Elsje and her team loves design and make it our business to know what′s hot and to stay ahead of the crowd. By gathering inspiration from many different areas, our designs stay fresh and exciting whether we′re reinventing a classic invitation or creating a beautiful new design. And with our wealth of experience creating stationery for many different celebrations, you can trust us to advise and guide you towards a design that is suitable for you.

This is also why we have put together this area of the website, so you can dip into our knowledge and find answers about the latest about hot tips and trends, here.

If you're searching for something truly exceptional then a laser cut invitation is a must! A wonderfully intricate design with your initials delicately entwined amongst the gorgeous filigree pattern, will have guests in awe. Choose from our existing designs – or commission us to create something that's personal to you.

Move over motifs…all-over patterns are gaining popularity. Choose from the Elsje Designs collection of exclusive patterns, or let us create a pattern inspired by your wedding dress or linen selected for your reception – and incorporate this pattern as a signature look on all your stationery.

Whether incorporating velvet printing or perspex, canvas or wood, or texturized ribbons - using unique materials for your stationery ensures a tactile and unforgettable experience for each guest.

We're loving black and cream at Elsje Designs right now. It's so versatile, so elegant, so sophisticated and, used in the right way, so modern.

Ask us to re-invent a traditional black and cream invitation by adding a dazzling silver or gold foiled monogramme, or go for a really striking effect with a velvety smooth black card and velvet printed monogramme – simply divine!

Choose a creamy cream rather than a white paper to take the edge off the black, and for finishing touches think luxury and glamour – silky black satin or rich velvet ribbon. To add the ultimate luxury, use metallic foil in either gold, silver or bronze.

Embellishing your invitation with small rhinestones, tiny pearl-toned beads, or miniature Swarovski crystals and buckles makes even the most low-key invitation style fashionable. Combine the luxury of cotton-rich or shimmer card with the glamour of a glitter trim, for a look that guests will love!

As flowers are such an integral part of celebrations, they're the perfect inspiration for gorgeous stationery. With our botanical art collection always growing there's something for everyone, from a bold Hibiscus to romantic English Roses, elegant Lilies to exotic Orchids. Try and incorporate your flower choice in your stationery design - and if we don't have the flowers you would like, you can commission us to create a new design!

Creative packaging for your invitations! These bags are something irresistible and immediately identifiable with your matching invitation. Use your event colours and theme to create an immediate impact before the envelope has been even opened. These eye-catching envelopes ensure your mail is noticed, and opened, with squeals of delight.

These designer bags are available in a range of vibrant fashionable colours. Choose luxurious gold or silver to add a touch of chic to any mailing. Liven up your special mail delivery with materials from our hot metallic range, available in blue, green or purple! All standard bags are available in red, blue, green, pink, purple, silver, gold, clear and all of these are available in opaque and translucent finishes.

Bubble Bags are a perfect option for that extra protection and a contemporary, almost industrial look that your invitation might require whilst in transit. But Bubble Bag Envelopes are not just for inspirational invitations, they are also ideal for presenting fabulous favours, confetti and also for mailing CD's, product give-aways, gift packaging, door drops and promotions.