Brandon and Ashley's Wedding Dinner Party

Sharing one of my all time favorite weddings ; Brandon and Ashley’s intimate celebration in Virginia! Ashley reached out to me to create custom menus and place cards for each of her guests. Everything came together beautifully for their gorgeous dinner party with their closest friends.

Wedding Place setting with calligraphy menu and place card

I created their custom calligraphy menus in Navy ink that complimented their red monogram wax seal perfectly. The mix of modern calligraphy script and all caps descriptions gave the menu a casual feel, all while still making a statement at the place settings. The menus highlighted the courses as well as the sourcing of their ingredients. The personal touches to the menus through the wax seal and calligraphy made the party even more special.

Custom calligraphy menu in navy ink with a monogram wax seal

No place setting is complete without place cards! These place cards were done on handmade paper and with navy calligraphy.

Calligraphy place card done on Handmade Paper in Navy ink

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French Lilac Envelopes paired with a Classic Invitation Suite for Maryland Wedding

Sharing the calligraphy details for these gorgeous wedding invitations for Koches Koncierge! The bride, Natalie Kochesfahani, is the co-owner of Koches Koncierge, a Baltimore-based luxury concierge and lifestyle management company. While planning her own wedding, Natalie reached out to me to address her invitations after seeing my modern style on Instagram. We tried a few different color options for her envelopes that she wanted addressed in white ink. After sending her a few proofs, she decided on a French lilac colored envelope with white ink. It complimented their classic invitation suite done in blue type and was complete with a monogram crest and vintage stamps.

The full invitation suite with the lilac envelope with white calligraphy.

Natalie selected a modern calligraphy script for the front and a block letter style for the return address.

Up close and personal with the white ink calligraphy.

I used my favorite white ink, Dr. PH Martins Bleed-proof White, an opaque ink that gives almost a 3D effect to the calligraphy. You can see in these close up shots of their wedding rings that the calligraphy is slightly raised off of the envelope and the ink provides added texture to the suite!

Invitation Suite: MLC Designs

Photography: Vicki Grafton Photography

Planning : Koches Koncierge

Envelope Calligraphy: Roc Pen and Ink

Custom Calligraphy Letters from Santa and Nice List Certificates

Calligraphy Letters from Santa and Personalized Nice List Certificates

Letters from Santa and Nice List Certificates have arrived in the shop! I cannot think of a better way to add some extra magic to Christmas for your kiddos! Just think of the excitement they will have when they receive a giant red envelope in the mail addressed to them in calligraphy with cute holiday postage sent directly from the North Pole!

The Details

The letters are done on 5.5 x 8 linen “Santa Stationery” designed and painted by Roc Pen and Ink ! Each letter can be personalized with the recipients achievements from this past year. The letters will be written in an easier-to-read calligraphy style in gold ink, each one done by hand and fully customized to the recipient! If you would like to provide the exact wording for your letter that is possible too! If not, I will incorporate your highlighted accomplishments into a very jolly letter!

The Delivery

The letters will be enclosed in a bright red envelope that is hand addressed in my calligraphy in gold and white ink. Each envelope will have a combination of vintage and current holiday themed postage to add that extra special Christmas feel! The backside of the envelope will be return addressed from Santa and will be sealed with an “Official North Pole mail” wax seal. Unless specified the letter will be mailed directly to the recipient.

If you would like your child’s letter delivered directly to you for placement with their stocking on Christmas morning or to be delivered by their Elf, please let me know and we can arrange that! In this case, you would still receive the letters in a red envelope with your child’s name and a note saying “delivered via Jingle the Elf”, etc.

The Nice List Certificate

There is an option in the shop to add a Nice List Certificate! The Certificates were also designed and painted by Roc Pen and Ink! Each certificate will be personalized in gold calligraphy with the recipients name. The certificates are signed by Santa and Bernard, his Head Elf, in gold calligraphy. The certificates will also be sealed on the bottom with a Santa Claus monogram wax seal. The Certificates are a perfect addition to the letter!

Order the letters and certificates in the Shop! There is only a limited number of each so grab yours while you can!

Both the letter and certificate are a great way to remind your recipient of the magic of the Holiday season! As always, if you have any questions please email me directly!