Whimsical Entertainment for Your Event
On-the-spot Handcrafted Poetry: Delighting Guests Since 2016.
Wedding Receptions - Corporate Events - Community Festivals - & More!
Letters From The Light
Get Your Own Custom Commissioned Poetry!
Your guests or patrons provide a topic and we write them a poem - often whimsical, often heartfelt, and certainly gratefully received.
Weddings, Corporate Events, Festivals, and Parties - our poetry will get people laughing, talking, crying.
We work with you to create a unique, nostalgic, and incredible experience for your guests!
poetic personalities
Photo by Mike Sperlak Photography
Jeff Stanford
Homebase: Ellicott City, MD // Limerick, Ireland
>>> Personal Website
Style: I tend to go for rhyming stanzas and occasional haikus.
Favorite Typewriters:
- 1929 Royal Model P
- 1957 Smith-Corona Silent Super
Photo by Jeff Stanford Photography
Mark Petersen
Homebase: Christiansburg, VA
>>> Personal Website
Style: I write mostly in minimalist free-verse, occasionally mixing it up with other poetic styles.
Favorite Typewriter:
- 1941 Royal Aristocrat
Photo by Amanda M. Studios
Joseph Jablonski
Homebase: Winchester, VA // Washington, DC
>>> Personal Website
Style: I write in off-centered rhyming free verse, wandering the page with homage to spoken word poetry.
Favorite Typewriter:
- 1969 Brother Opus 888
poetic praises
"You were a HUGE hit - you really went above and beyond with all the poems, people were thrilled and impressed and I'm so glad you were a part of the celebration!”
- Jaime, Lyon Distilling Company, for their 5-year anniversary celebration
"[With Ink] was a great addition to our dining event in Washington DC. They were prompt, very easy and pleasant to work with, communicative, and I hope we have an opportunity to work with them again in the future! Our guests left raving about their creativity and friendliness. They were a key factor in elevating our event and adding a special, unique element to the evening."
- Lexie, 160over90, for The Infatuation DC
“Thank you so much for everything Saturday!! I found some poems for friends, and one about Dustin and I (and all of our pets)...We want to make sure we say thank you! You were a HUGE hit!!”
- Stephanie Riley, Bride
poetic process
Send an Inquiry & Ask for the Viewbook!
Rates are variable: contact us for a detailed quote.
For large weekend events such as weddings, parties, and corporate events, our basic package rates start at $600 plus overhead and travel fees.
Each of our poets can type up approximately 7-10 custom poems per hour while having some great interactions with your guests.
Options for special add-ons to our services are available for higher-end events.
info @ typewriterpoets.com
We are located in the Mid-Atlantic; serving Maryland, Virginia, DC, and beyond.
Whether Baltimore or Richmond, Charlottesville or Winchester, we are happy to be a key part of making your event a success!
