A minimum Studio Fee of $75 is required.

❓ What is the Studio Fee, and why is it required?

The studio fee helps cover the essential time and care required for every project, no matter the size—whether it’s a single envelope, a quick name update, or a last-minute addition.

Even a small order involves:

• Setting up tools and inks

• Mixing custom colors (if needed)

• Aligning paper or materials

• Drying, cleaning, and packaging

• Studio time and coordination

Pricing below as of June 2025 and may be subject to change.

Commissioned Pieces Request custom quote

Live Event Calligraphy Starting at $200.00/hour
Additional fees for any special supplies required.

Calligraphed Names for Invitation $150.00

Invitation Element (location, date, titles) $75 per line

Return Address $125.00

Reception Card $100.00

Reply Card and Envelope $150.00

Full Calligraphy Invitation Starting at $400.00

Menu or Program Headers $200.00

Digitization of Calligraphy $150

Payment is due in full to book any digital orders and orders less than $500 in total.

Escort/Place cards include one name and table number (optional)

Products must be provided by client.

Paper Surface $3.00 per piece

Non-Paper Surface  (acrylic, agate, leaves, shells, other) Starting at $3.50 per piece

Wedding Favors with Calligraphy Starting at $3.00 per piece

Paper products must be provided by client.

Outer Envelope $4.50 per piece

Inner Envelope $2.50 per piece

Outer/Inner Set $7.00 per piece

Special Font Matching $0.50 per piece

Textured/Handmade Paper $1.00 per piece

Ink Color Matching

(no charge for black, gold, white) $50.00 per order

List Preparation & Etiquette Review Fee

(all orders) $100.00 per order

❓ Why is there a $100 List Preparation & Etiquette Review Fee?

Great question! This mandatory fee covers the behind-the-scenes work that ensures your guest list is perfectly formatted, properly addressed, and etiquette-approved before the calligraphy ever begins.

Here’s what it includes:

✔️ Cleaning Up Messy Spreadsheets
I do provide a properly formatted spreadsheet template with instructions, however clients may still send me their guest lists with some imperfections. I reformat everything to a clean, consistent standard that works for both calligraphy and mailing.

✔️ Etiquette Guidance
Not sure how to address a married doctor? A nonbinary guest? Whether to include “and Family” or leave it out? I’ll help make sure every name is addressed with care and proper formality.

✔️ A polished process from start to finish
My services include a beautifully thoughtful experience for your guests.

Think of it as the foundation for a stress-free, beautifully addressed order.

Booking Fee (non-refundable deposit) 50%

Rush Fee: Completed project due within 2 weeks of booking = +50%

Rush Fee: Completed project due within 1 week or less of booking = +100%

Clients must make arrangements to pick up their Rush orders. No guarantees can be made if Rush orders are being mailed out.

All projects require a minimum studio setup fee.

Orders of $500 or less and digital projects must be paid in full to book the service.

Balance Due Before Project Completion and Shipping

Pricing as of June 2025 – may be subject to change.

Emailed copies of professional photography taken of my work are always appreciated. Please send to tiffany@tiffanyrachel.com. You are welcome to share images on social media credit with “Tiffany Rachel Calligraphy”. If sharing on Instagram, please tag @tiffanyrachelcalligraphy.

Item descriptiFor a wedding with calligraphed envelopes, the standard timeline requires the final guest list to be given to the calligrapher 10 to 12 weeks before the wedding date. The calligrapher will then need several weeks to complete the envelopes, which must be returned to the couple in time to be mailed to guests at the appropriate time. 

This timeline is based on the following general schedule:

• 6–8 months before the wedding: Finalize your guest list and collect all addresses. Booking your calligrapher early, especially a popular one, is crucial, as they can have a long lead time.

• 10–12 weeks before the wedding: Provide your final, proofread guest list to your calligrapher.

• 8–10 weeks before the wedding: The calligrapher returns the finished, addressed envelopes to you.

• 6–8 weeks before the wedding: Mail the invitations to your guests.

• 3–4 weeks before the wedding: This is the RSVP deadline for your guests. 

