3 Ways a Calligrapher Can Make Your Wedding Unique and Unforgettable
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and it's only natural that you want it to be unique and unforgettable. With so many weddings happening every year, it can be challenging to make your event stand out from the rest. But fear not! Amy DuBois of Amy Sue Designs, a calligraphy artist based in Dallas, has compiled a list of tips and ideas to help you create a wedding that is truly one-of-a-kind. These ideas are guaranteed to leave lasting memories for you and your guests by adding the personalized touch of calligraphy.
1. Get Creative with Your Wedding Theme and Incorporate It into Your Place Cards
A well-chosen wedding theme can make your big day feel cohesive and unforgettable. While classic themes like vintage, rustic, or beach weddings are always popular, don't be afraid to think outside the box. Here are some unique wedding theme ideas to inspire you, along with ways to incorporate them into your seating assignments:
- Fall or Halloween themed wedding with mini pumpkins, hand lettered with each guest’s name in modern calligraphy. Not only are they adorable, but each guest can take them home with them.
- Secret garden spring wedding with hummingbird escort card cards attached to a boxwood wall, like this escort card display at The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, featured on Amy Sue Designs’ wedding calligraphy page.
- Travel or destination-inspired wedding with personalized leather luggage tags to hold the place cards or escort cards, which will not only direct them to their seat but double as party favors!
- Nautical themed wedding with sailboat escort cards pinned to a wall, like these wooden boats written in flourished calligraphy for Dallas event planner Jacqueline Events.
Whatever theme you choose, make sure it reflects your personalities and interests as a couple.
2. Place Envelopes at Each Place Setting, with Personalized Notes Written by a Calligrapher
Write handwritten notes for each guest expressing your love and appreciation for them, and seal with them in an envelope personalized with their name in beautiful calligraphy. To make it even more special, hire a calligrapher to write the notes as well! While time-consuming, I cannot think of a better way to let each individual guest know how much you appreciate his or her presence at your wedding. If you have a larger guest count and cannot have one written for every guest, consider doing this for your head table only, or just for your bridesmaids and groomsmen.
3. Offer One-of-a-Kind Personalized Party Favors with Calligraphy Engraving and Painting
To make your wedding truly unforgettable for your guests, consider sending them home with a personalized keepsake. Want to offer a unique entertainment option that goes beyond music and dancing? Have your calligraphy artist come on-site and create on-demand live personalization for your guests! Some ideas include:
- Hand engraved champagne flutes, wine glasses, or water glasses with each guest’s name on them. Glass engraving doesn’t require drying time, so they can be used immediately! Guests can watch the engraving done right in front of them or come back and pick up their completed favor.
- Hand painted champagne bottles for each guest to take home with them at the end of the evening. You could even pair this with the engraved flute and box it up together to make a complete gift.
Making your wedding unique and unforgettable doesn't have to be complicated – it's all about infusing your personal style and interests into every aspect of the day. By adding personalized hand-lettered touches, getting creative with your theme, and offering one-of-a-kind live calligraphy art to your entertainment options, you'll create an event that is truly special and memorable for everyone involved. Happy planning!
