As the world becomes more and more digital, I think it’s safe to say we all love receiving snail mail in our mailbox (and not bills or junk!). I know I get a smile on my face when I get a letter from a friend in the mail. As you plan your wedding or event, consider adding calligraphy envelope addressing to add an elegant, personalized touch to your event and really wow your guests - and save yourself the trouble of having to address the envelopes yourself!
Invitations, and more specifically, the envelope the invitations arrive in, are the first thing your guests see when invited to your wedding or event. Through envelope color, ink color, and calligraphy style, you can really set the tone for your day before your guests even open their invite. Imagine how excited your guests will feel when they see their name handwritten in elegant modern calligraphy peeking through their mailbox. Getting guest addresses printed onto an envelope may be as simple, but will that convey the same excitement?
Plus, the styles are endless. Planning a rustic, outdoor wedding? Consider kraft envelopes with white ink, with the guests name in calligraphy and the address in clear block letters (such as my Daisy style). Going for a vibe as glamorous as you are? Consider navy metallic envelopes with gold ink, with an angled calligraphy address layout like on my Poppy style. There are many mix and match opportunities and a calligrapher (like me!) will work with you to find the perfect combination for your personality and event. Add-ons such as hand poured wax seals and vintage postage can elevate your envelopes even further.
Calligraphy may seem like an old school tradition, but it’s truly an elegant detail that impresses people. The addition of calligraphy for your wedding envelopes can also make people feel really special, especially in today’s fast paced world. Upon receiving a calligraphy addressed envelope, your recipients will know someone sat down and took multiple minutes to carefully and elegantly handwrite their name and address in beautiful modern calligraphy. And they will know that they are important to you because you chose this extra detail to your event!
Calligraphy addressed envelopes with vintage postage
Gold calligraphy on black wedding envelopes
What’s especially great about calligraphy envelope addressing is that it can be done no matter how you procure your envelopes. A simple invitation from Minted or Vistaprint can be enhanced when placed into a calligraphy addressed envelope. Or, if you’re working with a custom stationer, a calligraphy envelope can be the final detail that ties the invitation suite together.
Calligraphy on wedding envelopes may seem like an expensive, luxury add-on, but I believe that’s a misconception! For a 100-person wedding, you may only be sending out 50 invitations as guests may live together, bring a plus one, etc. That means you only need 50 calligraphy addressed envelopes, and not 100!
I’d love to discuss with you ways to incorporate calligraphy for your wedding envelopes - or even holiday cards! Contact me to get started! While I’m based in San Diego, CA, I can and would love to work with you wherever you may be located.