NOTE: Projects with a due date of less than 5 business days (from the date you can provide your items, guest lists, and/or final design specifications to us) may incur rush fees, depending on our work schedule.
General Policies
- We charge a minimum fee of:
- $45 for any envelope addressing or place/escort card order
- $65 for any engraving order
- $75 for book fill-ins
- $150 for any original artwork such as quotes, poetry, or wedding vows.
- Hand Calligraphy for Envelope Addressing prices are based on traditional etiquette standards for outer and inner envelopes. I reserve the right to adjust the addressing price after seeing the condition of the address list. If the list uses "nontraditional etiquette" (i.e. incorrect, such as "Mr. Don and Mrs. Maureen Vickery" or "Mrs. Maureen and Mr. Don Vickery") I will add an additional upcharge for each address using a nontraditional etiquette format.
- For envelope and place card orders, please supply a minimum of at least 10% or 10 extra envelopes/cards than addresses, whichever amount is MORE.
For instance if you have an order of 50 envelopes or cards, provide at least 10 extra rather than 10% extra which would be only 5. - If you have metallic-coated or pearlescent envelopes/cards, please provide an additional 20% extra than you have on your list.
- We prefer address lists to be emailed to us in Excel format. All street and state abbreviations MUST be spelled out. We will then merge the list into Word in label format to send back to you for approval. We will merge the list ONE time at no charge; if you revise the Excel list and we have to remerge it again there is a $35 charge for each additional time we have to remerge a list.
- All pricing is subject to sales tax.
Payment
- Payment in full is required before items are released or shipped to the client.
- Payment in full is required prior to our starting any custom designs such as invitation design or spot calligraphy.
- All delivery, shipping and courier fees are the responsibility of the client.
- After an order is delivered, we charge a $15 set up fee plus the cost per item, each time we need to add additional items to the order.
For additional information on our policies please visit PenDance's Policies & Guidelines.
Hand Calligraphy - Envelope Addressing
Handwriting Styles
$3.00 and up - Outer & Inner envelope set
$2.50 and up - Outer envelope only
$0.25 per additional line
$2.50 and up - Outer envelope only
$0.25 per additional line
Hand Calligraphy - Traditional Styles
$3.50 and up - Outer & Inner envelope set
$3.25 and up - Outer envelope only
$0.50 per additional line
$3.25 and up - Outer envelope only
$0.50 per additional line
Hand Calligraphy - Modern Styles
$3.75 and up - Outer & Inner envelope set
$3.50 and up - Outer envelope only
$0.50 per additional line
$3.50 and up - Outer envelope only
$0.50 per additional line
Ink colors other than black
$20 flat fee per ink color
Custom Style - Emulating an invitation font
Request a quote!
Envelope Addressing Policies
- Please provide your list in Excel format with each line of the address in separate columns. We have a 2017PenDanceAddressTemplate you can download to help you with formatting. All abbreviations should be spelled out for addresses and states.
- Prices do not include writing the return address on the outer envelope back flap. If you would like the return address written or printed on the back flap, please let us know and we’ll provide you with a quote.
- Prices include up to 3 lines per outer envelope and 1 line per inner envelope.
- Opaque envelopes incur an additional fee of 50 cents per address.
- A full name (Mr. John Mark Smith; Mr. and Mrs. John Smith; Ellen Smith, etc.), Apartment or Number or Unit spelled out, and "and Family", "The Future" -- each will be counted as one line each. Extra long lines will also incur an additional 50 cents fee per line.
TIP: For less formal envelopes, “Apartment”, “Number” or # can be replaced with a small bullet symbol ° to reduce the number of lines. - Additional embellishments such as flourishing or illustrations will incur additional fees.
- Prices are for standard envelope sizes not to exceed 6” x 9”. For larger envelopes, the prices may be higher depending the on the size of lettering you prefer.
- Prices are for left-indented layout with the zip code on the same line as the city and state. If you prefer a different layout such as centering, please let us know.
NOTE: Additional fees may apply for unusual layouts or extra-large lettering. - A zip code does not count as an additional line if it’s placed on a separate line from the city and state. If you prefer the zip code on a separate line, please let us know.
TIP: The Post Office prefers the zip code on the same line after the city and state.
Hand Calligraphy – Place Cards & Escort Cards
Place card with single name only (you provide the cards)
$1.50 each
Escort tent cards with name(s) written on the outside and table assignment on either the front or inside (you provide the cards)
$1.75 each
Escort envelopes with insert cards (you provide the envelopes and cards)
$1.75 each
Place card with single name only using PenDance stock
$2.25 each
Escort tent card with name(s) written on the outside and table assignment written either under the name(s) or inside the card, using PenDance stock
$2.50 each
Table signs (customer provides the paper)
Price depends on size and layout, single or double-sided. Please provide a description of the layout you prefer when requesting a quote!
Additional text on the card, such as menu choice
$0.25 per line
Additional fee for metallic ink colors – gold, silver, copper, etc.
$20 per ink color other than black ink
Hand Calligraphy - Invitation Design
Invitation Design
$275.00 and up
Return address
$45.00 and up
Response card/envelope
$100.00 and up
Reception Card
$65.00 and up
Couple's Names Only
$150.00 and up
Within the Ribbon Card
$25.00 and up
Spot Calligraphy - hand calligraphy words & phrases
Request a quote! Estimated price is $5-10 per word, depending on the style and layout. The minimum per line is $20.
- Full payment is due prior to beginning the design.
- Designs are for the personal use only of the client paying for the calligraphy artwork. The client may not sell or give away the artwork, or derivatives of the artwork, without written permission from PenDance Studio.
- The price of the design includes up to 3 requests for minor changes to the design. Any changes requested after the 4th draft may incur additional design fees.
- Minor changes to the design do NOT include changing the calligraphy style or changing the wording of the design. Changing the style or wording after the first draft is submitted by PenDance will always incur additional design fees.
- If you request changes to the design, please allow up to 2 business days for the next draft.
- The client and stationer/printer are responsible for all proofreading and ensuring that the text and layout are correct before going to print.
- If there is an error in the proof and the client does not notify PenDance of the error before the artwork is printed, the client agrees that PenDance is not liable in any way for the error and that the client will bear the cost of additional design or printing fees that may be incurred to correct the error.
- After final delivery of the design, any requested changes may incur additional design fees.
- The design does not include printing services or writing out the invitations by hand. We will provide you the artwork in electronic format and email the files to your favorite printer or stationer for printing.
- The price does not include additional embellishments such as monograms or other ornamentation.
Hand Calligraphy – Vows, Love Letters, & Family Trees
Please request a quote. The price will depend on:
- Number of words
- Paper dimensions
- Paper color
- Calligraphy style(s)
- Ink color(s)
- Additional embellishments
Hand Calligraphy – Engraved Wine Bottles
Please request a quote. The price will depend on:
- Number of words
- Calligraphy style
- Additional embellishments
Computer Calligraphy – Envelopes
Outer & Inner envelope set
$1.75
Outer envelope only
$1.50
Inner envelope only
$1.00
Computer Calligraphy – Place Cards & Escort Cards
Printing is on PenDance tent card stock only. We offer white, ivory, and ecru cards, 2.5" x 5" when folded, cut from Crane paper. Printing is on one side of the card only.
Place cards & Escort cards
$1.50
Computer Calligraphy – Other Items
Please request a quote for items other than envelopes or place cards.
The price will depend on:
The price will depend on:
- Number of words
- Layout time
- Paper dimensions
- Ink color(s)
- Additional embellishments
