Want to know a fun fact about me? A few years ago, I had the bright idea to take an after-work calligraphy class at SMU (Southern Methodist University). My girlfriend, Catherine, and I were going to spend our weekends earning extra money by addressing envelopes for weddings and parties... even doing it as a gift for friends who were getting married.
While it was a fabulous idea in theory, unfortunately we didn't stick with it. Now that both of us are planning our own weddings, what we would give to be able to hand address our own invitations (Hello mega cost savings)!
I now have a completely new appreciation for the art, and I adore seeing how one can carry out a theme through their envelopes. Here are some unique styles paired with what I think would be the perfect dress!
Dress by BHLDN... Calligraphy by Love, Jenna
Dress by Alfred Sung... Calligraphy by Primele
Dress by Monique Lhuillier... Calligraphy by Dancing Pen
Dress by Badgley Mischka... Calligraphy by Arteriole
Hope you enjoyed the lettering goodness!
xoxo A
I am seriously obsessed with this post. I can't decide which is my favorite Modern edge or ethereal bliss? And with calligraphy. I mean not to take it too seriously... but its the first impression someone has of your wedding!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post!!!! So much so that I am going to bookmark it. I have an obsession with stationary and calligraphy so this is so up my alley! Thank you for posting this wonderful eye candy of a post...well done. Stop by, doing a great giveaway for an amazing bench!
ReplyDeleteLove calligraphy and always thought I would get to learning it in time for my wedding. Alas, this did not happen, but at least I can still look at the work of others!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS POST - THE CALLIGRAPHY within the HEART! Perfection.
ReplyDeleteI love the "southern soiree!" Hmm...now you have me wanting to take a calligraphy class!!
ReplyDeleteI actually just selected the font for the calligraphy on my wedding invitations this week - love this post!!
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dCc
So gorgeous. Makes me want to learn calligraphy!
ReplyDeleteLove how you matched the gown and the calligraphy! So pretty and fun......
ReplyDeleteWow, this is wonderful! And I love the dress you chose to go with my calligraphy sample. Thanks for including my envelope!
ReplyDeleteKathy
www.ArtfulCelebrations.com
This is such a great post - I love the way you matched each calligraphy style to a dress, I've never seen that done before.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including my envelopes!!
~Danae
I love this post. So beautiful- I think I'd probably go with ethereal or modern edgy. Newest follower : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I took a calligraphy class last year too with the same intention -- it's so tough though, right??
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to see each calligrapher's own style injected into their designs. And how different they all are!
You have me thinking back to my wedding. These are all gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteSoooo... how are we not best friends?! Your blog is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteEthereal Bliss takes the prize for me, though City Chic is a very close second- love love love this!!! I'm obsessed with fonts at the moments so this post had me at hello- gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteoh I just adore it! I LOVE the heart one!!
ReplyDeleteI would never have the patience to take a class like that!!
Hi!! I really like the first one, and also the idea of pasting little stamps on the invitation is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! I would love to learn to do that... one day.
ReplyDeleteI love Calligraphy. This really makes me want to search for a calligraphy class!
ReplyDeleteLove how you paired this calligraphy with the dresses! Pitch perfect! I so admire anyone who can do calligraphy like this-definitely a true art!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING post!!!! love love love
ReplyDeleteClassic, beautiful and elegant. Quite smashing indeed.
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