me AKA ⁠
Dresses/veil/bows: ⁠
Hair crown + earrings: ⁠
Jackets: ⁠
MUA and hair: ⁠
Flowers: ⁠
Rings: ⁠
Celebrant: ⁠
Cake: ⁠
Stationery: ⁠
Models: .of.scotts⁠

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//WHAT DO YOUR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS SAY ABOUT YOU//⁠⁠..well...absolutely anything you want!⁠⁠My designs are 100% bespoke w...
10/08/2024

//WHAT DO YOUR WEDDING NEWSPAPERS SAY ABOUT YOU//⁠
⁠..well...absolutely anything you want!⁠

My designs are 100% bespoke with not a template in sight!⁠

We will work together to figure out what important information to include [like timelines and menu], how to add personality [like proposal story, crossword and interests], how to include your family [like wedding party, pets and loved ones no longer here] and finally how to make it fit your plans [any theme, any colours, any design!].⁠

I guarantee that I will create something completely unique and fun that you and your wedding guests will love and want to keep!⁠

If you want Wedding Newspapers perfect for you and your day for invites or on the day as an order of service/programme, then get in touch. I have a few slots left for autumn/winter 2024, 2025 is starting to fill up and if you're a super organised type, the 2026 diary is open too. Go on do it, send me a DM now!⁠

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Bespoke Wedding Newspapers // Alternative Wedding Stationery // Custom Wedding Newspapers Designs Created in Bristol UK // Wedding Inspiration // Wedding Ideas // Fun Wedding Stationery // Unique & Personalised Wedding Stationery⁠

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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!