When your wedding is in the offing, you need to decide on a photographer with specialized wedding photography or cinematography and even a wedding planner. Similarly, you cannot skip the process of the arduous task of deciding on a wedding invitation too and they tend to be varied and different.
All of invitations are not created equal or else of course they will become boring sooner or later. You will be greeted with a wide variety of paper as well as printing options to choose from. Once you determine which combination best suits you, it is very important to take into account your personal preferences, budget and of course, your wedding style.
Popular Wedding Invitation Paper
- Glassine – It is a light and waxy paper that is often used in pouches, overlays, envelopes and other decorations than the card itself.
- Vellum – This type of wedding invitation card includes frosted and sheer paper which is typically layered on top of a sheet that is opaque and features a decorative graphic or a solid color.
- Linen finish – It is a very high quality blend of paper that involves cotton with a lightly crosshatched, textured surface.
- Cotton fiber – The name is self explanatory. This paper is completely made with cotton and is a very popular choice among brides and even grooms who want a chic, classic look.
- Recycled – For the eco friendly savvy who want a rustic styled wedding, this paper is made of repurposed materials. This wedding invitation style ranges from brown Kraft cardstock to even pulpy and handmade papers.
Wedding Invitation printing techniques
- Digital – It is a flat, printing style that uses a high quality digital printer. This modern technique is becoming an increasingly popular option due to its cost effectiveness as well as a quick turn around time.
- Engraving – This one is a classic technique where the paper is pressed between an inked plate as well as a metal plate. This creates a raised, inked letters from the underside of the card. Embossing is another style where the paper is pressed upward but remains colorless. While engraving is used more for printing texts, embossing is basically for graphics such as flowers, borders or monograms.
There are other wedding invitation techniques such as foil stamping, letterpress and thermography that you can choose from. Some of them are budget friendly while others such as the engraving technique can be pretty costly. No matter what you choose, remember to make your card clean, the letters and design fairly visible especially the date and the venue.