Quilled Marriage Certificate - Summer Colors

Here's a marriage certificate I quilled for a wedding that took place earlier this month. The bride contacted me about a year ago (it's never too early to get started) to create a scrolled design in gerbera daisy and sunflower colors. Think hot pink, bright yellow and bright orange... I'm betting the wedding was a very fun one judging by the colorful palette!

Quilled marriage certificate by Ann Martin

For those who are new to the idea of a marriage certificate, it's often a fairly large document (about 22 x 30 inches in this case) on which the couple's vows are written in calligraphy. The bride and groom sign it during or immediately after the wedding.

Quilled marriage certificate by Ann Martin

Guests may also sign as a commitment to support the couple in their marriage. Originally a Quaker tradition, marriage certificates can be an alternative to the traditional guest book. A nice advantage is that the art piece can be framed and hung in the couple's home as a special remembrance of the day.

Quilled marriage certificate by Ann Martin

Calligraphy by Riva Brown of Wilmington, Delaware.


And totally unrelated to this post, but too wonderful not to share... Kelli Anderson's The Human Body is a new video that aims to teach children about bodily functions. She cut all of the parts from paper; even the sound effects are paper!

Another nifty project Kelli did a couple of years ago for friends of hers is a wedding invitation record player!

Ann Martin
Ann Martin

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