We like to remind our brides that their wedding invitations
should be looked at as a gift the bride and groom give to their guests. Invitations set the tone for the wedding to
follow. They introduce the level of
formality and the theme of the wedding in addition to providing all of the
necessary information of when and where.
Invitations are also the only keepsake that guests who are unable to
attend will have.
We urge brides to spend time in the selection of the
invitation because it is so important to the ceremony and celebration that it
introduces to your guests. There are a
wide variety of papers and designs and print styles and wording options
available. Many print resources offer
multiple choices and many will handle custom print jobs for brides to be.
In addition to a world of paper choices and designs, brides
need to be aware of the various print styles available to enhance the design of
this important piece of wedding information.
Here are the most popular printing methods.
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Letterpress Printing was the primary way text
was printed. A form was inked and then
applied to paper with pressure and an impression was left on the paper. It is a timeless way to print.
·
Foil Stamping is similar to letterpress but
instead of ink, a sheet of metallic foil is placed between a heated form and a
sheet of paper. Under pressure, metallic
print is formed.
·
Engraving is the traditional formal print
style. A piece of paper is pressed
between two engraved metal plates a results in a raised design. It is an elegant look.
·
Thermography creates a look that is similar to
engraved print but is less expensive to create.
Ink is combined with a resinous powder so that when heat is applied, the print is raised off the surface of the
paper. Unlike engraving, the back of the
paper remains smooth.
·
Digital or flat printing is the most familiar
today. It is cost effective and because
it is done digitally, it is very versatile.
Our
consultants can help you select the perfect paper, the right print style and
the best design to capture the unique wedding that you have planned.
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