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Whether you desire invitations with an elegant look or a more modern tone, Paperglaze  works alongside area stationers/printers to create a custom invitation that suits your exact taste. For a truly one-of-a-kind invitation, each component of your invitation suite can be written out in calligraphy. For the more budget-savvy, Paperglaze offers “spot calligraphy,” where important elements such as names and venue are written in calligraphy while the remainder of the invitation is typeset with a beautiful classic font. 

First impressions are priceless, so wow your guests with invitations hand-addressed by a professional. Paperglaze  will ensure that your envelopes are graced with a lettering style that matches the tone of your event.  By investing in a calligrapher to address your invitations, you give your invitations the elegance they deserve and yourself the time you need! Paperglaze will make sure that each envelope is formatted correctly, beautifully, and with correct titles for guests— without the unneeded stress.

Signage is one of the most important parts of your event.  They serve an important function in directing your guests and making your event run smoothly.  Signage is also one of the easiest ways to dress up your decor and add personality to your wedding.  Some possible signage needs include a welcome sign, guest book, bar signs, seating charts, favors sign and something for the couple's send off!  Paperglaze has experience writing on acrylic, wood, mirrors, chalkboard, fabric and more.  The possibilities are endless.

The Paperglaze "Bella Scriptura" collection of scripture prints contains more than 50 different Old and New Testament verses from the Bible.  The signature black and white prints look beautiful in any style frame.  The designs were completely hand-drawn with pointed pen and ink and then printed on fine art, natural, acid-free paper.  Most prints are available in 4X6 and 5X7 and a few 8X10.  The scripture collection can be found in the Paperglaze Etsy shop.

Interested in learning calligraphy and don't know where to start?  Paperglaze has conducted calligraphy classes to hundreds of students in seven different states since 2014.  An in-person class gives  you a "jump start" by helping you  develop your own handlettering style and get you started in the right direction with quality tools and instruction.    See dates below and/or email us for more information on attending a class or  hosting a private party in your home.

Shannan has been in the calligraphy business for 20 years, and in the past year alone, was featured in Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Journal, (Summer of 2022), designed Arkansas governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sander’s inauguration invitation, and was the official calligrapher for the Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras Queen 2023.  But despite all of these accolades, the heartbeat of her business remains calligraphy for weddings.  She delights in creating beautiful calligraphy for clients.