Wedding Calligraphy
Hand-lettered elegant wedding calligraphy
It's an honor to be part of a wedding day, to contribute hand-lettered details that add elegance and beauty. I love collaborating with couples and creative planners on the wedding décor and design, bringing a fully custom touch that elevates the celebration.
All my wedding calligraphy is done by hand, in pen and ink. That includes:
• Wedding invitation calligraphy & envelopes
• Place cards
• Escort cards
• Table numbers
• Menus
Whether your celebration is an intimate gathering or a large-scale wedding, I offer calligraphy for wedding details of every kind, each piece designed and lettered for you.
"As an event planner we work with all types of vendors & personalities. We always look forward to collaborating with Barbara @ BL calligraphy. Barbara is detailed, organized and just an overall dream. Barbara is creative, meets deadlines, is a fantastic communicator and just an overall wonderful person. We LOVE working with her as her reputation in the industry is superb!"
Ellen K.
"Her reputation in the industry is superb"
The most memorable weddings are where every detail is considered, personal and truly memorable. Adding elegant wedding calligraphy made by hand feels more authentic and more luxurious, and it's made just for you.
Because every wedding is custom, each project is quoted individually. Please reach out for a personalized quote.
Why hand-lettered wedding calligraphy adds something special
How I work
As your wedding calligrapher, it begins with an email introduction and a few questions. You'll fill out a questionnaire so I can understand your vision for the event, and then send you a custom quote. Once you accept, we'll map out the timeline together: what I need from you, and when.
I work from my studio in Morris County, New Jersey, just outside New York City, at the same desk where I first fell in love with calligraphy and where every design still begins. Most wedding calligraphy is completed in my studio, so I'm happy to work with couples across NJ, NYC, across the USA and beyond.
"Barbara created so many beautiful pieces for my wedding day. She immediately understood my vision and surpassed all of my expectations! She is so kind of professional and made the entire process so fun and enjoyable. She is the best of the best!"
Bria H.
"The best of the best"
+ How much does wedding calligraphy cost?
+ Is hand calligraphy worth the investment for a wedding?
+ What wedding items can you hand letter?
+ What size weddings do you work with?
+ What is the process for booking wedding calligraphy?
+ Do you work with couples in NYC?
+ How should I format foreign addresses?
+ What should I do if I don't have someone's complete address?
+ How much extra stationery should I order?
- How much does wedding calligraphy cost?
Every project is unique — please reach out for a personalized quote.
- Is hand calligraphy worth the investment for a wedding?
Hand calligraphy is one of the thoughtful, purposeful layers of detail that make a wedding feel truly memorable. Guests may not consciously notice it, but they register it. In a world of mass-produced things, something made by hand feels more authentic and luxurious.
- What wedding items can you hand letter?
Invitation suites, envelopes, place cards, escort cards, table numbers, and menus, all done by hand in pen and ink. If you have something else in mind, reach out and we can talk it through.
- What size weddings do you work with?
From intimate celebrations to large-scale weddings, I welcome all projects for any size wedding or event.
- What is the process for booking wedding calligraphy?
It begins with an email introduction and a few questions. You'll then fill out a questionnaire, and I'll send you a custom quote. Once you accept the estimate, we'll discuss the timeline: what I need from you and when.
- Do you work with couples in NYC?
Yes. I'm based in Morris County, New Jersey, just outside New York City, and most wedding calligraphy is completed in my studio, so I work with couples across the US and beyond.
- How should I format foreign addresses?
Please consult the USPS website for guidance. All foreign addresses must be provided in Word .doc format, even if the main list is in Excel. This eliminates potential formatting issues.
- What should I do if I don't have someone's complete address?
Put any uncertain addresses at the end of your list under the heading "Incomplete Addresses." Rather than sending several additional names and addresses, please send updated lists. It makes it easier to keep track of your guests.
- How much extra stationery should I order?
An additional 20% is required to provide for any changes, add-ons, or corrections.