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2013_Bride_
Beginner August 2013

Those handwriting invitation names...

2013_Bride_, 29 January, 2013 at 13:15 Posted on Planning 0 30

Are you doing it yourself?

Or have you asked someone who can do 'posh' handwriting?

My mum suggested one of her friends as they can do that special type of writing, but I just think what a palavour?

I'd rather just write them myself, in my handwriting, it may not be posh, but it is clear?

Does it really matter?!

30 replies

Latest activity by 2ndlargetoenail, 21 May, 2026 at 05:55
  • Kjay
    Beginner August 2013
    Kjay ·
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    It wouldn't bother me if it was scrawled on a napkin as long as I could read where and when to turn up!

    I am attempting to do my own invites and will probably type them.

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  • 2013_Bride_
    Beginner August 2013
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    I'd of loved to have made them myself so I could of typed names!

    Life saver!

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  • ShootingStar2012
    Beginner March 2015
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    When we get to that stage, I'm pretty sure I'll write them myself (or OH might, depends, lol).

    Yes one of her friends has 'posh' writing that will look smart, but people might wonder who'd written the invitations if it's not your handwriting! Makes it more personal too, I think. Like you are the one doing the inviting, which you are ?

    Not sure that ramble made much sense, but I know what I'm trying to say...!

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  • 2013_Bride_
    Beginner August 2013
    2013_Bride_ ·
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    The invites are actually from my parents! Gone down the traditional route (didn't really even discuss any other options).

    But I don't think our invites or wedding suit the whole 'posh' writing.

    Simple is fine!

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  • ShootingStar2012
    Beginner March 2015
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    D'oh - sorry! If you're swaying towards 'simple', I'd go with that. Whichever you think will suit the whole thing better ? and it would potentially be a bit of a palaver getting somebody else to do it for you.

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  • Purple*Sparkles
    Beginner June 2013
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    LOL! Depends what the meaning of 'posh' writing is? If she just has nice normal writing then it seems like a palarva, i'd write it in my own hand or type it. I did actually go to calligraphy classes so I could learnt to write fancy for the invites, and table place cards. that was my choice and my mum made the invites so it was a total DIY job! Although worried about how i would do, I actually enjoyed writing them in the end. The feedback has been positive too, which has boosted my confidence in my writing as calligraphy writers are renowned to be their own worst critic!!!!

    Go with what you think,

    J x

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  • 2013_Bride_
    Beginner August 2013
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    PS posh is calligraphy, haha, I just couldn't remember what it was called! Smiley smile x

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  • Purple*Sparkles
    Beginner June 2013
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    LOL! Calligraphy means 'fancy writing' I never knew that until i went to lessons!! Duh!

    heres a sneaky flash


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  • 2013_Bride_
    Beginner August 2013
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    Oh yours is lovely. My Mums friends version of it, I didn't think was very clear!

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  • Purple*Sparkles
    Beginner June 2013
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    Thanks Hun, I chose a simple writing as it is easier, readable and effective!! I also didn't make any mistakes I was quite chuffed!! Mum printed my inserts out and i wrote them before we stuck them in........ just incase!!!! LOL!

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  • Indiefluff
    Beginner August 2013
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    Well my handwriting is rubbish due to being a lefty, so my mum is going to do it for me! She has really nice handwriting, and I've bought a black ink cartridge pen for her to use. It'll just be a nice night in for the two of us too.

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  • vintagedreams
    Beginner August 2013
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    I did simple writing, fancy writing takes tooooo long!

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    Beginner September 2013
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    I dont have handwritten invites but my mum is writing the addresses and names on the envelopes as my writing in illegible at the best of times. Hers looks way nicer than mine so she has drawn the short straw.

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  • 2013_Bride_
    Beginner August 2013
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    Thanks all.

    Off to buy a nice pen and will be hand-writing them myself!

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    That you're thinking about authoring them yourself is really fantastic! To be honest, your handwriting should be just fine as long as it is neat and legible. Do you not think that sometimes that personal touch makes it even more memorable? Moreover, why worry about finding someone else especially if it is not absolutely required? Inspired by companies like nursing assignment writing services , experts can perform miracles with their trade; but, a little bit of work and personal flair goes a lot of distance. What then do you believe? Still do you want to compose them yourself? 😊

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    I totally agree with your final decision to just use your own handwriting! There’s something so genuine, warm, and personal about receiving an invite written by the actual couple.

    "Posh" calligraphy is beautiful, but it can absolutely be a massive palaver if you're not used to it, and the most important thing is simply that the time and venue are legible. Your guests are going to be thrilled just to be invited!

    For anyone else reading this thread who does want that fancy look but doesn't have a friend to help out, a great cheat code is to type the names into a cursive text generator, print them out lightly, and trace over them with a nice ink pen. It gives you that perfect calligraphy look without the stress of freehanding it or paying a professional.

    Grab that nice pen you bought, pour a glass of wine or make a cup of tea, and just enjoy the process. Happy wedding planning!

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