Calligraphy
Marianne Buncher Chijner has been a professional calligrapher for almost thirty years. From escorts cards to menus to envelopes, Marianne’s beautiful hand calligraphy has provided the perfect touch for countless TEG events.
I am delighted to be invited to contribute to The Event Group’s Blog!
Sharing my calligraphic skills with those who are planning any of the very special events in life is something that I have enjoyed for nearly thirty years.
Everything that I create stems from a labor of love, and my calligraphy (so I’ve been told!) reflects that passion.
In this day and age, many wedding invitations, escort cards and other stationary essentials are being addressed by computers. While this method is perfectly fine, hand calligraphy offers personal and unique touches that cannot be replicated by technology. Often referred to as “the art of fancy lettering,” hand calligraphy helps to establish the tone of the event from the moment the invitation arrives in a guest’s mailbox.
There are so many components that are involved in this ancient art form.
The process begins with dipping the penholder and nib in the carefully blended ink and then applying just the right amount of pressure needed to create the thick and thin lines that form each letter. These precise movements are called the down and upstrokes.
In addition to placing the right amount of ink with the right amount of pressure, the calligrapher must also know how to plot and space the address on the envelope.
So when establishing a budget to celebrate a special occasion, think about adding the personal and unique touch that can be provided by a professional calligrapher’s services, and let an expert assist you in creating ‘the perfect beginning to a wonderful end!’
Happy planning!
Marianne Buncher Chijner
