A wedding invitation isn’t just a typical mail piece. The wedding invitations you send will be the setting the tone for the entire event. The look and feel of your wedding invitation gives your guests their first impressions of your wedding. If you’ve spent a lot of time fretting over card stock and printing, don’t feel foolish. With so many choices that brides have today, it does take some time over this seemingly small decision, so don’t feel bad if it takes longer than you expect.
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.
Thermography is one of the newer processes. Thermography uses high temperatures to fuse powder and ink together, giving the result of a nice raised letter on the paper. 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 done with metal plates. No ink is actually used in the process. You choose the type of calligraphy and images, and then your choices are etched onto the plates which are used to stamp them directly onto the paper. Allow additional time for your order: Embossing does take time.
Lithography is one of the least expensive types of printing, and is a good choice if you plan to use textured paper. The ink is stamped directly on the paper giving a flat text. This is why it works well on textured paper. Lithography is very popular due to the process being so inexpensive and quick.
One of the more expensive and time consuming printing methods is Foil Stamping. Entire invitations printed using this method are used only for very formal affairs, but many brides purchase cardstock with foil stamped decorations and then add their own 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. Engraving works well with many different types of paper. It is made by putting ink into a metal die and pressing into the paper. It produces a very sharp, raised letter. Consider your timetable and budget before deciding upon engraved wedding invitations, as it is time consuming and expensive.
The choices that are available to modern brides are many and varied. As long as you take the time to carefully investigate your options, you’re certain to come up with wedding invitations that you’ll truly love.
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Chris
2010 Mar 13 1Don’t forget letter press! Printing takes awhile, and it’s not the cheapest option, but the result is elegant and unique.
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