There is truly nothing that shouts out elegance like well crafted calligraphy. And who doesn't want pure elegance associated with your wedding. When you are searching for your wedding vendors, you need to always keep in mind that saying I do only come once in a lifetime and making sure that everything related to your wedding day is top notch is truly the way to think. You want your personal touch all over your big day. And the best way to begin your wedding season is to display your personal touch by sending out special invitations that have been made out by a professional calligrapher. When your guests reach in their mail box and see the amazingly done cursive, the sensation that something very special is about to happen will flood into their brain. It is one of those little details that means a lot more than most people think it does. And while we realize that most people want to save money on various aspects of their wedding expenses, this is not a vendor that you should skimp on. So, the question for you is this. What is the best way to go about seeking out a high quality calligrapher that will provide for you the invitations you will be completely satisfied with. We recommend that you start to educate yourself on what a calligrapher does and on the terminology they use. Start looking at a lot of examples of wedding invitations and foster an idea of what you like a lot and what you do not like. Keep in mind throughout this process that you should look at your invitations like they are a very special form of artwork because in essence that is what they are. And isn't your wedding day worth everything you can give it. You also will need to keep in mind how much time you have to get your invitations out. We have one major warning for you. Do not and we repeat do not even think about trying to get a friend or two to join you one night and trying to create them yourself. You will never be able to live with yourself. We have seen so many best laid plans go wrong. Leave this job to a true professional, it is worth it. A professional calligrapher knows the ins and outs of what it takes to create exactly what you desire. Being in the Toledo area, you don't have to worry about candidates to consider. The only thing you need to worry about is finding the perfect fit for your needs. So, without further adieu, make sure this guide is with you at all times until you fine and hire the calligrapher of your wedding dreams.

As stated above, this is probably not the kind of investigation that you have ever had to do before. We have some tips that we know will lead you to some quality vendors and in the end, the professional who will serve you well. An excellent beginning would be to make use of the power of the world wide web. Do a Google search for “professional calligraphers in Toledo.” Start checking out the results and pay special attention to their sample page. This will give you a sense if their style meshes with what you love. When any of the vendors blow you away with their talent, make sure you record their name and contact information. Another potential source is to talk to your wedding vendors that you may have already hired. The wedding world is closely connected and they may have a name or two to recommend to you. And one more thing. Do not neglect to talk to your family, friends and coworkers. You never know if someone you are close to might have hired a professional in the past. Once you have a list to check out, contact each calligrapher and setup an interview with each one.

Like the old saying goes, timing is everything. You need to discuss with each vendor how long it would take to complete your order. Of course they need to know how many guests you will be inviting in order to know how big the order will be. Discuss their experience and background. Are they certified? Find out how the vendor handles mistakes. Will they fix the mistakes at no extra charge? Will you need to provide extra invitations and envelopes for this person? Peruse their portfolio of past work. Does their style look like something you would want on your invitation? How much do they charge for their services? When you find a candidate you absolutely love, ask them to bring you a written contract that spells out what they will be providing to you. When you are satisfied, sign on the dotted line.

Toledo Caligraphy

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Alegria also does lettering for wedding signage - chalkboards, acrylic signs, etc!