{"id":136280,"date":"2016-12-08T19:06:20","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T19:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=135873"},"modified":"2024-05-15T09:34:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T08:34:40","slug":"ananyas-tenth-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/ananyas-tenth-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Ananya\u2019s Tenth Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">A few weeks ago, we were delighted to be invited to celebrate the tenth anniversary of stationery company Ananya Cards. In Sanskrit, Ananya means \u2018without equal\u2019, and this company definitely lives up to its name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0001-1.jpg\" alt=\"Benares Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-136185\" title=\"Benares Restaurant \"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0001-1.jpg\" alt=\"Benares Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-136185\" title=\"Benares Restaurant \"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">They design beautifully crafted, bespoke, high-end stationery for all of life\u2019s big celebrations, including stunning wedding stationery. We couldn\u2019t wait to celebrate ten years of their growing success.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0011.jpg\" alt=\"Benares Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-136186\" title=\"Benares Restaurant \"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0011.jpg\" alt=\"Benares Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-136186\" title=\"Benares Restaurant \"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted at the chic and elegant Benares \u2013 the UK\u2019s first Asian Michelin-starred restaurant &#8211; we joined a small select group of wedding professionals for a gorgeous four-course meal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0039.jpg\" alt=\"Ananya Cards\" class=\"wp-image-136187\" style=\"width:778px;height:auto\" title=\"Ananya Cards\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0039.jpg\" alt=\"Ananya Cards\" class=\"wp-image-136187\" style=\"width:778px;height:auto\" title=\"Ananya Cards\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Before we ate, we were treated to a lovely welcome speech from founder Vaishali Shah, whose warmth, enthusiasm, and passion for the company came across so vividly and was very touching.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0070.jpg\" alt=\"Ananya Cards\" class=\"wp-image-136188\" title=\"Ananya Cards\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0070.jpg\" alt=\"Ananya Cards\" class=\"wp-image-136188\" title=\"Ananya Cards\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0090.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Stationery\" class=\"wp-image-136189\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Stationery \"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0090.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Stationery\" class=\"wp-image-136189\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Stationery \"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">At each place setting was a beautiful piece of origami paper and instructions for creating an origami heart \u2013 a really sweet touch and a little challenge before we enjoyed a simply stunning meal! Each course was described and presented and then heartily enjoyed by all. We loved the little touches of \u201810\u2019 decorating the courses \u2013 a lovely addition to the celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0143.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Food\" class=\"wp-image-136190\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Food\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0143.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Food\" class=\"wp-image-136190\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Food\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0144.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Food\" class=\"wp-image-136191\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Food\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0144.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Food\" class=\"wp-image-136191\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Food\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0148.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Food\" class=\"wp-image-136192\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Food\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0148.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Food\" class=\"wp-image-136192\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Food\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">As would be expected from such a talented stationery design company, the place settings and menus were beautifully created, as was the fabulous goody bag we were sent away with. It was an exciting collection of some new designs\u2014what a treat!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0041.jpg\" alt=\"Goodie Bag\" class=\"wp-image-136193\" style=\"width:774px;height:auto\" title=\"Goodie Bag\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Ananya10year_HR-0041.jpg\" alt=\"Goodie Bag\" class=\"wp-image-136193\" style=\"width:774px;height:auto\" title=\"Goodie Bag\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">We were honoured to be invited to celebrate your tenth anniversary, Ananya; thank you! We look forward to celebrating the next decade with you as your success continues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For further details, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ananyacards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ananyacards.com<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Photography by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fionasweddingphotography.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiona Kelly Photography <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week we were delighted to be invited to celebrate stationery company Ananya\u2019s tenth anniversary. 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