Our Wedding

When preparing to get married in 2012, the subject of invites and save-the-dates came up. My partner and I decided that to keep up with the times (and to give me something to sink my teeth into whilst she went dress shopping) we would have a companion website. This would expand upon information traditionally carried on a paper invitation.

As our wedding was to be vintage 1930’s Art Deco style, the website had to reflect this. So I had to find a way to make the website seem modern yet completely retro at the same time. With the accent colour of green settled and the era to work from I began construction. We emailed relatives and friends a link to the splash page instead of traditional save-the-date cards. This gave them the basic information for their diaries. I kept the main page behind a password wall until we sent out the full invitations.

The invitations were digitally printed on heavy 350gsm card with the section creases made using a bone folder. This gave them a professional finish. The top section of each of the invites was hand embossed, and to reflect the website navigation we used a silk ribbon. This was to give interest to the central page of the invitation.

We also wanted to add something a little special, something personal that we hadn’t seen with any other wedding invitations. So for each one of our guests we created a separate video, to personally invite them to our wedding with their names rendered into the recording. I sourced some discs that had the appearance and feel of an old vinyl record (complete with grooves). These also had a printable section in the centre so that I could customise the label.

Once we sent them out I launched the companion website. I coded this in responsive design to add support for mobile browsers. The website (among other things) integrated the Google Maps API with custom directions and colour scheme. I also added an interactive timeline of our lives together, and links to local taxi companies/places to stay. Every element of the design was completely bespoke.

Below is a selection of the designs I created for the wedding.

About

About me

and what i do.

WEB DEVELOPER IN BRISTOL

Hi! My name is Piers Elliott and I’m a web developer in Bristol who also works with branding and graphic design. Skyfox Design is the company I created in 2002 as the professional face of my work.

Design has always been a life-long passion for me. From a young age, I enjoyed painting, photography and sculpture. This led me to attain Kings School Winchester’s highest individual accolade for Art. I followed this by studying Graphic Design and Fine Art at college, exhibiting and selling my A-Level work at a prestigious London Gallery. I went on to complete my Degree in Graphic Design and Animation at the University of the West of England in Bristol.

Since 2002 I have worked with a variety of clients as a web designer, graphic designer and a brand consultant. From small start-ups and bars to large charities and festivals. Now, as a graphic designer and web developer in Bristol, I help businesses all over the country achieve their goals. All businesses (big or small) should have memorable, unique concepts that will make them stand out from the crowd. That’s why I do what I do. Vivid identities, user-friendly interfaces, clear communication and a focus on the details.

Plus you’ll get totally awesome support afterwards if you need it!

YOUR NEXT BIG IDEA? LET’S MAKE IT STAND OUT.

BRANDING

So you’re starting a new company, or maybe you’re just giving the old one a bit of a freshen up. I’m here to make sure your company goals and ethos are present and at the centre of your company’s voice. Logo design, business cards, stationary are just the start- a great brand is consistent and pervasive through all areas of communication, even the footers on your emails!

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Have you got an idea you want to get down on paper and you just don’t know how to visualise it? Let’s work together on fleshing it out, looking at your target audience and focusing in on the key information you want to get across. Be it for print, the web or even in motion on the screen, I can help bring your concept to life.

WEB DESIGN

A website is a curious thing. It’s like a store front, only it’s interactive. It’s an advert, yet also a destination. It’s the first port of call people will visit to find out about you, and it’s there 24/7 so it has to make a great impression. I will make sure your site fits your brand, looks great on all devices, is super easy to use and most importantly is easy for you to keep fresh!

What technologies am i proficient in?

HTML 5

CSS 3

JQUERY

PHP

AFTER EFFECTS

ILLUSTRATOR

INDESIGN

PHOTOSHOP

WORDPRESS

MAILCHIMP

Contact

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hello.

Bristol

More Info

Please feel free to contact me using the form above, or the number below, to discuss anything from the simplest commission to your business goals and how I can help reflect these in your design, branding & web strategies.

Location: Bristol, UK

Phone: +44 7453 322166

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