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About Write by Mike Calligraphy
Write by Mike Calligraphy brings stationer services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Chicago. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Lytle House and Colvin House. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding stationer in Chicago
How much do wedding invitations cost in Chicago?
Couples typically spend $400–$1,500 on invitation suites, driven by printing method — digital printing at the lower end, letterpress and foil above it. Order 10–15% extra for keepsakes and mistakes, and start 4–5 months before the wedding.
How does Lazo rank invitations & stationery in Chicago?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Write by Mike Calligraphy
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Lytle House | 0.8 mi |
| Colvin House | 1.2 mi |
| Ravenswood Loft | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Write by Mike Calligraphy to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4950 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
- Where
- Chicago · 7 miles north of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Invitations & Stationery
- In Chicago
- One of 143 invitations & stationery we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (773) 718-1346
- Website
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Around Chicago
- Nearest venue
- The Lytle House, 0.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 77 wedding venues
- Invitations & Stationery nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 49 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 28 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood
Distances are straight-line from Write by Mike Calligraphy; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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