Calligraphy For Weddings & Special Events

Enhance your wedding or special event with elegant hand crafted calligraphy

Just as your flowers and wedding cake are all prepared lovingly by hand, so should your wedding stationery which is the first impression your guests will have about what's to come. Let the beauty of hand crafted lettering reflect the sentimentality of your day and complete your bespoke wedding ensemble. Calligraphy lends itself beautifully for weddings, however any special event such as formal dinners, charity events, big birthday bashes; any situation where calligraphy can add an extra touch of style will accentuate the mood and make it even more special.

Below are a few examples of script styles, although I can work with you to compliment your own unique style in formality, color scheme and overall impression. From simply elegant and understated to bold and lavish, calligraphy can be customized to be a statement that is uniquely yours. Custom ink matching of your color scheme is also available.

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Are you considering adding calligraphy to your wedding? Confused? Need a cost idea or maybe you aren‘t sure how it all works? I got ya! I am very happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Envelope Addressing

Invitation Suite Design

The envelope is the first impression and sets the stage for the overall "feeling" of your event. Receiving a hand lettered envelope is a very special experience that most recipients remember and appreciate.

Invitation Suite Design

I will hand letter your custom wedding invitation by carefully working with you to create exactly what you have in mind! Even if you aren't sure, I have over two decades of working with brides and grooms to help achieve your dream invitation ensemble.

Seating Designations

Invitation Suite Design

Seating Designations

I will write your guest's names in beautiful script they will notice and appreciate on your escort cards, place cards, on menu cards or any stationery used for your tables that can be enhanced with hand calligraphy.

Menus

Monograms

Seating Designations

Menus in calligraphy (or a combination of hand calligraphy and a simple block font as shown above) can continue to carry your bespoke theme throughout to every detail. Combine your seating card with the menu design by writing each guest name at the top for a beautiful presentation.

Monograms

Monograms are an elegant way to personalize and can be utilized and printed on many things; not just for the wedding! Thank you cards, stationery, linens...a custom monogram is a treasure.

Accents

Monograms

Hand painted embellishments create the ultimate bespoke presentation. I can add drawings and spot elements with ink and watercolor to accentuate the script on any calligraphic piece.

Elegantly Addressed Envelopes

Simply Elegant Script

Pairs well with almost any classic invitation ensemble.

Flourished Script

The capitals are flourished for a more "luxe" style. This script can be customized to compliment the style of custom computer fonts printed on an invitation.

Lavish Script

Sets the stage for bold refinement and luxury. This script pairs beautifully when used alongside flourished hand lettered accents in a the entire stationery ensemble.

Spencerian

The original American Script. A delicate, unique script that pairs well with a block lettered invitation to add a hand crafted element to your ensemble.

Ornamental Spencerian

The original American script with delicate yet lavish ornate capitals for added elegance & drama.