Factors that influence the timeline

• Calligrapher's turnaround time: While the industry standard is 2–3 weeks, this can vary based on the calligrapher's personal schedule and the size of your guest list.

• Custom vs. pre-designed invitations: If you are ordering custom stationery or letterpress printing, you may need to add several more weeks to the beginning of the timeline to allow for design time and proofs.

• Rush fees: Waiting until the last minute can lead to rush fees from your calligrapher, who may have to work overtime to accommodate a quicker timeline.

• Destination or holiday weddings: For these types of weddings, invitations are typically sent out earlier to give guests more time to make travel arrangements, which also means the calligrapher will need the final list even sooner.

Item descA standard last-minute or rush fee for wedding calligraphy typically ranges from 20% to 50% of the total cost, though it can go as high as 100% depending on the urgency. This fee compensates the calligrapher for the disruption to their schedule, prioritizing your project over others, and potentially working outside of standard business hours. 

Standard rush fee structure

The fee often depends on how tight the deadline is:

• Less than the standard turnaround time: If your deadline is shorter than the calligrapher's typical turnaround time (e.g., 2 weeks for 100 envelopes), a rush fee will apply.

• Within one to two weeks: For projects with a deadline of less than two weeks, fees between 25% and 50% are common.

• Under one week or less: For extremely tight deadlines, especially under one week, the rush fee could be 50% to 100%.

• Holiday or weekend work: Requests that require the calligrapher to work on a weekend or during a holiday may also incur a higher rush fee. 

What is covered by the rush fee?

The rush fee is not for faster or lower-quality work. Instead, it covers the artist's extra effort and inconvenience: 

• Rescheduling: The calligrapher may need to shift other projects or personal commitments.

• Overtime labor: They may need to work outside of their normal hours to meet your deadline.

• Expedited shipping: If materials need to be rushed to the studio, these costs may be passed on to you. 

Important considerations

• Rush fees are standard: They are a standard industry practice across many service-based businesses to protect the provider from burnout and compensate for last-minute demands.

• It does not affect quality: A reputable calligrapher will still give your envelopes the same care and attention as any other project, even with a rush fee applied.

• The calligrapher might not be available: Depending on their schedule, even an increased fee may not be enough for them to accommodate a last-minute request. Booking early is always the safest option.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill and Load Your Address Spreadsheet

1. Request the Downloadable Spreadsheet Template from Tiffany Rachel

Download Template

• Click the button to download the template.

• Open the template in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.

2. Enter Guest Info

• Enter guest info exactly how you'd like it to appear on your envelopes.

• Be sure to remove any tabs, extra spaces and carriage returns that are in cells.

• The "Name Line 2" and "Country" columns are optional and can be left blank.

3. Save as .CSV File

Save your completed spreadsheet as a .csv file. This format is essential for smooth data processing.

4. Email Your Spreadsheet

Email your .csv file to 

help@theknot.com

• Be sure to mention your order number in the subject or body.

Alternatively, attach the file to an ongoing thread with your designer.

Formatting Your Addresses

• Spell out Number or Apartment. “Apartment Number” is redundant.

• Include punctuation for titles such as Mr. and Mrs. There is no period after “Miss”.

• Spell out postal and state abbreviations (Post Office Box, Boulevard, Avenue, Lane, etc.).

• Zip codes can be 5-digits for USA addresses.

• Married couples with different last names are noted with “and” between their names and their names appear on separate lines. Unmarried couples’ names are not joined with “and” and their names appear on separate lines as well.

• If the wife is a doctor, the couple’s names go on separate lines:Doctor Jane Smith
  and Mrs. John SmithInner envelope:   Doctor Smith and Mr. Smith

• Inner envelope names should be in separate columns on your spreadsheet.

• Indicate whether or not the “G” in “Guest” should be capitalized (or not), and whether or not the “F” in “Family” should be capitalized.

• You can spell out “Doctor” for medical doctors.

• Use a digital file: Avoid handwriting or printing a list and scanning it. A clean digital file is crucial for mail merge.

• Proofread multiple times: Typos in names and addresses are a common error. Always have at least one other person proofread the list for you before submitting.