Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Top Tips For Choosing Wedding Calligraphy Styles

By Larry Gibson


Once you start planning your wedding you may be a bit surprised at the number of decisions that will need to be made. Even the tiniest detail can help to convey a specific impression or give your special day the feel that you want it to have. One detail that many couples overlook is the kind of wedding calligraphy that will be used on their invitations and other pieces of wedding stationary. Here are some tips that you can use to choose your style of type.

There have been examples of calligraphy found that are thousands of years old. It has been used to create important documents and religious books. It is created by using a brush or a special pen that makes a combination of thick and thin strokes. These strokes form different letters.

There are many different areas where a particular text style will be featured. For example: invitations, save the date cards, wedding programs and place cards all rely on writing to convey important information and your guests will rely on them to not only find out that information but also tell what the tone and theme of the celebration is as well. Deciding whether you want your celebration to have a classic feel or a more contemporary one is an important first step when choosing a specific style of calligraphy.

In the past, all calligraphy was done by hand. Now, computer programs can recreate many different lettering styles. Individuals who want a uniform look or who may not have a large amount of money to pay a professional may want to choose to have their stationary produced digitally. If you love a hand-made look and are willing to order your invitations and stationary farther in advance you may want to find someone who still practices this art form.

If you are trying to decide what kind of lettering to use, you need to consider how ornate the lettering will be. Some styles of type are very ornate which can be beautiful but hard to read. Also remember that the size of your lettering will affect how easy it will be to read as well.

Many people do not think about ink color when they are choosing their invitations. If your colors are light or pastel you may want to choose a darker color for the ink on your invitations. This can make it easier for people to read the writing and may make it possible to choose a fancier style of type. If you are working with a designer or a print service, asking for a proof of your invitation first.

If you are not living in a large city it may be difficult to find an experienced calligrapher who lives in your area. You may need to look online in order to find an artist who specializes in hand lettering items and documents. You may want to speak with or meet with a calligrapher in person so that you can see samples of their work.

Because hand lettering can be so expensive, you may end up having your invitations created by a website or graphic designer and then printed out on a computer. This can be an affordable option that will result in you getting your perfect stationary in a timely fashion. If you are not sure which company to work with you may want to speak with recently married couples in order to find out what company they worked with and what their customer experiences were.




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