Every bee seems to post a big invitation reveal close to their wedding day. We’ve had our invitations for a while, so it’s been hard keeping them out of my blog posts. I won’t break tradition, but I thought I’d share our envelopes now since they arrived just a few days ago.
While I really liked the calligraphy that was on our save the date cards, it was a little modern. I decided to look for someone whose work might be a little more ornate for our invitations. I pored over blogs, Facebook pages, and websites. There are so many beautiful styles of calligraphy out there and many calligraphers command some pretty steep prices for their work. Calligraphy is an art, so I understand the cost.
When I found Elizabeth Bartucci of Tuccicursive (I believe that’s pronounced like the last part of her last name + cursive), I was almost afraid to ask for a quote because her work was so beautiful. The quote was startlingly modest. I couldn’t ship our envelopes quickly enough! About a week later, the package was back on my doorstep. I thought to have Liz address one envelope just for Weddingbee so I didn’t have to block out any of her beautiful letters…
Photo by Miss Mink
Aren’t they pretty? You might recognize the envelope to the left of the Weddingbee one. That one has already been sent to the White House in hopes that we get one of those congratulatory cards that they sometimes send.
By the way, Liz posted on her Facebook page that her work is going to be in the March issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. Isn’t that exciting?!?
I’m curious about the wait to receive a response from the White House. Did you send the President an invitation? How many months did it take to get something back, if you got anything at all?
OMG! Your envelopes are going to be stunning!! I love her work!
We sent ours out to the President in January and we still haven’t gotten anything back 
Hopefully soon though! I love the calligraphy, I can’t wait to see the rest!
@Mrs. Bacon: I’m kind of in awe of Liz. She’s awesome!
@Miss Doily: I’ve seen people report a 3 month wait and others report a 10 month wait. Some didn’t hear back at all, it seems. Crossing my fingers for something in 3 months!
@Mrs. Trail Mix: Hee hee.
These are beautiful, your research certainly paid off 
Looks beautiful! Can’t wait to hear if you get something back from the President. I have a few “extra” invites I’m thinking about sending…have to get through the guest list first, though.
So beautiful. I’m always really jealous of people with this talent.
Absolutely gorgeous! She should make her script into a font and sell it! I would buy it.
OMG! That calligraphy is absolutely stunning. So beautiful.
@Mrs. Pony: I normally to TOO much research, but I agree. It paid off here!
@Miss Turkey: I considered some of the others (okay, just one other one), but it was going to be sent abroad and I didn’t think there was time.
@Miss Porcupine: I tried to teach myself…that didn’t get well at all!
@Future Army Wife: I’d buy it, too!
@Miss Coyote: *happy dance* She’s really good, isn’t she?
@Mrs. Brooch: Hee hee. I have to admit that I started the envelopes for a while!
BTW, someone wanted her email address. It’s tuccicursive {at} gmail {dot} com.
Oh my gosh – I want to send one to the President! I just told my fiance and he is up for it.
He once invited Chelsea Clinton to his house party while she was already in the area and the secret service showed up at his work (Army) to check out the authenticity.
Oh my man has a story for everything. Silly Boy.
@Miss Ke Aloha: Oh and they invited him to a party she was having.. He declined because it was the same time as his party. LOL
gorgeous!!!
we sent ours in June 2011 (for our 9/10/11 wedding) and got a reply back in December 2011.
Hahaha, I was totally planning on inviting the First Couple, but my invites don’t go out for another few weeks.
I so have invite addressing envy right now. They look great.
Are you having inner and outer envelopes?
we sent the invite out around march and received a card back maybe in april? it was before the wedding, i know that!
Mrs. Mink, Charlottesville, Virginia Age and Occupation: 34, College Administrator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 40, Craft Beer Consultant Engagement Date: November 26, 2010 Wedding Date: June 2012 Venue: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards About Me: I left a pre-war brownstone in Boston six years ago to live in a funky, Southern city where Thomas Jefferson, Dave Matthews, and urban chicken keepers enjoy equal social standing. I still love my Patriots and Red Sox, but have fallen in love with Virginia. I work in education and specialize in integrating technology into my work to improve the student experience. I’m a diehard blogger, animal lover, jamband follower, and DIYer. I paint to relax and have transferred by energy from home projects to wedding projects in recent months. When Mr. Mink and I started talking about marriage, we knew our wedding would be outdoors, that my golden retriever would be part of the day, and that the music would be fantastic. We’ve taken a few risks during our planning process and we’ve been enjoying the process immensely!
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