If you’re looking for a calligrapher who can present your text in a beautiful, meaningful way for someone you care about, you’re in the right place.
Most of my clients ask me to pen personal poems, wedding vows, and other decorative calligraphy works to give as gifts on special occasions. Below are a few examples of how I can work with you to use calligraphy for your special occasion.
Looking for Wedding Calligraphy?
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- Wedding Invitation Design
- Envelope Calligraphy Addressing
- Welcome Signs and Place Cards
- Onsite Calligraphy Personalization
You’re already in the right place if you need Wedding Vow Calligraphy or a Marriage Certificate filled in!
Nothing compares to handwritten calligraphy when it comes to these moments.
My clients are thrilled to give these pieces as gifts, and recipients are so touched!
What is Custom Calligraphy?
Choose this service when you have a specific text you’d like written in calligraphy. Many times, this is a personal poem, an officiant speech, wedding vows, or in memorial of a loved one. I typically write this text in Italic script, sometimes with the addition of a large, decorative letter at the beginning. Pricing starts at $125.
To give you a quote, I’ll need to know:
- The date you need the completed piece
- Word Count
- How you will display the calligraphy; framed, in an envelope, reproduced for a pamphlet, etc
Click the examples below to learn more about these custom works, or click the button below to browse my Portfolio.
Thoughtful Gifts
Adventure quote in Italic Calligraphy beneath a hand-painted watercolor hobbit door
9″ by 12″
Illuminated Letters
Uncial and Italic calligraphy on archival watercolor paper for a role-playing game
5″ by 7″
Anniversary Poems
Italic Calligraphy on a hand-printed leaf background. Matted and framed.
9″ by 12″
“Renee did a beautiful, framed piece for us on hand dyed paper . . .
She listened to what we needed and very quickly produced the exact gift we wanted to give to dear friends. She is a total delight to work with, and her work is thoughtfully created. I could not ask for more. If you have any calligraphy needs, do give Renee a call!”
Sheila Schultz
Calligraphy Personalization
We can also use calligraphy to personalize an item, turning it into a meaningful keepsake. Some examples include book pages, a marriage certificate, and family trees. For these projects, I normally use an archival-quality calligraphy marker. If I find that the surface is conducive to a dip pen and ink, and I have enough space, I’ll use that to personalize your item instead. I will always need to see the item in person before I commit to personalizing it for you.
If your item is glass, metal, or enameled, you might consider having me engrave it instead. Pricing starts at $55. To learn more about engravable items, click below.
Gold Letter Gifts
Keep it simple with a single, decorative letter. Tell me which letter you’d like and the color you’d like it to be, I’ll draft and paint a letter and cut a protective custom mat for it. Pricing starts at $95. Click below to get started!
Choose from Calligraphy Styles
Whether you’re gifting calligraphy as a token of appreciation or using it to mark an event, there is a calligraphy style for your idea.
I offer pointed pen calligraphy, broad edge calligraphy, and hand drawn lettering. Together, we’ll choose calligraphy and materials to best suit your project. I use archival-quality paints, inks, and papers for professional results that stand the test of time.
Custom Calligraphy Enhancements
Complete your calligraphy with eye-catching embellishments. Bellow are a few elements that will elevate your calligraphy artwork.
Illuminated Letters or Versal Letters
Hand-Drawn Decorative Borders
Hand-Prepared or Dyed Backgrounds
Custom Matting and Framing
Presenting Your Custom Calligraphy
The best way to present and preserve most calligraphy is to add a mat and frame. Over time, artwork can be damaged if it’s pressed up against the glass.
For artwork we present on canvas or panels, we’ll seal it to protect it from dust and fading.
Please note that calligraphy requires 2 to 3 times more space than a printed font. Depending on the amount of text, the completed calligraphy will likely be larger than a standard 8.5″x11″ page. I’ll include a rough idea of the size of the completed piece during our consultation.
