Wedding Invitation Printing Methods: A Guide to Luxury Techniques

Wedding Invitation Printing Methods: A Guide to Luxury Techniques

When it comes to wedding stationery, the print method you choose sets the tone for your entire suite. From crisp digital prints to deeply impressed letterpress and stunning foil, each option offers a different expression of elegance. In this guide, we'll walk you through the most popular luxury printing techniques we offer—and help you decide what’s best for your wedding style.

Digital Printing

Best for: Full-color designs, watercolors, modern layouts
Turnaround: Fast (under 2 weeks)

Digital printing is a high-quality, flat printing method. It’s perfect for clean lines, detailed artwork, and colorful designs. While it's the most budget-friendly option, it still delivers exceptional clarity on luxury paper stocks. This method is commonly used in our Ready-to-Wed semi-custom collection, offering a luxury look at a more accessible price point.

Letterpress Printing

Best for: Timeless elegance, minimal layouts, rich texture
Turnaround: 3–4 weeks

Letterpress uses a custom plate to press ink deep into thick cotton paper, creating an unforgettable tactile experience. It’s ideal for minimalist designs, formal weddings, and anyone drawn to traditional craftsmanship. This technique is available as part of our Custom Wedding Invitation design experience, offering couples a timeless and tactile finish.

Foil Stamping

Best for: Glamorous accents, metallic details, evening events
Turnaround: 3–4 weeks

Foil stamping applies metallic foil (gold, silver, rose gold, and more) using heat and pressure. It adds shimmer and sophistication to any element—from your names to ornate flourishes. Available through our Custom Wedding Invitations as a premium enhancement to elevate your suite.

Embossing

Best for: Elevated texture, monograms, motifs
Turnaround: 4–6 weeks

Embossing creates a raised design without ink. It adds luxurious texture to names, crests, or borders and pairs beautifully with letterpress and foil. This specialty print method is available through our Custom Wedding Invitation services for couples looking to add elevated detail.

Sculpted Embossing

Best for: Ultra-luxe details, venue illustrations, intricate crests
Turnaround: 5–6 weeks

This multi-level form of embossing offers dimensional depth and artistic detail. Sculpted embossing turns your paper into a work of art—available as a premium option through our Custom Wedding Invitations.

Thermography

Best for: Classic raised ink look, formal events
Turnaround: 2–3 weeks

Thermography mimics the look of engraving but at a more accessible price. Ink is printed and then heat-fused with resin to create a raised, glossy texture.

Which Method Is Right for You?

Explore our Design Studio to compare samples, or contact us to start your personalized invitation journey.