Wedding Invitations | What to Consider
Invitations Are The First Glimpse Into Your Wedding Day
It all begins with an idea. You’ve spent weeks scouring the internet for wedding inspiration. You know what you want the bridesmaids to wear, the florals to look like, and have mapped out the location. Making your wedding day a cohesive experience begins with the invitations. They will be your guests first glimpse into your wedding day. I personally believe they should tell a story as unique as the couple they represent.
If you’re having an upscale “black tie optional” wedding, you want your invitations to speak that language in their presentation as much as the fine print. I still recommend utilizing a wedding website to make navigating day-of details easy for your guests, but don’t skimp on the physical invite! It will show them what to expect.
Consider the design, paper color, paper thickness, printing technique, envelope details, inserts, and embellishments.
Is there a benefit to working with a local printer for your wedding invitations versus ordering online?
The short answer, YES! A boutique wedding invitation designer and printer will give you white glove service. These small business owners are passionate about every detail and want to give you your dream wedding invitations while treating your budget like their own.
Often times they will offer a free consultation to discuss your details and dream invitations. While your bidget might not afford all the bells and whistles, these experts will be more likely to work with you and ensure you invest in the details that really matter.
Would you like to hear an example from one of my client experiences?
One of my brides desperately wanted handmade deckle-edge paper for her keepsake invitations but she also wanted a two color letterpress invitation and several suite inserts. The middle ground…we opted for a two color letterpress invitation on 110lb luxury cotton paper for the guests and I printed a handful, just for her, on handmade paper. We also combined letterpress and digital printing for the inserts. Making sure the most important events got the detail they deserved and the less important (RSVP card), didn’t break the bank.
Other benefits of using a local letterpress printer for your wedding invitations:
A La Carte Pricing
White Glove Service
Custom Print Solutions
Photos and Videos of the Letterpress Journey
Custom Graphic Design Services
Special Vendor connections like hand made paper, calligraphy, signage, and event planners
Budget-friendly options
