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Philadelphia Calligrapher & Engraver | Katie

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details that hit different 👊✨
for couples & brands who don’t do standard
💘 day-of wedding + event signage
✍️ live calligraphy, engraving, + foiling

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hand-lettered signs do a lot more than look pretty — they guide your guests and help keep your wedding day running smoothly.

here are my must-have signs for a great guest experience:
🪞seating chart (or escort cards), so guests know where to sit.
🔢 table numbers, so they know where to go.
💌 cards & gifts, so presents land in the right spot.
🍸 signature drink sign/bar menu, so they know what to drink.
🍽️ dinner menu, so they know what to eat.
✨ bonus: unplugged ceremony sign, so directions are clear from the start.

i promiseee your guests will notice and love how easy and effortless the whole night feels 🙌

let’s create signage that’s as functional as it is beautiful. send me a note today to get started!

📸 slides 1, 2, 3, 8 @theonash
📸 slide 4 @jefffrandsenweddings

wedding calligrapher | wedding calligraphy | Philadelphia calligrapher | Philadelphia weddings | wedding signs | custom signs | wedding signage | philly wedding | modern calligraphy taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @knockoutlettering

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come with me on a journey through my happy place 🫶

sure, we could throw the names on the mirror and *hope* they fit, *hope* they’re even, *hope* there’s enough space in between… but then would you end up with those clean lines and delicious overall impact?? i’m gonna bet no on that.

each and every hand-lettered sign i create is done with so much precision and care to ensure the final product is as perfect as can be, with every little piece measured down to the half inch. (i didn’t choose the song “patience” here by accident.) if you see a sign and think it looks easy, that’s the point. but i’m here to tell ya to think again. 😉

congratulations to the newlyweds, gopi + mike! thanks for trusting me to bring this special piece to life for your big day. 🖤 taken in Loews Philadelphia Hotel by @knockoutlettering

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when the details are just on pointttttt 🍋🌿👌

sidney + nate had a vision for their day and the way it all came together was stun-ningggg. there’s nothing i love more than working on signage then getting to actually be there on the wedding day to see it come to life.

this time was even better — i had the extra pleasure of spending the whole night on-site offering handmade favors for the guests by engraving @renaultwineryresort wine bottles right in front of their eyes.

the cohesion that flows from the lettering on the signs to the lettering on the wine bottles just makes my heart sing 😍

for the details, we created a gorgeous custom built three-piece seating chart, handmade paper table numbers placed in real lemon holders, creamy dreamy painted acrylic tabletop signs, and a fabric bar sign that was showing off in the summer breeze.

luxury = intention, not excess.

what a beautiful night to celebrate a beautiful couple. thank you @sid_elise + nate for trusting me to be part of your most special day! 🫶

planning + coordination @sunburstsandstardust
florals @bespokefloralinc
photo + video @chrissyjamie.cc
venue + wine @renaultwineryresort
signage + engraving @knockoutlettering
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philadelphia calligrapher | wedding calligraphy | philly engraver | custom signage | philly wedding calligrapher | live event artist | philly event artist | wedding signs taken in Renault Winery by @knockoutlettering

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priscilla + devon + allllll the rustic summer vibes 🫶🌻

this one had so many sweet, personal touches that i was honored to bring to life. sometimes you can just feel how much a couple is loved and how much they love their people back and it’s such a special thing to be part of.

i loved the style we went with for this — natural, rustic, authentic, and totally un-fussy. we let the signage play a more subtle role while their love story, family, and friends took a front seat (as it should!).

can’t believe it’s almost been a year already!! so many thanks @priscillawiggins + @air_mcbreezy for letting me be part of your beautiful summer day 🌞🤍

photos 6, 14, 18 by @joyphotoandvideo
planning + coordination by @phuliffectsevents
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i’ve got a few more spots for wedding signage + stationery for august-september 2026, and now booking spring 2027! let’s chat and let me bring your biggest ideas to life 🤩

🔗 www.knockoutlettering.com/inquire
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philly wedding | wedding calligrapher | wedding signs | custom signage | philadelphia calligrapher | hand-lettered wedding signs | signage and stationery | custom calligraphy | spring 2027 wedding | summer 2026 wedding | philly wedding calligraphy by @knockoutlettering

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laney’s love + pasta themed bridal shower was *chefs kiss* in all the best ways 🤌🍝🍷❤️

for the place cards, we went with very real hand-lettered lasagna noodles (thanks @barillaus) at every seat. we paired those with a super fun photo backdrop set that channeled the iconic checkered tablecloths from the best italian restaurants, and a welcome sign that says it all.

i absolutely loveee when your ideas come with a unique twist, so it was really such a treat to bring this one together 😍 thanks to laney’s wonderful sis @elisasaraaa for trusting me with such a special day!!
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looking for custom event signage that screams *this is SO me* for your wedding, shower, or special celebration? let’s chat and make it happen!! pasta optional, but always welcome.

