Now you have decided on the style and shape of your wedding invitations it is time to decide on how they will be printed. Here are the main styles of printing you will find available.
Engraving
This is by far the oldest method for printing your invitations. It comprises of depressing your lettering into the paper with a mold or stamp and then pouring the ink into the indentations and leaving it to dry. Because this is an intensive and time consuming process, engraving is the most expensive option. It can also take several weeks to complete an order, so if this is your choice you should order in plenty of time. It is the most popular choice for formal wedding invitations.
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Thermography
A popular and less expensive alternative to engraving, Thermography is the process of applying an adhesive based solution to the card to set the design. A fine powder or dust, mixed with ink, is then poured over the solution and heated to form a raised finish. Thermography creates very attractive and elegant invitations.
Printed
Possibly the most cost effective method of printing your invitations. Professional printers will be able to print in a wide variety of styles, designs and colors, as well as being able to offer a faster turnaround time and lower price than other alternatives.
Calligraphy
You will probably see calligraphy artists advertising in your bridal magazines. They offer a hand writing service which produces text with an old fashioned look, similar to this - calligraphy or this - calligraphy. It requires special training to be able to produce this style of hand writing and different calligraphers will have different styles, so ask to see samples before you hire one. It is a time consuming process and can cost more than other methods. An alternative is to get your names written calligraphy after the other text has been printed. Note that calligraphy ink is not always waterproof and can smudge with moisture.
Hand Colored
Exactly as it sounds, your invitations will have extra color applied by hand to give them a special finishing touch. This is something you could do yourself or someone you know who is artistic. Enhancing your invitations with some hand coloring gives them a special and unique feel, making them perfect for intimate weddings.
Invitation Kits
Essentially a boxed set containing everything you will need to create your own wedding invitations. They are basically a blank canvas enabling you to finish and print them as you want.
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Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with 1WeddingSource, today’s leading wedding social networking planning site.
