The Wonderful World of Acushla Creations...
What do you think of when we say ‘wedding stationery’? A handwritten note tied with ribbon?
A postcard with a piece of diamonté glued to the front? Acushla Creations are a company intent on dragging wedding stationery out of the last century and into the brave new world of themed ceremonies, wedding planners and civil partnerships.
Acushla believe that a wedding should celebrate the personalities and accomplishments of the couple as much as it commemorates their love for one another: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for two people in love to shine and reveal their characters and individuality.
More and more couples are adopting this ideology; moving away from convention and challenging the ‘rules’ of the traditional wedding.
Staged group photographs are being replaced by naturalistic ‘reportage’ style shots. Rich, lavish chocolate cakes, personalised cupcakes, and even artfully arranged stacks of cheese, are taking the place of conventional iced fruit cakes.
Despite this revolution, wedding stationery remains relatively unchanged. Although they are the first point of contact between the couple and their guests, invitations are often predictable and generic;lacking in personality, style and real creative insight.
Acushla offer an exciting alternative to the norm. Much more than suppliers of wedding stationery, Acushla are a graphic design company focusing entirely on weddings and events.
They live by the philosophy that each new project is approached without preconception. The rulebook goes out of the window and fresh, innovative ideas are generated for every couple.
Acushla can bring the vision and creativity of the advertising and graphic design industries to your wedding. For example, flowers are a common theme for wedding invitations.
But why settle for a picture of a flower when you can send your guests a personalised box containing seeds, soil, plant pots and a set of instructions so that they can grow their own?
The plant tag could display the date and time of the wedding, and each guest could bring their home-grown flower to the ceremony to form part of a bigger display.
This unusual and interactive approach creates an impact; it puts your wedding to the front of your guests’ minds and, above all, it gives them a feeling of inclusion; a belief that their presence at your wedding is genuinely desired rather than born of necessity.
If, like Acushla, you think outside the box, it doesn’t have to stop at invitations. The digital revolution has introduced us to ‘coffee table’ wedding albums: shots of your day printed directly onto the page rather than individual photographs placed under a plastic sleeve.
But is this really enough? Will your wedding really be confined to a single day in your life, or will it involve months or years of dreaming, discussing, organising and planning?
With Acushla, your wedding album need not be restricted to a collection of photographs from the day itself; it may be a ‘book of memories’, featuring interviews with the bride and groom, and contributions from the best man, bridesmaids, family and close friends.
It could include childhood photographs, the story of how you fell in love, pictures of the stag night and hen do, transcripts of the wedding speeches, and a CD of the songs played at your evening reception.
In other words, anything that will help build a vivid picture of your wedding and your life as a couple and as individuals.
The bottom line is this: it is your wedding, and therefore you should not feel restricted or bound by tradition and convention.
Be creative, be expressive; give your guests the opportunity to find out more about you.
Acushla are here to share their inspiration and enthusiasm for exploring new possibilities and pushing the boundaries. All you have to do is tell them about your life, interests and passions, and they’ll do the rest!
A postcard with a piece of diamonté glued to the front? Acushla Creations are a company intent on dragging wedding stationery out of the last century and into the brave new world of themed ceremonies, wedding planners and civil partnerships.
Acushla believe that a wedding should celebrate the personalities and accomplishments of the couple as much as it commemorates their love for one another: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for two people in love to shine and reveal their characters and individuality.
More and more couples are adopting this ideology; moving away from convention and challenging the ‘rules’ of the traditional wedding.
Staged group photographs are being replaced by naturalistic ‘reportage’ style shots. Rich, lavish chocolate cakes, personalised cupcakes, and even artfully arranged stacks of cheese, are taking the place of conventional iced fruit cakes.
Despite this revolution, wedding stationery remains relatively unchanged. Although they are the first point of contact between the couple and their guests, invitations are often predictable and generic;lacking in personality, style and real creative insight.
Acushla offer an exciting alternative to the norm. Much more than suppliers of wedding stationery, Acushla are a graphic design company focusing entirely on weddings and events.
They live by the philosophy that each new project is approached without preconception. The rulebook goes out of the window and fresh, innovative ideas are generated for every couple.
Acushla can bring the vision and creativity of the advertising and graphic design industries to your wedding. For example, flowers are a common theme for wedding invitations.
But why settle for a picture of a flower when you can send your guests a personalised box containing seeds, soil, plant pots and a set of instructions so that they can grow their own?
