✨ CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: The Wedding Content Group ✨
🚨 STOP SCROLLING 🚨 If you’re getting married in 2025, this is the one thing you need on your wedding day—your very own social media manager! Yep, wedding content creators are huge this year, and I had the absolute pleasure of crafting a timeless yet modern brand identity for @theweddingcontentgroup to help them stand out in this fast-growing industry.
🖥️ Brand Vibes: Elegant, fresh, and effortlessly stylish
🖤 Colour Palette: Warm neutrals for that elevated, high-end feel
🖋️ Typography: Clean, modern, and minimal (because classic never goes out of style)
™️ Logo Mark: Obsessed with this chic submark—perfect for social media and branded touchpoints
With 4 new client bookings last week, I’m so grateful for the incredible businesses I get to work with—and thrilled to be fully booked for some very exciting brand and website projects until April! If you want in on May’s waiting list, now’s the time - DM me, and let’s create something magical for your business ✨
#BrandingThatBooks #LuxuryBrandDesign #SocialMediaForWeddings #WeddingMarketing #BookedOutDesigner #WomenWhoCreate #ShowitDesigner
A day in the life of a business owner/mum/toddler-wrangler 🎢✨
Morning chaos? ✔️ Toddler negotiations at an all-time high? ✔️ Strategic hiding of household mess before client calls? Also ✔️.
From the mad morning dash (where someone refuses to get down off the windowsill 🙃) to back-to-back brand reviews, strategy sessions, and design deadlines—fuelled by lukewarm coffee, of course—before racing out for nursery pickup and bedtime battles.
Somehow, it all gets done (mostly). And yes, I did eat lunch in under five minutes standing at the kitchen counter. Efficiency, right?
Shoutout to all the working mums making it happen daily—tell me, what’s the wildest part of your routine? Let’s swap stories in the comments! ⬇️💬
#WorkingMumLife #BusinessAndBabies #MakingItWork #mamabusiness #morningroutine #brandidentity #webdesigner
// L I N E - D R A W N //
Line-drawn venue illustrations are our fave! 😍
Keeping it simple with a two-tone, outline style over a full colour, classic illustration, opens up so many other possibilities. You can choose any colour combo to match your tonal palette; opt to hot foil or letterpress for the ultimate in texture and finish; or even add to a custom wax seal design.
This illustration of @hawkstone_hall started life as a digital black and white drawing - swipe to see that gold impression! 👉🏼🌟
Well, you all voted to be nosy… so I delivered 👀
Yesterday was a day that started with nursery drop-off and ended with content edits, website builds, brand development and a lot of coffee in between.
I’ve realised I really do love the variety this way of working brings - especially after a week that didn’t quite go to plan (thank you, chicken pox).
There’s a rhythm to it, even if it looks different every day. And I wouldn’t have it any other way!
I’m thinking I might share more of these little behind-the-scenes of days like this… would you watch?
Behind the scenes at a recent personal brand photo shoot for designer and illustrator Cara of @papergreencreative
Being a creator herself, Cara had a clear vision of what she wanted to get out of her brand shoot with me.
She had a luxe, editorial feel to her images in mind, whilst packing in plenty of her friendly personality. I think we nailed it!
If you’d like to work with me on photography for your brand, pop me a DM to get started. Or check out my rates and packages at my profile. I can’t wait to hear from you!
#manchesterphotographer #personalbrandingphotographer #headshotphotographer #brandingshoot #brandphotographers #manchestercreatives #manchesterfreelance
If you’d told 29-year-old me where I’d be now, I definitely wouldn’t have believed you…
✨ Built a business from scratch
✨ Navigated the hardest seasons of my life (infertility, loss, all the messy in-between)
✨ Hit six figures doing what I love
✨ And now? Pivoting into something even bigger
Moral of the story? You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just keep showing up, keep evolving, and trust that future you is going to shock you.
Tell me—where were you 10 years ago? And would past-you believe where you are now? ⬇️
(PS - 19 year old me needs to save those 🔔🍑👖Miss Sixty’s too! OBSESSED with this song @kendricklamar )
#EntrepreneurGlowUp #BusinessJourney #BrandBuilding #WomenWhoCreate #DesignYourLife
✨ Client Spotlight: The White Lion at Hankelow ✨
After collaborating together on all things marketing and design since their relaunch back in 2022, it was time to bring something truly special to life for my long-standing client — a sister brand and website for the @thewhitelionhankelow ’s newest offering: intimate, relaxed weddings in their stunning, centuries-old pub. And now that they’re officially licensed for weddings, the timing couldn’t be more perfect to showcase our efforts!
