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Ever since I learned to write I was hooked on letters. Consequently the art of calligraphy came natural to me. For over twenty years I've addressed thousands of invitations as well as placecards-created many menus and designed table numbers for countless events. My styles include copperplate and various italics.-including custom coloring.
All my clients have a deep appreciation of hand drawn calligraphy and it is such a pleasure to witness their reaction when they see the finished work.
Therefore each assignment is very special to me.

Word of mouth has been my only advertisement through the years- keeping me very busy . I also ship to many clients who are not nearby.

Samples will gladly be sent upon request .

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Reviews of Elegant Calligraphy- Rae Dickinson

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Nancy Sent on 07/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A special event deserves the BEST!

Rae Dickinson did the calligraphy for our daughters wedding a few years ago. Rae is a very talented artist and our guests loved the hand written calligraphy versus the computer generated stuff. She did our invitations, table cards, place cards and table numbers and all were beautiful and fairly priced. I had some last minute changes and she did them without any complaints. I highly recommend her work and think you and your guests would be very pleased.
Nancy Easterly - Porter Ranch, CA
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Patrice Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Rae Dickenson is Five Star Calligrapher and a Five Star person!!

I’ve worked the past 26 years as an Interior Designer. I have needed calligraphy work done several times for many different occasions. Rae Dickenson is the best calligrapher I have ever worked with...on many levels. She delivers an amazing product, and is lovely to work with.
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Lois Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Lois Bauccio

Over the years Rae Dickinson of Elegant Calligraphy has designed numerous party invitations, place cards and wedding pieces for me and my family. Her work is simply amazing in cooper plate and italic as well as uncial for that Irish look, among many other styles. She is knowledgeable, talented, and a blast to work with! I can’t recommend her too highly.
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N Kattan Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Top quality stunning calligraphy work!!

The name ‘Elegant’ calligraphy doesn’t begin to describe or do it justice. I was blown away by the top notch, elegant, high class invitations, name cards and table numbers Rae did for my wedding! They were absolutely stunning that years later my wedding guests still mention and compliment her beautiful calligraphy. I highly recommend her work!!
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Kathy Sent on 06/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

For calligraphy, do not look any further!

There is nothing better than receiving a gorgeous envelope in the mail with the raised ink that let's you know it's the "real thing", so if you're looking for the best person to do your calligraphy, don't look any further. Rae is truly artistic and she strives for perfection...which she always attains. She has so many styles to choose from, you will become overwhelmed making a decision. I love that she is well-versed in etiquette and knows all the rules for every household situation (e.g. living together, separated, remarried, etc. ) Finally, working with Rae you not only experience her professionalism, but her effervescent personality that makes you feel like you have made a friend in the process! Trust me when I say, Rae is the one for your special day!
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O'keefe Sent on 06/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best calligraphy!

Rae's calligraphy is by far the most exquisite ever. She has done the writing for every wedding in my family. (6 of us!) Her personality is full of love and kindness and her calligraphy is absolutely exquisite in every way. You will have made the best choice to hire her. Our guests have never forgotten the art she writes with. She is an artist as your invitations will stand out like no other.
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Tom V. Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Work

Incredible work, easy going, and always, always on time. We use Wedding Wire whenever we need work preformed on a professional level.
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Joan Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Rae is the best!

Rae has many types of calligraphy to choose from. How wonderful to have an option. Her work is the most beautiful I have seen. She is so easy to work with and very prompt. Thanks so much for the exquisite Invitations, place cards and menus.
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Sylvia Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Shes amazing!

Gave a large job to this company with very little notice to finish. Rae finished the job before she promised and her work was unbelievably beautiful. Everyone called to ask where I had these done. Her work is truly unique. I’ve given her placecards, invitations, dinner table numbers for a wedding even a Lamoge trinket box to write an Anniversary date on. She will do her magic on just about anything. She will also advise you on what is proper regarding addressing envelopes etc. I highly recommend her.
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Paula Sent on 06/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

beautiful, quality calligraphy

The calligraphy is stunning and romantic. Rae is a pleasure to work with. She addressed every invitation envelope, did all place settings, and signage for my wedding. the added touch of this type of artwork was such an important detail for me, and added to the overall ambiance of my beautiful wedding day. i highly recommend her if hand written calligraphy is what you are looking for.
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