Every detail can be beautiful

Make it stand out.

Elevate your next event, wedding, or special moment with handwritten calligraphy. Soft Fern Studio offers bespoke pieces for every occasion. Work with us to create the perfect piece to make a timeless memory.

leaf placecard with white calligraphy
White envelopes addressed in modern calligraphy. The address is written in green ink with a holly motif next to it.
A purple and white welcome sign for a wedding with a small floral motif. The sign is on the beach.
The outline of the state of Texas filled in with the names of towns in Texas, written in calligraphy
an envelope addressed in burgundy calligraphy with a purple flowered envelope liner
A blue watercolor notecard with happy birthday written in teal calligraphy in the bottom corner. An envelope addressed in calligraphy to the birthday boy is in the background.
red holiday gift tags with white calligraphy saying happy holidays
A wedding seating chart created on a mirror. The seating chart names are written in white block lettering
A short poem written in black calligraphy on white paper
Open house welcome sign written in silver calligraphy and block lettering on a blue background.
Blue wedding vow booklets with his vows and her vows written in black calligraphy.
Wedding vows written in black calligraphy on white paper
Placecards written in modern calligraphy with green, yellow and blue abstract watercolor. The placecards are on a dinner table with tea lights behind them.
acrylic rectangle placecards with white calligraphy and a pink marbled background
hexagon tile place cards with green calligraphy names
bride and groom shot glasses engraved with silver calligraphy

Our Offerings

Soft Fern Studio offers a wide variety of products and services including event signage, envelope addressing, and live engraving and calligraphy. We can work with you to help craft the perfect piece to enhance your event, tell someone you love them, or impress your friends, family, or clients. Click the button below to learn more about our specific offerings. We’re based in Tacoma, WA, but serve the greater Seattle area in person and can work with clients nation and worldwide!

“She did such a beautiful job writing our wedding vows, now we’re going to get them framed.”
— John L.
Kim Smith, a Seattle-area calligrapher and engraver
 
 

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Kim Smith, the face (and pen) behind Soft Fern Studio. I love springtime flowers, the smell of garlic and onions cooking, and a good cup of chai. I also love using ink to help make special memories in many different ways.

 Follow me on Instagram @softfernstudio to see my latest work!

Calligraphy isn't just for weddings and events. It can brighten up everyday objects too. A past client wanted to store her family's memories in a beautiful way. I helped personalize these photo boxes with the names of her kids, perfect for keeping e
What a difference the light makes! Swipe to see how this ink changes when viewed at a different angle. In person the shimmering is just magical! Message me to order your own magical place cards today. ink: @drphmartins iridescent black #placecardi
Have you seen a more personal glass? Nothing is safe from engraving around here! Great for place cards, favors, birthday gifts, or just because you want a fancy glass of your own. Contact me to order some of your own! #calligraphyengraving @calligr
Engraved wine always elevates a table. 🍷 I'm so excited to engrave the amazing wine at @chateaustemichelle tomorrow during their Easter Egg Hunt! There's still time to grab yourself a ticket and come see me for a wine bottle of your own! Tickets a
Easter is hippity hopping closer and closer! 🐇 As proof that almost anything can become a place card for your event, I submit lettered Easter eggs! These cuties are going to the students in my upcoming @sipandscript class. Have a great idea for un