Delicious Details - Stationery Bundles

I really like bundles of things - bundles make things look abundant, everything's kept together and wrapping things up, even a tiny bit, makes whatever's inside the bundle look like a gift. I love cutlery bundles (great at relaxed place settings as they do away with the endless rows of knives, forks and spoons around a plate) and I really love stationery bundles. With so much more going in the average invitation envelope now, bundling is not only a practical way of making sure that a) no-one loses anything and b) the package comes out of the envelope in the order you intended because, let's face it, you probably wanted people to see the invitation first, not the envelope for the reply card!

So today's post is all about beautiful bundles of oh-so sweet stationery because, as we know, it's all in the detail...

Above - these stationery bundles are all the better for the wrap of wrapping paper around them and the raffia tie. This would definitely give you a sense of the vibrant celebration that's coming and peeling back that pretty paper would be really rather fabulous. Image - Betsy White

Above - I love the criss-cross, kiss shape wrapping of this bundle and I love the mix of fabrics - thread and vintage ribbon combine perfectly. Image - Coral Pheasant

Above - regular readers will know my love of stripy twine so this pretty package immediately caught my eye. Love the cute 'tying the knot' tag which will look great on a parcel style pack. Image - Luna & Chloe Weddings

Above - love this collage showing lots of bundle styles with fabric, ribbon, twine and tissue paper. This illustrates perfectly that there are so many ways of bundling your stationery that it works with every style. Image - Martha Stewart

Above - the rustic string around this invitation pack give it a really unfussy look and I really like the coloured tag with the white ink - I have a real 'thing' for that right now! Image - Oh So Beautiful Paper

Above -  now this is a great mix of style, printed invitations, graphics, a wood card and a kraft and string wrap holding everything together. Again, that criss cross string looks great and keeps the bundle flat and supported. Image - via 4 My Brides

I Love... Fabric Stationery

 Above - how happy would you be if this gorgeous envelope landed on your doormat? Straight away, it feels incredibly special and before your guest has even opened it, they're smiling, expectant and thinking "my goodness, this is going to be some wedding!" and you've hit the styling jackpot straight away. Image - Art at Heart

 Above - I love the French vibe of these fabric invitations. The font is perfect and the invitations are printed onto fabric then tucked into decorative fabric pockets. Totally gorgeous. You could achieve the same look without printing on the fabric buy tucking card invitations into fabric pockets that you can easily make yourself. Then use the same pockets style for seating cards, menus and orders of ceremony on the day. Image - Bird & Banner

 Above - and is if to prove my point, here the stylish letterpress invitations are slipped into mix-and-match fabric pockets. This mismatched look is great (and means you can pick up some bargains with fabric remnants!) Image - Edyta Szyszlo

 Above - I love the cute seersucker fabric here and the addition of that peachy tag is just gorgeous. Such a creative way to bring in your wedding motif and it's a great personal detail. Love the rough edges of the fabric pockets here - no need to hem this and it looks wonderfully natural. Great detailing. Image - Orange Blossom Ink

 Above - this whole stationery set pushes all my buttons. The twine, the wax seal, the vintage styling and of course, those fabulous fabric invitations. The scalloped edges of the fabric is such a soft and feminine touch and the embroidered flower hints at the style of the coming event. Stationery to make you smile! Image - via Pinterest

 Above - another fabulous stationery set with the printed details, the tag and the twine, it's altogether gorgeous. Inks & rubber stamps would allow you to print your own fabric stationery and you can easily add shapes and swirls. Image - Shelz Studio

Above - this fabric cover is really rather beautiful. The fabric has been folded and the invitation card has been sewn into the fold of the cover - the invitation becomes a gorgeous book that's the start of the story of the rest of your life... Image - Slip Slip Knit