Invitations

If you’re not the kind of person who is content to follow the status quo with your wedding invitations, you may be in search of some practical tips for customization.

Although the internet is rife with cutesy, Martha-esque ideas for customizing all things wedding (invites tied around mason jars, anyone?), they all start to look alike after a while.

At the Mandate Press, we work with couples every day to help them create unique custom wedding invitations. Here’s what we recommend for creating invitations that reflect your and your partner’s true essence.

Create a Design That Reflects Your Personality

You can always browse through a printer catalog or website to choose an invitation design. If you do, however, your invitations will look just like those of thousands of couples before you – and after.

Instead, consider starting your design from scratch. Choose a theme that reflects your personality as a couple or that ties into something meaningful for you. If you got engaged at the beach, use that as your theme. If you’re having a destination wedding, choose a theme that befits that location.

If you aren’t a designer, don’t worry. Sketch your ideas out on paper and let your printing house put together a design for you.

Use Letterpress Printing for Your Custom Wedding Invitations

Nothing says custom wedding invitations like letterpress printing. This historic printing technique has been reborn today, combining digital technology with vintage printing presses and techniques.

From light impressions to deep imprints (sweetly known as kisses and bites, respectively), letterpress creates a feeling of substance and legacy. But, with the right design, ink and font choices, it can at the same time feel light, fun, whimsical – or whatever feeling you want to convey with your invitations.

Based on the paper and design you choose, you can create something that has never been done before, nor will ever be duplicated.

Customize Your Invitations with a Bit of Bling

Adding a little flourish or embellishment to your letterpress invitations will make them even more personalized and memorable.

For maximum impact, consider printing your materials with gold foil or another eye-catching metallic print finish. You can choose foil in virtually any color, from flamingo pink to sapphire blue, allowing you to coordinate with your colors in an elegant and unique way. Another fun flourish to consider are envelope liners. You can use a coordinating foil color, any textured or patterned paper, custom printed liners, or even fabric that coordinates with your theme.

For an unforgettable presentation, use sealing wax and a customized stamp on the envelopes. Or, if you prefer something a little lighter and more whimsical, add a twine bow or a satin or grosgrain ribbon belly band.

The Mandate Press can design, print and ship your invitations anywhere in the world. Ask us about save the date cards, notecards or any letterpress printing job you can imagine. We look forward to showing you what we can help you do with custom wedding invitation printing.