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6 • <strong>2013</strong> QC i do • The Dispatch, The Rock Island Argus and <strong>Quad</strong>-<strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Online</strong>®<br />
Invitation only<br />
A primer on ways to go about<br />
your wedding invites<br />
By Anna Sachse, CTW Features<br />
According to TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com’s 2011 Real<br />
Weddings Study, today’s bride and groom spend an average of<br />
$331 on their invitations. This number can vary drastically, however,<br />
depending on factors like the method of printing, the materials used,<br />
and whether you’ve opted for a custom design from a boutique,<br />
digitally printed seal-and-sends from an online retailer, or a hands-on<br />
template or kit from the likes of Etsy.com.<br />
The options are infinite, so to help make picking the right paper<br />
element for you a little easier, here’s a rundown on four popular<br />
techniques.<br />
LETTERPRESS<br />
This is a centuries-old printing process in which raised moveable type<br />
and images are inked on plates and then pressed into the surface of<br />
heavy papers, leaving an impression/textural appearance.<br />
“Letterpress printing is experiencing a resurgence, and I think it’s for<br />
good reason,” says Wayne Gurnick, owner of Los Angeles-based event<br />
company Moments by Wayne Gurnick. “It sends the message that<br />
your event will be stylish and high quality, and that you pay attention<br />
to details.” Select a modern, hip design to create a cool vibe for your<br />
party, Gurnick notes, or go with a traditional look to suggest a more<br />
formal celebration.<br />
In terms of cost, letterpress typically is your priciest option, starting<br />
out at 30 percent to 40 percent more than digitally printed invitations.<br />
Visit local stationery shops to get an idea of their products and prices,<br />
or Gurnick-recommended sites like CarrotAndStickPress.com or<br />
PageStationery.com.
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