The Planner’s Guide to Live Engraving: The Luxury Experience Your Couples Will Love
As a planner, you’re always looking for ways to surprise and delight your couples—and their guests. You’ve curated the florals, designed the tablescapes, and orchestrated every detail of the timeline. But what about that unexpected touch that makes guests pause, smile, and say:
“I’ve never seen this at a wedding before.”
That’s where live engraving comes in.
What Is Live Engraving?
Live engraving is the art of hand-etching names, initials, or meaningful words directly onto glass, metal, or stone—in real time. Imagine perfume bottles, champagne flutes, or candles transformed before your guests’ eyes into personal keepsakes.
It’s more than an activation. It’s a performance, a gift, and a memory all in one.
Why Planners Love Live Engraving
✨ It elevates the guest experience. Guests don’t just take home a favor—they watch it come to life, made just for them.
✨ It adds a wow factor. Every event needs a moment of magic. Live engraving is interactive, unforgettable, and conversation-starting.
✨ It aligns with luxury expectations. Couples investing in high-end weddings want details that feel bespoke. Live engraving delivers exactly that.
✨ It makes you look good. When you introduce couples to thoughtful, elevated experiences, you position yourself as the planner who always brings something new to the table.
Guest Favors That Last Beyond the Wedding
Most favors are left behind. But when guests leave with something engraved—a perfume bottle, champagne glass, or candle—it becomes a keepsake they’ll treasure long after the last song.
Some of the most popular engraved favors include:
Live Engraving Beyond Weddings
Planners in the corporate and brand world are also turning to live engraving as a way to elevate activations. Imagine an event where guests leave with a personalized bottle or candle—it’s a moment that sparks loyalty, creates buzz, and keeps your client’s brand top of mind.
And while live engraving shines at weddings, it’s also becoming a sought-after activation for brands and corporate events. I’ll be sharing more soon about how engraving can transform brand experiences—so stay tuned for that inside The Edit.
Partnering With a Live Engraver
When you bring a live engraver into your events, you’re not just hiring a vendor—you’re partnering with an artist who enhances the experience for both you and your clients.
As a calligrapher and engraver, I bring:
A professional, polished setup
A refined, interactive experience that fits seamlessly into your timeline
Keepsakes that reflect the artistry and intention your clients expect
Let’s Create Something Unforgettable
Live engraving is more than a detail—it’s an experience that defines luxury celebrations.
If you’re a planner ready to elevate your client offerings with something interactive, meaningful, and luxurious, I’d love to collaborate.
Because when every detail matters, live engraving is the touch that makes guests remember your event long after the champagne is gone. 🥂
