Bettina & Brian

Wedding CalligraphyCalligraphy
Written By Molly Suber Thorpe

This is one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever had a hand in (literally). Bettina and Brian were married at Gull’s Way Estate in Malibu, California last August. When I look through the photos, I am most struck by the stunning combination of colors and textures, from raw linen to fresh white flowers, and pink Thai silk to bone. My calligraphy—all warm grey ink on cream paper—was used in the letterpressed invitation suite, as well as day-of items like place cards, menus, and dessert table labels.

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Event planning & styling by Beth Helmstetter Events
Photography by Steve Steinhardt

Molly Suber Thorpe

A calligrapher, teacher, and author, Molly’s work spans both modern lettering and historical script. She writes about calligraphy and handwriting as creative disciplines—shaped by tools, technique, habit, and attention—and considers what it means to write by hand in a digital age. In addition to designing custom lettering for clients, she creates books, free resources, and online classes for people who want to develop their calligraphy and handwriting, whether as a creative outlet, a professional skill, or both.

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