5 gorgeous calligraphy ideas

Ligature Arturo Style Invitation
"The experience of receiving an invitation starts with the envelope, so you want it to feel special and significant right from the start. When your guests see that envelope in their stack of mail, they will begin to feel the excitement of the event before they even open it up," says Brooklyn-based calligrapher, Bryn Chernoff of Paperfinger.
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Dessert Sign
Tip: If calligraphy is a priority for you, figure out where it will make the biggest impact. Bryn suggests starting with the escort cards and invites. A gorgeous dessert table is also a great aspect to highlight!
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Pretty Placecards
"Nothing feels more personal than calligraphy that has been written by hand just for the event," she says. "It conveys the care and attention that went into planning and creating a wedding. I'm always amazed at the sheer delight people have when they see their name written beautifully."
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Engraved Invitations
On a budget? This year Paperfinger completed the Ligature Collection, which offers invitations to those who want to choose a design from the collection and save on time and cost, without giving up hand-calligraphed designs.
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Classic Invitations
"Weddings are one of our few remaining opportunities for enjoying traditions. A hand-calligraphed envelope placed in the mail is a vestige of our past and it is very meaningful to revive!"
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