At Room 1520 in Chicago, calligraphy brought a personal welcome to the bar mirror and a graphic finish to a champagne-wall display. Together, the details show how lettering can guide guests and become part of the setting.
A welcome on the bar mirror
The mirror lettering combined a welcome message with signature drink information. His, hers, and ours drink options made the sign personal while giving guests useful information at cocktail hour.
Champagne glasses with individual cards
Black cards rested on the rims of the champagne glasses. Modern calligraphy and gold leaf accents gave the display a crisp finish while the cards guided guests toward dinner.
Two surfaces, one visual thread
Lettering on a large reflective surface and lettering on a small card require different planning. In this project, the shared attention to calligraphy connected the pieces without using the same format for both.
Planning a display of your own
Work with your planner on where guests will approach, how cards will be retrieved, and when the lettering or display can be installed. Mirror access, glass dimensions, and a finalized guest list should be resolved before production.
Project team
Photography: Joshua Harrison. Planning: Something Profound Weddings. Venue: Room 1520. Champagne wall: Bubbly Events Chicago. Nibbles: Grazing Table. Cake for the mirror feature: ECBG Cake Studio.
Original project credits and links
Original project links: Joshua Harrison · Something Profound Weddings · Bubbly Events Chicago · Room 1520 · Grazing Table · ECBG Cake Studio
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