Calligraphy Pricing

The gift of a hand-written invitation, message or envelope carries with it all the positive feelings you have about your event.
My job is to interpret your feelings in a consistently legible and engaging format.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Upon approval of an estimate, a non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your job on my calendar and for me to commit to your deadline.

To begin production, I will need:
1. Deposit (non-refundable)
2. Address list (with line breaks) printed or a PDF file in the Address List Guide Format found at the bottom of this page.
3. Envelopes with at least 10 to 20% overage (depending on how large your volume is) in case of errors.
Remaining fees due upon job delivery.
$300.00 minimum on all jobs.

CALLIGRAPHY PRICING

(Larger, more unusual pieces such as large format originals meant for framing or mirrored seating charts will be estimated separately. Please use the contact form to start a conversation.)

INVITATION-$440

RSVP CARD-$250

ADDRESS FLAP-$230

MONOGRAM $375

MENU-$440

ENVELOPE ADDRESSING:

• Full Calligraphic Outer Envelope
$7.50 per envelope
(4-5 lines of calligraphy (in a style/s you choose)

• Inner Envelope

$3 per envelope

PLACE CARDS-$2.20 each

ESCORT CARD NAMES/Envelopes-$2.20 each

INSERT CARD TABLE #s/Inserts-$2.20 each

LARGE TABLE No. CARDS-$6.50 each

Normal turn-around for most jobs is 2-3 weeks (depending on job size).
25% - 100% Rush fee on all jobs requiring a faster turn-around.

Anne Elser Calligraphy Address List Guide

After you've decided what kind of etiquette guidelines you wish to follow (there are MANY, from traditional to casual) list and number your addresses as you want them to appear on your envelopes. List them in one column only and centered on the page without any other columns or notes. When numbering, you can put it on top of the address itself, so I know not to include it on the envelope. Numbering your list makes it easier for you and I to refer to a specific address quickly, if needed.

Your job will not begin until the address list is formatted in the manner you wish me to copy them.

My role in your envelope addressing is to provide technically accurate, legible, and aesthetically pleasing envelopes. If there are unmarked columns, unclear directions or handwritten notes in the list you provide me to copy, I must then attempt to interpret through the etiquette filter you have in mind, your intention for each address. My guess is not always accurate and misinterpretations are often made.

So before you provide your list, make sure it's one that I can literally copy word for word and line for line. Spell out words like Northwest, Road, and Street. Make sure the punctuation you provide falls within the etiquette standard you're comfortable with.

E-mail a PDF file of your list or provide a printed copy with your envelopes. If you have both outer and inner envelopes, list the outer first. Below are three examples.

Mr. & Mrs. Han Solo

311 Bright Tree Base

Endor Station, Endor

78621

Mr. and Mrs. Solo

Tom and Glenda Headcold

5678 Achoo Lane

Atlanta, Georgia

30030

Tom and Glenda Headcold

Audrey

The Honorable Padmé Amidala

Mr. Anakin Skywalker

36 Chommell Sector

Theed, Naboo

21174

Ms. Amidala

Mr. Skywalker