The Write Stuff: Beautifully Scripted Wedding Details

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Summer 2016

1. YOU’RE INVITED (top left)

Studio City–based calligrapher Anne Robin puts her pen to paper with flair, offering an exquisite take on a wide range of both contemporary and traditional penmanship. Here, gold foil brush lettering pops against a slate gray invitation with a pop of fuchsia ink on accompanying info card. The full invitation suite includes custom confetti and vellum envelopes—perfect for a glittery-glam affair. Price upon request.

2. DETAILS, DETAILS (top right)

Offering a full-service business ranging from invitation sets and stationery to mirror and chalkboard rentals, Pasadena artist Katrina Suarez Lariza-Centeno of Calligraphy Katrina will hand-letter just about any object. This talking-bubble chalkboard is perfect for getting the conversation (or photo booth) started while gold-painted wooden name tags in a lavish Royale font double as charming favors for guests. Price upon request.

3. STATEMENT PIECE (bottom right)

Los Angeles–based Emily J. Snyder is an all-around artist who boasts a resume of beadwork, illustration and of course, her first love, the quill. Showcasing her modern, edgy work, this intricate custom pointed pen calligraphy features navy ink on super white cardstock with a corresponding emerald green envelope. Price upon request.

4. MARK THE SPOT (bottom left)

Chino-based Tammy Mendoza runs the lovely Esty shop Letters to You featuring a variety of hand-drawn lettering, including signage, table numbers, escort cards and more. These hand-drawn, laser-cut wood cake toppers and place cards are covered in gold shellac. Choose your own custom gilded message or select from sweet sentiments that include “Better Together,” “We Do” and “Love You More.” $20 and up.