If your idea of calligraphy involves a 18th century gentry man scrawling on parchment paper, you need to get up to speed. Versatile and personalise-able, calligraphy has come back in fashion over the past few years, especially in the World of Weddings. Done right, it can transform your special day from run of the mill, to one of a kind.
From obvious things like Wedding Invitations to more unusual personalisation such as inscribed Wedding Cakes, calligraphy is something you can really have fun with. Whether it be stone, wood, glass, paper or cloth, the possibilities of adding a personal touch to your day through the medium of pen and ink are endless.
Always partial to a bit of Wedding-Inpiration hunting, we’ve scoured the internet for the best of the best in Wedding Calligraphy ideas – go get inspired.
Wedding Table Menus & Place Settings:
Everything about this vibrant, blue setting is gorgeous, but what makes it really special is the Calligraphed plate detailing. This is not only a chance to tie in the colour of the gold cutlery, but also adds a touch of personalisation, meaning each and every one of the guests feel special – it’s the little things that count.
Another pretty affair, this time in delicate shades of pink. While the table design itself, with its creased linen napkin, chopping board and spindly thyme-sprig are lovely, the Menu card in bright white adds a touch of modernity and polish to this shabby chic set-up. The calligraphy style is wonderful, striking the perfect balance between scribbly and high-fashion.
Wedding Invitations & RSVPs:
The colour of these wedding envelopes is beautiful – a deep crimson is so classically romantic – but what really sets them off is the salmon pink calligraphed writing. Extravagant, swirly, vintage-look typography is used, which along with the added details of rose-gold wax seal, make these look like invites for a rather royal affair!
Sketchy floral patterns, muslin cloth and grey-blue, velvet ribbon give a big nod to the French shabby chic trend which is all about a less refined, effortless style. Calligraphy goes hand in hand with this, and the scrawly, barely-there typography in muted colours used here compliments the theme perfectly.
Wedding Accessories & Finishing Touches:
Avoid your groom presenting his personalised vows on a crumpled, well-worn piece of paper by giving him an equally personalised place to present them. These little books are simple, sharp and stylish, keeping everything tidy while your words do the talking.
Being Parisian Wedding Planners, we were bound to love these oh-so French Wedding favours. The macaroons look devine – and are no doubt delicious, too – but it’s the personalised, calligraphed gift tag that takes them from ‘cutes-y’ to Wedding-worthy.
You’ve spent years looking; trawling through all-white rails and in and out of changing rooms and finally bought the Wedding Dress of your dreams. The most important garment of your life shouldn’t be on any plastic hanger, now, should it ? Give your dress the presentation it deserves, with a personalised coat hanger done in the calligraphy style of your choice.
As you can see, with calligraphy, there are no rules and you can let your imagination go wild. Want to see more ? Check out our Calligraphy Pinterest board for even more inspiration.
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