the story

Founded in 2017, IVY AND BETTY has grown from humble beginnings with just a few greetings cards, to a respected wedding stationery business working with happy couples across the world.

​I'm Kate, creator of IVY AND BETTY. You'll find me spending my days designing pretty things and hand crafting them in my home studio, with the occasional break for tea and cake! 

​I created IVY AND BETTY after having our first son, in a bid to find a more flexible approach to working. In a huge leap of faith I left behind my retail merchandising career, dusted off my learning skills and began to navigate a world of design, production and online selling. After a little while I found weddings were the real stand out for me, and I soon found my niche. I now have two gorgeous young boys, and feel so lucky to have created a business that works entirely around them.

I adore working with couples and playing a small part in their big day. Planning a wedding can often feel completely overwhelming, so I strive to make the invites and stationery an easy, friendly experience from beginning to end. As long as we get everything perfect for you, then I'm happy!

The business is named after my two beautiful Nans - Betty N. and Ivy H. Whilst I never really knew them, the stories I hear fill my heart with happiness and inspiration. I knew I wanted to honour their names to build something they would be proud of. I like to think they'll be watching over this adventure with a glint in their eye and a cheeky baileys in their hand!

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely day!

K. x