Gaylene Harwood (nee Baird)

Dunedin
Otago

Diploma in Professional Photography

Your wedding invitations gives your guests the first glimpse into
one of the most precious days of your life.
I want to be able to create invitations that will be remembered and treasured.
Personal consultations available by request in the Dunedin area.

THE SELECTION
These collections have been created and designed by myself for the engaged couple in mind.  I have a Diploma of Photography and love capturing unique photographs and seeing them transformed into invitations. Each card is designed individually for you with your thoughts and ideas in mind.

Designer Series - an exciting collection of photography work from within New Zealand capturing our beautiful country. Completed matching stationary available.

Graphic Designs - This collection shows fashionable designs created from different sources and each are completely unique.

Romantic Series - are beautiful cards from India which are unique to New Zealand. All come with inserts and I can create matching RSVP, Thank you cards, and  Placecards.

Assorted/Metallic - This section of the website has a variety of invitations.  Everything from FEATHERS to FRANGIPANI's to FERNS.  Also included are metallic invitations that will never gone out of fashion and always look elegant. 

Eco/Recycled - We need to think about the impact we are having on the enviroment and what we can do about the future of our Earth.  Exciting new range coming soon.

Your Own Design - There are three standard sizes you can choose from or we can custom make your desired size. Examples of these are under the ASSORTED/METALLIC page.  Please email me with your idea and we can work together on this. You choose the photo from the gallery or one of your photographs. Then choose the size card you would like or design your own size. Free quotes available.

Magnetic Invitations - (this is in progress)

ADDITIONAL STATIONERY
Save the Date Postcards - These are to be sent out before invitations to notify guest of the date in advance.
Inserts, Wishing Well cards - For adding more infomation inside the invitations or gift registry information.
RSVP postcards - These come in a variety of styles to match your invitations. Gold, Silver and Snow Metallic are available with matching photographs.
Placecards - Printed and folded to sit neatly on the table and are easy to read.
Menu and Order of Service - These are available in a variety of designs and sizes
Thank you cards and Postcards - These blank cards are 12x12cm or postcards and you can either match the current image on your invitation or have gold, silver or snow metallic card. A wedding photograph is a popular choice.
Tables Plans - available on request
Envelopes - a wide variety of colours and sizes.

Fonts, Wording & Gallery

Fonts - Please choose from my font collection or advise me of another font you wish to use and I will do my best to download it.
Wording - There are many ways of wording your wedding invitations. Again you can choose your own wording format or one from my selection.  You will be provided with a sample of the wording format prior to print for your approval.
Gallery - There are four pages of photographs to choose from. The first step is to choose the invitation you would like from the 'You Design" collection and then the photograph you wish to have. There is a wide selection of photographs available from the gallery ranging from roses to New Zealand landscapes and  if you have another photo you wish to use e.g. a photo or picture that is significant to you both, then please email me your request.  You can also choose to have your favourite wedding photograph on your Thank you card.

Proofing and Printing - Samples can be sent via email or post. 
Samples of all stationary will be emailed for you prior to print, including the Guest List and Addresses.
It is then your responsibility to ensure that all spelling and formatting is correct prior to print. Please ensure all details are checked thoroughly. Invitations subject to availability.  Quotes are available on request.
Personalized printing of names is an additional 50c per invitation..

Ordering information - When you have decided on your invitation design, photograph, font and wording,  click on the Information/Contact section to email me any questions you may have.
It is a good idea to consider sending out invitations for your wedding guests 3 months prior to the wedding which gives your guest time to plan and prepare for your wedding day.

All Payment & Delivery information are on  the Information page.