“the beauty and nobility, the august mission and destiny, of human handwriting.”
~ George Bernard Shaw
handwritten calligraphy
We offer three distinctive calligraphy styles, each thoughtfully designed to range from traditional to modern scripts, allowing your calligraphy to seamlessly complement your wedding aesthetic.
For couples seeking something truly personal, a custom script may be commissioned. Once booked, 2-3 bespoke script options will be drafted for your selection, ensuring your calligraphy feels entirely your own.
Before booking, we invite you to review the requirements and instructions below, and explore our FAQs for more additional details regarding our custom calligraphy services.
Starting minimum: $500
Guest Envelope Addressing
$12.00/Outer (cardstock)
$13.50/ Outer (handmade paper)
$6.00/Inner (cardstock)
Escort card
calligraphy
$5.00/each (cardstock)
$6.00/each (handmade paper)
Place card
calligraphy
$4.50/each (cardstock)
$5.50/ each (handmade paper)
How does it work?
Mail us your approved paper for your project*, and we will hand calligraph your items before returning them to you. We service & ship worldwide.
*Please note: We will not begin your project until we receive your mailed materials and your completed guest list.
Paper Check:
If you want to confirm your paper’s quality, brand, weight, or type, click “Get Started” and provide your details in the comment section. This ensures we deliver the best handwritten results. We can also source your envelopes for an additional fee.
Pro Tip: The thicker the envelope, the better the quality of calligraphy. Paper weight is usually listed in pounds (lb.).
How soon should you book?
To ensure your preferred spot on our calendar, we recommend submitting your inquiry early, even if your mailing date is 4-6 months away.
Save-the-dates & invitations: Book as early as possible
Reception day-of pieces or other calligraphy projects: Book as soon as you decide to work with us.
Turnaround Time: Standard projects take 2-3 weeks, not including shipping. Need it sooner? Contact us— we may accommodate for an additional rush fee.
Payment
A 50% non-refundable retainer is due at booking to secure your spot. Once we receive your materials and guest list, the remaining balance will be billed before the project begins.
All standard orders ship via FedEx Ground or International.
your ink choices
You may choose:
A displayed color
A Pantone Uncoated swatch number
Or mail a swatch sample with your materials for a custom match
Please note: Because colors are mixed by hand, they may vary slightly from your swatch or screen. Monitors display colors differently, so slight variations are normal.
we do not accept custom calligraphy orders for wedding logos, signage, vows, poems, or other individually commissioned pieces of this nature.
style no. 1
Romantic
A ‘Romantic’ handwritten calligraphy script style for your envelopes, place cards and escort cards.
*Alternative Surfaces: Currently, we only accept paper as our preferred choice for handwritten calligraphy.*
style no. 2
Wondrous
A ‘Wondrous’ handwritten calligraphy script style for your envelopes, place cards and escort cards.
*Alternative Surfaces: Currently, we only accept paper as our preferred choice for handwritten calligraphy.*
style no. 3
Classic
A ‘Classic’ handwritten calligraphy script style for your envelopes, place cards and escort cards.
*Alternative Surfaces: Currently, we only accept paper as our preferred choice for handwritten calligraphy.*