Calligraphy: a wedding guide
A calligrapher writes names by hand in fine script. They write on cards and envelopes.
When couples book this
About 7 months before your wedding.
Still deciding the wedding
Your wishlist
Answer these before you meet anyone.
What lettering style are you drawn to?
What are you hoping to have lettered?
Any ink colors you're picturing?
Comparing your options
What to ask each one
What's being lettered?
How it’s usually priced
Usually priced per household.
Possible extras: Inner envelopes, Place cards / signage, Specialty ink / materials.
Booked and settling details
What you settle once booked
How does the calligrapher get the address list?
Lettering style, ink colors, and layout notes
Script vs. block, ink colors against the envelope stock, spelling-out rules for addresses, and any pieces with special layouts.
What to look over
Correct these details as needed.
How many envelopes?
Counted from your invitations. Extras matter here: addressing carries its own error allowance.
How many place and escort cards?
For businesses
The brief a couple sends you has these sections:
- The work
- Quantities
- Key dates
- The event
- Contacts