Poetry is Therapy

 
 

💍 Wedding Books

Wedding books are a one-of-a-kind keepsake — a blend of live art, connection, and celebration.

These books are made from high-quality, handmade leather, card stock, and sleek pages filled with custom poems. At your wedding reception, I set up with my antique typewriter and invite guests to share stories, memories, or messages about the couple. I then turn those moments into individual poems — each one a heartfelt tribute.

After the event, all the poems are compiled into a beautifully bound book for the couple to read and revisit — a poetic time capsule of love, presence, and celebration. This is both wedding entertainment and a deeply personal artifact of your union.

💌 Love Letter Books

Love letter books are nostalgic, intimate gifts — personal and timeless.

We begin with a conversation. You share your thoughts, stories, and what you want to express. I write a series of custom poems based on what you share. Once complete, we review them together and make any edits you’d like. The final poems are typewritten and bound into a clean, minimalist book — a stunning piece of personalized art.

These books aren’t just for romantic love. They can be:

  • A gift to yourself

  • A tribute to a family member

  • A memorial for someone you've lost

  • Or simply a reflection of a moment in your life

✍️ Custom Poems

A custom poem is a deeply personal piece — written just for you, on a topic of your choice. It captures emotion, offers reflection, and brings clarity to whatever you may be feeling, processing, or contemplating.

These poems act as mirrors, companions, and keepsakes. They're a way to honor what you’re living through — love, loss, change, joy, memory — and to transform those moments into something lasting.

Custom poems make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts or sacred personal relics — something to return to again and again, like a touchstone for the soul.

They’re also… kind of eccentric. In the best way. 🕊

✨ Poet for Hire at Your Event

This is truly one of my favorite offerings.

I bring my antique typewriter, a table with lights and intentional decor, and a stack of blank pages ready to be filled. What happens next is always magic.

Guests sit with me, share a thought or a feeling — something they're carrying, celebrating, or curious about — and I transform it into a custom poem, typed on the spot. It’s a moment of presence, reflection, and connection. A chance to be the main character in their story — and then walk away with a tangible piece of it.

Having a live poet at your party, wedding, or gathering is a unique and unforgettable experience. It adds something soulful, intimate, and interactive — like a quiet performance that draws people in.

The energy is low-key but deeply moving. And your guests leave not only entertained, but seen.

✨ Example for Wedding Books:

Wedding Book Experience – starts at $1,200
Includes 2+ hours of live typewriter poetry at your event, custom guest poems, and a bound heirloom book for the couple.

Final pricing varies based on location, guest count, and add-ons. Let’s chat and make magic.

💌 Example for Love Letter Books:

Love Letter Books – starting at $225
A heartfelt, handmade book of poems created just for you or someone you love. Each one is a work of art and memory.

Pricing depends on length and format. Reach out for a custom quote.

Email me @ alexisleigh220@gmail.com for all inquiries