Letterpress was invented by Johannes Gutenberg
more than five hundred years ago. It was first used in printing the Bible.
Since then it has evolved a lot. Designing a wedding card can be a fun or a
stressful process. Everyone wants a wedding card designed in such a way that
all the guests remember it for years. Most of them are aware of the method
letterpress printing. In this method, a
raised surface is first inked and then pressed into a piece of paper giving it
a three-dimensional texture. It not only looks good but it also feels good too.
Each letterpress wedding invitations cards are done individually. It allows for
a slight change that makes each card a unique one.
Anyone who has shopped for a wedding card
knows that it is a hectic affair. Choosing from a variety of printing process
which includes digital, embossed, offset and many more is a task altogether.
Someone might want an elegant and classic style but cannot understand which
process to opt for. This is when letterpress comes to help. Letterpress printing is an elegant and classic way to invite guests to a formal party.
Almost every brides and groom consider this method for the invitation for their
guests. It is a classy way to print a wedding card, programmes, menu cards,
order services as well as reply cards and thank you notes. One of the main
reasons is a couple opt for this printing because it gives a deep impression.
Any other kind of printing techniques cannot really have such kind of deep
impression.
Expensive-
The letterpress printing is an artisan craft. It totally depends on the skill
of a laborer. The plate which is used to press the text is also included in the
cost price. Labor costs are also included in it. Each piece of the stationery
requires the press to be torn and set up again. Even, the printer goes through
the same breakdown and set up the process for each ink color. The printers hand
feed the papers into the press. The press cannot be done from an ordinary shop
that is the reason why letterpress wedding invitations are so costly. They
are operated and owned by artists who do the design and printing work also. This
means that the customer is not only paying for the printing cards but also for
the layout and design.
Paper used-
A variety of paper can be used to this print method. Many printers and couples want
the idea of 100% cotton papers, as it will be soft in nature. The softness of
the paper allows for a crisp printing to look and feel good. Besides this paper
do not contain any wood fiber. So letterpress print method can be eco-friendly also.
Recycled and organic papers are mainly used for a letterpress invitation.
Time needed-
The time needed to print a letterpress totally depends on the company. A small
mom and pop printers take up to 5 to 7 weeks to deliver the final product. A
larger company can print the wedding cards and invitation within few days. Since
an invite should be sent before a month of the big day, the order should be
placed in advance. At least 3 months before the wedding date the order should
be done with all correct information. Always take one of the prints to the post
office to be weighed. This way the couples will know the amount of postage that
will be needed.
However, the couple should be very careful while
choosing the printer. First, they should try to order for a sample printing
before going for the bulk printing. This will help them to understand the
quality of the printing. If a couple wants to print photos in the cards they
cannot do it in this process. In a letterpress printing, no photos can be
printed. Still, if they want their photos to be printed they have to go for
some other printing processes also.
Conclusion
The wedding invitation is the core foundation
of the wedding ceremony. The invitation is the first glimpse the guests will get
about the occasion. There is nothing more beautiful than letterpress
wedding invitations, making it a perfect choice for the special
affair.
