About TavernCreative

TavernCreative was founded with one goal:
To offer luxury wedding stationery and personalised gifts — without the premium price tag.

By streamlining our process, carefully selecting materials, and designing a wide range of beautiful products in-house, we’re able to deliver a high-end experience at an accessible price point.

But quality doesn’t stop at the product. We believe in delivering an exceptional experience at every stage, from your first enquiry to the moment you open your package. With thoughtful design, careful packaging, and fast, reliable service, our aim is simple:

We aim to wow.

Our Values

  • EASY

    We put our customers at the centre of every decision. That means making the process of ordering your wedding stationery or gift as smooth and stress-free as possible, whether you're planning a big celebration or a thoughtful surprise.

  • FAST

    We design fast, we print fast, and we dispatch fast, without ever compromising on quality. Because you shouldn’t have to wait weeks to receive something special.

  • QUALITY

    Quality is everything to us. It’s in the card stock we use, the way we pack each item, the print finishes we offer, and the customer support we deliver. Every detail matters.

The Story of TavernCreative

TavernCreative began in a small bedroom of a house share in Lewisham. John was working full-time at a luxury printers in Mayfair while freelancing on the side. In October 2017, he took the leap, handed in his notice, and officially launched TavernCreative.

The dream? To make lots of sales and retire to a tropical island sipping Piña Coladas.

The reality? Not a single sale for three and a half weeks.

With his limited savings steadily disappearing, John was driving back to his hometown in Kent for the weekend when he heard the infamous Etsy “cha-ching” - his very first sale. From that moment, TavernCreative slowly began to grow. Reviews started rolling in, orders increased, and our little brand began making wedding stationery for couples around the world.

In 2019, we hired our first team member.

In 2020, the pandemic hit and sales stopped overnight. For about four months, everything paused. It was a scary time for a small business, but somehow, we held on and made it through the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021.

Then came 2022, the biggest year for weddings in recorded history. It was all systems go.

In 2023, we expanded our range to include personalised gifts alongside our wedding stationery, from personalised aprons to custom travel accessories. Today, we continue to evolve, investing in new finishes, tools and techniques to bring the best possible products to life.

You can now find us on our website, Etsy, Not On The High Street, Amazon, the occasional TikTok (when our inner Gen Z appears), and most regularly on Instagram. We’re a small team based in Kent, and we’re here to stay, doing what we love and helping you celebrate life’s biggest moments.

Much love,
John, Luke & Laura
Team TavernCreative

Close up of a wedding invitation on a burgundy table cloth, next to a velvet emerald green shoe, a distant blurred bottle of perfume and a diamond ring sat on top of the invitation.
A bride and groom walking away from the camera on their wedding day. The bride is in a classic white dress and holding a blush and white rose bouquet and the groom is in a fitted light navy blue suit.
a pair of brown shoes on a light carpet next to a blush and white bouqet
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Creative Director

John

John leads the business with a focus on creative direction and website development. From product innovation to platform optimisation, he ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

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Operations

Luke

Luke is your first point of contact and the engine of our day-to-day operations. He handles customer queries, manages design updates, and keeps orders moving swiftly through the studio.

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Social Media

Laura

Laura brings fresh ideas to life. From new product launches to our online presence. She leads our social media and plays a key role in shaping the future of our product range.

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