Apr
 
23rd

Janine & Johan Val De Vie Dinner

Posted in Articles, Laser cutting

SDD_Janine&JohannWe were overjoyed to sponsor the Val de Vie indulgent villa and dinner experience won by the beautiful couple Janine and Johann Bensch.  With other industry experts, the couple and their guests were treated to a beautiful pampered and catered for afternoon and evening; nothing short of the familiar Val de Vie style. Our stationery designs took a modern yet chic approach with black laser cut and engraved pieces combined with beautiful yellow geometric prints.

You can find more photos and sponsor details from this event (which were beautifully captured by Inecke Photography) here as well as in latest edition of the Val de Vie Magazine.

Apr
 
16th

Stamping Delight

Posted in Uncategorized

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Embellishing your stationery with personalised elements gives it a unique and oh so special touch. Secret Diary is now creating customised rubber tiered stamps for your at-home stamping delight. Be it your monogram, logo, special date, or quirky saying – we can get you stamping in no time!

Contact us today to add to your existing or new order!

Apr
 
14th

Paper-state-of-mind

Posted in Inspiration, Laser cutting, Secret Diary Designs, Stationery, Uncategorized, Wedding Events, Wedding stationery designs

SDD_Cisca&DustinCisca and Dustin came to us with a paper-state-of-mind. Their neutral wedding was a stationers dream and there was an explosion of glorious paper in all areas of their Molenvliet wedding. The highlight feature was a 3m x 3m wall covered in laser-cut white paper flowers with black pops to add interest. The enormity of this unique piece took our production team on-site to assemble. Adding to the paper theme, over 150 origami birds were hand-made to add to the essence. Tissue pockets, wooden signage, honey jar labels, pin-wheels . . . the list is beautifully endless!

*The Honey Jar covers were beautifully designed by Elephant Shoe.

Apr
 
9th

WEDDING INSPIRATIONS – June Edition – Part #2

Posted in Articles, Bridal invitations, Laser cutting, Place cards, Secret Diary Designs, Stationery design, Wedding seating charts

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As mentioned in our previous post,  Celeste Styled Events contacted us to contribute “out-of-the-box” pieces for the Wedding Inspirations Magazine Urban Romance photo shoot. Part #2, showcases the Urban Denim “daring to be different” inspired pieces.

You can find more in the June edition of Wedding Inspirations Magazine.

Shoot conceptualisation, styling & coordination – Celeste Styled Events | Photography and Videography – Vizion Photo | Decor and Flowers – Aartsappel | Stationery – Secret Diary Creative Designs | Hair and make-up – Corlé Barnard | Wedding Dress – Janita Thoerien | Model – Gizelle de Nysschen

Apr
 
7th

WEDDING INSPIRATIONS – June Edition – Part #1

Posted in Articles, Chic wedding invitations, Laser cut stationery, Laser cutting, Place cards, Seating plan, Secret Diary Designs, Uncategorized

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We will never turn down a creative challenge . . . or stationery completely out of the ordinary! So when Celeste Styled Events contacted us to contribute “out-of-the-box” pieces, we couldn’t say yes quick enough. The task was to create 2 looks for an Urban Romance photo shoot with copper and denim trending themes to blend with the modern look.  Here’s showcasing the Urban Industrial Copper theme in Part #1 of this 2 part post.

You can find more in the June edition of Wedding Inspirations Magazine.

Shoot conceptualisation, styling & coordination – Celeste Styled Events | Photography and Videography – Vizion Photo | Decor and Flowers – Aartsappel | Stationery – Secret Diary Creative Designs | Hair and make-up – Corlé Barnard | Wedding Dress – Janita Thoerien | Model – Gizelle de Nysschen

Apr
 
4th

Save-The-Date Promotion

Posted in invitations, Save the Date, Secret Diary Designs, Uncategorized

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We have an abundance of invites heading out the studio – ready and waiting to be delivered to their intended guests over the course of the next couple of months. As with their corresponding Digital Save the Dates which are a new cost effective trend, keeping your guests informed and prepared. Secret Diary is offering a FREE digital Save the Date with every new invitation order*. Don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or would like us to set up a consultation appointment for your invitation order.

* Terms and conditions apply

Mar
 
31st

WEDDING INSPIRATIONS Magazine Feature

Posted in Articles, Lace lasercut invitation, Laser cut stationery, Passport Invitations, Programs, Secret Diary Designs, Stationery, Uncategorized

SDD_WeddingInspirationsWe are thrilled to be featured in the Autumn issue of the Wedding Inspirations magazine. Our extensively traveled couple, Kristoffer and Ida, took their wedding all the way to Norway. Their invitations resembled a boarding pass, while their menus came in the shape of a passport. Kristoffer & Ida wanted to ensure the names of countries they’d visited together were incorporated into all of the stationery and decor – using their wedding as a journey with our guests as fellow passengers.

You can read more about this Norway wedding in the current issue which is currently available.

Mar
 
28th

Rustic Beach Wedding

Posted in Cake topper, Laser cutting, Secret Diary Designs, Wedding stationery

SDD_BeachWedding-03We could not help smiling at the sweetness of these gorgeous photos (Photography by Zara-Zoo) of our stationery for our clients Laureth & Wayne. Sophisticated beach details were incorporated in so many of the thoughtful items from vinyl & wood signage, laser-cut cake topper (isn’t it just too cute!), to thank you tags and personalised gift boxes.

Congratulations Laureth & Wayne!

You can see more photos here.

Mar
 
24th

A Classic Photography Workshop

Posted in Cake topper, Invitation, Lace lasercut invitation, Letterpress, Secret Diary Designs

SDD_ChristineMShootThere is nothing greater than supporting our fellow wedding vendors so we were more than delighted to contribute stationery items to Christine Meintjes February Photography Workshop. This sophisticated and classic set up; at Brenaissance, Stellenbosch;  showcased some of our neutral and earthy laser-cut & letter-pressed detailed invites. You can see more of the stunning workshop photos and find more information here.

Mar
 
18th

Secret Diary featured in the March issue of BELLA magazine

Posted in Articles, Secret Diary Designs, wedding

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This month’s issue of BELLA magazine features a special wedding highlight which we were thrilled to be a part of. We don’t want to give too much away, so be sure to pick up your copy, on shelves now, from participating  Clicks, Pick and Pay, & Woolworths stores.

You can find out more about this and other issues on the BELLA  Website.

Feb
 
25th

Secret Diary at the Canal Walk Bridal expo

Posted in Gift favours, Wedding Invitation, Wedding invitations, Wedding stationery

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We had a blast meeting new couples and clients at this past weekends Canal Walk bridal expo where we showcased some of our latest Wedding invitations, Wedding stationery and gift favours. We have thouroughly enjoyed hearing all the amazing feedback from clients  this week so far and look forward to working with all of you on your stationery!