One of the most fun (funnest?) aspects of designing our STD (what!? It’s the acronym, I can’t help it!) was choosing a font. Joe and I decided to splurge and purchase a font online. Among many interests in common (e.g. cornbread with kernels of corn, woodworking, cheesy 80s music), learning more about fonts is one of them. Joe’s probably more well-read than I about this, but we both think about it perhaps a tad more than your average Joe (haha) though less than my graphic designy friends, like Anna B. She lists some of her favorites on her and her husband’s très adorable blog. Check it out.
Anyway… Joe and I poked around online to find a font we both liked and stumbled upon one called “Dearest.” I’ve never purchased a font before, but this one, we both wanted… so it’s purchased and it’s our Official Wedding Font. Get used to it :)
It has two fun versions, one called “Script” and a super twirly fun version called “Swash.” Dearest - Swash! How cool is that?
What do you think?
And while we’re talking about fonts, here are some links with which to entertain yourself.
For a lighter diversion, font quizzes:
Just a few minutes of fun & procrastination!
http://cheeseorfont.mogrify.org/
http://mentalfloss.com/quiz/quiz.php?q=198
Slightly more intellectual font engagement/application:
If you have many several minutes to spare, here’s a fascinating article about the gradual phasing into Helvetica of American road signs.
