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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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In love with foil stamping, but still want to incl In love with foil stamping, but still want to include a photo on your save the date? Try this gorgeous combo: the text and details are printed on thick paper with a foil stamp vellum overlay. Keep the front of the save the date simple, but add more wedding details to the back! Finish it all off with a custom envelope liner, and you have a save the date that your guests will be talking about for years!⁠
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It's common to want to cross "stationery" off your It's common to want to cross "stationery" off your wedding to-do list once the invitations are finished, but there is so much more to your wedding paper! Think about all the items you'll need on the big day: table number, escort cards, menus, signs, programs . . .  These pretty escort cards in shades of blue were the perfect way to tie in Sara's wedding colors in her reception paper goods.⁠
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Trying to decide on the perfect finishing touch fo Trying to decide on the perfect finishing touch for your invitation suite? Put a bow on it 🎀 ⁠
It's a great way to hold all the pieces of your invitation suite together, and while this white ribbon is lovely it's also available in a rainbow of colors to match your wedding palette!⁠
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Starting off the week right with some pretty bows Starting off the week right with some pretty bows on these gorgeous ceremony programs 🎀
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Deciding on the wording for your invitation can se Deciding on the wording for your invitation can seem like a daunting task! In an era of Facebook events and evites, your wedding invitation is probably the first formal, printed invitation you've sent. ⁠
I've put together a post filled with tips and sample wording to take some of the stress out of the process. (Link in profile!)⁠
Have a wedding invitation wording question? Feel free to message me - I'd love to help you out!⁠
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Fun fact: when I started my business (almost 13 ye Fun fact: when I started my business (almost 13 years ago now! 😮) my first offering was custom monogram designs. I still have a soft spot for monograms, and absolutely love when couples choose to include them in their invitation suite!⁠
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The prettiest navy and white invitation suite 😍 The prettiest navy and white invitation suite 😍⁠
Clare and Daniel's stationery for their Essex wedding turned out absolutely gorgeous- proof that there is nothing boring about a classic invitation suite. ⁠
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A pretty little venue sketch (this one is of the N A pretty little venue sketch (this one is of the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in Philadelphia) is the perfect way to customize your wedding invitation! ⁠
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