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    Do You Actually Need Envelope Calligraphy? Here’s How to Decide

    Envelope calligraphy is one of those wedding details couples often love visually but feel unsure about practically. It is easy to wonder whether envelope calligraphy is truly necessary or simply…

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    Why Wedding Invitations Cost What They Cost

    Wedding stationery is one of the hardest areas for couples to navigate, and it often becomes confusing once planning truly begins. At first glance, wedding invitations can seem expensive for…

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    Are Custom Wedding Invitations Worth It for Your Wedding?

    This is one of the most common questions couples ask me, and honestly, it makes sense to ask. With so many options available today, it’s easy to wonder whether custom…

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    How Many Pieces Belong in a Wedding Invitation Suite (And Which You Actually Need)

    One of the most common points of confusion when couples begin planning their invitations is knowing how many pieces they actually need. A wedding invitation suite can include anywhere from…

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    How Calligraphy and Custom Details Elevate Your Wedding Stationery

    Calligraphy is often one of those wedding details couples love visually, but feel unsure about practically. Is it worth the investment? Where does it actually make a difference? And how…

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    Learn Calligraphy: Inside a Sip & Script Beginner Calligraphy Class!

    Sip & Script’s beginner calligraphy class is the perfect way to begin to learn calligraphy while having a fun night (or afternoon) out. It’s part creative workshop, part social event…

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It was so much fun teaching my first galentines @s It was so much fun teaching my first galentines @sipandscript calligraphy class at @bakerysquarepgh ! I loved putting together all the extra special details from the bow place cards and heart cutouts to the pink and red table decor!The rest of my February classes are full but there are open classes scheduled through May. Let me know if you need the link and want to learn calligraphy in a fun atmosphere.
Lately it has been hard to show up here as if ever Lately it has been hard to show up here as if everything is business as usual when there is so much heaviness in the world.Watching the news and seeing families and communities being affected sits with me while I am trying to grow my business and be present raising my girls.January usually feels like a pause before everything ramps up for busy season. This year it feels heavier and more complicated.I will keep showing up for my work and my clients, but also in a way that feels honest and human.Thank you for being here.
From the beginning sketches and mockups to the fin From the beginning sketches and mockups to the final printed suite, every piece has a purpose. Custom design to me means nothing is by accident. It is built intentionally from start to finish.Inquire via link in bio.Slides 6-10
Photographer: @adam_michaels
Venue: @phippsevents
Videographer: @tylernewpolfilms
Planner: @eventsbyemily.pgh
DJ: @djthomaspwalter
Hair & Makeup: @pghglamteam
Flowers: @bramble_blossom_pgh
Cake: @bellachristiessweetboutique
Musicians: @radiantstringsmusic
Stationery: @proofandparchment
Venue: @phippsconservatory
Fonts come later. I start with the feeling you wan Fonts come later. I start with the feeling you want guests to have when they open your invitation. Once the foundation is set, fonts become an intentional choice instead of a guessing game.Video @heysugarsocial
Custom design is not just picking colors and fonts Custom design is not just picking colors and fonts.It is sketches, revisions, conversations, and thoughtful choices layered together.This is the part most people never see, but it is what makes the final result feel personal.Wedding photos:
Planning & design | @eventsbyemily.pgh
Photo | @sarahmccloskeyphoto
Video | @tylernewpolfilms
Venue | @thegempgh
Florals | @lilacandfawnflorals
Hair | @ritualhaircompany
Stationary | @proofandparchment
Band | @bachelorboysband
Cakes | @350bakerypgh
Ice cream | @millies

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