You do not marry someone you can live with,
you marry the person you cannot live without. Anonymous
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Be sure to check out the newest page here, Kudos and Praise! Lovely words from some of my brides and grooms--they make it all worthwhile!
Welcome...kick off your shoes and stay a while.
Welcome to Lori Raines Calligraphy Studio.
Humble beginnings in 2001 have evolved into a business that has served brides and wedding planners all over the country and around the world. Addressing invitations to Bette Midler and Huey Lewis was pretty great, but even better was addressing envelopes to the loved ones of my clients--the family and friends gathered for a day of joy. Several Bar and Bat Mitzvahs along the way, commissioned work, and now I'm working with the younger sisters of my original clients!
Addressing any invitation is a time-consuming job. Addressing wedding invitations calls for following etiquette guidelines, setting aside time and space for the job, and making sure that what you mail out presents a beautiful event for your guests. Your invitation envelope is the first chance your guests have to see what they will be attending. Using labels makes your invitation look like junk mail. Bad handwriting is, well, bad.
Calligraphy, the art of beautiful hand-lettering, is elegant. It is one of the few times in their life your guests will ever see their names lettered in such a beautiful manner. Chances are, you are busy with work, school, or life, and haven’t the time to address by hand each invitation. That is the convenience of this service.
I help you assemble your guest list by providing an easy to follow, yet comprehensive, set of Etiquette Guidelines. We work together with your invitation designer or vendor to have envelopes delivered directly to me, or I can provide useful information for shipping at the lowest costs available. Prior to starting, we discuss ink colors, lettering styles, particular notes to your guest list, and then I set out to provide a beautiful, polished envelope for you. If you are really crunched for time, you do have the option of having them assembled and stuffed here. Hand-cancelling the envelopes is also an option. There are numerous rules and regulations for your envelopes, such as additional postage costs when using wax-like seals, or international mail. If I do not have the answers you need, I find them for you.
Your vows can be lettered and framed, commemorating this special day in your life. Custom gift cards are available for your bridal party or as guest favors. Receptions are not complete without escort or place cards and table numbers. Want something unique to hold the thank-you gifts for your bridal party? How about personalized gift bags? Out of town guests will love finding a personalized gift bag full of local goodies, but seeing their names in hand-lettering really adds a special touch. From custom wine labels for wine bottles, fortune cookie tags, customized Christmas ornaments for winter weddings—the possibilities are endless and I’m happy to talk with you about them.
About me...
I live and work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest--Oregon, with my husband who is my biggest fan and best friend. Without his complete support, this would not be possible. I am the mother to two beautiful girls, my darling Katherine 20, proudly serving our country in the US Navy, and Alison 6, my little sparkling glass of bubbly that makes me giggle throughout the day. Chances are if we speak on the phone you will hear her in the background. She tries to be quiet and respectful, but you may hear her.
I look forward to hearing from you--thank you so much for taking the time to peruse my site and I look forward to hearing from you!
503-209-3352
lorirainescalligraphystudio@yahoo.com
