PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Calligrapher cost in the UK
£50–£250 per project. Typically £100.
A calligraphy project costs £50 to £250, and around £100 covers place settings for a small wedding. The number of pieces, the size of signs and seating plans, the script and the materials used decide the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a calligrapher cost in the UK?
| Low end | £50 | a single sign or small set of cards |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £100 | what most people pay |
| High end | £250 | a hand-lettered seating plan |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Number of pieces — place cards and envelopes are priced per piece, so guest numbers matter
- Size — a large seating plan or sign costs far more than a place card
- Script — elaborate scripts and flourishes take the calligrapher longer
- Materials — mirrors, wood, acrylic and gold ink add to the calligraphy price
- Turnaround — rushed calligraphy orders before a wedding cost more
- Layout design — bespoke layouts and illustrations add to the calligrapher's time
WHAT YOU GET
What a calligrapher booking includes
Takes: From a few days for a sign to several weeks for a full wedding order. Not included: Card, envelopes, frames, easels and postage are often charged separately from the calligraphy.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common calligraphy projects
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How to pay less
- Choose calligraphy for a few key pieces and print the rest
- Combine menus and place names on one calligraphy card
- Give the calligrapher a final, checked guest list to avoid paid corrections
Before you book
- Send a typed, checked list of names in the order you want them
- Ask for a calligraphy sample before the full order
- Agree who supplies card, envelopes and frames, and how they are charged
- Book the calligrapher early, as wedding season fills up
Calligrapher cost: questions people ask
Usually £50 to £250 for a project, with about £100 for a small wedding's place settings. Large seating plans cost the most.
A sign may take a few days, while a full set of place cards and envelopes can take several weeks.
Often. Place cards and envelopes are usually priced per piece, while signs and seating plans are priced individually.
Many can, priced separately or included. Ask before ordering card yourself.
Card, envelopes, frames, easels and postage are often extra. Ask for a full quote.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from a published UK wedding calligraphy price guide. Each calligrapher sets their own rates.
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