Marriage Vows

Marriage vows are my most popular request. I have many examples below, so make sure you keep scrolling down the page to get inspiration for having your wedding vows written in calligraphy and framed on some amazing surfaces!  

When you think about calligraphy, your mind goes to weddings. When I tell people I am a calligrapher, they assume my calligraphy services are about addressing wedding envelopes. But I rarely do addressing envelopes. Just contact me with any ideas or questions and make sure to leave enough time for your wedding calligraphy gift to arrive by your special date.

Here are some examples of Wedding Gifts

Framed Vows

Framed Wedding Vows using your favorite professional photograph with your vows written in calligraphy is one of my most requested calligraphy services. These are generally large pieces and most often couples choose not to displayThis couple who lived and married in Hawaii had two pieces done to hang side by side. They got married and ended up living in Hawaii for quite a while. When they moved to the mainland, they told me that this was one of the only possessions they moved back with them to the continental U.S. They really treasure those art pieces - and the promises they spoke to each other on their wedding day. These vows were placed over the couple's bed! Good nightly reminder - never go to bed angry!

Husbands Vows - Wife's Vows

When a couple's vows are relatively short and I am able to write both wedding vows together on calligraphy piece. When your tastes are traditional, I can design it that way. This had beautiful scroll work joined their vows together. They had a lovely photograph that completes the picture.

Long Text Marriage Vows

If you want both sets of marriage vows to be included in your custom calligraphy, the piece can take a very long time to write out. I've come up with a great option for people who want the look of custom calligraphy but have a smaller budget. That's when I combine handwritten calligraphy with a beautiful Adobe font from Photoshop. The names, dates, place and some other text is written in hand calligraphy,  I use your photo, but complete the vows in a computer font. 

People love it because it still looks like handwritten personalized calligraphy. And it saves you money. Here are some examples.

Get Ideas and Inspiration for YOUR Customized Calligraphy gift

Traditional One Year Anniversary Gift

The First Year Traditional anniversary gift is paper so calligraphy fits perfectly! If you want to follow by using paper you will have fewer choices for framing your vows. You may have use traditional framing with glass. Thin wraps can be made with paper, so if you are a perfectionist you can choose this look. And it really is beautiful! 

First Dance Marriage Song Lyrics

Marriage Photographs

Wedding photographers can make the memories you have of your marriage ceremony and celebration even more special! If you know ahead of time that you are going to use your photograph with calligraphy, make sure to let your photographer know. Ask them to take a photo of you that is off-center. That way your calligrapher (me, I hope!) will have a place to put your text! If you notice, many of these calligraphy wedding gifts have the picture of the couple in a box of the side of the text. That's because there was no way to write on top of the couple. I can always speak to your photographer. Just contact me.

In some cases I can use "Photoshop Magic" to extend the background. But that takes a lot of time and effort, and extra cost! 

Marriage Proposal In Calligraphy

In the excitement of a marriage proposal you may not remember what you heard or what he said! I've seen some people bring another person along to take a movie of the event, but that's pretty unusual, since you want it to be a special private moment. The exception, of course is having the proposal on the big screen at a sporting event! LOL

But having the proposal written ahead of time and handing it to your intended can make a beautiful keepsake!

Unique Calligraphy Gifts for People in the Wedding Party

Best Man's Speech

A best man's speech can be pretty long! So I've figure out a great way to make this gift more affordable. I write the most important information- the bride, groom, date, where, etc. in beautiful handwritten calligraphy and then do the actual speech in a tasteful, fitting computer font. It saves me many hours, and saves you lots of money. AND, it still looks great!

Father's Wedding Speech to the new couple

Parents are very emotional when their children marry and move away. This father wrote a beautiful speech for his daughter and new son-in-law.  Speeches are typically very long and can be costly. That's why I came up with a way to combine the use of a great looking computer font with personalization in calligraphy. It looks custom (it IS!). This piece was printed on glossy  metal, and it's very large. It's traveling across the sea to Ireland!

Gay Weddings

I'm so happy to be able to write calligraphy gay wedding certificates, and other gifts for gay weddings! Finally!

Renewing Marriage Vows In Calligraphy

Long lasting marriages are not as common nowadays. And that's why they need to be celebrated!

By the time you are ready to renew your marriage vows, you probably have "everything" you need. It's hard to find a great present. But calligraphy with old and new photos can make a really sentimental gift for your spouse. 

Additional Wedding Calligraphy Pieces I Love

Yes, calligraphy and weddings go hand in hand! I hope I've inspired you with ideas for your anniversary or wedding gift. Don't let those photos of your happy marriage day stay in a box! Let me put your favorite words and memories in calligraphy and get them hanging where all can see them in your home or office. Remember, all of these pieces can come framed and ready to hang- right out of the box! Let's start at the beginning. Write to me with your inquiry and I'll get right back to you.