5 out of 5 stars and 45 reviews
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(45)1407 East Belvidere Circle, West Chester, PA
About this vendor
Calligraphy By Crawford, LLC is a calligrapher that specializes in creating beautiful wedding invitations. Owner Lorraine Crawford is a creative person who has been designing invitations for over 15 years. Since then, she has provided thousands of handmade creations that her clients can cherish for a lifetime.
Each piece that Lorraine makes is hand lettered, making them extra special. She can work with you to create correspondence for any event within your wedding celebration. Her style is classic, and she also offers mirrored seating charts, chalk signs, place cards, and menus to incorporate your design throughout your whole event.
Lorraine can work with you to create save-the-date cards, engagement invitations, wedding shower invitations, wedding invitations, certificates, table settings, and wedding gifts. To make your design unique and special, you can add your own personal touches to your piece. After the big day, you can continue your theme and send our thank you cards that resemble the invitations you sent out at the beginning of your journey.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Invitations & Paper Goods
- Calligraphy
- Paper Goods
- Coasters
- Escort & Place Cards
- Guest Books
- Marriage Certificates
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2018.2017.
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I am fortunate to have received a beautiful end of the year teacher sign made by Lorraine Crawford and I knew I wanted her to make the signs my grandsons would carry in my daughter...
’s wedding. They were fabulous and the big talk at the wedding. I would highly recommend this lovely lady’s talent.
Lorraine was so nice to take on a small job for me for some labels for a Gatsby-themed bridal shower. We discussed the look I was going for and she surpassed my expectations. Wou...
ld highly recommend using her services.
Lorraine was such a pleasure to work with and her work is beyond amazing! My husband has a tile business so we had the idea of using tiles for our place cards and table numbers, a...
nd Lorraine made that vision come true! It required much detail and Lorraine did such a fantastic job. We received so many compliments on her work. We highly recommend using Calligraphy By Crawford- you will absolutely love her work and how wonderful she is with communicating with you to make sure she creates your exact vision!
Lorraine was an absolute pleasure to work with and the results were better than we could have imagined!! We found Calligraphy By Crawford on The Knot prior to our wedding since we ...
were looking for someone to do our invitations. Lorraine was professional, accommodating, and made fantastic suggestions based on her years of experience. We also had her design our seating assignment on a large mirror that was placed at our reception! Both the invitations and the mirror were amazing and we received countless compliments on both! If you have the need, I highly recommend using Calligraphy By Crawford! You will be thrilled with the results!
We loved working with Lorraine at Calligraphy by Crawford! The calligraphy for our wedding reception place cards is so beautiful. Lorraine is very easy to work with and provides s...
uch quality results.
Loraine was so wonderful to work with. She wrote over 100 addresses in the most beautiful calligraphy. I will be using her again for the signs for the wedding. I highly recommend ...
her!
I can not express enough how impressed and happy we were with the work that you did. We had wedding invitations, signs, mirrors etc done and nothing less than amazing. Such a pleas...
ure to deal with and great pricing.
I had a great experience working with Lorraine! She did placecards and a welcome mirror sign for our wedding. She was super easy to get in touch with and would respond right away t...
o any question. She was able to get everything done with a short turnaround and for a reasonable price. Highly recommend!
Lorraine was absolutely great to work with! She is very easy to get in touch with and responds right away. We had over close to 200 wedding envelopes for her to address with call...
igraphy and every single one of them looked amazing. We received many compliments, some saying they looked "elegant". Lorraine made working with her a simple process. Highly recommended!
Lorraine designed and Drew my album cover and the work was amazing and exquisite. She really is a one of a kind true talent.
Lorraine completed my seating chart for my wedding. The paper board I brought for Lorraine to use was not the best, but Lorraine put those beautiful hands of hers to work and the r...
esults was very neat, breathtaking and just gorgeous! I wish I could attach her work to this review. If you are looking for someone that will deliver on time, very pleasant, make you laugh then you have the right person Calligraphy by Crawford. Contact Lorraine you will not be disappointed you will be VERY HAPPY.
I am so happy to share my experience with Calligrapghy By Crawford and can say without hesitation “if you are shopping for a calligrapher look no more because this is the one”! I’v...
e had the opportunity to use Lorraine’s services for several occasion and have never been disappointed. Her work surpasses my expectation every time and her professionalism is a breath of fresh air, one on one and personal. Thank you Calligraphy By Crawford and I look forward to working with you in the future,
Excellent work performed on mirror and invitations. Crawford presented ideas and eased my concerns. She has a vast knowledge of the art of Calligraphy. I've also viewed her work at...
different Venues, it's difficult to get to her table because there is a high interest level in her work.
I wish her continued success.
Sandy R
Lorraine was a DREAM to work with and the final product was AMAZING. Can not say enough good things!
You will not be disappointed!!!
