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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 …

So this is new! I write memes in calligraphy!

by Claire Gouldwedding calligraphy August 28, 2024Comments are Disabled

Prior to 2024, I’m not entirely sure if I’ve ever written a meme in calligraphy. Since I’ve now been asked three times in the space of a month, it seems fair to add this little string to my bow officially! For context: I was born in 1976. There weren’t memes then, especially not calligraphy ones. …

Navy blue place names with pink ribbon and peach pink calligraphy

How to write wedding place cards in calligraphy if you’ve never done it before

by Claire Gouldlearning calligraphy, place card calligraphy August 19, 2024Comments are Disabled

I’ve written tens of thousands of wedding place cards. In my calligraphy workshops I meet people who are learning especially for a wedding, and I remember how scary it can be the first time. I wanted to write this little step by step guide to help you if, like my friend Michelle, you’ve got a …

Summer sale! Calligraphy place names & more reduced

by Claire GouldCalligraphy gifts, calligraphy on Etsy August 14, 2024Comments are Disabled

I am finally full of the joys of summer! It’s been a long old wait, but the sun is shining and the bees keep popping in to my calligraphy studio. Since the end of wedding season is approaching fast, it felt like the right time for a lovely summer sale in my Etsy calligraphy shop! …