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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.

blind letterpress wedding invitation
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.

wedding venue illustration invitations

Wedding Venue Illustration Invitations | Elyann

Silk ribbon wedding invitations

Formal Elegant Wedding Invitations in Letterpress | Formal Script

traditional invitation suite in black and ecru

Classic Wedding Invitations for Notre Dame Brides | Classic Border

rhode island wedding invitations

Modern Calligraphy Invitations for Rhode Island Wedding | Contempo

formal invitations for destination wedding

Formal Invitations for Destination Wedding in the Mountains | Tracy

notre dame wedding invitations

Notre Dame Wedding Invitations in Navy and Silver | Lizett

Journeman Distillery wedding invitations

Journeyman Distillery Wedding Invitations | Kailey

Rose gold foil wedding invitations

Rose Gold Foil Wedding Invitations | Charming

traditional letterpress wedding invitations

Traditional Invitations in Letterpress | Classically

destination wedding invitations

Destination Wedding Invitations with Palm | Palmetto

classic calligraphy wedding invitation

Classic Calligraphy Wedding Invitation with Monogram | Estate

custom invitations for basilica wedding at notre dame

Notre Dame Basilica Wedding Invitations | Basilica of the Sacred Heart

These classic letterpress invitations for a black tie wedding featured black text on blush pink paper, tied up with a silk ribbon and topped with a monogram wax seal.

Black Tie Wedding Invitations in Letterpress | Timeless

Elegant Letterpress Invitation | Besotted

classic invitation design

Classic Invitation Design in Letterpress | Sophisticate

letterpress beach wedding invitations

Beach Themed Wedding Invitations | Coral Reef

metallic gold letterpress on navy

Formal Wedding Invitation in Navy Blue | Dashing

garden wedding invitations with pink stripes

Garden Wedding Invitations with Pink Stripes | Debonair

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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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When your wedding ceremony location is as stunning When your wedding ceremony location is as stunning as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, you need equally eye-catching invitations. And these custom invitations for Lizett and Andrew’s Notre Dame wedding don’t disappoint!⁠
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Upscale details like silver foil vellum belly band Upscale details like silver foil vellum belly band and matching envelope liner elevate this invitation suite from simple to stunning! And the simple mix of traditional fonts keeps the design from looking too feminine (if your fiance doesn’t love hard to read script fonts, this might be for you!)⁠
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Regardless of how I look, I'm still Sarah. I’m a Midwest girl, born and raised in southwest Michigan where I still live today. I’m married to the love of my life, Jake, and am a mom to two adorable children, Abby and Alex. I believe in God and good manners, I treasure family traditions (both old and new), and I’m passionate about beautiful typography and pretty paper. ⁠
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