There are so many great options for printing when it comes to your wedding invitations. One of my favorites is letterpress. Letterpress is a printing process that creates a beautiful impression that is actually pressed into the paper. You will usually see letterpress done on soft cotton papers as they make a better impression although I have also used wood veneer and metallic papers for letterpress invitations in the past.
Here are some answers to the common questions that I get asked about letterpress:
IS LETTERPRESS EXPENSIVE?
While letterpress is at the higher end of the price scale for printing types, there are ways to utilize this beautiful technique and still keep within a budget. That being said though, if budget is your main concern – letterpress probably isn’t the right option for you.
DO I HAVE TO LETTERPRESS THE WHOLE INVITATION SUITE?
No! I often have clients who do just the invitation in letterpress and then the inserts and other stationery in digital (flat) printing. I will say though, that printing everything in letterpress creates the most cohesive look.
CAN I COMBINE LETTERPRESS WITH OTHER PRINTING TECHNIQUES?
Yes, I often combine letterpress with both foil printing and with digital printing. Both can create some pretty stunning effects.
