Calligraphy by Tammy - Pittsburgh Calligrapher &Mural & Watercolor Artist: 05/2009

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This page has been set up in reverse chronological order. I add things to my page on a regular basis such as samples of my work or information pertaining to calligraphy and ordering. The very first page of the blog, is actually at the bottom. There you will find the basics of the information you may be looking for, such as type styles & pricing information. The more recent posts will be at the top. Just a heads up so that you will know how to look for the basics. Simply scroll down. Thank you!

Friday, May 29, 2009

Introducing Wedding Planner Kat Shaw

Occasionally I would like to share some of our other wonderful Pittsburgh Wedding Vendors here on this blog and the work I create for them. There are many talented wedding folks out there from florists, to photographers to wedding planners.

First item to share is a card box that I custom created for one of my wedding planners whom I work with, Miss Katherine Shaw of Trends to Traditions. Kat is a Pittsburgh wedding planner who can design any kind of wedding from 10 guests to thousands! She is incredibly talented and creative and should you hire her, she offers plans in every budget. She has been featured in local Pittsburgh magazines as well as national magazines for her fine wedding work.

I have had the privilege of being Kat's calligrapher for several years now and it is an honor to be inspired and included in her creative wedding ideas! I know when Kat calls for wedding work, that something fun and interesting will soon be created by my pen or hands.
This box was for a wedding them of chocolate, raspberry, vanilla. The theme was carried through from invitations to reception. The custom card box was made to go with that theme, along with place cards and many other items as well. Her themes are amazing and completely unforgettable. Check out her website for some incredible photos!
You will never be short on creative and unique ideas for your wedding. Your guests will never forget their wedding experience at your big day if you are lucky enough to hire Kat! People will be talking for weeks to come and letting you know, they have never seen a wedding like yours! You can reach Kat by calling 724-267-2108 and you can reach her website at the following link:
http://www.TrendsToTraditions.com You won't be sorry!

Joanne Bartone, Pittsburgh photographer took the above photo of Kat and she has an interview about Katherine on her blog page as well. Click on the picture of Kat or the link here below. You can't go wrong with Joanne's photography abilities either!! Check out the interview about Kat listed below and then visit the eye candy on her pages as well. What an amazing bunch of incredibly talented Pittsburgh Wedding Women we have!
LINK: Joanne Bartone Photography

INTRODUCTION about Tammy

Welcome to my blog! I am Tammy, a Pittsburgh area Calligrapher with 24 years experience serving area brides. Add a touch of elegance to your wedding with hand written, artistically created calligraphy. You have gone great lengths to order a fabulous invitation. The formal proper way of addressing your invitations is by hand. I offer an affordable service and an array of fonts sure to please every bride and groom.
I am a stay at home Mom with an illness and doing this type of work offers me the ability to stay home with my children and work when I feel best. This also affords me the opportunity to offer you the BEST PRICES! With today's economy you can't afford to pay the top dollar. I want your work and consider it a privilege and honor to be included in your wedding plans. I know you won't be able to find the quality of workmanship along with the prices that I extend to my brides. My price may be the lowest in the city, but my work shows the experience of my years of writing for Pittsburgh brides as well as brides all over the U.S. Why pay more, when you can have it all? Great prices, years of experience and no extra hidden fees.
I am always willing to work with you to be certain you are satisfied with your order and your price. I also never nickel/dime you on the details of your pricing. I never charge set up fees, or rush fees, nor do I charge for colored inks (except gold/silver), or list maintenance fees, or for extra lines, etc. These are all things that most other calligraphers charge, but I only charge you per envelope, no matter how many lines are on it. This way you know exactly what your order will cost right up front. I am thrilled to get your work and don't need to add those petty little charges to your bill!
I offer a wide variety of services from addressing of wedding invitations, to creating unique place cards, to typesetting and assembly of beautiful wedding programs and elegant table names and numbers. I am available for on site "day of" wedding services. Having been a former floral designer, I have years of experience in servicing weddings. It's important to go with a calligrapher who has had years of perfecting their craft. I have had to fix another area calligrapher's mistakes on an order for a wedding planner and redo her entire order, because of that lack of experience. Make sure your calligrapher guarantees their work, so you don't have to reorder your envelopes because they have ruined them! Be careful to choose someone who has experience. It takes years of practice to hone the craft of calligraphy. With my services you receive that level of expertise.

Let my artistic abilities combine with your great ideas to make your wedding elegant and one your guests will remember! Remember ...the first item your guests will see regarding your wedding will be the invitation. Give them a feast for the eyes and a glimpse of the marvelous affair that awaits them at your wedding. More samples and fabulous ideas are coming daily!
Write me at the email below for an estimate or further information.

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Friday, May 29, 2009

Introducing Wedding Planner Kat Shaw

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