Wedding Calligraphy and Stationery

1. 1

   Develop a signature style

   Practice until you have a clean, consistent lettering style couples recognize. A distinctive hand is what sets you apart from generic printed fonts.

2. 2

   Build a portfolio

   Create sample invitation suites, place cards, and signage to show your range. Couples buy from a portfolio, so make yours photograph beautifully.

3. 3

   Offer tiered packages

   Sell packages from digital design and printing to fully hand-lettered suites and day-of signage (commonly $500 to $3,000). Tiers fit different budgets and upsell naturally.

4. 4

   Sort out production

   Decide what you hand-letter versus print, and line up a good printer and paper source. Smooth production is what lets you take more orders without burning out.

5. 5

   Start for almost nothing

   Register, buy quality pens and paper, and set up a simple ordering page. Under $100 covers setup since the craft is your hands.

6. 6

   Grow through planners

   Partner with wedding planners and venues who need a reliable calligrapher on speed dial. Their steady referrals fill your calendar season after season.

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Best for: Patient, artistic people with good hands and an eye for type

Not for: People who dislike detailed, repetitive handwork or the tight deadlines that come with wedding timelines.