It’s unlikely you’ll realize how different wedding invitation papers can be until you’ve met an invitation pro or browsed online. There are also so many choices about the method of printing your big-day card – embossed, foil-pressed, and letter pressed. Below we offer some tips on how to choose wedding invitation paper styles and printing techniques that are right for you, based on both your budget and style.
Wedding Invitation Paper Types
1. Recycled
It is an ideal choice for eco-friendly couples and rustic-style weddings. From pulpy, handmade papers to kraft cardstock, recycled paper wedding invitations come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
2. Cotton Fiber
Cotton linters or used cloth are typically used to make this paper, as its name implies. Wedding invitations are usually made with this paper because it’s strong and durable, and it has a soft feel. Colored ink will often appear richer on cotton paper due to the paper’s strong fibers that absorb ink better.
3. Linen Finish
Linoleum finish wedding invitation paper is textured, slightly stippled and has a feel similar to linen fabric, thus its name. It offers a very classy appearance.
4. Vellum
Today, vellum is a blend of cotton and wood pulp. Originally, vellum was made from animal skin. There is a frosted overlay on the top of a sheer sheet of paper to give it the feel of tracing paper. This is very useful for invitations.
5. Glassine
This paper is best used for inserts and liners, overlays, pouches, and other wedding suite accents rather than wedding invitations themselves. They can hold ink well but are typically transparent.
6. Board
Do you want heavy, sturdy paper for your wedding invitations? Choose a board invitation. A cotton-textured card will not bend in the mail, as it is typically made with three layers of paper.
7. Pearlescent
This is the shimmery paper for wedding invitations. A shimmer finish is added to the pearlescent paper to add elegance. You can add a soft glow to your invitation if you’re using a photograph.
Wedding invitation printing types
- Thermography
Rather than paying for expensive engravers or embossers, you can instead use this cost-effective printing technique to give your text a raised look. Heat is used to apply the ink and powder for the painted-on look.
2. Engraving
Inked plates are used with metal plates to punch upward from the underside to get raised letters in wedding invitations. The texture of the ink makes it readable.
3. Letterpress
Despite being classic and modern at the same time. With a metal plate, thick paper is indented with text and graphics. Color ink can be used for the text and graphics, as well as indentations for texture. Since this technique is more expensive, this is a more expensive invitation option.
4. Embossing
Embossed papers create texture by being pressed upward. Text or graphics embossed on embossed invitations remain colorless, so guests can still clearly read the details because the embossed area remains colorless.
5. Foil Stamping
With this printing technique, you can print wedding invitations with shine. The shimmery effect is created by printing metallic foil on paper (gold, silver, rose gold).
6. Digital
You can save the most money by printing flat. Stationers can quickly produce stylish invitations using high-quality printers. For more information you can contact Wensum print.
