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3D Custom Printed Cards New Wedding Invitation Thank U Card
Wedding invitation, thank you and debossed cards printed by letterpress onto cotton invitation stock from 200gsm up to 600gsm, with offset, digital, gravure, silk screen, UV and embossing available on the same job. Standard formats are A6 at 105mm x 148mm, 5 by 7 inches and the 3.5 by 2 inch card size, or any shape cut on a die. Wedding suppliers, stationers and event planners order them where the card has to be felt as much as read, and a design service supplies one to two mockups before anything is printed.
Key Benefits
What This Product Gives You
- Letterpress presses the type into cotton stock so the invitation carries a physical impression rather than a flat ink film
- Cotton stock from 200gsm to 600gsm lets a stationer offer three price tiers from a single supplier
- One to two design mockups are proposed before printing, so a couple sees the layout before committing
- Die cutting to any shape or dimension means a bespoke invitation costs the same production run as a rectangle
- Nine printing methods on one site means foil, UV and letterpress on the same card without a third party handoff
- Printing starts only after written approval, which removes the risk of a spelling error reaching the full run
Application
Where It Is Used and Who Buys It
Application Scenarios
- Wedding invitation suites with matching RSVP and details cards
- Thank you cards sent after a wedding or a corporate event
- Party and ceremony invitations for milestone events
- Stationery ranges sold by wedding suppliers and planners
- Debossed announcement and save the date cards
Who It Is For
- Wedding suppliers and stationers reselling invitation suites
- Event planners sourcing printed stationery for client weddings
- Retail stationery buyers stocking a card range
- Print brokers placing letterpress work they cannot run themselves
- Brand owners producing debossed invitation cards for launch events
Problems Solved
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Digitally printed invitations on thin stock feel disposable next to the event they announce
- Couples cannot picture a layout from a description, so approvals drag and the print date slips
- A typo discovered after printing means the whole suite is reprinted at the buyer's cost
- Suppliers restricted to standard sizes cannot produce a shaped or oversized invitation
- Sourcing letterpress, foil and die cutting from three vendors adds weeks and colour mismatches
Technical
Technical Features
- Letterpress printing with offset, digital, gravure, silk screen, thermal transfer, UV and embossing also available
- Print methods from 1 colour up to 6 colour
- Cotton invitation stock in weights from 200gsm to 600gsm
- Standard sizes A6 at 105mm x 148mm, 5 by 7 inches and 3.5 by 2 inches
- Die cutting to any shape or dimension
- Debossed card finishing on the same press pass
Specification
Specification
| Product Name | Custom letterpress wedding invitation cards |
|---|---|
| Printing | Letterpress, offset, digital, silk screen, gravure, thermal transfer, UV, embossing, die cutting |
| Print Method | 1 colour, 2 colour, 4 colour, 5 colour or 6 colour |
| Material | Cotton invitation stock 200gsm, 250gsm, 300gsm, 350gsm, 400gsm, 450gsm, 500gsm, 600gsm |
| Standard Size | A6 105mm x 148mm |
| Other Sizes | 5 by 7 inches, 3.5 by 2 inches |
| Custom Size | Any shape or dimension with die cutting |
| Usage | Wedding and party invitations, thank you cards |
| Design Service | 1-2 design mockups with paper and finish recommendations |
| Approval | Production begins only after written approval |
| Artwork Format | PDF, AI, PSD or JPEG at 300dpi minimum with outlined fonts |
| Production Lead Time | 4-5 working days for regular offset runs |
Production
Materials and Manufacturing Process
Materials
- Cotton invitation paper
- Fancy paper
Manufacturing Process
- Design mockup and customer approval
- Artwork preflight and imposition
- Letterpress printing
- Embossing and debossing
- Hot foil stamping
- Laser cutting and die cutting
- Hand inspection
- Packing
Quality Control
How This Job Is Checked
- Artwork preflighted for design discrepancies before imposition and pagination
- One to two mockups proposed and signed off before any plate is made
- Production held until the customer approves the final design in writing
- Impression depth and registration checked against the approved mockup during the run
- Finished cards photographed and sent for approval before shipment
Customisation
What You Can Change
- Cotton stock weight chosen anywhere from 200gsm to 600gsm
- Any shape or dimension produced by die cutting
- Print method selected from 1 colour through to 6 colour
- Debossing, embossing and foil applied to selected elements
- Paper and finish recommendations supplied with the design mockups
- Matching RSVP, details and thank you cards printed to the same standard
Comparison
Compared With the Alternatives
| Alternative | How This Compares |
|---|---|
| Digitally printed invitation cards | Letterpress on cotton stock gives an impression you can feel, while digital printing is cheaper for short runs and handles photographic images better |
| Foil stamped invitations | Letterpress works in any ink colour with no die-to-foil registration risk, though foil delivers a metallic shine that ink cannot match |
| Ready made invitation stationery | A custom die cut card matches the event exactly, but stock stationery ships immediately with no approval cycle |
Use Guide
Getting the Best Result
- Send your logo, final text and any sample styles so the first mockups reflect what you want
- Choose 200gsm to 300gsm for enclosure cards and 400gsm upward for the main invitation
- Proofread names and dates on the mockup carefully, since printing starts only from the approved file
- Keep large solid ink areas out of a letterpress design, as the process favours type and line work
- Mark the die line on a separate layer if the card is not a standard size
- Order the RSVP and thank you cards at the same time so the stock batch matches
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Answers
3D Custom Printed Cards New Wedding Invitation Thank U Card FAQ
What paper weights can I choose?
Cotton invitation stock from 200gsm up to 600gsm. Heavier weights take a deeper letterpress impression.
What sizes are standard?
A6 at 105mm x 148mm, 5 by 7 inches and the 3.5 by 2 inch card size. Any other shape or dimension is die cut.
Do you help with the design?
Yes. Send your logo, text and any inspiration and we propose one to two design mockups with paper and finish recommendations.
When does production start?
Only after you approve the final design. Revisions are made on the mockup, not on the press.
What artwork format do you need?
PDF, AI, PSD or JPEG at 300dpi minimum with all fonts saved as outlines.
How long does printing take?
Regular offset and letterpress runs take 4-5 working days, large quantity orders 10-12 working days. Add 3-4 days for express shipping.
How do I pay?
PayPal, bank transfer or Western Union, with a 30-50% deposit before production and the balance before shipment.
Next Step
Quote 3D Custom Printed Cards New Wedding Invitation Thank U Card
Send the quantity, size and finish. Digital samples run in 1-2 working days and custom sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.