Your Guests’ Experience Starts Here.
From the save the date they can’t stop talking about to the engraved glass they take home at the end of the night — I’m the one artist who handles it all. Based in Virginia, working with couples across the U.S.
You’ve done the venue, the photographer, the florals. Now comes the part that ties it all together — the details your guests actually touch, read, and keep.
I’m Clarissa, and I design wedding stationery and live calligraphy experiences for couples who care as much about how it feels as how it looks. Whether you need a full suite from save the dates through day-of paper, a live calligrapher at your reception, or all of the above — this is what I do, and I do it all under one roof.
One vendor. One creative vision. Nothing that falls through the cracks.
Invitations & Save the Dates
Custom wedding stationery designed and produced in Virginia, shipped nationwide.
Custom stationery projects begin at $2,000, scaling based on print method, complexity, and quantity.
What’s included:
Save the dates
Full invitation suites (invitation, details card, RSVP)
Envelope calligraphy and addressing
Envelope liners, wax seals, specialty finishes
Etiquette guidance, wording support, and timeline strategy
Print and production coordination
The invitation is the first thing your guest touches. It sets the expectation for everything that follows — the venue, the vibe, the level of care you’ve put into every detail. Let’s make sure that expectation is a high one.
I design fully custom invitation suites from concept through production — save the dates, invitation suites, envelope calligraphy, envelope liners, wax seals, and everything in between. Every element is designed to tell the same story, visually and emotionally, so that when your guest opens that envelope, they already know this wedding is going to be something.
Whether your style is timeless and traditional, editorial and moody, or full-on maximalist — I’ll translate it into paper goods that feel unmistakably you.
What they are saying
“As a wedding planner, working with Clarissa was easy and effortless. She was prompt, organized, and her addressed envelopes were so beautifully done — and so well sorted — that assembly was a breeze. Stunning work and such a delight to collaborate with.” ~ Sarah F.Day-of Paper & Signage
Wedding calligraphy and day-of details for Virginia, DC, and beyond.
Day-of suites are custom quoted based on scope. Most couples invest in menus, place cards, signage, and programs — reach out and I’ll put together a proposal that fits your vision.
What I Create:
Save the dates
Ceremony programs
Menus and bar menus
Place cards and escort cards
Seating charts (hand-lettered or printed)
Welcome signs and directional signage
Table numbers and specialty signage
Favor tags and finishing details
The invitation got them there. Now let’s make sure every detail they encounter — from the welcome sign at the door to the place card at their seat to the menu in their hands — feels just as intentional.
Day-of paper is where the whole vision lands. It’s also where a lot of weddings lose the thread — because couples are exhausted by this point and settle for something generic. We’re not doing that.
I create fully cohesive day-of suites that connect directly to your invitation design, your venue aesthetic, and your overall vibe. Everything is custom, everything is considered, and everything arrives ready to go — no last-minute scrambling required.
What they are saying
“We had an excellent experience working with Clarissa for our wedding escort display. Our vision was somewhat unique — guest names on vintage pizza peels — and she completely nailed it. Elegant, modern, and fun. She took the lead where needed and the display was a total hit. Highly recommend!” ~ Lauren B.Live Calligraphy & Engraving at Your Reception
Live wedding calligraphy and engraving in Virginia, DC, and beyond.
Live artistry packages for weddings begin at $1,800.
Surfaces I Work On:
Fragrance and perfume bottles
Champagne flutes, wine glasses, and whiskey glasses
Insulated tumblers and metal drinkware
Leather luggage tags, bag charms, and journals
Notebooks and portfolios
Not sure if your item works? Ask — I’ve yet to find a surface I couldn’t figure out.
This is the moment your guests line up for.
Live calligraphy and engraving at your reception means your guests walk away with something personal — a wine glass engraved with their name, a leather tag with their initials, a champagne flute that becomes a keepsake. It’s the favor that doesn’t end up in a junk drawer. It’s the detail they’re still talking about six months later.
I set up on-site at your venue during cocktail hour or reception and personalize each piece in real time, right in front of your guests. It’s part artistry, part performance — and your guests will not stop watching.
What they are saying
“Clarissa was an absolute gem at our event in Charlottesville. She provided live custom calligraphy on gifting items and handled every personalization request with patience and ease. Her work is top notch. Highly recommend for live event engraving!”~Adrienne M. The Full Picture
Some couples book me for invitations and end up wanting everything. Some start with day-of signage and realize they want their paper goods to match. Some find me through live engraving and come back for the next wedding in the family.
However you find me — and whatever you need — the experience is the same: organized, responsive, and obsessively detailed from the first email to the final delivery.
This is what it looks like when one person holds the whole guest experience.
FAQ
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Ideally, 8-12 months before your wedding date. That gives us plenty of time for design, revisions, production, and calligraphy—plus breathing room so you’re not sending invites from a place of panic.
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Both. I can address invitations you had designed & printed elsewhere, or I can design your full suite from scratch—including printing and production. Most couples find it easier (and more cohesive) to keep it all in one place.
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It depends on your needs, but most couples hire me for save the dates, invitation suites, envelopes, and day-of paper like menus, programs, place cards, and signage. I love creating full, cohesive suites — and my clients love having just one vendor who handles it all.
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Custom wedding stationery begins at $2,000, which includes design, project management, and production coordination. Your full quote will depend on scope, quantity, materials, and printing methods. Live artistry packages for weddings begin at $1,800.
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Yes. Guiding you through the logistics and the language is part of the process. I’ll help you decide what to say, when to send it, and how to keep it all feeling like you—without offending Aunt Susan.
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Not at all. I’m based in Virginia and regularly work in DC, Richmond, Charlottesville, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg — but I work with couples across the U.S. Your stationery arrives beautifully packaged and production-ready. No DIY assembly required (unless you want it).
Ready to make your guests feel it from the very first envelope?
What they are saying
“Clarissa did an amazing job making our calligraphy dreams come to life! She is such a joy to work with and was so helpful in making sure all of the details came together. Her process was clear and organized — which is always helpful in the chaos of wedding planning! Highly recommend Inkwell Scripted for all of your calligraphy needs!” ~Madi B.
