Best Handwriting Fonts to Address Wedding Envelopes

Your wedding invitation will be the guests first impression.  The moment they see the invitation in their mail box they will have a sense of your overall wedding theme based on the way the  envelope is addressed and also the wedding invitation design.  But what if you are on a budget and you can’t afford a calligrapher to hand address every envelope? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered.

There are a plethora of free or affordable wedding font choices available  for the DIY bride.  You can use any of these fonts and print them off your own printer onto clear labels, directly onto the envelope or some can even be addressed using the pen attachment for your Cricut Machine!

Script and Calligraphy Fonts

If you are wanting elegance and romance for your addresses then consider downloading script fonts or calligraphy fonts. It is important to remember the readability of these beautiful fonts with all the  swashes and strokes. You would hate for the postmaster to not be able to read your wedding envelopes and return them to sender wasting all your postage! The best tip we’ve heard from stationers is to mix your font choices. You can have the charm and whimsy of a calligraphy font for the guests’ names but keep the address in a san or serif font that provides sophistication and legibility.

Here are some of the best wedding invitation fonts in the script category that are very affordable!

Great Vibes is a playful yet elegant handwritten font that effortlessly enhances any design with its beautiful calligraphy and relaxed charm.

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Allura is a beautiful handwritten font with an elegant and clean aesthetic, perfect for adding a wow factor that makes your design stand out.

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Alex Brush is a beautifully flowing script font with letters that are designed to stay within the lines, making it easier to read than many other script fonts.

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Honey Butter is a stylistic script font that is playful but romantic with lots of swashes and also comes with stunning clip art that could be used for other wedding stationery items.

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Switzerland is a stunning handwritten font inspired by classic calligraphy, featuring elegant flourishes that bring a unique charm to any design.

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Contemporary and Minimalist Fonts

If you want a more modern or simple elegance with your font choices then consider some of these minimalist and contemporary styles. These fonts can still look like handwriting but also have a clean look to them. The typography is less swashes and swirls and more focused on the readability. It definitely would work for the boho bride, a destination wedding or roof top industrial vibe.

Manhattan Cocktails is a casual handwriting script font that features special connections between certain letters, giving it a natural and lighthearted feel.

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Farmhouse is a straightforward sans-serif font with a clean, retro vibe. 

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Porcelain is a hand-drawn, compact sans-serif font with a delicate ink texture that gives it a unique charm. It’s perfect for invitations, branding, and editorial design, and can easily be styled to suit both formal and casual projects.

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The Chairman Handwritten Font is a modern script font with a casual and elegant style.

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The Breaks Font is a contemporary all caps font that would be great for details, signage or even guest of honor names as it’s easily legible. 

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 Vintage and Decorative Fonts

When a guest sees their name addressed in a font that evokes a vintage charm or little personal touches they know that this wedding theme is going to be something special. These fonts have unique characteristics and distinct strokes that stand out from the crowd. These can be anything from a retro vibe to a victorian era!

Groovy Retro font has a late 60s/70s feel and gives off a fun party vibe.

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Engravers Old English can look formal, vintage, punk rock or even gothic depending on your wedding style.

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Elegant Vintage is a casual handwritten font but also has an air of romantic love letters from long ago.

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Labor Union is a serif font that will remind you of college or university typography that would also work really well on a formal or more traditional invitation with a twist. 

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If you are looking for a calligrapy font inspired from the Victorian or Art Deco age then check out Rochester. 

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Serif Fonts

Serif fonts describe fonts that have a small line, tail or tick attached to the bottom of the line. The most common serif typeface is Times New Roman.  Serif fonts are a classic typeface and offer a timeless elegance. While not a handwriting font, they can be the perfect choice for a traditional wedding invitation.  They are the best font choice for important details like date cards, menus, the wedding date, return addresses, guest address and time and date information on the actual invitation. Give your guests easy to read fonts and clean lines so they know all the important deets for your wedding day. 

Times New Roman is the most common serif font that used to be used in almost every newspaper. Perfect for details, names and other important words or times.

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Winchester is a great font for a serif font that isn’t typical. Classy and strong. 

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Deja Vu Serif is a clean timeless font that is easy to read in all caps or lettercase. 

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Vendi is a modern serif typeface with clean lines and unique features, especially its slightly curved serifs.

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Garamond font has been around since the 16th century. It’s timeless!

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Tips for Choosing the Perfect Font

The first step to picking the right font is to consider your wedding theme and style.  Make sure your fonts match with the wedding style you are going for. If you are having a black tie affair avoid using a font that comes across too casual and vice versa. The font can say more than just the details to your guests!  

If you are going to mix your fonts it is important for your font combinations to go together. If you are looking for some font pairing examples, check out this article.  Typically, its a good rule to pair a san serif and a serif or a script and a serif or san serif. Put the names in a flowing font but keep the details in a font that has readability and legibility. This will ensure your guests can easily read the envelope, important details, etc.

Choosing the Best Handwriting Font for Your Wedding Invitation Envelopes

Your wedding day is a reflection of your unique style and the love you share, and that extends to the smallest details—like the fonts you choose for your wedding envelopes. By carefully selecting the right fonts, you can create a beautiful and cohesive look that complements your wedding theme and makes a lasting impression on your guests from the moment they receive their invitations.

Whether you opt for the romance of calligraphy, the sophistication of serif fonts, or the charm of vintage styles, the key is to find a balance between aesthetic appeal and readability. With so many affordable and even free font options available, you can achieve a high-end, personalized look without breaking the bank. Remember, the time and effort you put into choosing and printing these fonts will not only add a personal touch but also set the tone for your big day, making it all the more special.

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