Quietly, one calligraphy name at a time, I’m evolving how I write samples for my social media and Etsy calligraphy shop.
Small Changes That Make Wedding Calligraphy More Inclusive
I don’t write bride & groom any more, unless it’s for a customer order and I’ve been given the wording.
My samples, the things I write and video for social media – they have real names, and they’re inclusive.
If I’m writing wedding place cards, they’ll say Bride + Bride, or Groom + Groom.
This wedding invitation suite I worked on early spring is for Gemma & Heidi. The envelope calligraphy’s for Mrs & Mrs Ellis.
Inclusive Wedding Stationery Matters More Than Ever
I realised – much, much too late – that the simplest thing, the tiniest little switch helps to show that my wedding calligraphy business is inclusive.
While I still use the pro images I’ve had from wedding photoshoots – because the quality is insane – the images I take myself are designed to not alienate anyone.
That’s important to me.
The wedding industry still has a long way to go to be truly representative of all couples. (Just look at venues with ‘bridal’ suites as an example of a change that’s still needed.)
And honestly, wedding stationers and calligraphers have the easiest job of all to make every name they write help all couples feel seen and welcomed.
Looking for Inclusive Wedding Calligraphy for a Styled Shoot?
I have a handful of samples I’d love to have photographed, and I’m always happy to make more! If you’re a wedding photographer or wedding planner and you’d like some stationery or calligraphy for a photoshoot, send a little message – I’d love to post you some goodies!
