How Letterpress Wedding Invitations Add A Touch of Luxury

When planning a high-end wedding, there are certain areas in which couples expect to focus: the venue, the florals, the food – but what about the stationery? Investing in letterpress wedding invitations is a fantastic way to elevate your guest experience before they even arrive. Created by hand using a decades-old printing method, letterpress invitations make a statement and set your guests’ expectations for the day. If you’re looking for a simple way to elevate your day, keep reading for everything you need to know about letterpress wedding invitations from Lily & Roe Co. 

What is Letterpress? 

Letterpress is a centuries-old printing method that has become a true luxury in the age of digital printing. The process is done entirely by hand, from mixing the ink to pressing the plates. This method has been honed by stationery artists over the years and takes incredible precision and care. 

The most notable parts of the letterpress process are the custom metal plate that embosses the design and the 100% cotton paper. The metal plate creates an indent for the ink, creating a tactile design that just isn’t possible with digital printing. Due to the cost of the materials and the artist’s time, letterpress printing is more expensive than other standard printing methods, but in our opinion, it’s worth every cent! 

How Does Letterpress Elevate Your Invitation Suite? 

Wedding invitations are the first interaction your guests will have with your wedding design. We always urge couples to make sure they are leaving a lasting impression, especially if they are planning an elevated affair. Letterpress is one of the most luxurious printing options available to enhance your wedding invitations. The soft cotton paper paired with the tactile impression of the text is a refined combination that immediately communicates elegance, sophistication, and luxury. It shows your guests that you’ve taken every detail into consideration, and no expense has been spared. This makes letterpress invitations perfect for more elevated weddings as they immediately communicate that you are planning a luxury celebration. We often see letterpress invitations paired with formal or black-tie dress codes and high-end venues. 

Lily & Roe Co. Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Here at Lily & Roe Co., we've intentionally created our designs to look their best when printed with the letterpress process. Every invitation template has been thoughtfully designed to look chic and sophisticated, with matching signage and additional stationery available. We pride ourselves in having a simple ordering process so our couples can focus on other parts of wedding planning without sacrificing beautiful design. 

As with any print method, when placing an order for letterpress invitations, you'll provide your wedding details and review a design proof. The difference between the letterpress process and digital printing is that letterpress printing requires additional production time due to its handmade nature. We recommend that you place your order earlier in the wedding planning process than you would for digital printing to make sure you can still send your invitations on time. We recommend ordering your letterpress invitations four to six weeks before you’d like to mail them out.

Wedding Invitations by Lily & Roe Co. 

If you’re looking to upgrade your letterpress wedding invitation suite further, we are now offering new embellishment packages for our invitation suites. Add even more wow factor by adding a watercolor envelope liner and belly band with our Luxe package. Or create the ultimate, show-stopping invite with our Premium package, which includes a vellum wrap with your choice of wax seal or ribbon.

Our priority at Lily & Roe Co. is to create high-end, sophisticated wedding stationery and signage without all the fuss. We’ve created over a dozen collections that can ensure your design aesthetic is cohesive throughout your wedding. If you’re looking for luxury designs with a straightforward ordering process, head over to our collections page to shop now.