When you are planning your wedding, every detail matters. You have most likely been planning this day for months, maybe years, and your invitations are the first glimpse of your wedding day that guests will get to see. Imaging your guests receiving your beautiful letterpress wedding invitations and getting messages like “wow, these are amazing, I can’t wait to see what else you’ve planned” or “these are the most beautiful invitations I’ve ever received, I’m going to frame them!”. These are the sentiments that letterpress invitations envoke.

Alright fine, I’ll bite. But what is letterpress?

In its simplest form, letterpress is a centuries old (1400’s actually) printing technique of pressing an inked impression onto your paper. If you want to know more about the history of printing check out his link (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterpress_printing). These days, modern printers like Someday Press use polymer plates instead of metal or wood type, to produce that deep, tactile impression that their customers are looking for.

Why your letterpress stationery will stand out.

In a world dominated by quick and easy printing options, letterpress shines as a luxurious and purposeful choice. Here’s how it sets itself apart from other printing techniques:

• Tactile Elegance: The distinctive impressions made by the press create a texture that flat printing methods, like digital or offset, simply cannot replicate. When your guests hold the invitation, they’ll feel its exceptional quality.
• Superior Paper Quality: Letterpress relies on thick, cotton-based paper that absorbs ink beautifully and feels substantial in hand, giving each piece a luxurious, gift-like quality. All our packages, including our semi-custom, are printed on 200# cotton paper.
• Custom Ink and Endless Customization: All our inks are hand mixed specifically to match you wedding colours and theme. Whether you prefer soft pastels or bold rich tones, your invitations can perfectly complement your wedding color palette.

Sustainability and Longevity

For eco-conscious couples, letterpress offers sustainability benefits as well. Many letterpress printers, including Someday Press, use environmentally friendly practices to minimize waste and reduce their ecological footprint.

Recycled and Cotton Papers: The thick, luxurious papers used in letterpress are often made from recycled materials or cotton, making them more sustainable than standard paper.

Durability: Letterpress invitations are built to last. Unlike digital prints that might fade or tear over time, the sturdy paper and deep impressions ensure your invitations remain keepsakes for years to come.

Customization Options with Letterpress

Letterpress printing allows for endless customization, making it the perfect choice for couples looking to infuse their stationery with personal touches. Whether you are considering our fully custom experience, or feeling drawn to our semi-custom line, we offer many options to personalize your wedding invitations.

Paper Choices: From traditional white cotton to handmade paper with deckled edges, the paper you choose adds personality to your suite.

Ink Colors: Select from a curated palette of inks, or work with us to mix a custom shade that perfectly matches your wedding colors.

Add-Ons and Embellishments: Elevate your suite with ribbons, wax seals, twine, or envelope liners for an extra touch of sophistication.

How Someday Press brings your vision to life.

At Someday Press, we specialize in creating wedding stationery that embodies elegance, artistry, and tradition. Keep reading for our Custom and Semi-Custom Process.

Our Fully Custom Process

1. Consultation and Proposal: Hit us up on our contact page and we will be in touch quickly to set up a quick 15 minute consultation. This allows us to hear about all the wondering ideas you have for your wedding stationery and helps us to put together a custom proposal.
2. Proposal Send and Approved: Once you have accepted your proposal, signed the contract and paid a 50% retainer fee, we jump for joy, and you get to breath a sigh of relief because you know that your invitations are going to be STUNNING!
3. Design Process: We start the design process around 8 months before your wedding date, or a little earlier if you are looking for save the dates. With our fully custom experience you are entitled to unlimited revisions. We don’t stop until they are PERFECT!
4. Production: Once the design is finalized, we are off to the races. Paper, plates, envelopes and embellishments get ordered and we move to my favourite part….PRINTING.
5. Assembly and Mailing: Invitations will be mailed 2-3 months before your wedding day. You will also be receiving your keepsake suite which you can share with your photographer for those Instagram worth shots.
6. Finally: Sit back and wait for all the oohs’ and ahh’s….cause they are coming!

Our Semi-Custom Process

1. Design Selection: Choose your favorite suite, I’m partial to the Chloe suite, but I get it, I’m biased. Check them out here https://somedaypress.ca/semi-custom
2. Invitation Packages: Do you need a paper RSVP or are you wanting a QR code? Need an extra details cards? These are a couple of your options. If you are not sure, send us an email and we are happy to guide you through.
3. Customization: Next you can pick your ink and envelope colour. Feel free to get creative and mix and match. You can also choose whether you want a bright white paper or something a little more muted. There is also the option for handmade paper, again, a personal fav! Add on any embellishments like wax seals, ribbon or a belly band to hold it all toether.
4. Proofing: We provide two rounds of digital proofs to ensure every detail is perfect.
5. Production: Your invitations are printed on our vintage press, Maddie, with care and precision.
6. Delivery: We ship your finished invitations, ready to impress your guests.

Is letterpress right for you?

Of course it is! LOL. But in all honesty, letterpress invitations and stationery is a luxury experience, so it’s not for everyone. Our semi-custom wedding invitation suites start at $950 for fifty sets, while fully custom designs begin at $2,500, offering a completely bespoke stationery experience. Here’s how to know if letterpress with Someday Press is right for you.

• You appreciate the art of craftsmanship and the care that goes into every hand-pressed invitation.
• You value personalization and want your stationery to reflect your unique love story.
• You desire luxury that makes a lasting impression on your guests.
• You want your invitations to provide a tactile experience, with deep impressions and rich textures.
• You’re looking for a keepsake that will endure as a cherished memory long after the celebration ends.
• You believe your wedding stationery should be more than functional—it should be an heirloom piece of art.

If you said “that’s me” to one or more of these statements, you might be a lover of letterpress. Welcome to the club.

To learn more about what we can offer for your wedding stationery, hit the contact button and we will be in touch.