DearDarlingDesignUS

Maryland, United States

690
 Sales

4.9 (169)

9 years
on Etsy

4.9 (169)

690
 sales

9 years
on Etsy

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690
 Sales

4.9 (169)

9 years
on Etsy

4.9 (169)

690
 sales

9 years
on Etsy

DearDarlingDesignUS is taking a short break

Note from shop owner Hello! I am currently taking a break from wedding orders due to Covid. Since calligraphers get paid by the piece and most weddings are small, unfortunately it hasn’t been sustainable for me to keep this shop open. When larger events are allowed again, I’m excited to come back!

Note from shop owner

Last updated on 16 Dec, 2025

Hello! I am currently taking a break from wedding orders due to Covid. Since calligraphers get paid by the piece and most weddings are small, unfortunately it hasn’t been sustainable for me to keep this shop open. When larger events are allowed again, I’m excited to come back!

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Darra Sargent

Reviews

4.9 (169)

Average item review

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Inga on 23 May, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

The most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Thank you.

Custom Order for Inga Veispale

Custom Order for Inga Veispale
Courtney on 10 Apr, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

I collaborated with Darra for a boho/woodland themed elopement last month and was completely BLOWN AWAY by the invitation suite that she designed. I gave her my vision and she ran with it in the best way possible! All of the little details were simply perfect! I would highly recommend her to anyone! XO, Courtney Paige Photography

Custom Order for Courtney - Custom handmade invite suite

Custom Order for Courtney - Custom handmade invite suite
brea on 31 Mar, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

These were soo beautiful & the shop worked so well with me on exactly the color I requested and font I wanted for my pieces! She sent me pictures before sending and that felt great knowing what was coming. Great experience would order again from her! :) thank you for everything!

Custom Order for brea

Custom Order for brea
Natalie on 20 Jan, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

These were the perfect added touch I needed for a table scape project. They were beautiful and the price was more than reasonable!! The seller worked hard to make sure I had my order with a very short deadline. Thanks so much!

Navy Blue Agate Slice Place Cards with Calligraphy / Agate Place Cards // Geode Place Cards // Stone Place Cards / Agate Calligraphy | Teal

Navy Blue Agate Slice Place Cards with Calligraphy / Agate Place Cards // Geode Place Cards // Stone Place Cards / Agate Calligraphy | Teal
Sahil on 31 Dec, 2019

4 out of 5 stars

Most looked great! On a few there were chips and the backs had this repeating tile pattern that was a little sticky and made them look cheap/mass-produced.

Hexagon Marble Coaster Place Cards // Marble Place Cards // Marble Coaster // Calligraphy Place Cards // Custom Wedding Place Cards //

Hexagon Marble Coaster Place Cards // Marble Place Cards // Marble Coaster // Calligraphy Place Cards // Custom Wedding Place Cards //
Sarah on 29 Dec, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Love my custom zodiac ornament! Thank you so much, Darra!

Zodiac Christmas Ornaments with Calligraphy | Horoscope Ornament | Hand Painted Ornaments | Capiz Shell Ornament | Personalized Ornament |

Zodiac Christmas Ornaments with Calligraphy | Horoscope Ornament | Hand Painted Ornaments | Capiz Shell Ornament | Personalized Ornament |
Sarah on 28 Dec, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

I ordered this custom zodiac ornament from Darra, and it turned out beautifully! She’s so talented, and it came super quickly!

Zodiac Christmas Ornaments with Calligraphy | Horoscope Ornament | Hand Painted Ornaments | Capiz Shell Ornament | Personalized Ornament |

Zodiac Christmas Ornaments with Calligraphy | Horoscope Ornament | Hand Painted Ornaments | Capiz Shell Ornament | Personalized Ornament |
Kristin on 19 Dec, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Such a beautiful, custom piece.

Rainbow Personalized Christmas Ornaments with Calligraphy | Hand Painted Ornaments | Shell Ornament | Rainbow Ornament | Custom Ornament |

Rainbow Personalized Christmas Ornaments with Calligraphy | Hand Painted Ornaments | Shell Ornament | Rainbow Ornament | Custom Ornament |
Prachi on 18 Dec, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Darra was such a pleasure to work with! Quick responses, super patient and friendly! Everything came out perfect! Definitely will be back again!

Custom Order for Prachi

Custom Order for Prachi
Krystina on 15 Dec, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

So cute! The perfect gift, you can see the love and care in the beauty of the product! Was even packaged up for me and everything to give away as a gift!

Agate Slice Christmas Ornaments with Calligraphy | Custom Agate Ornament | Agate Christmas Ornament | Personalized Christmas Ornament |

Agate Slice Christmas Ornaments with Calligraphy | Custom Agate Ornament | Agate Christmas Ornament | Personalized Christmas Ornament |

About DearDarlingDesignUS

Award Winning Bespoke Wedding Calligraphy + Beyond

Sales 690

On Etsy since 2016

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Award Winning Bespoke Wedding Calligraphy + Beyond

Thank you to everyone that’s ever shared our work for publication!
Seeing our work out in the wild is one of the best parts of the job! Please send us photos from your event!

What we do...

Hello, I’m Darra. I am a hand lettering artist, Calligrapher and illustrator I have been been creating art for over a decade, and focused on weddings and events for almost 4 years now. In the last four years I have gotten to work on over 650 weddings, all over the world, and have had my work published in over 40 different wedding blogs and magazines. I love creating one of a kind pieces that are unique to your story and I love to push the envelope of what a wedding Calligrapher truly does.
We work together to make something that conveys the feeling that you want to be present on your wedding day. From invitations all the way to day of items I am working with you to make sure everything is exactly as you pictured it.
I would love to get to know a little more about you and what sets your soul on fire. So please, send me a message and let’s get to know each other. Thank you so much for being in my little corner of Etsy, for appreciating and supporting my work, and for giving me the opportunity to be a small part of one of your most special days. let’s make some magic together. ✨

Shop members

Darra

Owner, Curator, Maker

I am and artist and hand letterer that focuses on custom orders. I have been making art for over ten years now! Weddings and events are my passion, so let me make yours magical.

Shop policies

Last updated on 04 Mar, 2020

Delivery

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Customs and import taxes

For US deliveries, Etsy policy requires that import duties and fees are included in the checkout price. Non-US buyers may need to pay these fees upon delivery. You can message me to confirm how these fees will be paid for your order. I'm not responsible for any customs-related delays.

Payment options

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Returns & exchanges

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Cancellations

Cancellations: accepted

Request a cancellation: within 2 days of purchase

More information

Last updated on 17 Dec, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Do you take custom orders?

Yes I do! They are my favorite. Just shoot me a message with what you’re looking for and I will let you know if I’m available.

I want something specific but I don’t see it in your shop.

If you’re looking for something specific and don’t see anything like it in my shop, that’s okay! I do totally custom orders, so message me and I will let you know if it’s something I’m able to do.

Gift wrapping and packaging

We offer gift wrapping services!

Shipping

We ship all over the world!

I need my order in a hurry, can you rush it?

I do rush orders for a small rush order fee. Message me with the deadline and I will let you know if I will be able to meet it.

Do you sell blank agate slices?

Unfortunately we do not. Since we are a calligraphy studio we only sell our surfaces with calligraphy applied. This applies to all surfaces in our shop like marble tiles, shells, agates, coasters, etc. Calligraphy is included in the listing prices.