Calligraphy dilemma: Update - thanks mv1003 - they are done! And by hand...yeay! With PICS!

Original post by SomethingBlu

Mar 14, 2005 11:11 AM

Here they are...so sorry for the blurriness, these were taken with the camera, not the scanner.

My whole set going out:

An outer envelope all set to go (with calligraphy!):

Blurry pic of the invite I sent to myself and fi (we live in sin LOL):

An example of an inner envelope:

An outer:

mv1003 Posted: Mar 14, 2005 01:37 PM

Re: Calligraphy dilemma: How bad is it to run the invites through the printer?

SomethingBlu Posted: Mar 14, 2005 03:39 PM

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Posted by Backinneyork

Maybe Inkspun can do it for you fast?

I thought about that too but it's computer...ahem...'laser calligraphy' which I can do myself.

I'll try one today, if not, my crappy handwriting it is.

bluesashbride Posted: Mar 14, 2005 03:53 PM

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i think inkspun and other computer calligraphers actually have a nib in the printer that writes as if by hand, a little different than laser. i looks too perfect to be by hand, but they also look amazing when done this way.

FTRBRIDE Posted: Mar 14, 2005 03:58 PM

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I ran the envelopes for my save the dates through my laser printer with a font I downloaded and they came out fine. They were thin envelopes though. My invitation envelopes are lined with silk brocade and are very thick, so they would definately jam. So, run a test and make sure they will work. If they do not, I say definately hand write them (find a few friends with nice handwriting and get a pretty color think calligraphy marker from an art store- it shouldn't take that long).

emma Posted: Mar 17, 2005 11:44 AM

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Who are you using?

VogueBride Posted: Mar 17, 2005 11:45 AM

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I think more and more people are putting them through the printer, thats my plan...i say go for it

SomethingBlu Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:13 PM

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I actually got them doone by a calligrapher and LOVE THEM! Thanks to mv1003 who came to my rescue and brought them to the calligrapher for me...I love this site and was NEVER expecting someone to go so completely out of their way just to help me out - thanks so much Michelle - you rock!

I'll post pics later on tonight, the invites are at home...I seriously cannot believe how nivce they came out. And honestly, there was no way I could have ran them through the printer since the envelopes are embossed and the inner is lined, so I'm glad Michelle recommended the calligrapher...the best part is that she picked them up on Wednesday and they were done Thursday! So I got them last night...sending them out tomorrow...yipee!

Thanks everyone for your feedback!

littlebookworm4 Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:15 PM

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i'm using clear labels and doing it that way

girlygrl33 Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:25 PM

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Posted by Summer05

Most wedding invites I have gotten recently have been printed on a computer. I doubt anyone will even notice or care.

Me too even a sticker!!! I had a ton of late address' given to me so I did the rest a good chunk through the printer I used Amaze font and they look great. I used the print shop program to help me with the measurements of the envelope.

Katherine121 Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:44 PM

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Mine were printed by my computer. No one noticed or cared.

marc_rai Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:46 PM

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I'm getting them laser printed. I actually was going to go with hand calligraphy but I saw Melissandsean invites on her and they blew me AWAY. I'm going with Artistic Addressing.com. The customer service is great.digital calligrapher

I found a couple of hand calligraphers who charge $1.50 for both inner and outer envelopes. FM me if you want their information

Oh to answer your question: I think it would look okay and I agree it's much better than doing labels.

SomethingBlu Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:48 PM

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Posted by marc_rai

I'm getting them laser printed. I actually was going to go with hand calligraphy but I saw Melissandsean invites on her and they blew me AWAY. I'm going with Artistic Addressing.com. The customer service is great.digital calligrapher

I found a couple of hand calligraphers who charge $1.50 for both inner and outer envelopes. FM me if you want their information

Oh to answer your question: I think it would look okay and I agree it's much better than doing labels.

I don't think anyone is reading the posts...

I found a calligrapher thanks to Michelle from here and they are done. Thanks!

marc_rai Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:50 PM

Re: Calligraphy dilemma: How bad is it to run the invites through the printer? Update: Thanks mv1003 - they are done!

Posted by SomethingBlu

Posted by marc_rai

I'm getting them laser printed. I actually was going to go with hand calligraphy but I saw Melissandsean invites on her and they blew me AWAY. I'm going with Artistic Addressing.com. The customer service is great.digital calligrapher

I found a couple of hand calligraphers who charge $1.50 for both inner and outer envelopes. FM me if you want their information

Oh to answer your question: I think it would look okay and I agree it's much better than doing labels.

I don't think anyone is reading the posts...

LOL
I found a calligrapher thanks to Michelle from here and they are done. Thanks!

I started to read them and I was like this is too much to read. I'm happy you got your envelopes done. Maybe you should update the original post saying that your problem is solved for all the lazy people like me.

SomethingBlu Posted: Mar 17, 2005 12:54 PM

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Posted by marc_rai

Posted by SomethingBlu

Posted by marc_rai

I'm getting them laser printed. I actually was going to go with hand calligraphy but I saw Melissandsean invites on her and they blew me AWAY. I'm going with Artistic Addressing.com. The customer service is great.digital calligrapher

I found a couple of hand calligraphers who charge $1.50 for both inner and outer envelopes. FM me if you want their information

Oh to answer your question: I think it would look okay and I agree it's much better than doing labels.

I don't think anyone is reading the posts...

LOL
I found a calligrapher thanks to Michelle from here and they are done. Thanks!

I started to read them and I was like this is too much to read. I'm happy you got your envelopes done. Maybe you should update the original post saying that your problem is solved for all the lazy people like me.

I did!

riniko Posted: Mar 17, 2005 01:31 PM

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So who did you use? How much were they? etc etc...

SomethingBlu Posted: Mar 17, 2005 01:39 PM

Re: Calligraphy dilemma: How bad is it to run the invites through the printer? Update: Thanks mv1003 - they are done! And by hand...yeay!

I used someone that mv1003 recommended. I received a discounted rate, but I think she charges $2.50 four outer and $1.00 for inner. I'll try to post pics tonight.

riniko Posted: Mar 17, 2005 01:44 PM

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okay, can't wait to see them. it is out of my price range however :(

marc_rai Posted: Mar 17, 2005 01:49 PM

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Rinko,

I found alot of affordable hand calligraphers. Try to doing a search on the knot. Or if you can wait until Monday, I can FM you all the people I had. I think the least expensiver person I found was $1.50 for inner and outer. I have samples too from them.

SomethingBlu Posted: Mar 17, 2005 02:09 PM

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Posted by riniko

okay, can't wait to see them. it is out of my price range however :(

I have a wonderful lady, the one that was supposed to do mine, she charges $1.25 for the set. Here's her info..she's so nice and awesome!

Michele Clark
927 Forest Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10310
(718) 556-9335
[email protected]

Please tell her I sent you!

Happy planning,
Sasha

FM me for examples of Michele's work...I couldn't use her, but you can't beat her price!