Today and Always

2011-08-13T12:00:00.002+01:00

**Please note that Today & Always is currently shut**

I have decided to take some time out as we are going to be moving soon.

I cannot say when I will be back yet.

Any questions you can still email me at ellephantasticshop@googlemail.com

2010-07-15T21:14:00.009+01:00

**please note I am now only taking orders for Weddings in 2012 & onwards thank you**

Welcome to Today & Always

Home to handmade & tailor made
Wedding Stationery

click on the links below or use the links on the right to narrow your search

Reception Invitation
Evening Invitation
Save the Date
Order of Service
Favours
Thank you cards
Place cards
Table Plans
Cake boxes

optional extras
Gift Poems
Directions
Menu
RSVP
Dietary requirements

Looking for a Gift or Special Wedding card?
Gifts
Wedding Cards

Why choose Today & Always?

click HERE to find out

Read past customer's experiences & feedback

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Brown & Burnt Orange - Ribbon Postcard

2010-07-15T21:12:00.001+01:00

*Please note the details on the invitations are examples*

Brown & Burnt Orange - Ribbon Postcard invitation

(same invitation for Reception & Evening different details)

Invitation measures 15x10.5cm

with a choice of white, ivory or cream envelopes

just change the colour scheme to match yours, easy!

Red & White - Ribbon Postcard

2010-07-15T21:09:00.001+01:00

*Please note the details on the invitations are examples*

Red & White - Ribbon Postcard invitation

(same invitation for Reception & Evening different details)

Invitation measures 15x10.5cm

with a choice of white, ivory or cream envelopes

just change the colour scheme to match yours, easy!

Brown & Burnt Orange - Tying the Knot

2010-07-15T20:53:00.003+01:00

*Please note the details on the invitations are examples*

Brown & Burnt Orange- Tying the Knot invitation
with optional extras
Directions, Gifts poem, you choose
(Same invitation for Reception & Evening - different details)

Invitation measures 14.5x14.5cm
Optional extras measure 14.5x7.5cm

with a choice of white, ivory or cream envelopes
just change the colour scheme to match yours, easy!

**This is a 2 colour invitation for prices click HERE

Red & White - Tying the knot

2010-07-15T20:47:00.005+01:00

*Please note the details on the invitations are examples*

Red & White - Tying the Knot invitation
with optional extras
Directions, Gifts poem, you choose
(Same invitation for Reception & Evening - different details)

Invitation measures 14.5x14.5cm
Optional extras measure 14.5x7.5cm

with a choice of white, ivory or cream envelopes
just change the colour scheme to match yours, easy!

*This is a SINGLE colour card invitation for prices click HERE

Red & White Wallet style invitation

2010-07-15T20:34:00.013+01:00

*Please note the details on the invitations are examples*

The ribbon is for the picture only

Red & White - Wallet style Reception Invitation

with options of

Direction, Gifts poem, RSVP & dietary requirements inserts

Optional

Red & White - Standard style matching Evening Invitations
(see purple & silver invitations for example)

Invitations measure 12.2x12,2cm (closed)
Red is pillar box red & the invitations are pearlised ice white card

Reception Invitation measures 12.2x31.5cm(open)

with a choice of white or silver envelopes

just change the colour to match yours, easy!

For Prices click HERE

As my stationery is hand & tailor made the prices may be tweaked to fit to each customers requirements so please contact me if you have any queries.
Please note some colours may be slightly different to shown on this site. I will however try to colour match any swatches you have

Invitation Wording

2010-07-15T17:07:00.004+01:00

TRADITIONAL

Mr and Mrs Michael Welch

request the pleasure of

...........................................

at the marriage

of their daughter

Helen Marie

Mr Andrew Laurence

at York Registry Office, Bootham,York

on Saturday 16th September 2006

at 11:30 am

and afterwards at

The Clarence Gardens Hotel, Haxby Road, York

Civil Wedding
Mr and Mrs Michael Welch

request the pleasure of

...........................................

at the marriage

of their daughter

Helen Marie

Mr Andrew Phillip Laurence

at York Registry Office,

Bootham, York

on Saturday 16th September 2006

at 11:30 am

BRIDAL COUPLE AS HOSTS

Miss Helen Welch and Mr Andrew Laurence

request the pleasure of

...........................................

at their marriage

at York Registry Office,

Bootham, York

on Saturday 16th September 2006

at 11:30 am

and afterwards at

The Clarence Gardens Hotel, Haxby Road, York

Together with their families

Miss Helen Welch and Mr Andrew Laurence

request the pleasure of

...........................................

at their marriage

at York Registry Office,

Bootham, York

on Saturday 16th September 2006

at 11:30 am

and afterwards at

The Clarence Gardens Hotel, Haxby Road, York

or choose your own

Cake Boxes & thank you card

2010-07-02T16:49:00.002+01:00

These lovely cake boxes & thank you cards are some I have made for my parents to send to their guests from their Ruby Wedding Anniversary party.

