Wedding Invitation News, Etiquette & Planning Blog

Take a look at Wedding Paper Divas exclusive new collection from celebrity wedding designer and event planner Diann Valentine!  Diann Valentine is the creative mastermind behind the weddings of Usher, Toni Braxton, Kelis, Lela Rochon and Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman. The stationery designs from Diann’s collection reflect her distinct aesthetic, which includes the use of bold colors and modern motifs inspired by her love for natural wonders of the world. The designs are truly unique and would be perfect for the bride that wants to make a statement with her wedding stationery. Here are our favorites!

View the entire Diann Valentine collection!

If you are new to the wonderful world of wedding stationery, don’t worry—most people are. That’s why we love to help you find the right designs for your style and budget. After all, we are the experts!

To help you figure out which type of printing works best for your wedding invitations, we’ve broken down the important facts about the top three printing techniques commonly used in the wedding stationery industry. Which type is your favorite?

Digital Offset Printing

Used on all of the designs in our Signature Collection, digital offset printing uses high resolution liquid ink that results in bright, long-lasting colors. With digital offset printing, you can:

• Easily create custom colors that will leap off the paper in vibrant style.
• Use our luxurious 110 lb. custom-made Italian paper (this refined cardstock is the thickest that will fit in a digital printer!).
• Enjoy the highest print quality available for graphics, text and photos.
• Save a little money, since digital printing combines the quality of traditional offset printing with the efficiency of a digital workflow.

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Letterpress Printing

The oldest and most versatile method of printing still in use today, the letterpress process uses metal plates with raised printing areas. Here are a few of the perks of this age-old printing method:

• Ink touches only the top surface of the raised areas, and the inked image is then transferred directly to the paper, leaving your stationery with the luxurious look of indented text and images.
• Sometimes a slight embossing appears on the reverse side of the paper, giving a refined old-world style to your favorite designs.
• Since our Letterpress Collection is printed by renowned stationer William Arthur, the letterpress image is always sharp and crisp. It is also printed on extra-thick cardstock that gives your designs a weighty feel.

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Thermography Collection

Thermography is a printing style that combines traditional wet ink with a powder compound.  This printing method creates a design that rises off the paper simulating the refined look of engraving. Here’s what’s fabulous about our Thermography Collection:

• Thermography is a sleek and modern printing technique that emulates the refined look of traditional engraving since it leaves a raised design wherever the resin mixture lies on the paper.
• The raised printing on the items in our Thermography Collection is subtle and sophisticated. Don’t be surprised if your guests are constantly running their fingers over the text and designs!
• You can combine this unique texture with bold colors (particularly gold, pewter other metallics) for an ultra-luxurious look you are sure to adore.

We are excited to announce the extension of our limited time offer for FREE wedding website templates. Now you can  match your wedding stationery to an ad-free personal wedding website.

With more 30 of our best-selling stationery suite designs to choose from, each site not only matches your wedding theme but also comes complete with online RSVP capabilities, photo storage, a personal blog and more.

For more information, click here.