Light Ink For Dark Paper

A common question that I get is about finding ink to address wedding invitations that have black, dark or opaque envelopes. Though 99% of my calligraphy is by 'pen in ink' method, I came across these cool little gel pens that are fun to have and they work well for addressing dark envelopes, dark place cards or other projects where you want to use light color inks.

The Sakura Gelly Roll Pen, a pigmented, water proof ink that doesn't fade quickly from light. The Gelly Roll comes in different colors or if you want raised ink, you can try the Sakura Glaze.

Being completely obsessed with pens, paper, and inks; I tried the Sakutra Gelly Roll pen on a lot of different paper to see how it looked and of course how it wrote. Everything wrote smooth. No clogging, skipping, running or bleeding and it looked good when I was finished.

The ink is a pigmented, water based and has an archival quality. It won't fade away quickly when it's in light.

Let me know how it works for you too!

....More Than Just Looking Nice; It Is An Art

Calligraphy is about more than just looking nice, it is an art. When it comes to Invitations thoughts vary: "the importance of an invitation" (http://calligraphyrae2.blogspot.com)
Some think that they are a very significant part of their wedding and understand the tradition of today and yester-year, some DON'T think about the invitation or the importance until there is a rush and they are down to the wire and nerves are rattled while some actually KNOW EVERYTHING but think because the invitation is "small".... but yet a VERY important part of your wedding, that there is nothing to it.

Can you imagine inviting 350-500 Guests without sending an(y) invitation??? Only a handful of Guests' are there only because they heard someone else say that there was going to be a wedding, Like back in the day when they announced it in the streets?

You wanted your wedding to be absolutely gorgeous with cream and white hues; silver and gold accents, roses, crystals, evening gowns, black tie, just everything you wanted and all of your friends and family were not there to share with you and your fiance' this wonderful day that you have been planning.

Your family and friends would be hurt you would be hurt. Your fiance' is hurt, his family and friends are hurt.

Calligraphy is an art that is more than just sitting down and quickly writing out words....each letter is it's own, a lot of concentration will go into the formation of each individual letter to make a unique, one of a kind, totally original work of art. From your Invitations, if your budget allows, throughout the entire Wedding and into the Reception.

Brides' that I have worked with on their wedding (hey, I hope all is well with you gals) they already knew what they wanted, how they wanted it and on top of that were an absolute blast to work with. The reaction is usually very similar....once she gets a look at the finished product she will call me and say they are beautiful! But AFTER the wedding I hear an excitement and appreciation (not for me but for the art) when I am told with an overjoyed voice about the how they felt because of how their guests' felt. A great feeling to be such a hit through something so beautiful and graceful, Calligraphy.

Calligraphy is an art form that speaks more than words but volumes about the Bride, about the Wedding, their Guests' and much more. An authenticity that can not be met from using a computer font. Oh yes they are pretty, neat, stylish....HOWEVER, computer fonts are NOT original like handwritten calligraphy with the imperfections that say everything you wanted your invitations to say and then some.

Calligraphy is a tasteful extra that is understood and appreciated by MOST Brides' (and mom's) who request it.

You Don't Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression

http://www.eleganttouchinvitations.com

Calligraphy by Rachel Snyder

Wedding At The Greenbrier, Follow Up

This is the follow up to The Greenbrier Wedding, what a venue! A day at The Greenbrier is awesome! Tara's wedding turned out Great!

The photographer was Rebecca Devono who did an EXCELLENT job.

This is a picture of the table set up with the cards that I did in Spencerian Script.

I hope you take a minute to see the gorgeous pictures of the wedding.

The Greenbrier Wedding

The Greenbrier in West Virginia, Defining Luxury since 1778

ONE of my favorite Brides to work with was Tara. I am going to show the invitations and place cards now and will post Tara's wedding pics later.
Tara, I wish you the best and hope you keep in touch :-)



These were written in Spencerian Script. A truly elegant font that was perfect for this wedding. An old script that suits a Greenbrier Wedding perfect.

Naming Your Tables

IF YOU NAME YOUR TABLES

It may be harder for your Guests to find their table if you name your tables, THERE IS A SOLUTION for this.

You can provide a layout of the reception area, beautifully done too! You can place the room layout outside of the reception area. Guests can then easily look at the layout and find their way to their table!

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU STAY POSITIVE

Place Cards

Something to Remember:

If your having calligraphy for your place cards take into consideration the size. You want to make sure that your place cards are of adequate size to accommodate the long names on your list. It is hard to write really "small" (and still be pretty) it's even harder to write real tiny using calligraphy.

Adding calligraphy to your place cards will keep the elegance flowing from the time the invitation was received right through your reception. They may seem small but your Guests will enjoy having those "small" keepsakes.

Place Cards

Place Cards make wonderful "keepsakes" for guests'. Small things that make BIG statements! This one was written on Martha Stewart stationary, with the Table Name on the inside of the card written in a Bright Orange Ink.