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Tuesday 17 January 2017

How To Pick The Right Wedding Calligraphy For Any Style Of Celebration

By Larry Gibson


If you are getting married you know that there are many decisions that you will need to make so that your celebration has the exact look and feel that you have envisioned. One way that many couples do this is through the use of printed materials such as invitations, place cards and programs. The wedding calligraphy you use for each of these items is very important. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the calligraphy style that you will use on your wedding stationary.

Calligraphy is a beautiful art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. Calligraphers use a brush or a specific style of pen to create letters that have both thin and thick strokes. Some styles are plain while others are incredibly elaborate.

If you are wondering what items can benefit from the use of fancy lettering, consider using it on invitations, save the date cards, wedding programs and cards or charts that tell guests where they will be seated at the reception. Using the same type style on each of these items can tie your printed materials together and set a theme. Plainer type styles can give a more relaxed feel whereas fancier styles can give a more formal feel to everything.

In the past, all calligraphy was done by hand. Now, computer programs can recreate many different lettering styles. Individuals who want a uniform look or who may not have a large amount of money to pay a professional may want to choose to have their stationary produced digitally. If you love a hand-made look and are willing to order your invitations and stationary farther in advance you may want to find someone who still practices this art form.

If you are trying to decide what kind of lettering to use, you need to consider how ornate the lettering will be. Some styles of type are very ornate which can be beautiful but hard to read. Also remember that the size of your lettering will affect how easy it will be to read as well.

Many people do not think about ink color when they are choosing their invitations. If your colors are light or pastel you may want to choose a darker color for the ink on your invitations. This can make it easier for people to read the writing and may make it possible to choose a fancier style of type. If you are working with a designer or a print service, asking for a proof of your invitation first.

If you decide that you want to have your invitations and stationary done by hand you may want to look online to find someone who has the skill and experience to create the lettering style you prefer. Make sure to ask for samples of their work as well as the names of past clients that are willing to act as references.

Many couples prefer to use websites or graphic designers and have the lettering done via computer. This can be a less expensive alternative to having your lettering done by hand. If you are looking for potential places to have your invitations created digitally, you may want to ask recently married friends or family members where they had their invitations produced or which companies they avoided using.




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