Business Details
23 Years
experience
Handmade Wedding Invitations & Stationery in Edinburgh
Established in 2003, Bee Invited is a small Edinburgh-based business specialising in handmade wedding stationery. Our team combines over two decades of experience with a passion for design to create bespoke invitations and matching on-the-day stationery tailored to each couple's unique vision. We maintain full control over production by printing and handcrafting all items in-house, ensuring quality consistency and the ability to accommodate last-minute changes. Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple Hitched Wedding Awards, with clients praising our attention to detail and responsive service.We offer a comprehensive sample service allowing customers to experience materials and colours before ordering, and cater to both intimate weddings and large events with flexible quantity options. Our product range includes folded invitations, pocketfolds, and our signature Pocket Stack design, enhanced with premium finishing touches like wax seals and envelope liners. We prioritise sustainable practices through FSC-accredited materials while maintaining accessibility across different budget levels.
Services
Wedding Invitations
Pocketfolds
Save the Date Cards
Envelope Liners
Place Cards
Menus
Guest Books
Table Plans
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist wedding stationery experience
- Our in-house production ensures quality control and flexibility
- We provide free customised samples with colour matching
- Our team maintains FSC-certified sustainable practices
- We cater to intimate weddings with low minimum quantities
Associations and certifications
- Hitched Wedding Award Winner
What people say
Fantastic service
Gorgeous invitations
Excellent communication
Perfect invitations
Beautiful stationery
Services
Wedding Invitations
Our custom wedding invitations combine contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship. Available in folded, pocketfold, and stack formats, each invitation is printed and hand-finished in-house using premium materials. Clients can choose from seasonal themes including autumn woodland, cherry blossom, and Scottish thistle designs, with options for rustic or luxury finishes.
Pocketfolds
These innovative invitations feature integrated pockets to hold response cards and event details while maintaining visibility of the design. Available in multiple colour schemes with optional embellishments like twine and wax seals, they offer both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The design allows for easy customisation to match specific wedding themes.
Save the Date Cards
High-quality save-the-date cards help couples announce their wedding plans early. Available in various designs that coordinate with main invitations, these cards feature durable cardstock and matching envelopes. Customers appreciate the affordability and design flexibility for different budget levels.
On-the-Day Stationery
Comprehensive matching stationery for wedding day use including place cards, menus, table plans, and guest books. All items coordinate with invitation designs to maintain visual consistency. Produced with the same attention to detail as invitations, ensuring cohesive presentation throughout the event.
Sample Service
Personalised sample invitations allow couples to experience materials and colours before ordering. Samples feature actual names and can be customised to match wedding colour schemes. This service helps ensure satisfaction with final products, with 80% of sample requests leading to orders.
People
Gillian
Owner & Designer
Gillian has specialised in wedding stationery design for over 20 years. Her creative vision combines contemporary aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. She personally oversees all design aspects and maintains direct client communication throughout the process.
Questions
Can I customise invitation colours to match my wedding theme?
Yes, many designs can be colour-matched to your specific requirements. Mention your preferred colours when requesting samples or placing orders.
Do you offer stationery for small weddings?
We accommodate intimate weddings with flexible quantity options below standard minimums. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
How long does production take?
Typical production time is 2-3 weeks after proof approval. We recommend ordering at least six weeks before your required date to allow for design revisions.
Can I see samples before ordering?
Yes, we offer a sample service with personalised invitations. Samples cost £5.00 and can be colour-customised to match your theme.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept online payments through our secure website. For larger orders, we require a 50% deposit with the balance due before production completion.
Do you offer matching on-the-day stationery?
Yes, we provide complete stationery packages including menus, place cards, table plans, and guest books that coordinate with your chosen invitation design.
Reviews (4)
Becky Withington
Sep 27, 2021
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I am blown away by the quality of our gorgeous stationery and table plan and cannot recommend Bee Invited enough. Gillian has gone to great lengths through both our wedding and postponement to assist in ensuring our stationery is exactly what we wanted and has even gone to the trouble of creating some bespoke pieces for me.
Gillian is a true professional in every sense of the word and each product has been perfect. She has bought my vision and dream of an autumnal wedding to life - even the deliveries are wrapped beautifully!
An expert in her craft, I just cannot fault Gillian. Customer service
Gillian is a true professional in every sense of the word and each product has been perfect. She has bought my vision and dream of an autumnal wedding to life - even the deliveries are wrapped beautifully!
An expert in her craft, I just cannot fault Gillian. Customer service
Alison Hambley
Jul 05, 2021
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Oh my goodness where do I start? If you're looking for beautifully crafted, original, high quality wedding stationery then look no further than Bee Invited. We have ordered our wedding invitations from the Autumn collection and we could not be happier, they are stunning. Our guests have been contacting us to say how beautiful the invitations are. Gillian was an absolute pleasure to do business with, very attentive to our requirements, great communication so we always knew where things were up to. Can't rate them highly enough, amazing small business making beautiful products, I wish them every
Jayne Clements
Jul 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The service from Gillian at Bee Invited was fantastic. She went out of her way to get my order processed quickly for me, without compromising on quality. Couldn't be happier!
The service from Gillian at Bee Invited was fantastic. She went out of her way to get my order processed quickly for me, without compromising on quality. Couldn't be happier!
Luna
Jun 27, 2021
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Ordering our wedding invitations has been a pleasure. Gillian is passionate about her work and caring and makes the whole experience very personal. She has regularly been in touch and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy with everything. We couldn't recommend Bee Invited more. Our Copper leaf invitations are absolutely gorgeous. Everything was perfectly packed and it was a delight to open the parcel. Thank you so much again for everything and all the best for the future.
