Modern calligraphy is such a lovely and versatile art form. Calligraphy is therefore perfect to bring a lovely aesthetic to your home, to send a note of love, or complete a gorgeous event. Blue Skies Lettering is happy to provide many services within the modern calligraphy arena. The following is a general calligraphy pricing schedule as each product is unique. Please feel free to contact me for a custom quote, even if you do not see your potential project listed below!
Commissioned Pieces
Event (On-Site) Calligraphy
Weddings
Payment Schedule
Notes and FAQ’s
Calligraphy Pricing
Commissioned Pieces
Vows, Poems, Letters, Quotes, Passages……………………………quoted individually
*starting at $75.00 set up fee (includes supplies, layout and design time) plus $1.00 per word.
Please provide exact text via email for a quoted rate. Framing is not provided.
Event Calligraphy
Live Calligraphy………………………..starting at $150.00/hour plus travel expenses
Weddings
Spot Calligraphy (which is handwritten once for reproduction)
A high-quality PDF will be provided for your stationer or graphic designer to digitize.
Calligraphed Names for Invitation……………………………………………………….$150.00
Invitation Element (for example- location, date, titles)………………………………….$75 per line
Return Address……………………………………………………………………………………$125.00
Reception Card…………………………………………………………………………………..$100.00
Reply Card and Envelope…………………………………………………………………….$150.00
Full Calligraphy Invitation………………………………………………..Starting at $400.00
Menu or Program Headers…………………………………………………………………$200.00
Signage……………………………………………………………………………quoted individually
Escort/Place Cards
Escort/Place cards include one name and table number (optional)
Products must be provided by client.
Paper Surface………………………………………………………………………………….$2.00 per
Non-Paper Surface (for example- acrylic, agate, leaves, other)……….Starting at $3.50 per
Wedding Favors with Calligraphy…………………………………….Starting at $3.00 per
Hand Calligraphy and Addressing
Paper products must be provided by client.
Outer Envelope……………………………………………………………………………….$4.50 per
Inner Envelope……………………………………………………………………………….$2.50 per
Outer/Inner Set……………………………………………………………………………….$7.00 per
Special Font Matching……………………………………………………………………..$0.50 per
Textured/Handmade Paper……………………………………………………………….$1.00 per
Ink Color Matching (no charge for black, gold, white)……………$50.00 per order
List Preparation & Etiquette Review Fee (all orders)…………….$100.00 per order
Payment Schedule
Booking Fee (non-refundable deposit)………..50%*
– Balance Due Before Project Completion and Shipping
Rush Fee: Within two weeks of event +50%
Rush Fee: Within one week of event +100%
*Orders of $500 or less and digital projects must be paid in full to book the service.
Pricing as of April 2022 – may be subject to change.
Notes and FAQ’s for Calligraphy Pricing
Art and Handwritten Work
Please keep in mind that, unlike computer-generated text, the beauty of handwritten calligraphy lies in the natural variation of the letter forms. Therefore, it is impossible for my hand to complete every stroke in the same way every single time. Additionally, these variations result in every piece of writing being a distinctive work of art. Furthermore, all creations done by hand will have these variations. In conclusion, my hope is that you will enjoy the timelessness of hand-calligraphed, personalized stationery and gift and therefore appreciate this quality.
Licensing
As the artist, I remain the sole owner of all artistic rights. Commissioned art is for personal use only. Separate commercial licensing agreements are available, upon express written request.
Photography
Copies of professional photography taken of my work are always appreciated. You are welcome to share images on social media (credit with “Blue Skies Lettering”). If sharing on Instagram, please tag @blueskieslettering.
Changes to Quantity
If the quantity of guests/product decreases after placing the deposit, then the original terms remain in effect.
Text Submission
I will copy the texts submitted to me exactly as they are. Please note that for commissions, no changes may be made after I begin the piece. Name/address lists must be provided as an Excel spreadsheet. If the text is not submitted by the requested date, it is likely to delay the order deadline. If an you need a rush order, charges will apply.
Additional Blanks
Please understand that errors are inevitable with hand-produced work. For projects such as envelopes and place cards, please provide a minimum of 20% additional blank product with a minimum of 10 count. The more extras I have, the faster I can work and the sooner the order will be complete.
Corrections
Please review the final order upon receipt and be sure there are no corrections needed. If any corrections are needed, please email a complete list within 72 hours of delivery.
Note About Calligraphed Mail
With any handwritten address, the automated postal scanners may have trouble reading the envelope. Any address that cannot be read by machine is routinely hand-inspected and mailed by the postal employees.
Looking for examples?
Be sure to check out the gallery while you’re here, and my instagram page for more up-to-date projects!
