Vicky Yorke Designs

I've had a lovely long Christmas break and have taken the opportunity to have a good sort out of my studio! I was delighted when I came across a memory card with some photos that I thought were lost! They are from the day before my wedding a year and a half ago and it was always my intention to share them with you. The first set of images were taken in the barn where I got married and show the order of service and reserved seating cards I designed. Those of you who have visited my blog for a while will recognise that they match the 'save the date' card and invitations from my  previous post. Until I looked at these photos I had forgotten just how much work went into planning a wedding. We wanted it to be very personal, so spent a lot of time creating elements to make it atmospheric. For example, the floral screens to the left of the image above were actually pieces of garden trellis, which we painted, hung fabric behind and hinged together, before threading t

In case you couldn't see all of the designs on the cupcake cases yesterday I am adding my drawings, which show more detail :) (Click on the images to enlarge further). Images copyright Kitchen Craft 2012

' Sweetly Does It ' is probably most famous for cupcakes and baking - so what better way to round up my blog posts on the brand than to show you some of my new cupcake case and pick designs that have just been launched! Above are romantic lace and polka dot designs with complimentary filigree chandelier and heart picks (- perfect for giving to the one you love?), as well as a quirky animal prints set - with a nod to fashion with matching handbag and shoe picks. Ideal for cupcake baking with the girls! There is also a 'country rose' style pack for a more traditional cupcake tea party... ... and gold and silver filigree packs with matching butterfly and dove picks that are perfect for weddings, christenings and other special occasions. Images copyright Kitchen Craft 2012

On 12th August I got married and have changed my surname from Croydon to Yorke ( - there have been lots of jokes about switching from the South to the North!) We had a wonderful day with friends and family - and I think we scrubbed up quite well! 

One of the great things about being a designer is getting to design your own wedding stationery! With only a few months to go to our big day the invitations have arrived from the printers and feature our wedding colours of white with a flash of red! I have hand finished each of the cards with a diamante and am really pleased with how they look!