Tuesday, 17 January 2017

What To Consider When Choosing Wedding Calligraphy For Your Special Day

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.

Calligraphy is a beautiful art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. Calligraphers use a brush or a specific style of pen to create letters that have both thin and thick strokes. Some styles are plain while others are incredibly elaborate.

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 there was only one way to have invitations created and that was by hand. Now, there are other methods that can be used such as using a letterpress to create them or printing them out with the use of a computer. Hand lettering or using a letterpress are still the most expensive options but they can lend an elegant feel that many couples want. Be sure to factor in things such as production time as well as cost.

While you may love the look of very ornate letters they can be hard to read. If you want a very classic and timeless look to your stationary you can still achieve it even with a style of lettering that is plainer and less ornate. You may want to try and write out information in a few different type styles and sizes to make sure that you like the way it looks and that you are able to read it easily.

The style of the writing is not the only thing that you need to think about. You also need to think about the color of the ink as well. Light colored ink can be hard to read and if your type style is very ornate this may make it hard to read. That is why many couples use darker ink.

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.

Many couples prefer to use websites or graphic designers and have the lettering done via computer. This can be a less expensive alternative to having your lettering done by hand. If you are looking for potential places to have your invitations created digitally, you may want to ask recently married friends or family members where they had their invitations produced or which companies they avoided using.




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