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Modern calligraphy envelopes handwritten in the UK

Why it’s important to hire an experienced calligrapher to write your wedding envelopes

by Claire Gouldenvelope calligraphy, wedding calligraphy February 24, 2025February 24, 2025Comments are Disabled

If you’re sending paper invitations for your wedding, you’ll have fun searching high and low for a design you love. There’s so much choice with shapes, designs, folds and tactile papers. And so many websites from the likes of the utterly gorgeous Loom Weddings, Zazzle and Papier, to letterpress brands like The Wren Press and …

Calligraphy invitations for unique and elegant weddings

by Claire Gouldwedding calligraphy, wedding invitation calligraphy, wedding invitations February 10, 2025Comments are Disabled

There’s nothing like a calligraphy wedding invitation to bring all the elegance to your day! In these gorgeous new invites the lettering is the star, and each one is entirely handwritten. With pricing from £15 to £45 per invitation, these are a luxury item for an intimate wedding, or a show stopping personal touch for …

Learn calligraphy with me at Rheged this Valentines day weekend!

by Claire Gouldcalligraphy workshop, wedding calligraphy February 3, 2025Comments are Disabled

The lovely folks at Rheged have asked me to host an extra calligraphy workshop on Valentine’s weekend! My Sunday morning class is all sold out, so we’ve added a NEW modern calligraphy class in the afternoon. Date: Sunday 16th February Time: 2pm – 5pm – TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE (10am – 1pm is sold out) Place: …

Dark and dramatic wedding invitations by Claire Gould. Image credit: Hannah Hall Photography at Ghyll Barn

How NOT to pack your wedding invitations for calligraphy – and how to get it right!

by Claire GouldCalligraphy service, wedding calligraphy, wedding invitations December 3, 2024Comments are Disabled

Your wedding invitations are special – even more so if you’ve decided to have names written on them by a professional calligrapher. But too often I receive invitations which are poorly packaged and dicing with danger as they pass through courier and mailing depots! In this blog I’ll share my top tips for packaging wedding …

Calligraphy and winter wedding magic from Ghyll Barn, Cumbria

by Claire Gouldwedding calligraphy November 26, 2024November 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

I had the loveliest road trip to a fabulous wedding venue recently. Hannah Hall – an amazing Lake District wedding photographer – invited me to join her and a team of talented wedding suppliers at Ghyll Barn for a styled wedding photoshoot. Sneak peek – preview images from Hannah Hall at Ghyll Barn Hannah sent …

Family tree print against a bright wall backdrop with flowers

A cautionary tale about family tree calligraphy – and proofing!

by Claire GouldCalligraphy gifts, family tree calligraphy uk, wedding calligraphy November 4, 2024October 31, 2024Comments are Disabled

I sell simple illustrated family trees on Not On The High St. They’re a favourite for 80th birthdays and 60th wedding anniversaries! And often, they’re ordered in a bit of a hurry. Top tip: if your Mum or Dad, Nan or Grandad, favourite auntie or uncle is celebrating a milestone birthday in the next month …

Summer wedding flowers in bright pastel shades and calligraphy table name cards

Elegant calligraphy styling for Lydia & John’s Broadoaks Country House wedding

by Claire Gouldwedding calligraphy October 14, 2024Comments are Disabled

This lovely couple contacted me months before their wedding to order on-the-day stationery for their reception at Broadoaks, one of my favourite Lake District wedding venues. Lydia and John’s colour palette was pale blush. They chose soft grey ink and luxury papers with stunning silk ribbons, and a set of my bespoke calligraphy wedding vow …

Why you need an expert corporate calligrapher and how to find one

by Claire GouldCalligraphy service, wedding calligraphy September 30, 2024Comments are Disabled

If you’re searching for an experienced calligrapher for your corporate event invitations, to write certificates in calligraphy or address envelopes to important business clients, the choice can be overwhelming. With so many calligraphers available throughout the UK, you’ll need to know what to look for – and the pitfalls to avoid when choosing a professional …