Calligraphy for Wedding Envelopes: Kraft and Navy

Calligraphy for Inner and Outer Envelopes, $2.50

On a recently completed wedding calligraphy job, the bride here had the great, unique color scheme of navy and kraft. It was a calligraphy job with both inner and outer envelopes, and the bride had the return address on the outer envelope (which was a kraft tone) in navy.

Our initial dilemma was a matter of ink choice between white and navy on the outer kraft envelope: we went back and forth because the kraft color is a medium tone, and it's always a toss up as to what will show up best. For example, on dark tones I always recommend a light color ink so that the text will pop: and dark ink for light envelopes.

Calligraphy for Wedding Invitations

After doing samples of both white and navy ink on the kraft outer envelope, I determined that navy ink looks best: the white seemed to get lost on the paper. I was a little worried that it wouldn't look navy, because the brown tone of the kraft makes the navy lose it's blue tint - but they definitely turned out great.

Then, on the inner envelope, she opted for a white color ink. I've done several jobs with white ink on navy, and always love the way that it looks!

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Are you in need of a calligrapher for your wedding invitations, or are just looking to make your life a bit easier? Contact me today to find out how to get started.

Wedding Calligraphy: Outer Envelope and Return Address

Calligraphy for Return Address, $1 per envelope

This calligraphy job was for a small wedding on simple cream colored envelopes with black ink. The envelopes needed calligraphy for the outer envelope, containing the invitation, and calligraphy for the return address on the back. As you can see, I was very happy with the results! If you are a DIY bride, it's always tough getting all that return address info on the back flap without it looking smushed: so be careful!

Calligraphy for Wedding Invitations, $2.00 each

The bride also opted for a personal design and favorite of mine - incorporating dots in the zip code. I've always done a spread-out zip code underneath the town and state, because I think that it looks better and really ties the whole address together. Adding the dot accents gives it a little something extra - without going too over the top! You can also read about the place cards for this job here.

Need calligraphy for your wedding invitations? I've been addressing wedding envelopes for years, and am operating out of Massachusetts, just North of Boston. Contact me to get started today on your own wedding consultation!

Wedding Calligraphy: Tiffany Blue Bow Place Cards

Tiffany Blue Bow Place Cards, $4.25 for 10

These images were from a recent place card job for a small wedding on the South Shore. One of the wedding colors was Tiffany blue, so these cards had an adorable little blue ribbon on the top center. There were no table numbers assigned with these place cards because the wedding took place in the bride's home - so she just wanted names written out in calligraphy with black ink on the place cards, which were already on tables so that guests would know where to sit.

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Like the cards? I found the creator to be Tina Prins, owner of Casual Cards on Etsy, and you can buy these place cards and more from her online shop. She's also got some great pieces for gift tags, envelopes, or even just note cards. You can visit her shop at www.casualcards.etsy.com

Wedding Calligraphy for Place Cards, $1 each

Looking for wedding calligraphy for your place cards? I've worked with brides all over the country to help them get the exact look of the reception they've always wanted. So contact me today!