Heirloom

My name is Valerie and I personalize the certificate with your personal information in matt finished India Ink for long-lasting preservation, using a Copperplate Script hand-lettering style. These are thick-thin strokes. I have a bunch of old, old originals anywhere from 1875 to 1914 and the lettering varies, however, what is special about these is how unique they are in their authenticity (as they were the official document). The special touch of Hand-Lettering remains reminiscent of days past--no machine lettering here.

I like doing hand lettering on these 'new' heirlooms as I feel it makes them more authentic and "not" computer generated. I use India Ink and this gives a texture to the lettering....you can run your fingers across the letters and feel a slight raised effect. Your reproduction certificate will become a treasure to pass on to the next generation.

Some of the “old” certificates had a place for the photo of the bride and groom and even had a photo slot for the photo of the minister as a way of verifying the bonds of matrimony! The paper may be different, yet the special touch of hand-lettering remains reminiscent of days past. Most are manufactured on a heavy acid-free twelve point stock and some on parchment-like paper to bring out the colors as brilliantly as the originals. This will help preserve your heirloom. Order yours today!

Ideas for Your Certificate .......
Use during the Ceremony for Signing by Witnesses & the Pastor
Set up at the Reception for Viewing on an easel
Have Attendants & Rehearsal Dinner guests sign around the matted border
Use for Renewal of Vows Ceremony
Give one for Each set of Parents as a special keepsake
Have matted and ask quests to sign their names around the border
Frame after the Wedding or place in Bridal Book (8x10 prints)
Use for providing Ancestry entries during Genealogy research
Give as a gift for an Anniversary celebration for family & special friends
Display a BIRTH certificate at the Wedding Reception for both the Bride & Groom

Mat & Frame Print—have your choice of the following sign around the mat:

Wedding Guests
Rehearsal Dinner Attendees
Wedding Party
Family
Everyone!

an everlasting record…..........Guest Signing around the Mat

This bride chose to have her wedding guests sign around the border on the mat before final framing. It provided the new couple a record of their guests. Some provided comments of “best wishes” above their names in love & support of their marriage.
Suggestion: Choose a non-porous mat texture where ink will not heavily saturate the mat. Purchase 2 mats in order to do a “test” signature on it.

Before, After or In Between your Exchange of Vows,
give Each set of Parents their OWN, personalized Marriage Certificate!
A Renewal Celebration in the Vows of Marriage!

Makes a Special Presentation that can be incorporated into your Ceremony if desired!
Adds to the lighting of the Unity Candle & or other parts of the liturgy.

Place Certificate with Place Cards on Table Easel

Certificates

Heirloom Lettering & Heirloom Ideas surprise someone you adore!

Heirloom Lettering & Heirloom Ideas

surprise someone you adore!