Wedding Invitation Printing Options
Sending a wedding invitation is not the same as sending out a greeting card. The tone of your entire event is set with your wedding invitations. The first impressions of your guests are based on the look and feel of the wedding invitation they receive in the mail. If you’ve spent a lot of time fretting over card stock and printing, don’t feel foolish. While it may seem like a small decision, you are right to attach so much importance to it. With as many choices as you have, it does take some time.
In printing wedding invitations, there are five main types that are most commonly used. When making your decision about which to use, consider your budget and the paper type you will use.
One of the newer processes is Thermography. Thermography gives a nice raised letter. This is accomplished by fusing powder and ink at high temperatures. This is one of the least expensive prints, and therefore one of the most common. Also, it takes much less time than traditional engraving.
Embossing is simply stunning when done correctly. No ink is used in the process; rather it is done by using metal plates. Your choices of images and lettering are etched into metal plates, which are then stamped directly into your choice of paper. Embossing takes much longer, so be sure and allow several weeks from order to receipt.
For textured paper, Lithography is a good choice. It is also one of the least expensive types of printing. Ink is carefully stamped onto your paper. It is not raised, but flat, which is why it lends itself to a variety of textures. Because it is so simple, inexpensive, and can be completed quickly, Lithography is a very popular choice.
Foil Stamping is quite expensive and time consuming. Many brides purchase paper with foil stamping already on it and then add their text using another method. Foil etchings are heated and stamped into the paper.
Engraving, dating back to the 17th century, is one of the most traditional forms of printing in the world. Finely textured raised lettering is created using sandwiching method. This works well on many different types of paper. However, you’ll want to consider your budget, as this method is time consuming and expensive. Order your engraved wedding invitations at least six weeks prior to when you need to send them out.
With so many choices available for printing wedding invitations, you’re sure to create something you’ll love.
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