The plant tag could display the date and time of the wedding, and each guest could bring their home-grown flower to the ceremony to form part of a bigger display.
This unusual and interactive approach creates an impact; it puts your wedding to the front of your guests’ minds and, above all, it gives them a feeling of inclusion; a belief that their presence at your wedding is genuinely desired rather than born of necessity.
If, like Acushla, you think outside the box, it doesn’t have to stop at invitations. The digital revolution has introduced us to ‘coffee table’ wedding albums: shots of your day printed directly onto the page rather than individual photographs placed under a plastic sleeve.
But is this really enough? Will your wedding really be confined to a single day in your life, or will it involve months or years of dreaming, discussing, organising and planning?
With Acushla, your wedding album need not be restricted to a collection of photographs from the day itself; it may be a ‘book of memories’, featuring interviews with the bride and groom, and contributions from the best man, bridesmaids, family and close friends.
It could include childhood photographs, the story of how you fell in love, pictures of the stag night and hen do, transcripts of the wedding speeches, and a CD of the songs played at your evening reception.
In other words, anything that will help build a vivid picture of your wedding and your life as a couple and as individuals.
The bottom line is this: it is your wedding, and therefore you should not feel restricted or bound by tradition and convention.
Be creative, be expressive; give your guests the opportunity to find out more about you.
Acushla are here to share their inspiration and enthusiasm for exploring new possibilities and pushing the boundaries. All you have to do is tell them about your life, interests and passions, and they’ll do the rest!
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Acushla Creations are an exciting new creative design company focussing entirely on weddings, events and celebrations.
Why should you be forced to conform to the typical wedding stereotype? The days of traditional white meringue dresses, stale fruit cakes and formally posed photographs are well and truly numbered. Finally, weddings are being recognised as an opportunity to celebrate our personalities and individual style.
A new era is upon us, and Acushla Creations are here to help guide you through it. No more cheap, hand-made invitations. No more set typefaces or colours. No more chintzy designs and clichéd wording. We don’t do faceless generic cards - we develop bespoke, chic and conceptual wedding stationery to express your personalities and wedding themes to their fullest. Whether it be Moulin Rouge, fantasy winter wonderland, bohemian chic or Victorian elegance, we are here to turn those initial sparks of inspiration into a raging inferno.
When you choose to go with Acushla, you're not just buying a piece of folded card - you're buying the services of a fully qualified graphic designer, a completely unique concept, and a carefully deliberated idea that answers your brief and fits your theme perfectly.
It will utilise the most up to date printing techniques, the highest quality materials and the professional folding, cutting, embossing, and binding services of a print finisher. Your invitation should tell your guests something about you as a person and as a couple, it should express your sense of style, and connect with your guests on a personal level.
We don't focus on just invitations either. We aim to design and produce anything you require: from a simple one-sided dinner menu, to a large format poster or banner. There really is no end to what we can do. Exploit our appetite for innovative and inspiring design to create a lasting first impression and make your wedding really stand out. The only real limit is your budget!
Why should you be forced to conform to the typical wedding stereotype? The days of traditional white meringue dresses, stale fruit cakes and formally posed photographs are well and truly numbered. Finally, weddings are being recognised as an opportunity to celebrate our personalities and individual style.
A new era is upon us, and Acushla Creations are here to help guide you through it. No more cheap, hand-made invitations. No more set typefaces or colours. No more chintzy designs and clichéd wording. We don’t do faceless generic cards - we develop bespoke, chic and conceptual wedding stationery to express your personalities and wedding themes to their fullest. Whether it be Moulin Rouge, fantasy winter wonderland, bohemian chic or Victorian elegance, we are here to turn those initial sparks of inspiration into a raging inferno.
When you choose to go with Acushla, you're not just buying a piece of folded card - you're buying the services of a fully qualified graphic designer, a completely unique concept, and a carefully deliberated idea that answers your brief and fits your theme perfectly.
It will utilise the most up to date printing techniques, the highest quality materials and the professional folding, cutting, embossing, and binding services of a print finisher. Your invitation should tell your guests something about you as a person and as a couple, it should express your sense of style, and connect with your guests on a personal level.
We don't focus on just invitations either. We aim to design and produce anything you require: from a simple one-sided dinner menu, to a large format poster or banner. There really is no end to what we can do. Exploit our appetite for innovative and inspiring design to create a lasting first impression and make your wedding really stand out. The only real limit is your budget!