The best service ever. I would not ever use anyone else. Lorraine is a perfectionist and so creative. We are still getting compliments from her work.
Lorraine addressed my save the date envelopes and wedding invitation envelopes. She also created signature drink signs for me, a sign for my favors, and signs for my bathroom bask...
ets! She is very adorable, responsive, and flexible! She worked with me to find a design I loved for
everything!
Calligraphy by Crawford will absolutely be my go to calligrapher! About five days before my daughter's 9/2/2017 wedding we received our table tent cards from an Etsy vendor complet...
ely blank! I found Lorraine on The Knot and quickly put out a call for help! Lorraine answered the call without hesitation. I dropped off 80 cards on a Tuesday evening and she had them all done on Wednesday night! Lorraine's work is beautiful and clean! The cards were just lovely! Lorraine didn't try to gouge us and her cost was extremely reasonable! Lorraine took the stress out of a horrible situation! She was a dream to work with and I would highly recommend Lorraine for any calligraphy work you may have for your special events! Thank you Lorraine, we cannot thank you enough!
I highly recommend Calligraphy by Crawford! Lorraine is kind, thoughtful and has excellent attention to detail. All of Lorraine's work is exquisite! It was a pleasure to work wi...
th her for my recent wedding.
AMAZING!!! We are so happy with the calligraphy for our wedding invitation envelops!! Lorraine did such an amazing job & was a pleasure to work with!! Her work really took our invi...
tations to the next level! We received so many compliments on it!! We are beyond pleased with the service that was provided and would highly recommend Calligraphy by Crawford!!!
Lorraine was able to put our vision down on paper and the result was above and beyond what we could imagine. Lorraine created 3 individual, Gorgeous, Family Trees for our family. W...
e requested 3 items and not only did she deliver amazing work, but we received our Trees a week ahead of time! I cannot thank you enough for how beautiful the Family Trees came out. I would definitely recommend Calligraphy by Crawford! Also, the work requested was both in English and Spanish! Thanks so much!!
Lorraine is amazing and talented. I went to her with a vague sense of what I wanted, and like a true artist, she was creative and brainstormed with me about potential options. I wi...
ll come back to Calligraphy by Crawford for any future needs!
I would highly recommend Calligraphy by Crawford! Lorraine was professional and very accommodating to our request. The wedding invitations were completed within our time frame and ...
looked amazing. Lorraine was a pleasure to work with.
Calligraphy by Crawford did a beautiful job on my place cards. The calligraphy is just perfect! I would recommend Calligraphy by Crawford to everyone!
Lorraine is amazing! She is so talented and a joy to work with! I was unsure what style I wanted to go with, so when I met with her, I brought my invitation and she matched the ...
calligraphy to the script on our invites. She completed my invitation envelopes on time, (actually earlier). She was easy to communicate with and was so nice to show me an example envelop prior to doing all the rest. I am so happy I found her and can't wait to have her do more calligraphy for me in my future. If you are looking for the best calligrapher in the Philadelphia, she is it!
Calligraphy By Crawford did a fantastic job with our save the dates. The finished product was sheer perfection and the service was timely. I received so many compliments! I am reco...
mmending this company to all of my friends who are getting married. Don't think twice about working with Lorraine 😀
Working with Lorraine from Calligraphy By Crawford was a pleasure. Not only is she well priced, professional and friendly, she is so, so accommodating. She was able to work with my...
schedule and rush deliver our place cards. Our guests were so impressed with our wedding invitations that many of them saved the envelopes! Lorraine provided us with both inner and outer envelopes as well as our place cards. I highly recommend Lorraine and also highly recommend getting calligraphy for your invitations as well as place cards as it really brought it to another level - everyone was so impressed!
Calligraphy by Crawford is simply amazing . Our wedding was fast approaching and we needed an artist to work on our place cards, seating chart, and welcome signs.My hubby found on...
Crawford on knot.com, we contact her and schedule appointment to see her work. Lauren was very professional and flexible. She was open to listen to your ideas and concerns. Moreover, she suggested unique ways to make our mirrors (place card, seating chart outstanding). She provided pictures of our project for approval each week. We had alot of compliments on the project she did and I highly recommend her if you have any project. She's the best.
Thank you
Lorraine did an outstanding job for my entire wedding suite. I even heard from my wedding guests how beautiful the calligraphy was on the invites! She was great on a time crunch,...
very professional and helpful. But her work was the real testament, the work she did with my seating chart was amazing, and not easy on unusual paper! I loved her work, and she's sweet and easy to collaborate with. I would highly recommend Calligraphy by Crawford for anyone!
Lorraine was so amazing to work with! She did my wedding seating chart on a large antique mirror. I showed her a few pictures of the vibe i was going for, and she took it from ther...
e! She had her own ideas and I fully trusted her professional opinion. I am so happy I chose Calligraphy by Crawford, the mirror turned out beautiful. I would recommend to all!!