Ivory cake boxes

Ruby red 3mm ribbon

Red paper tea roses

Teal & Champagne - Tying the knot Wedding Invitation

2010-06-10T17:07:00.009+01:00

*Please note the details on the invitations are examples*
The ribbon is for the picture only

Teal & Champagne - Tying the Knot invitation
with optional extras
Directions, Gifts poem, you choose
(Same invitation for Reception & Evening - different details)

Invitation measures 14.5x14.5cm
Optional extras measure 14.5x7.5cm

with a choice of white, ivory or cream envelopes
just change the colour scheme to match yours, easy!

**This is a 2 colour invitation for prices click HERE

Envelope style Wedding Invitation with Matching standard Evening Invitation

2010-06-10T17:06:00.004+01:00

*Please note the details on the invitations are examples*
The ribbon is for the picture only

Purple & Silver - Wallet style Reception Invitation
with options of
Direction, Gifts poem, RSVP & dietary requirements inserts

Purple & Silver - Standard style matching Evening Invitations

Invitations measure 12.2x12.2cm (closed)
Reception Invitation measures 12.2x31.5cm(open)

Price list for Wallet invitations click HERE

with a choice of envelopes(plain white/silver/pearl white)

I will try and match any wedding colour/theme so please contact me for more colours

Chocolate & Cream - Ribbon Postcard

2010-06-10T17:04:00.007+01:00

*Please note the details on the invitations are examples*

The ribbon is for the picture only

Chocolate & Cream - Ribbon Postcard invitation
(same invitation for Reception & Evening different details)

Invitation measures 15x10.5cm

with a choice of white, ivory or cream envelopes
just change the colour scheme to match yours, easy!

Wedding Gift box in Chocolate & Cream

2010-05-29T18:34:00.002+01:00

This is a Gift box made to match the Chocolate & Cream stationery

Gift boxes are

TBA...original boxes out of stock

Gift box & Easel card

TBA

to order a Gift box please

email me

with the colour theme you would like & your paypal email address

The gift box will be made & an invoive will be sent to your paypal address

On receipt of payment your gift box will be posted to you

alternatively

You can pay in cash & collect in person or I will deliver in person (if you live in/around York)

Buy along with a matching Easel card for the perfect gift

Gift box in Mint Green & Cream

2010-05-29T18:30:00.001+01:00

This is a Gift box in mint green & cream

Gift boxes are

TBA

Gift box & Easel card

TBA

to order a Gift box please

email me

with the colour theme you would like & your paypal email address

The gift box will be made & an invoive will be sent to your paypal address

On receipt of payment your gift box will be posted to you

alternatively

You can pay in cash & collect in person or I will deliver in person (if you live in/around York)

Special Wedding card to match the Chocolate & Cream stationery

2010-05-29T11:42:00.000+01:00

This is an easel card made to match the Chocolate & Cream stationery

Easel cards are

£4.00

to order an Easel Wedding Card please

email me

with the colour theme you would like & your paypal email address

The card will be made & an invoive will be sent to your paypal address

On receipt of payment your card will be posted to you

alternatively

You can pay in cash & collect in person or I will deliver in person (if you live in/around York)

You can also order a matching Gift Box

Gift box & matching card £12.00

Special Wedding card to match Teal & Champagne theme

2010-05-29T11:41:00.001+01:00

This is an easel card made to match the Teal & Champagne stationery

Easel cards are

£4.00

to order an Easel Wedding Card please

email me

with the colour theme you would like & your paypal email address

The card will be made & an invoive will be sent to your paypal address

On receipt of payment your card will be posted to you

alternatively

You can pay in cash & collect in person or I will deliver in person (if you live in/around York)

Special Wedding card to match Purple & Silver theme

2010-05-29T11:30:00.000+01:00

This is an easel card made to match the Purple & Silver stationery

Easel cards are

£4.00

to order an Easel Wedding Card please

email me

with the colour theme you would like & your paypal email address

The card will be made & an invoive will be sent to your paypal address

On receipt of payment your card will be posted to you

alternatively

You can pay in cash & collect in person or I will deliver in person (if you live in/around York)

