DESIGN GUIDE & CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS

There are a number of customisation options available. Some options you can select when purchasing online and you will be prompted to make specific choices and add your details so that a mock up can be provided. If you have a specific idea in mind or colour option then please contact me and I will try and assist where possible to bring your ideas to life.

PRINTING METHODS

I specialise in letterpress and hot foil printing - printing your wedding stationery right here at my home studio in Weston Turville. Betsy is an Arab Foolscap Platen press dating from circa 1895 and Gilda is a Marshall who makes everything shiny. The two printing methods are very different and produce different finishes. Letterpress is more subtle, gold inks provide a faint shimmer or can be matt. Hot foil is very very shiny!

LETTERPRESS (Betsy)This method uses a plate on an antique press to “indent” (deboss) or emboss (protrude) the paper with ink (or blind no ink). Best for designs with only 1-2 colors, as each color is a separate print run. — **LETTERPRESS (Betsy)**
This method uses a plate on an antique press to “indent” (deboss) or emboss (protrude) the paper with ink (or blind no ink). Best for designs with only 1-2 colors, as each color is a separate print run.

HOT FOILINGHot foiling produces a shiny metallic finish. All hotfoiling is completed in house on my press GILDA. — **HOT FOILING**
Hot foiling produces a shiny metallic finish. All hotfoiling is completed in house on my press GILDA.

DIGITAL PRINTINGDigital printing is more economical as items can be personalised or multiple colours used. It is often used for the ‘on the day’ stationery due to the turn around time and personalisation required. — **DIGITAL PRINTING**
Digital printing is more economical as items can be personalised or multiple colours used. It is often used for the ‘on the day’ stationery due to the turn around time and personalisation required.

PAPER & ENVELOPES

Different papers are suited to different printing methods and options will vary by finish. Letterpress is suited to soft 100% cotton papers. I offer a 300gsm soft white or ivory as standard but I am now offering an upgrade to a 450gsm white 100% cotton depending upon your budget. In general the higher the gsm the deeper the impression. If you are after a specific coloured cardstock there are a number of choices available, please contact me with your ideas.

ELLIE PRESS PAPERSLetterpress is suited to soft 100% cotton papers. I offer a 300gsm soft white or ivory. I am now offering an upgrade to a 450gsm white 100% cotton depending upon your budget. In general the higher the gsm the deeper the impression — **ELLIE PRESS PAPERS**
Letterpress is suited to soft 100% cotton papers. I offer a *300gsm soft white or ivory* as standard. You can upgrade to a *450gsm white 100% cotton or a deckled edge* handmade cotton depending upon your budget. In general the higher the gsm the deeper the impression and more luxurious the final look.
Other specialty papers are available - *please contact me if you have a specific request.*

HOT FOIL OPTIONS

ENVELOPES

A choice of pearlescent white envelopes or an off white textured envelope are included within the invitations/ save the date options. Other options such as navy or grey are available - please contact me with your preferences.

ENVELOPE LINERS

A choice of envelope liners which really enhance the overall suite. Happy to create bespoke liners especially for your wedding if you don’t see one you like here.

ENVELOPESA choice of pearlescent white envelopes or an off white textured envelope are included within the invitations/ save the date options. Other options such as navy or grey are available - please contact me with your preferences.

VELLUM

There are many ways to present your invitations with vellum overlays. Add a wax seal, twine or ribbon.