Elite Invite

They may have been around since the middle ages. From aristocratic crests, to royal seals, monograms are an elegant and long-standing tradition that is making a massive comeback for sophisticated 2016 weddings.

Our stunning monograms create a lasting and exquisite symbol of your union that is completely unique to you. Beginning with your invitations, details make a wedding and monograms add a touch a personalisation to set your day apart from all others.

What’s more, it does not need to stop at your invitations. Why not make your beautiful monogram your entire wedding theme? Use it on everything, from your napkins, dress, cufflinks and even for original home décor after your big day.

If you're taking your groom's last name, a traditional monogram consists of your first initial, his last initial, then his first initial, placed in a line from left to right for a symbol of union and beautiful touch of elegance.

Or, for a more contemporary twist include your first names merged to become one. With a team of in-house graphic designers, whatever your colour and style preferences, we can create a monogram with you in mind!

View our monogram themed invitations here or contact us today to discuss your bespoke design.

We need to start thinking about our wedding invitations, where do we start? That is usually the first question that we hear from couples at wedding shows up and down the country.

With over 25 years of experience, our response often includes questions such as…have you booked a venue? Do you have a theme? How many people do you have coming to the ceremony and how many to the evening celebration?

The answers to these questions not only help us to start building a picture of your day but also provide an idea of what you may be able to afford, based on your budget.

One of the first pleasant surprises is that we can usually help to halve your costs. Most couples often initially overlook the fact that you only need to an invitation for just over half of your guest list given the fact that couples and people who live in one household need only receive one invite. That being the case, depending on the format of your day, we often advise couples to choose a more elaborate daytime invitation and match it with a simple card for those guests who are following on in the evening.

Then it is time to talk wedding colour schemes? With a team of in-house graphic designers and printers, couples now have endless colour options for wedding invitations from Elite. But if you are undecided, where is a good place to start? It is always a wise idea to consider what mood you are trying to create and also the reception venue, if the room is purple, for example, do you really want to choose a red scheme?

Some couple choose a variety of colours with up to five complimentary blends or even contrasting splashes of colour. Seasonal-based colours can add life along with subtle hues of pastel colours. This can also eliminate the needs for a stressful six months of planning matching everything to the one swatch of material you are carrying around.

Foil printing, laser-cut invitations and pocket style invitations are just some of our options that make coordinating your scheme and introducing colours to your wedding invitations as easy as choosing a coloured font, satin ribbon, buckles and brooches or card mounts.

We are also seeing an increasing trend towards traditional colours as couples return to classic, white and ivory tones. Shades of gold and silver have also been growing in popularity this year if you are going for a timeless day or do not want to give your guests a sneak peak of your colour before the event. Lots to think about? That is why we are on hand to guide you through the process. To book your FREE personal shopping appointment email [email protected]

Pocket, wallet, fold or flat? Don’t miss our next blog on wedding invitation style choices… and look out for our expert advice videos coming soon.

At The Bliss Liverpool Wedding Show, last month we were very proud to unveil our ‘Heart of the City’ range. We supply exclusive wedding stationery across the world and so, along with an appreciation of where our business started and continues to be based, the designs have been produced in response to increasing demands from brides and grooms.

All around us, Liverpool is changing, but it remains the same. Because, the greatness of our city is truly defined by the people who live in, and love the place. Not too long ago, the number of places where a wedding ceremony could be held was fairly limited. Today, in a city where old meets new, from boutique hotels to stately homes, playful pubs and the majestic St George’s Hall, it is easy to find your perfect setting.

We have a lot to shout about! A world-famous skyline, unrivalled musical history, beautiful parks and beaches, a fantastic sporting culture and half a million welcoming people can provide all the ingredients for the event of your dreams. Those born here and those who have fallen in love with the city after visiting, are planning days that place iconic Liverpool venues and the city itself at the heart of wedding stationery and themes.

Are you planning a wedding in the city in your favourite building or place? Maybe it is the view or the architecture or perhaps even a wonderful memory from where you had your first date or got engaged? If you want to reserve a special place at your top table for your venue, just let us know. With exquisite attention to detail, the highest quality materials and a flair for eye-catching design, we will work alongside you to craft a unique and personalised creation to set you on the path to happy ever after. View our new range here.

Here at Elite Invite by Sprinter Printer, we are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at all of the Bliss Wedding Shows this autumn.

I have led a team of wedding invitation specialists since 1990. Throughout the years, we have witnessed many changes, including the move towards more online purchases as brides and grooms have become increasingly able to compare prices across suppliers throughout the world.

Despite this, one common theme that jumps out from the feedback we receive is that buying online stationery and wedding invitations in particular can, of course lack a human touch.

Google will not let you sample the quality of a luxury 400gsm card or check if a decorative satin ribbon truly does match the colour scheme that you have carried around in your mind’s eye for so long.

This is one of the main reasons that we really look forward to wedding shows and have always had a significant presence at these vital events, supporting the Bliss events for the last few years. Although months in the planning stage, wedding shows are wonderful group gatherings where brides, grooms, bridesmaids, their parents and friends can experience and celebrate wedding planning at its best and gain valuable face-to-face time with a massive collection of wedding products and services.

Bliss Wedding Shows also offer catwalk shows, hair tutorials and make up master classes, and as they always hosted at excellent venues, you are never far away from a place to stop for lunch or an urgent pick-me-up glass of prosecco. Swag is also serious business here, and if you don’t stumble out of the hall at the end of a long day with a handful of carrier bags stuffed with offers and goodies, you were not trying hard enough!

Wedding fashions change; themes evolve and colours, come, go and come back again. Our stand is filled with more than 200 invitations; from pocket styles to beautiful laser-cut ranges, quirky styles for modern weddings and weddings abroad to DIY options for those who are feeling crafty. This year, we will also be unveiling our ‘In My Liverpool Home’ collection, a range of invitations designed for those are who are planning to pay a tribute to our favourite city and its stunning architecture within their wedding stationery.

Your wedding invitation is the first impression of your event, and It is a delight to see the reactions as our products help to kick start your wedding plans. Don’t miss our competitions and special offers, and we are also on hand to answer those all-important questions about the time-scales, etiquette surrounding invitations and nifty ways that you can save money.

Despite our aching feet, it is always worth it. The shows are where faces are put to names, connections are born, plans are hatched, minds are made up, and friendships are created. We hope to see you at one of the shows.