Printing Options for Wedding Invitations

Wedding is a big event in a person’s life. For most of us, it is once in a lifetime event. Naturally, every couple wants to make their wedding memorable. The first step in that direction starts from sending out the invite. Usually the invitation card speaks a lot about the theme of the wedding. From simple e-cards to metal engravings, the choices are limitless.

Below we have summarized a list of four different types of weeding invitation printing methods, which are widely followed and adopted by couples who are planning to tie the knot.

Digital Printing

The most popular type of invitation printing services that is used in most wedding invitations is known as digital printing. Digital printing is widely popular among customers mainly because it is easy on the pocket. You can give your imagination a free play without burning a hole in the pocket. The options in color and paper are endless as far as rectangle invitation printings are concerned. You would have the flexibility of adding embellishments.

Thermography

Thermography is an ancient art that is slowly losing its place to digital printing. However, if you wish to go ahead with Thermography, it would indeed be a novel and unique thing. Thermography gives a unique impression of a raised letter printing almost bordering the lines of engraving. A special type of powder is added to the document adhering to the printing ink and then the excess powder is brushed off. The remaining powder is heated giving an impression of raised letters. Thermography is a classic form of rectangle invitations printings method available in the market.

Letter Press Printings

If you have a large guest list and have no constrain in budget, you can as well opt for letter press type of invitation printing services. It is one of the most expensive types of printing services available and is regarded as a type of sophisticated and classic form of art. In this method, art plates are rolled with matte ink and pressed on paper. When you move your hand over the paper, you would have the impression of the design being indented below the surface. The price of letter press printing goes up, when you use multiple color schemes. Sticking to a monochromatic color combination is however not a bad option after all.

Engravings

Engraved wedding invites speak about an ultra-formal wedding party, where the host is anything but budget conscious. Engravings cost a huge amount of money as great attention is paid to details. A copper or steel plate is created and etched with your invitation. The paper used in the process is usually hard enough to withstand extreme amount of pressure. The ink used in this method is very thick and you would have the option of using multiple types of color, though with each color the price tag would gradually go up.

Irrespective of which method you choose for your wedding card, make sure you ask for sample copies of your invite. Choose your words carefully so that years later when you look back on your invitation card, you can relive the charm of your wedding day all over again.