The Role of Calligraphy in Wedding Invitations

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¡¡¡¡In this computer age, handwriting invitation letters are less common. Now you can print all your wedding stationery with a laser jet or desk jet printer in a matter of seconds. You can avoid all the errors associated with hand written addresses. But this type of printing is only suitable for weddings with casual themes. For formal wedding invitations you would need a calligrapher.

First lets find out who a calligrapher is. A calligrapher is an expert in beautiful handwriting. He is one who has mastered the art of elegant writing. Before the advent of printing presses, they were called upon to write important documents such as contracts, agreements and laws. With the invention of printing, many calligraphers were thrown out of jobs. Machines could do what they did but there was still one limitation. A machine produced text that was not artistic. The lettering at printing presses is quite rigid, mechanical and impersonal.

So calligraphy was not ruled out totally. In solemn documents such as invitations for wedding ceremonies, calligraphy has still been crucial. The handwriting on the back of an envelope made it look traditional and elegant than a computer print out.

Weddings are traditional events so traditional hand writers referred to as calligraphers are still needed to give an artistic, personal and elegant touch to wedding stationery .Every couple desires to make their event unique in every respect including the lettering on their wedding cards.

Today, calligraphy is part of every traditional and formal wedding. From the addresses on the invitation cards to escort cards to table cards you will find various elements of calligraphy. They bring elegance and solemnity into the event. They emphasize the tradition in which formal weddings are rooted.

You can find lots of local calligraphers from your directory or internet. Like with every wedding vendor, look before you buy. Get his samples to determine if he can do the job well. Insist on something that is quite unique for your cards and not the general lettering he has used over and over again.

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