“What do you want–an engraved invitation?”
So happy to have been featured in the latest Newsday Bridal Planner! This beautiful Sunday section is filled with wonderful wedding inspiration, gorgeous bridal fashion and great tips for couples planning a wedding on Long Island.
It was such a treat sitting down with editor Michele Ingrassia to talk about wedding trends, invitations and calligraphy, especially since I know she loves these subjects as much as I do!
Read the full interview here
For a long time, the best way to display escort cards was to delicately lay them out on a table allowing guests to find their name and table number. While this tradition is still beautifully upheld, more and more brides are coming up with creative ways to display their escort cards. As someone fascinated with calligraphy and lettering, I’m happy to see the spotlight shined on a wedding detail that doesn’t always get the attention that it deserves. Here are images from a few weddings that take a creative approach to escort cards with great success!
A monogram is a great way to brand your wedding, from the invitation to wedding day accessories like programs, menus, cocktail napkins. It could even appear on your cake and, of course, your thank you cards.
As a calligrapher and stationer, I love creating monograms! What’s especially great about hand lettering a monogram is being able to intertwine the letters to visually unite them. It’s so meaningful for a wedding and the hand lettering adds such a personal touch.
A note on monogram etiquette~ It is preferred to not use your married monogram until after the wedding ceremony. For save-the-dates, invitations and ceremony programs, use a monogram with just your first initials or first names. Of course, that same monogram can be used at your reception. If you are introducing your monogram at the reception, feel free to use your married initials.
Here are a few of my favorite projects that incorporate monograms. I loved designing them!
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