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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.

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

foil stamped wedding invitations

Foil Stamped Wedding Invitations | Proper

invitations for journeyman distillery wedding

Invitations for Journeyman Distillery Wedding | Kathleen

Beaver Creek Wedding Invitations | Jamie

South Bend wedding invitations

South Bend Wedding Invitations in Letterpress | Annie

wedding venue illustration invitations

Wedding Venue Illustration Invitations | Elyann

Silk ribbon wedding invitations

Formal Elegant Wedding Invitations in Letterpress | Formal Script

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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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