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Grey and Gold Wedding Invitations // New Jersey

Grey and Gold Wedding Invitations // New Jersey

This suite is a great example of how personalized touches can create a unique suite using our semi custom designs. We started with our Heirloom design and laurel motif in...

Grey and Gold Wedding Invitations // New Jersey

This suite is a great example of how personalized touches can create a unique suite using our semi custom designs. We started with our Heirloom design and laurel motif in...

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Lush Floral Wedding Invitations

Lush Floral Wedding Invitations

We are loving overgrown florals so this suite was especially wonderful to work on. This elegant, garden inspired suite features delicate, wild florals printed in gold, beautifully textured handmade paper,...

Lush Floral Wedding Invitations

We are loving overgrown florals so this suite was especially wonderful to work on. This elegant, garden inspired suite features delicate, wild florals printed in gold, beautifully textured handmade paper,...

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Blind Embossed Floral Invitations // Catalina View Gardens, California

Blind Embossed Floral Invitations // Catalina V...

A modern floral suite for a stunning garden wedding. You couldn't ask for a more breathtaking view than this gorgeous seascape. To incorporate the lush natural elements of this dreamy...

Blind Embossed Floral Invitations // Catalina V...

A modern floral suite for a stunning garden wedding. You couldn't ask for a more breathtaking view than this gorgeous seascape. To incorporate the lush natural elements of this dreamy...

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Elegant Marble and Gold Invitations // Vancouver Wedding at Hycroft Manor

Elegant Marble and Gold Invitations // Vancouve...

This suite was unique in that it was local to us! Most of our clients are international so it was wonderful to be able to see the whole picture come...

Elegant Marble and Gold Invitations // Vancouve...

This suite was unique in that it was local to us! Most of our clients are international so it was wonderful to be able to see the whole picture come...

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Neutral Vellum Wrapped Wedding Invitations // The Verandah, Hong Kong

Neutral Vellum Wrapped Wedding Invitations // T...

A delicate suite for an elegantly detailed day. This suite is a perfect example of the subtle beauty of taupe letterpress. Paired with matching taupe silk ribbon and envelope, the...

Neutral Vellum Wrapped Wedding Invitations // T...

A delicate suite for an elegantly detailed day. This suite is a perfect example of the subtle beauty of taupe letterpress. Paired with matching taupe silk ribbon and envelope, the...

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Leather + Wood Birthday Invitations

Leather + Wood Birthday Invitations

We were so excited to be part of this gorgeous SURPRISE birthday celebration for one of our grooms. This beautiful laser-cut invitation was set in a wooden box, wrapped in...

Leather + Wood Birthday Invitations

We were so excited to be part of this gorgeous SURPRISE birthday celebration for one of our grooms. This beautiful laser-cut invitation was set in a wooden box, wrapped in...

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Heirloom Dark Gray and Gold Invitations // Tuscany Destination Wedding

Heirloom Dark Gray and Gold Invitations // Tusc...

This invitation suite was actually from our Semi-Custom Collection, but we were in such a tight schedule, so we had a few elements customized to make it perfect for this...

Heirloom Dark Gray and Gold Invitations // Tusc...

This invitation suite was actually from our Semi-Custom Collection, but we were in such a tight schedule, so we had a few elements customized to make it perfect for this...

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Dusty Blue and Gold Invitations // San Francisco City Hall Wedding

Dusty Blue and Gold Invitations // San Francisc...

Photography: Caroline Tran Photography | Cinematography: The Film Squad | Event Design: Charmed Events Group, LLC | Floral Design: Amy Burke Designs | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Cake: Studio...

Dusty Blue and Gold Invitations // San Francisc...

Photography: Caroline Tran Photography | Cinematography: The Film Squad | Event Design: Charmed Events Group, LLC | Floral Design: Amy Burke Designs | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Cake: Studio...

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Floral Wedding Invitations // Ashford Estate

Floral Wedding Invitations // Ashford Estate

Photography: Rebecca Yale Photography | Cinematography: Well Spun Wedding Films | Event Planning: Styled Bride | Floral Design: Sullivan Owen | Stationery: Written Word Calligraphy | Engagement Ring: Soho Gem | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Catering: Merri-Makers Catering & Special Events | Hair + Makeup: Jen...

Floral Wedding Invitations // Ashford Estate

Photography: Rebecca Yale Photography | Cinematography: Well Spun Wedding Films | Event Planning: Styled Bride | Floral Design: Sullivan Owen | Stationery: Written Word Calligraphy | Engagement Ring: Soho Gem | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Catering: Merri-Makers Catering & Special Events | Hair + Makeup: Jen...

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Marble and Copper Invitations

Marble and Copper Invitations

Loved creating this gorgeous wedding invitation suite. Started off with a beautiful slate gray envelope with copper calligraphy lined with coppery goodness. The invitation was wrapped with marble vellum, sealed...

Marble and Copper Invitations

Loved creating this gorgeous wedding invitation suite. Started off with a beautiful slate gray envelope with copper calligraphy lined with coppery goodness. The invitation was wrapped with marble vellum, sealed...

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Indigo & Gold Invitations // Chateau Cocomar Wedding

Indigo & Gold Invitations // Chateau Cocomar We...

Seriously, this was one insanely amazing styled shoot. I can't even begin to fathom how it came together in such a beautiful location, Chateau Cocomar. The images, the vision, the...

Indigo & Gold Invitations // Chateau Cocomar We...

Seriously, this was one insanely amazing styled shoot. I can't even begin to fathom how it came together in such a beautiful location, Chateau Cocomar. The images, the vision, the...

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Destination Tuscan Wedding Invitations

Destination Tuscan Wedding Invitations

Working on these beautiful invitations from this couple from Australia was a dream. I mean - aren't these handmade paper gold foil invitations are just to die for!? We incorporated...

Destination Tuscan Wedding Invitations

Working on these beautiful invitations from this couple from Australia was a dream. I mean - aren't these handmade paper gold foil invitations are just to die for!? We incorporated...

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Karla lim

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Hi, I’m Karla, welcome to Written Word.

This blog is where I share all things modern calligraphy, from practical how-tos to thoughtful reflections on creativity and practice. My hope is to help you learn calligraphy in a way that feels encouraging, unhurried, and sustainable.

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