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Besides choosing some love phrases and writing them on a blackboard, it is also possible to decide how you want the message to look.

This is what is developed through lettering, a practice that can be replicated in your wedding decoration, from the candy bar to the bridal glasses, including the sign that will be hung on your wedding car. Clarify all your doubts about this concept below.

What is lettering

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Unlike calligraphy, which is the art of writing letters following certain styles, lettering is the art of drawing letters, words or sentences. That is to say, when using lettering you don't write, but draw, which you can do freely, without following any rules.

The result? A unique and personalised character The type of drawing obtained depends on the tools used, but the type of drawing obtained depends on the tools used.

Types of lettering

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Brush lettering It is the basic technique of writing-drawing that has the following characteristics main tool the brush in formats such as traditional brush, fine tip marker, brush marker, water brush, refillable brush and watercolor brush, among others. Due to the resulting composition, it is perfect for all types of marriages.

Chalkboard lettering Drawing and calligraphy technique that is carried out on slates If you are going for a country wedding decoration, you will be right to go for this type of lettering.

Digital Lettering Sentence composition technique with specialized programs such as Illustrator and Procreate Over hand lettering, this style is ideal for more formal weddings due to its impeccable finish.

Decorative lettering Same basic technique applied to various materials Lettering on a mirror, for example, is ideal for vintage or boho-chic inspired celebrations.

In stationery

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If you wish to personalize every detail of your wedding, apply the lettering in the different items of your stationery The following are some of the formats you can use: save the date, marriage certificate, wedding program, seating plan, minutes, envelopes and thank you cards, among others. Please note that in any of these formats it is advisable not to mix more than two types of calligraphy.

In decoration

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When it comes to wedding decorations, you will be able to incorporate lettering into practically everything From the assembly of welcome boards with beautiful phrases of love, to all kinds of signs to mark the bar, the signing area or the lounge terrace, among other spaces. In addition, you can integrate it among the table markers, on labels to identify the seats, on the wedding carpet, on the napkins, on the photocall, on banners, on the cotillion badges, on the dance floor, etc.In the latter case, either through fondant letters or external elements such as toppers or flags. On the other hand, LED light boxes are very fashionable nowadays, which can also be personalized with various messages in drawn letters.

In souvenirs

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You can also incorporate lettering in souvenirs for your guests, for example, in mugs, cushions, labels for canning jars, magnets for the refrigerator or bags with chocolates, among other options. In all of them you will be able to draw letters with the initials of both or short love phrases, depending on each case.

Although you may not notice it at first glance, the truth is that words will be present everywhere, from the ones you engrave on your wedding rings, to the Christian phrases of love that you incorporate in your thank you cards, hence the importance of knowing lettering, and knowing exactly how and where to apply it.