Information for Hand Lettered Calligraphy
Envelope AddressingPrices are based and the style of calligraphy you choose, the color of ink, whether you have inner and outer envelopes (or outers only), and the type of paper.
Dark, heavily lined or metallic envelopes, and specially colored inks can change the cost.
| Social Hand | $1.75
for outer envelope only $2.00 per inner and outer envelope set |
| Ornamental or Spencerian |
$2.10
for outer envelope only $2.40 per inner and outer envelope set |
| Engravers Script, Flourished Spencerian, Simple Text or Italics | $2.40
for outer envelope only |
| Rook Script or Informal Script |
$2.55
for outer envelope only |
| Citadel Script, Bickham Script , or Pointed Pen Uncial | $2.85
for outer envelope only |
| Burgues Script | $3.00 for outer envelope only $3.50 per inner and outer envelope set |
| Stylized Script | $3.50 for outer envelope only $4.00 for inner and outer envelope set |
The prices above are for black ink on light colored
envelopes with up to 4 lines. (The zip code is not considered an extra line.) Envelopes will more than 4 lines will be an additional .30 cents per extra line.
For colored, metallic, or heavily lined envelopes, please add .25 per piece.
For color, gold or silver inks, please add .25 per piece.
Prices do not include a return address, which is usually pre-printed.If you need a 2 line return address, it will be 2/3 the price of an outer envelope, of whatever style you choose. For example: If you'd like your return address in Engraver's Script, it will be $1.60.
Return Response envelopes are priced as a separate envelope according to the prices for "outer envelope only" in the price chart above.
Inner envelopes - Most formal invitations have an inner envelope. This is the envelope that contains your invitation and all other pieces. It will have the names of the invited guests on it. For example: Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
If children will be invited, their names appear only on the inner envelope, not on the outer mailing envelope. For example:David and Sally
If your guests are invited to bring an escort or a guest, that is also indicated on the inner envelope only. For example:
Mr. Smith and Guest
If you have questions about the proper forms of address for outer or inner envelopes, please don't hesitate to ask!
- Other information
Not all envelopes are “ink friendly”. If you would like to check before shipping them to us, you can try a fountain pen on your envelope to see if it will take ink properly without bleeding into the paper.
Please plan to supply 10% extra envelopes or place cards for testing the ink, and to allow for any errors.
Your guest list will need to be typed in "label format" as opposed to spreadsheet format. Being able to see the addresses exactly as they should appear on the envelope cuts down on lots of questions!
Be sure to use upper and lower case letters, as opposed to all capitals. You can indicate the names for the inner envelope directly below the mailing address.
For example:
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
123 Park Lane
Anytown, New York 12345
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Remember to proof read your list carefully!
Remember to plan ahead. Wedding, Anniversary, Bar & Bat Mitzvah invitations are usually mailed 6 to 8 weeks before the event. If you have a large number of guests from out of town, 8 weeks is more appropriate. We will need a minimum of 2 weeks to complete your order. Also don’t forget to allow for shipping time. Rush jobs are sometimes possible. Please contact us to check for time availability.
A 50% deposit is required upon booking. At that time, we will be happy to send you a very helpful sheet of tips, acceptable abbreviations, and etiquette guidelines for addressing your invitations. Final payment, including shipping fees, will be due upon completion. Full payment MUST be received before any job is shipped. Sadly, there can be no exceptions. We will accept checks, or you may wish to pay by credit card using PayPal.
Embellishments
for Envelopes, Invitations, Menus, Programs…
Roses (your choice of color) - $.75 each
All other embellishments are $1.00 for each envelope, invitation, etc.
Place cards - $1.25 each
Black ink on a customer supplied Tent card (including name & table number)
or a Place Card with Envelope
Dark, heavy, or metallic cards may incur an additional charge
Meal choice indications are extra
Consider adding color-coded roses to indicate your guest’s meal choice!
Roses on place cards are .50 each.
Table number cards - $2.50 and up
Table number cards can be done several ways- one sided or 2 sided;
the table number only – “One”
or “Table One” (on 2 lines)
or “Table 1” (on 2 lines)
or table names – “London” or “Lilac Table”
Contact us for an exact quote
Menus & Programs
Please contact us for a quote. Prices depend on the style of lettering you chose, the amount of lettering, centering of lines, etc.
Custom Invitation Design Packages including the invitation, response card, and reception card begin at $250.00. Contact us for more details and a price quote.
Every Wedding Scroll, Poem, Name, Quote, or set of Vows,
is done completely by hand, to your specifications. Please contact us for more details and a more accurate price quote. We will make every effort to work within your budget, while creating a timeless and treasured piece of art, just for you.
Questions? Please contact us using the form on the “Contacts” page on this website. We’ll be happy to help!