I believe that your wedding invitations are so much more than “just paper”—they’re a chance to tell your love story and hint at the experience that awaits your guests. And of course, they’re also a keepsake that you’ll return to for decades to come.
On this blog, I take you behind the scenes in my studio to explain the custom stationery process and show you hand-painted invitation suites I’ve created for couples like you.

Hiring a calligrapher may seem like a new or unique thing to do for your wedding but it has actually been “a thing” for years!! Calligraphers can do so much to not just elevate your wedding but also save you some time so you can enjoy your wedding instead of stressing about it.
Here are 6 reasons why you should hire a calligrapher for your wedding and how we can help you!
Calligraphy done by hand for each guest will make them feel as if you really care about their presence on your wedding day. A beautifully calligraphed envelope is also a glimpse into your wedding months before it actually happens so it builds anticipation and excitement!
How do you feel when something is personalized to you? Isn’t it so fun? Now how would you feel if that something personalized was done by hand? It would really show how much that person cares about you. It’s such a unique and fun experience for your guests and something they will talk about for months to come!
It’s considered good etiquette to have your envelopes addressed by hand. While you can sit and address them all yourself, you may not like your handwriting or you may just not want to do that! That’s where we come in! We have the experience and tools required to accomplish this in a beautiful and timely manner.
Another bonus to hiring a calligrapher is that we know wedding etiquette so we can help you if you have any questions.
Like I mentioned before, you could do all of this by hand yourself but ain’t no bride got time for that! I know there is so much going on in your life between work, family, friends, mental health, AND your wedding, you don’t want to spend that time writing addresses on 150+ envelopes. Let us take care of that for you.
We can do more than just address envelopes! Many (not all) calligraphers can also work on your seating chart, escort/place cards, and other signs for the wedding day. If you have the same calligrapher do all of this, the writing will be the same and your wedding will look cohesive and well-thought-out.
Sure you can have something printed off the internet but when you work one-on-one with a calligrapher, you can create something together. With our expertise and your vision, you will have unique pieces that you can treasure forever!
Are you looking for a calligrapher for your big day? Click here to book a call so we can chat all about it!

I believe that your wedding invitations are so much more than “just paper”—they’re a chance to tell your love story and hint at the experience that awaits your guests. And of course, they’re also a keepsake that you’ll return to for decades to come.
On this blog, I take you behind the scenes in my studio to explain the custom stationery process and show you hand-painted invitation suites I’ve created for couples like you.
From her home in Boston, Massachusetts, Priscilla Basilio Design Studio creates watercolor wedding invitations that blend whimsy and fine art to make something that’s uniquely yours.
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