Letterpress Wedding Invitations
What is letterpress and why is it so expensive? Trust me, the extra expense is legit and worth it. Letterpress printing is a traditional method that creates a tactile and visually striking impression by pressing an inked, raised surface onto thick, premium paper. In my opinion, the deeper the impression, the better!
To create a letterpress print, a digital design is used to make a polymer or metal plate with the image in relief, which is then inked and pressed onto paper. It’s a multistep, time-intense process done by meticulous creative professionals. This should explain the cost. I won’t sugarcoat it, letterpress is not cheap. Custom Wedding Suites will start at $15/each, minimum of 50. That includes letterpress printing on the Main Invitation Card and RSVP Card, and also includes your RSVP Envelope and Guest Envelope. Typically there is only one ink color; however there are no bounds and if you have the budget for it, you can add additional impressions with different ink colors. You can also pair letterpress printing with gold foil printing, or simple digital ink to create a beautifully dynamic piece of stationery. (Using a combination of processes is my favorite!)
In short, the custom design made for you will be made into a plate, and used for your and only your, wedding invitation. If your goal is to be truly unique, high-end, and impressive…letterpress is your gal.
Rich Navy Blue Letterpress Monogram Wedding Invitation with Venue Illustrations & Map Insert
Laura & Kevin - Pine Knob Mansion | Clarkston, MI
This stunning letterpress wedding suite is packed with extra personalizations and touches by the couple. There is a custom monogram on the invitation card, a custom map of the venue city complete with church, reception, and hotel locations, illustrations of their church, vintage car, and historic mansion reception site, guest addresses in gold calligraphy, and vintage postage in a blue palette giving homage to their home sate (and mine) of Michigan.
Slate Blue Modern Letterpress Wedding Invitation with Gold Floral Envelope Liner
Katherine & Ashley - Shephard’s Hollow | Clarkston, MI
This custom letterpress invitation was printed on upgraded A9 size (5.5 x 8.5”) double-thick Lettra paper, allowing for a deep, lush imprint. The slate blue ink was custom mixed find the perfect shade of blue. The couple also had their mailing address letterpressed into the RSVP envelopes, which is a thoughtful attention to detail.
Book Lovers Typewriter Wedding Invitation Suite with Map Insert & Vintage Postage
Marie & Damien - Crockett Farm | Coupeville, WA
This custom charcoal letterpress suite has a folded booklet format and features a combination of letterpress and digital printing to achieve their literary theme and stay within budget. The paper has an aged, old world aesthetic and the legible yet messy typewriter font was carefully sourced. There is also a custom map of the weekend’s events, and charming vintage postage of the couple’s favorite authors.
Let’s be extra together.
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