Etiquette, Traditions & Superstitions

2010-05-15T16:45:00.000+01:00

Superstition, Symbolism & Tradition

Most bridal traditions & especially the stag's party's original purpose was to drive away evil spirits who were said to have been jealous of the couple's happiness.
Ringing the church bells or gun salute were for the same reason.
Ushers & bridesmaids were first brought in to confuse the evil spirits.
The bride's veil was a ruse to protect her from the evil eye or symbolise her removal from her parent's protection.
Orange blossom in the bride's bouquet were thought to symbolise chastity & purity. The evergreen leaves were a token of everlasting love.
Horseshoes bring good luck. The shape represents the moon & is a fertility symbol. The silver colour kept the witches away.
Traditionally the bride does not bake her own wedding cake as the fruit represents fertility & brings good luck to all who eat it. (Rice throwing also represents fertility.
Decorating the wedding car dates back to when the bride's attendants would decorate the wedding bed with flowers & ribbons.

Red = justice
Blue = constancy
Green = youth
Yellow = honour or joy
Gold = gaiety
Straw colour = plenty
Flesh colour = lust

Throwing the bouquet into the crowd originated from when guests used to accompany the couple into the bridal chamber & the bride would throw a stocking or a shoe over her shoulder symbolising female sexual organs & represents fertility.
Carrying the bride over the threshold was to fool evil spirits as it was considered very bad luck to stumble over the doorstep.

The Reception

Until 50-60 years ago, most wedding receptions took place at the bride's parent's house as most girls lived with their parents until they got married.

Traditionally there are two types of wedding reception:

The wedding breakfast with sit-down lunch with top table & 'placement' which follows an early or mid afternoon service
The evening dance allowing you to tactfully invite extra guests whom you (for whatever reason) excluded from the ceremony & reception.

Traditionally the reception starts with a receiving line:

Bride's parents, groom's parents, the bride & groom, the best man, the chief bridesmaid (in that order)

Traditionally sit-down meals have a top table seating:

The chief bridesmaid, groom's father, bride's mother, groom, bride, bride's father, groom's mother & best man (in thay order)

Cutting the cake:

Traditionally done after the speeches & is usually a tiered fruit cake, the top layer of which is kept for the christening of the first child.

Manners:

It is good manners to invite the vicar & his/her spouse, or any other clergy or officials involved.
Also you should send invitations to the groom's family, best man & all your ushers & bridesmaids as a matter of courtesy.

Gift ideas - knitted Bride & Groom from £40.00

2010-04-17T14:41:00.000+01:00

Popular gift idea is having a knitted Bride & Groom made to look like the real Bride & Groom

Contact me to order

Prices:

Groom starts from £15.00

Bride starts from £20.00

Gift ideas - knitted Bride & Groom from £40.00

2010-04-17T14:39:00.000+01:00

Popular gift idea is having a knitted Bride & Groom made to look like the real Bride & Groom

Contact me to order

Prices:

Groom starts from £15.00

Bride starts from £20.00

Tying the knot - Prices

2010-02-08T11:47:00.002Z

*Price includes Postage to you & VAT*
(VAT is on products used I do not charge VAT)

Price list for Tying the knot - SINGLE COLOUR card

20 = £65

30 = £75

40 = £85

50 = £95

60 = £100

70 = £105

80 = £110

90 = £115

100 = £120

£7.50 for every 10 thereafter

*For upto 4 extras e.g rsvp etc with invitations add £8.00 to each price

Price list for Tying the knot - 2 COLOURS

20 = £85

30 = £90

40 = £95

50 = £100

60 = £120

70 = £130

80 = £140

90 = £150

100 = £160

£15.00 for every 10 thereafter

*For upto 4 extras e.g rsvp etc with invitations add £15.00 to each price

I research prices regularly & try to keep my prices a good bit lower than everyone else!

As my stationery is hand & tailor made the prices may be tweaked now & then depending on your requirements. Please contact me if you have any queries

Prices for Wallet invitations

2010-02-04T21:51:00.004Z

*Price includes Postage to you & VAT (on the products used I do not charge VAT)*

Price list for Wallet Invitations

20 = £120

30 = £135

40 = £140

50 = £155

60 = £170

70 = £185

80 = £200

90 = £215

100 = £230

£15.00 for every 10 thereafter

Price list for Couture Wallet Invitations
20 = £140
30 = £160
40 = £180
50 = £200
60 = £220
70 = £240
80 = £260
90 = £280
100 = £300

£20.00 for every 10 thereafter

I research prices regularly & try to keep my prices a good bit lower than everyone else!

As my stationery is hand & tailor made the prices may be tweaked now & then depending on your requirements. Please contact me if you have any queries