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!

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 …

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

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 …

How big is calligraphy?

So you’re thinking of ordering a piece of handwritten calligraphy. You love the personal touch, the little quirks and flourishes that will make your calligraphy commission a really special gift for someone. You’ve checked out how much it costs and found a calligrapher in your area whose work you love. But you’re unsure how to …

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I need a calligrapher: should I hire someone near me?

Lots of my lovely customers find my website because they’re looking for a calligrapher in their local area. Just as many will find me online and book my calligraphy services from a distance! Over my 20 years of writing calligraphy commissions I’ve developed a tried and tested process for calligraphy orders so you can hire …

Something completely different! A memorial scholarship in calligraphy

Last week was a bizarre and wonderful mix of calligraphy commissions – if anyone imagines the life of a calligrapher to be all wedding invitations, it couldn’t be further from the truth! It’s one of my favourite things about Etsy: the requests for bespoke calligraphy commissions which come from all over the world can be …