Weddings on Hold

24th March 2020

Our thoughts are with all the couples who’ve had their weddings affected by the current circumstances. We want you to know that we are here to advise and support you in any way we can, so please do get in touch! To share a little love as you struggle to work out what to do next we’ve created these templates for you to use and share to let your lovely guests know you are postponing things for a while. If you need a pdf to email out, drop us an email and we’ll send it over free of charge. hello@hummingbirdcards.co.uk Love…

Girl Power!

17th March 2020

It’s the month of March which means it’s Women’s Month! An annual declared month highlighting and celebrating the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. There are so many inspiring women out there, doing incredible things in business, for families and for the world, who don’t always get the exposure, the means and the thanks they need or deserve. Please take a little time out this month to support amazing women, founders of businesses and small business owners, now more than ever we need to reach out and support small businesses and each other. 83% of business owners on…

COVID-19 Info for Hummingbird Cards Customers

16th March 2020

As all our thoughts are on the COVID-19 situation, we wanted to share an update on how The Hummingbird Card Co. is responding to the current situation. The safety and health of our company employees, our customers and our amazing dedicated associates and suppliers are always of the utmost importance to us. We’re pleased to say that our excellent service levels are currently unchanged, however, we’re also aware that the outbreak is a rapidly changing situation and is complex and evolving so our plans may change and if they do we will let you know. We may have to restrict or…

Wedding Trends 2020 – 21 Part 2

19th February 2020

Our previous post covered trends for brides and grooms, wedding dresses, veils, grooms attire, the rings, the wedding party, colours and flowers and a whole lot more. We’re now taking a look at everything for… On the Day Going Green & Sustainable Weddings It shouldn’t come as a surprise that many couples will be opting for eco-friendly wedding ideas and are looking for ways to reduce the environmental and ethical impact of their wedding. More people are becoming environmentally conscious every year – even Princess Eugenie had a plastic-free wedding and Megan and Harry asked for donations for a pollution-fighting charity in…

Wedding Trends 2020 – 2021- Part 1

7th February 2020

Before the Big Day It’s so hard now with Instagram and Pinterest! You can spend hours scrolling through your feed only to be bombarded with so many aesthetically pleasing and gorgeous ideas. So first off, the biggest wedding trend for 2020 is individuality. Weddings are evolving and brides are no longer classified as traditional or boho. Our best advice would be, become creative, narrow all your ideas down, keep it simple and tailored, find your look, something that feels fresh and ‘you’, and not just your typical wedding look. It’s more about the atmosphere and vibe rather than a wedding theme….

Valentine’s Cards and Gift Ideas 2020

5th February 2020

We know that some people think Valentine’s Day is a cliche, but I honestly love it. I love the thought of my dad organising the flowers for my mum a week before, popping out to walk the dog and coming home with a beautiful bunch of red roses (as he does without fail every year) to ‘surprise’ her on Valentine’s. I love leaving a card hidden in my husbands work boots as he leaves for work really early in the morning and I adore the card he leaves on the pillow next to me for when I wake up. I love…

Leap Year Proposals

3rd February 2020

Did you know that leap years mean that you girls can propose to your man? Irish folklore is full of wonderful, funny, strange, and sometimes out-dated traditions, but with a leap year of 366 days, we have the most well-known, and some may think the most romantic! According to the old Irish tradition, the leap year is the perfect chance for a woman to take matters into her own hands and get down on one knee. Remember the movie, the Irish love to hate and we love but don’t confess to watching! Of course, it’s OK to propose at any…

Latest Recommended Christmas Posting Dates

6th December 2019

Get Christmas Ready… … and beat the festive rush, get all your cards and parcels in the post on time. Wednesday 18th December – 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For Friday 20th December – 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 48 Saturday 21st December – Royal Mail Tracked 24 Monday 23rd December – Special Delivery Guaranteed. International Standard & International tracking and signature services Monday 9th December – Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Central and South America, Far and Middle East Tuesday 10th December – Cyprus, Malta Wednesday 11th December – Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia) Thursday 12th…

35 days and counting!!

20th November 2019

Pom Pom Rudolph Personalised Christmas Stocking

Dare we mention Christmas? It’s just 35 days away. yikes! This year we’ve been creating new stocking designs, there’s one for all the family. For little one’s first Christmas, for those waiting for Santa, and for those who just love to decorate and add all the festive traditional goodies. And not to be forgotten we’ve even got stockings for your furry friends! All our designs can be personalised so Santa knows who owns which stocking. Names can be printed onto the stocking or we can add cute little wooden bauble name tags. There are pom poms and bells too and some are trimmed…

Little Hummingbird’s Tooth Fairy Bag

30th October 2019

Following on from our first curl and haircut keepsake boxes, here’s our super cute first tooth and tooth fairy gift sets. You don’t want the tooth fairy to lose the little tooth, so these precious boxes and bags will keep it safe! We personalise and make the tooth fairy or first tooth bag and keepsake box with the little one’s name. Just pick the design, with a choice of whether it’s a first tooth or tooth fairy gift. Each gift box set comes with a personalised box, with a matching natural drawstring bag printed in white. There’s even a little note card…

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