From the showstopping menus (seriously, these dishes deserve their own love story) to the cosy, eclectic spaces perfect for heartfelt “I do’s,” every detail was designed to capture the warmth and charm of this unique venue.
📸 Here’s what we created:
✔️ Brand Strategy & Customer Journey Design – ensuring a seamless experience for newly engaged couples
✔️ Sister Branding & Custom Illustration – a distinctive identity that complements the original brand
✔️ Full Website Design & Build – a Showit website that’s visually stunning and effortlessly functional
✔️ Photo Shoot & Art Direction – bringing the atmosphere and menus to life through captivating visuals
✔️ Marketing Strategy & Launch Campaign Execution – positioning them as a go-to wedding destination
Now, we’re rolling out a strategic launch campaign to showcase this incredible new wedding offering! Head to my stories for a sneak peek. ✨
#BrandStrategy #LuxuryBrandDesign #ShowitWebsite #WebsiteLaunch #WeddingMarketing #HospitalityBranding #WebDesignExperts #DesignThatWorks #CreativeBranding
Luxury web design is getting a serious glow-up in 2025, and I’m here for it! ✨
If you’re looking to keep your brand ahead of the curve, here are the top trends to watch:
🌿 Muted neutrals with bold accents – Think effortless elegance with a modern twist. ✨ Interactive & scroll-based animations – Smooth, subtle movements that make your site feel extra luxe. 🤖 Personalized, AI-driven experiences – Smart content that adapts to your audience (because one-size-fits-all is so last year). 📖 Editorial-style layouts – Inspired by high-end magazines, with stunning visuals and plenty of white space to let your brand breathe.
Which one are you loving the most? Drop your fave in the comments! ⬇️
#LuxuryDesign #Design #LuxuryWebDesign #BrandingWithStyle #HighEndBranding #WebsiteTrends2025 #DigitalElegance #websitedesigner
Hello, it’s me 👋🏼
I know, I know—it’s been a hot minute since I last showed up here. But let me tell you, juggling motherhood and running a business has been real, and the post-baby writer’s block? Next level 🫣.
I won’t go on about the challenges of 2024, but let’s just say it was my toughest year in over a decade of business—and that’s from someone who managed a wedding and retail biz through a pandemic!
But here’s the good news: a new year means a fresh start! 2025 is here, and I’m FINALLY excited to dive back into supporting all the amazing business owners who are ready to grow, shine, and create brands that really work!
I think I’m starting to get the hang of this mama-life juggling act (she says, half convincingly), and behind the scenes, I’ve been working on a new business model and brand that’s perfect for this next chapter in life. I can’t wait to share it with you all and provide the design advice, strategy, and support you need to level up your business.
Expect lots of actionable tips and insights from my journey to help inspire and support others navigating this wild ride. For now, I’m manifesting my 2025 intentions and getting ready to reconnect with you all.
But enough about me—how are YOU doing?
Cara x
#design #branding #brandidentity #businessmama #mumsinbusiness #hello #imback
Hands up if you’re currently planning your 2025 wedding? We took advantage of having all of our favourite Iscoyd suppliers here together at our recent Open Day, and asked for their insight into the styling trends coming through for the 2025 season ahead.
Spoiler alert: the house next year is most definitely set to host some rather fun and colour-filled celebrations!
Featured:
Katie @uniqueyourwedding
Vicky & Courtney @vickymhair
Kitty @birdie_photobooth
Nicola @boutiquebakery_chester
Mike @captureitphotoboothuk
Cara @papergreencreative
#weddingplanning #weddingstyle #2025wedding #iscoydpark #iscoyd #weddingvenue #weddingvenueuk #shropshire #cheshire #Wales #weddinginspiration
Always fun to play around and reimagine place setting ideas from the archives!
Did you see these on display yesterday @iscoydpark ’s open day? Which is your favourite? Comment 1,2, 3 or 4 below! 🤔
