Guest post by Melinda Morris, Lion in the Sun
We are absolutely thrilled to have Melinda Morris from Lion in the Sun guest posting for us….
Though wedding invitations are only one part of the wedding process, there are so many decisions surrounding your invites – style, theme, font, color, paper weight and printing options, to name a few. It can feel well a little overwhelming.
Today, Melinda Morris of Lion in the Sun walks us through the different printing methods and which is best for your needs. Here are her amazing suggestions for printing options for your wedding:
Flat printing:
Flat printing is well, flat. It can also be called offset or digital. Digital printing is much like a laser printer and is a great affordable option and works well with multicolor designs.
Thermography produces raised printing similar in appearance to engraving. The ink has a glossy sheen and the edges may be inconsistent. Thermography is not suitable for printing on dark colored paper and we do not recommend it for larger graphics as it can give the appearance similar to that of an orange peel.
Price tag: Flat and thermography are usually the same price category and are the least expensive printing processes.
Letterpress:
Letterpress is the oldest form of printing. Ink is applied to the raised portions of a metal or hard plastic printing plate, which is then pressed into the paper. It’s debossed or pillow like effect is great for one or two color text or simpleline images. It is usually printed on cotton or textured paper and gives a more handmade or artisanal feel.
Price tag: Letterpress is the second most expensive printing process and can exceed the cost of engraving in some cases.
Engraving:
Engraving is when a metal die with an impression cut into the surface is filled with an opaque engraving ink then pressed against the paper creating raised areas of the paper coated with ink. Engraving creates the raised surface on the front of the paper. The ink has a matte finish and the edges are crisp allowing for a lot of fine detail. Several companies that we carry will only engrave on colored papers since thermography can be inconsistent in color. Engraving is the most expensive printing process, often almost double the cost of flat or thermography printing.
Still have questions when it comes to the different techniques available when printing your wedding invitations, visit www.LionintheSunps.com or call 718-369-4006.
About Lion in the Sun
Founded in 2002 by Melinda Morris, Lion in the Sun is a family-owned paperie specializing in creative custom invitations, stationery and exceptional personalized service that continually exceed customer expectations. With over 30 years of experience and access to more than 80 national designers, Lion in the Sun happily takes the hands-on approach when guiding customers through the event planning process and has gained the reputation as the go-to place for non-traditional invitations with a funky personal edge.
For more information, please visit http://www.lioninthesunps.com.