🔗 www.knockoutlettering.com/inquire

custom wedding signs | philadelphia calligrapher | custom calligraphy | hand-lettered signs | philly event artist | philly calligrapher | wedding calligrapher | bridal shower signs | custom signage | italian bridal shower | lasagna place cards taken in Trattoria Carina by @knockoutlettering

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@dinerenblancphiladelphia went full America250 to celebrate the preview party at @amrevmuseum.

i had the honor of creating and lettering the official *Declaration of Diner en Blanc* on-site at the event. (not pictured, staining the paper by hand before the event with real tea bags for that old school look!). when i was finished completing it — with a quill feather pen 💁🏻‍♀️ — all the guests came up to sign the Declaration, announcing the official 2026 date and promising joy and merriment for all.

to make it complete, we melted pearly white wax by candlelight and finished it off with a seal stamped with the letter “D.” 🕯️

just another monday night in the great city of Philadelphia! 🙌 taken in Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @knockoutlettering

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what a joy to create the name tags & place cards for such an inspiring day with @stateoftheweddingindustry philly /@the_wedding_masterclass! 🖋️🤍

guests arrived to @the_rittenhouse to see their names written in real-time — adding that extra touch of excitement before they entered the beautiful space to hear from our panelists.

there was soo much valuable, meaningful knowledge and advice shared on everything from building your business, to creating partnerships, to facing inevitable challenges.

to say i left feeling even more obsessed with being part of the wedding industry is an understatement. 🥹

a group of us continued the evening at @villagewhiskey for a @mastermind_dinner where we got to keep our conversations going and chat about our businesses on a deeper level. we had SUCH fun at our table, sharing stories and laughs while cheering each other on and relating to each others journeys. 🥂

what a wonderful reminder that we have way more in common than think. from the newest in biz to the most experienced, we found community and overlap regardless of our place in the industry.

so many thanks to @jesspalatucci for these gorgeous photos and the rest of the talented vendor team who put together a stunner of an event 🤩

speakers
@deekayevents
@shannonwellingtonweddings
@tiffanychalkevents
@afrikarmando
@events_byrenee
@partyhosthelpers

vendors
florals @gothicties
linens @reverie_social
glassware @remarkglass
photography @jesspalatucci
videography @chrissyjamie.cc
content creator @littlelovemomentsco
calligraphy @knockoutlettering
DJ @remixologists @dj_lgitt
photo booth @thebestphillyphotobooth
live music @andrealevineartists
sponsors @modluxweddingsphl @fiftyflowers

here’s to more moments like these that celebrate the artistry and passion behind every wedding and event! 💪💕 taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @knockoutlettering

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alllll the woodsy, winter-y, cozy vibes for Mike & Danica at the end of 2025 🌲🤎☃️📚

i love nothing more than when my couples think outside the box and want to work with non-traditional materials or pieces that really let their personalities shine. your day should feel entirely representative of YOU, and these two jumped into that all the way.

from the natural textures of the wood signs, to the sweet keepsake bookmarks and guest book table numbers to show off their love of reading, we paired everything with the season, venue, and story for a cohesive, unique moment that could’ve only been theirs. and just wait til i show you how their escort card display came together! 😍

thank you so much Danica & Mike for trusting me to create such special pieces for you!

ready to bring your greatest signage dreams to life? maybe not sure where to start? leave it to me 🫡 i love learning about the things you love and finding special ways to tie it all into your day.

email me at ko@knockoutlettering.com or hit the link in bio to inquire for your 2026 wedding. can’t wait to see what we’ll dream up together! 🤍

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philly calligrapher | wedding calligraphy | wedding signs | custom wedding signs | philadelphia calligrapher | wedding calligrapher | unique wedding signs | handmade wedding signs | philly artist | philly wedding calligrapher | winter wedding taken in Valley Green Inn by @knockoutlettering

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