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Letterpress Wedding Invitations

WHAT IS LETTERPRESS?

Letterpress is an artisan printing method that results in a deep impression on soft cotton paper. It's a time honored technique, making it perfectly suited to producing classic letterpress wedding invitations.

In letterpress printing, ink is transferred from a raised surface (a printing plate) to paper using pressure. A custom plate is created for each ink color, then paper is hand fed through an antique printing press one at a time.

Letterpress inks are mixed by hand, printing plates are manually aligned, and old presses have their quirks. This is all part of the beauty of letterpress and means that there will be slight variations between the pieces in your order.

Blind letterpress (also referred to as "blind impression", "embossing" or "debossing") is the technique of letterpress printing with an un-inked plate to press a design into the paper. The result is a subtle texture without color.

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vintage letterpress

What can you print in letterpress?

Letterpress printing is best suited for one or two color designs with minimal ink coverage on soft cotton paper. I offer letterpress wedding invitations, inserts, envelopes, belly bands, and day of stationery. This collection showcases designs that are perfectly suited to letterpress printing! However I'm happy to adjust other designs to work with letterpress printing.

Letterpress inks are slightly transparent, so the paper color will impact the final look. Inks (including the metallic ones) appear matte when printed on cotton paper, so you'll want to go with foil stamping if you want a shiny gold or bright white.

You can learn more about the letterpress printing technique on the blog. I could go on and on about letterpress all day, so schedule a consultation if you want to hear more.

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Browse the letterpress wedding invitations below. Click on any design to view additional photos and see coordinating pieces.

All designs in this collection are also available in flat printing or with foil stamping.

The Rosewood Mansion wedding invitations

The Rosewood Mansion Wedding Invitations | Mackenzie

Greencrest Manor Wedding Invitation Suite

Greencrest Manor Wedding Invitation Suite | Abby

Etre Farms Wedding invitations

Etre Farms Wedding Invitations | Maura

Royal Park Hotel wedding invitations with laser cut

Royal Park Hotel Wedding Invitations | Chantal

The Ocean Course Venue Illustration

The Ocean Course Venue Illustration Wedding Invitations | Nicole

The Boathouse at Prospect Park wedding venue sketch

The Boathouse at Prospect Park Wedding Invitations | Joy

Ocean Reef Club wedding invitations

Ocean Reef Club Wedding Invitations | Madison

Essex Connecticut wedding invitations

Connecticut River Museum Wedding Invitations

wedding invitations with venue sketch

Wedding Invitations with Venue Sketch | Cathedral of Saint Andrew

printed vellum wedding invitations

Printed Vellum Wedding Invitations | Alejandra

rose gold foil wedding invitation suite

Rose Gold Foil Wedding Invitations | Charming

romantic wedding invitations

Romantic Wedding Invitations in Letterpress | Christine

dusty blue notre dame wedding invitations

Notre Dame Wedding Invitations | Dusty Blue Basilica

Cape May New Jersey Wedding Invitations

Cape May New Jersey Wedding Invitations | Alison

dusty blue and gold wedding invitations

Dusty Blue and Gold Wedding Invitations | Margaux

initial wedding invitations

Initial Wedding Invitations | Ale

Laser cut wedding invitations

Laser Cut Wedding Invitations | Caroline

navy letterpress wedding invitations

Navy Letterpress Wedding Invitations | Dapper

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ABOUT ME

I’m Sarah, and I create tailor-made wedding stationery for brides that need a simple, classic invitation design with just the right amount of personality.

Banter & Charm is a Michigan wedding invitation design studio based in St. Joseph. Not local? I serve brides throughout Michigan and northern Indiana, Notre Dame, Chicago, the Midwest, and across the US. Read More…

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Sarah Guse Brown
Oh navy blue 😍⁠ This sophisticated and classy Oh navy blue 😍⁠
This sophisticated and classy invitation suite may be from a few years ago, but it still makes my paper loving heart happy every time I see it! Metallic silver letterpress on super thick navy blue card stock is just the beginning! @katiewhitcomb captured this perfect close up (and aren't the bride's earrings stunning as well?!!)⁠
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Thinking about sending your first Christmas card a Thinking about sending your first Christmas card as a married couple this year? Or how about letting your holiday card do double duty as a save the date announcement? I've got you covered with Banter & Charm's 2023 holiday collection! Follow the link in bio to see a variety of Christmas save the dates and newlywed holiday cards!⁠
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Yes I know, it's not even Halloween yet - let alon Yes I know, it's not even Halloween yet - let alone Thanksgiving - but if you're planning on sending save the dates in the next few months, why not make it a Christmas card / save the date?⁠
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Visit the link in my profile to see a round up of my favorite First Christmas cards for newlyweds and holiday save the dates.⁠
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Unique, out of the ordinary invitations are great Unique, out of the ordinary invitations are great and sooo much fun to design, but I'll always have a sweet spot in my heart for a classic and traditional design. There's a reason some things never go out of style - whether it's a little black dress, the perfect shade of red lipstick, or a perfectly typeset letterpress invitation, they all have a timeless aesthetic that will look classy, not dated, 20 years from now.�⁠
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Incorporating a bride’s color palette into her w Incorporating a bride’s color palette into her wedding invitations has become one of my favorite puzzles to solve! There are so many ways to combine colors through the various pieces in an invitation suite, and something as simple as using a colored envelope for the RSVP card can have a huge impact on the overall look.⁠
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Nicholas and Victoria's invitation suite for their Nicholas and Victoria's invitation suite for their wedding in Philadelphia featured so many of my favorite things! Wax seal ✔️ Vellum ✔️ Foil ✔️ Venue Illustration ✔️ Colored envelopes ✔️ Hand calligraphy ✔️⁠
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This invitation suite for Alison and Anthony's wed This invitation suite for Alison and Anthony's wedding at Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey, was filled with so many stunning details 😍 From the silver foil and black letterpress to the monogram wax seal and edge painting, nothing was overlooked. ⁠
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Are you team photo or no photo for the save the da Are you team photo or no photo for the save the date card? Either way, I've got you covered! Whether you want to show off your sweet engagement photos or you prefer a formal announcement Banter & Charm has plenty of styles to choose from. Not sure which you want? I'm happy to help out!⁠
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