Chitter Chatter is a series all about inspirational women in the wedding industry whom I greatly admire. These women successfully combine running their own business with married life and, in a lot of cases, raising a young family. The ‘Chitter Chatter’ twist is is they have to answer my questions in just 140 characters or less….
Today I’m chitter chattering to Emma Taylor, wife, mother and owner of Paperless Wedding, her online wedding stationery business. She took maternity leave in 2012 and never went back, instead dedicating her time to raising her children and growing Paperless Wedding. She lives in East London with her husband, 2 year old daughter, and 11 week old son.
What was your first job?
I worked as a hairdresser’s assistant on a Saturday. Washing hair, sweeping floors making tea. Oh the glamour!
Tell me more about your career before launching Paperless Wedding
I was Head of Broadcast for a company that delivered TV Ads digitally to TV stations. Now I deliver email invites to guests….
What made you start Paperless Wedding?
When we got married we created our own website and emailed invites with RSVP through the site. People loved it, so here we are!
What inspires you to keep growing and developing your business?
We offer something different, we promote British designers, we give couples the freedom to create, and I love weddings!
What obstacles have you overcome along the way?
Getting used to working alone, lack of funding, balancing motherhood and working from home and never having enough time!
