Invitations are usually printed somewhere between one hundred and five hundred pieces — a range that is low for offset and ideal for digital. Because digital printing has no plate cost, personalisation such as printing each guest's name adds no real overhead; a set with individual names costs much the same as a single design.
Textured and coloured stocks matter as much as the design in this category. Cream, grey and kraft tones leave a warm impression, while cotton and textured papers give weight through touch. Four-colour printing looks flat on these papers, however, so foiling, embossing or single-colour work gives better results on textured stock.
An event set rarely stops at the invitation: menus, name badges, seating plans, certificates and thank-you cards produced in one visual language make the event feel coherent. Planning them together removes repeated preparation on both the design and print side.
Technical options
- Products
- Invitations, envelopes, menus, badges, certificates, thank-you cards
- Stock
- Textured, cotton, kraft, coloured specialty papers
- Finishes
- Foiling, embossing, laser cutting, ribbon
- Printing
- Digital (personalisation possible), letterpress, offset
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Frequently asked
Can names be printed on each invitation?
Yes with digital printing, and usually with no additional tooling cost. Supplying the name list in a clean spreadsheet removes the need for corrections before production.
Can photographs print on textured paper?
They can, but the texture spreads the ink so the image reads soft and muted. Photographic designs suit smooth stock, while textured paper favours typographic and graphic work.
Do I need printed envelopes too?
Not essential, but an envelope drawn from the same paper family sets expectation before it is opened. Even name and logo printing alone achieves that effect.