I’ve had two beautiful orders for wedding reading prints in my Etsy shop this week. As summer wedding season approaches, many parents and close friends are searching for a meaningful gift that celebrates the love between two people—something beautiful, personal, and lasting.
If you’re reading a poem for your favourite people as a part of their wedding ceremony, why not transform that moment into a lasting keepsake? A personalised calligraphy wedding reading print turns heartfelt words into elegant artwork the couple can treasure for years to come.
Some of my most popular (and favourites too!) are Love is a temporary madness from Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116 (the “let me not to the marriage of true minds” one).
I love the sentiment of the Corinthians wedding reading, and can’t write this blog without a fond mention for the Apache Blessing (despite its origins being nothing to do with Apache culture.)
These bespoke prints are especially loved by mothers and fathers of the groom or bride, or anyone giving a reading. They’re more than just a gift: they’re a really lovely way to say, “These words meant something to us on your wedding day, and we hope they continue to bring you joy.”
Each piece is made to order, and I can add a personalised inscription in calligraphy to personalise your gift even more. Choose framing with my natural unfinished oak frames – super easy if you’d like to receive your wedding reading so it’s ready to gift – or have it sent rolled so you can find a frame of your own. Whether you’re celebrating a summer garden wedding or a classic church ceremony, the combination of classic and contemporary design in these prints is intended to suit every couple’s style.
Want to make your reading truly unforgettable?
I also offer custom poem prints in my Etsy shop. This means if you’ve written a poem of your own, I can make it beautiful with my calligraphy pens, turning your very own words into a beautiful piece of art. These bespoke poems are priced by the word, starting from £20 for up to 20 words. To give you a rough idea of the cost for longer pieces of calligraphy, the price for 76 – 100 words is £120. See the full price list for bespoke calligraphy poems in my online shop.
I really do believe a hand-penned, or personalised calligraphy poem is a gift that speaks from the heart—and lasts a lifetime. Here are some little examples of the ones I’ve mentioned already – more in my Etsy shop!
