WHEN GRANIA MET FREYA
It all began at a London wedding fair in early 2020, about two weeks before the world pressed pause.
Grania and Freya were exhibiting side by side, instantly struck by each other’s work (and, let’s be honest, by each other’s outfits). What started as mutual admiration quickly turned into friendship, built on late-night DMs, creative pep talks, and a shared belief that most business problems can be solved with good stationery and a strong cocktail.
Through the chaos of lockdowns and the rollercoaster that followed, they became each other’s biggest cheerleaders. Between Grania’s background in mentoring and her much-loved Stationer’s Apprentice course, and Freya’s two decades of self-employed brilliance running multiple successful businesses, it wasn’t long before they realised they made a rather fabulous team.
In 2022 they officially joined forces to create Suite Press: part creative hub, part cheer squad, part slightly chaotic (but always well-dressed) revolution for wedding stationers. Their mission is to build a genuine community in an industry where so many work alone, to share the secrets no one else talks about, and to empower stationers and calligraphers to grow thriving, joyful, beautifully run businesses.
Because when Grania (the Patsy) and Freya (the Edina) get together, darling, magic happens.
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
— Mohandas Gandhi
OUR WHY
We’ve BEEN where you are now.
We’ve sat, alone at out desk wondering HOW.
We’ve dug deep.
We’ve TRIED it.
We’ve failed.
We’ve WON.
We’ve celebrated.
We’ve succeeded.
WE UNDERSTAND!
We are ready to share our knowledge, break down the walls of competition to cheerlead small stationery businesses. We want to help YOU find your path, create your niche and develop your skills without the smoke and mirrors.
GRANIA O’BRIEN
INK & PAPER
Queen of letterpress and high fashion wedding stationery. Inspired by stylish typography, clean lines and a little dusting of luxe, Grania is a hero of community within the wedding industry.
She is in her fourth year of mentoring bringing her coveted Stationers Apprentice course under the Suite Press brand to be able to truly grow her love of sharing and educating others to be the BEST they can be.
Grania has been featured in some of the biggest publications in the wedding world and works with some of the most recognised planners and venues on a regular basis.
Her networking skills are impeccable and not only that but she makes a seriously good whisky sour.
FREYA DEABILL
DEABILL & QUINCE
THE BRAND NEW STUDIO
Digital designer to the stars, Freya has over 20 years experience in the creative design scene, 10 of those in the wedding industry.
Her style is inspired by truly personal and individual results, working directly with her clients not only for weddings but branding as well, unravelling and understanding clients briefs and not only delivering but OVER delivering on their expectations.
As a mum of two young children she understands the juggle-struggle of work life balance but remains calm and organised, mainly aided by her love of a spreadsheet.
In her signature course Adobe Fundamentals Freya shares her incredible wealth of knowledge working with the Adobe Creative Cloud programs, tailored specifically to wedding stationers.
She’ll have a cosmo or an espresso martini at the bar please.
“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm… As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
— Audrey Hepburn