What Kind of Paper Should I use for my Wedding Invitations?
One of the many choices you will have in creating your wedding invitations is what kind of paper to use. Different paper stocks can give a very different look and feel to your wedding invitations. Brides have more choices of paper than ever before that are reasonably priced and will give beautiful results.
* Cotton and Linen Wedding Invitations: While these invitations are usually the most expensive, they last for many years as a momento. Also, cotton and linen papers have a very good “feel” and a good texture when you hold them in your hand. While 100% cotton or linen papers are a little pricey, there are many blends made that still look and feel as good, but cost much less.
* Vellum Wedding Invitations: If you have seen translucent looking papers on wedding invitations, these are usually made from vellum paper. Many times, it is used as a second covering to a heavy card stock so the text on the invitation ‘peeks through.’ For a soft, frosted, look, heavier vellums are printed on directly. It is possible to find these papers reasonably priced, so be sure to look around for the best deal.
* Heavy Card Stock Wedding Invitations: This is the most commonly used paper for wedding invitations. Found in many colors and textures, it has a good feel in the hand and is less expensive than cotton and linen papers. Many times, heavy card stock is imprinted with borders and foils. And, because this paper is rather stiff, it will look wonderful in a picture frame for many years.
* Recycled Paper Wedding Invitations: With the green movement, many brides are choosing to make their invitations out of recycled paper. Unlike the recycled papers of the past, new technology has enabled recycled paper to look virtually indistinguishable from new papers. This paper comes in many colors, textures and weights, so there are many choices for couples to choose from. Many people fear that recycled papers will not hold up as well as regular paper, but as of late, this is no longer an issue. Fortunately, recycled papers come in many different price points so it is possible to find something for any budget.
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