Welcome to Order She Wrote! I'm Joanna and I am She. Lettering (and what I used to call "fancy writing") started as a hobby I could do while performing, and is now a full-time small business. I consider myself lucky I have a career as a creative, and I'm able to share this craft with my friends, my family, and people from all around the world. 

10 years ago, I started my business in New York City. As of 2023, I have returned home to where I grew up, started a family, and I’m now a calligrapher in Washington, DC. I still return to NYC to work with brands and new clients, and I also love to travel for work to lend my expertise to weddings. I offer both on-site calligraphy services as well as behind-the-scenes calligraphy for corporate events.

I am often asked what I love so much about calligraphy. I love making pretty things with my hands. I love problem-solving and fitting new aesthetics. I love how fast you grow with practice, and that each project is so different. But I also love that someone can see how much love and thoughtful work was put into giving them this special gift; something for them to open, see, and enjoy. When they run their fingers over the dried ink, they can see handmade love and think, "Wow, someone made this by hand!"  

Order She Wrote has worked with former President of the United States, Barack Obama (career highlight!) Darcy Miller, and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Carats & Cake, Southern New England Weddings, US Weekly, and CBS Spotlight. Winner of The Knot's Best Of Weddings 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

Other brand collaborations include Versace, Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, Bon Appetit, New Era, NARS, Bloomingdale’s, Anthropologie, Burberry, Miu Miu, San Pellegrino, Christie's, Saks, Khaite, Swarovski, Sharpie, and many more.