Lorraine was wonderful to work with. She came to my rescue and was able to get my shower invitations completed quickly. I found out the hard way that a 5x5 envelope can't go throug...
h a printer because of size. She will be completing the wedding invitations and place cards. I have received many compliments on how beautiful Her handwriting is. A true piece of art!
Loved working with Lorraine - super easy and convenient, and she was easy to reach. She provided an estimate and sent me a sample via text and provided updates through email, so I ...
never felt out of the loop for the process. On top of that, the envelopes were beautiful and done earlier than expected. I would definitely recommend!
Lorraine is amazing!! She is so personable, sweet, fast and reasonably priced for the hard awesome work she does! I would highly recommend Lorraine to everyone!
A simple view of the Calligraphy by Crawford website proves Lorraine has an eye for unique and beautiful calligraphy designs. In working with Lorraine, you'll find it’s her focus...
ed attention to details, professional demeanor, and joyful engagement that sets her apart. She designed and delivered a beautiful product within a challenging turnaround time. Moreover, she willingly accommodated some special needs – now that’s exceptional customer service. It was a pleasure – indeed, a delight – to work with Calligraphy by Crawford. I highly recommend Lorraine for your special calligraphy projects.
Lorraine has such a creative flare for writing. I have seen many of her products and have been in awe by every one of them. I am especially in love with her recent work on the mirr...
ors. So much so that I have hired her to work on something for the venue I manage.
I first used Calligraphy by Crawford for my wedding invitations. My guests raved about how beautiful and special they looked when they arrived in the mail. Now I use Lorraine for a...
ll of my correspondence....shower invites, Communion, Christening, and even Christmas Cards!!! My family always looks forward to the gorgeous addressing and now expects it every year! Aside from her work being impeccable, Lorraine is incredibly affordable and easy to work with. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
I have known Lorraine for years and have watched her do her amazing calligraphy. Not only is the calligraphy fantastic, but Lorraine herself is also fantastic. An honest, hard-work...
ing, wonderful lady! She does not disppoint.
I used Calligraphy by Crawford for invitations for my parent's anniversary party. Lorraine's work was exquisite. Her professionalism and talent are top notch. My guests were s...
o impressed by Lorraine's work. Many mentioned in an age of digital technology you don't see the art of calligraphy often. I cannot wait to use Calligraphy by Crawford again. Lorraine's services will bring an elegant touch to any event.
Calligraphy by Crawford did an amazing job on my wedding invitations. Not only were they beautifully done, they were on time and the interaction was pleasant and professional. D...
uring the planning of your wedding it can get hectic. Dealing with a company that is accommodating and easy to work with can make a world of a difference. I highly recommend Calligraphy by Crawford!!
I used Calligraphy by Crawford for my recent wedding invitations and place cards. Not only is Lorraine incredibly talented, but her work is done ahead of time and without error. In...
addition, Calligraphy by Crawford's pricing is very reasonable--less than quotes I have previously seen. The aesthetic of the actual letters Lorraine designs are beautiful and truly captured what my fiance and I envisioned our finished product to look like. There is no doubt I'll be using Calligraphy by Crawford in the future and I cannot recommend this service enough!
I can't say enough about the beautiful work done by Calligraphy by Crawford. Lorraine did an amazing job for my daughter's wedding invitation envelopes and her escort cards. She al...
so completed a unique piece for our card table. My daughter and I were thrilled. Lorraine's work added such an elegant look to the invitations. I am so glad we chose Calligraphy by Crawford!
Lorraine does beautiful work! She is an incredible person who honesty puts her heart into her projects! I recommend her talent to everyone I know!
I have used Calligraphy by Crawford for all of the major events in my life so far. Wedding, showers and christenings. By far, the best out there and very reasonable as well.
Calligraphy by Crawford surpassed all expectations! My wedding invitations and seating cards were beautiful and wowed all of my guests. Everything was done in a timely fashion an...
d therefore gave me a sense of relief in a time when everything is stressful. Lorraine was fabulous to work with and handled this job with the utmost level of professionalism. I highly recommend this company for all of your calligraphy needs. I will continue to use her company for all future endeavors. Thank you, Calligraphy by Crawford.
We were beyond thrilled with Calligraphy by Crawford’s work on the invitation envelopes, place cards and table markers for our daughter’s wedding. . They turned out flawless. The ...
invitations created quite the buzz among friends and family with the calligraphy being called out specifically by many. Lorraine is truly an artist and also a complete pleasure to do business with. We won't hesitate to call on her for any future calligraphy needs. I would recommend Calligraphy by Crawford to friends with 100% confidence!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I can't thank you enough for all the hard work and creativity you put into my invitations!! Everyone raved about them! You were a pleasure to work...
with and can't wait to work with you again in the future!
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