These Hand-Lettered Wedding Envelopes Will Give You Calligraphy Envy
Melissa Paniagua
Melissa Paniagua
Melissa Paniagua is a freelance writer with a background in weddings and styling and an appreciation for all things innovative, artful and well-designed. She believes that everyday moments are a cause for celebration and loves green juice and coffee in equal measure. Follow her daily adventures on Instagram.
Wedding invitations are a BIG part of your wedding theme. They’re the first glimpse that guests have to your overall vision, and the envelope is the very first hint. Whether you decide to hire a pro calligrapher or DIY with the help of online calligraphy classes, this list of 19 hand-lettered wedding envelopes will provide just the inspiration you need to go beyond printed versions for a more creative wedding vibe.
Tropical Destination Wedding Envelope DIY
If you’re headed to sunny beaches for your nuptials, your invitations call for an envelope filled with palms and other greenery like your very own wedding venue. Mix and match all-caps and script calligraphy with the same green shade for a unique, yet cohesive look. (via Oh So Beautiful Paper)TJonesCalligraphy Wedding Envelope Calligraphy
Brush hand-lettering for the win. These envelopes are the perfect marriage between watercolor and calligraphy, and they’re super easy to DIY thanks to this online class.LetteredLifeShop Copper Modern Calligraphy
Sometimes all your wedding envelopes need is some dreamy metallic calligraphy — especially if it’s already part of your wedding color palette. These beauties are sold out, but if the artist can’t re-create them for your big day, you can DIY our own set with a metallic Sharpie. Go a step further and add themed stamps to match the look.Paired with a fabulous pink envelope, this hand-lettered calligraphy style is perfect for the boho couple who wants to add a bit of
to their wedding look. It’ll be a true labor of love. (via Julie Morawski / Erica Sweet Tooth)TJonesCalligraphy Wedding Envelope Calligraphy
If you and your partner-in-crime are big fans of neutral colors and the outdoors, make sure your wedding envelopes include black-inked calligraphy and kraft envelopes like this one. The clean, modern design will pair perfectly with the rustic aesthetic of your wedding day.Equal parts classic and a tiny bit vintage, this calligraphy style is all kinds of charming. Though these take a bit more skill to recreate, they’re definitely not impossible if it’s the vibe you’re going for on your big day. (via
/ Style Me Pretty)DIY Wild West Hand-Lettered Wedding Envelopes
If you and your S.O. both love the wilderness or are planning a wedding out west, make sure your wedding envelopes include brush lettering paired with cute wildlife stamps. This swift calligraphy style can only be created with a brush pen, which come in a variety of colors to match your needs. (via Ladyfingers Letterpress / Oh So Beautiful Paper)DIY Whimsical Hand-Lettered Envelopes
If you’re going for an intimate backyard wedding day vibe, this bold hand-lettered envelope that’s full of bright and cheery colors is for you. To make these at home, you’ll need metallic markers for the calligraphy to really shine on your dark envelopes. (via Kristina Werner Design)View this post on InstagramA post shared by Cait Welsh (@charliewhiskeydesign) on
This pink hand-lettered envelope paired with adorable flower stamps is pure perfection. Make sure you’re using an envelope liner that matches the calligraphy ink for an invitation design that’s truly out of this world. (via
/ Style Me Pretty)DIY Colorful Hand-Lettered Envelope
If you and your sweetie are fans of bright colors and being the life of the party, show off those elements as you address your wedding invitation envelopes. Get the look by using different font styles and colors throughout the envelope. Your guests will be super impressed and ready to celebrate your special day. (via Ladyfingers Letterpress / Oh So Beautiful Paper)Watercolor-themed weddings are oh-so beautiful and have been a huge hit recently. If you’re planning one yourself, this is the perfect way to introduce your modern theme to your guests. (via
)The Lettermate Envelope Addressing Template
Even if you still don’t trust your calligraphy skills 100 percent, you can still manage to create something gorgeous, thanks to this handy small plastic guide. Its cutout spaces will allow you to write straight, evenly spaced lines every time.Rock a vintage-meets-modern vibe by sending out envelopes addressed with a mix of watercolor and ink. It’ll definitely set the tone for an elegant yet cool event that your guests will *not* want to miss. (via
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There’s no need to make a fuss when hand-lettering your wedding invites. All you really need is your pen and nib to create something seriously beautiful. (via
)AFabulousFete Navy Hand Lettering Watercolor Envelope Calligraphy
The simple design of this hand-lettered watercolor envelope shows off this couple’s style with understated elegance. For a bolder aesthetic, swap the white envelope for a contrasting color that will make it totally pop.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sam Meyer (@samanthameyerstudio) on
Melissa Paniagua
Melissa Paniagua is a freelance writer with a background in weddings and styling and an appreciation for all things innovative, artful and well-designed. She believes that everyday moments are a cause for celebration and loves green juice and coffee in equal measure. Follow her daily adventures on Instagram.