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design
guide

If, like us, you could ponder over beautiful papers

and print styles for hours, then keep reading.

 

This guide will provide you with all the nerdy details behind creating wedding stationery with the 'wow' factor.

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print styles

Gavi Invitation Suite

DIGITAL PRINT

Black or coloured ink is printed directly onto the card, leaving a flat finish. This is the simplest print method with the quickest turnaround. But we beg you, do not underestimate the power of crisp black ink printed on fluffy white card *chefs kiss* 

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WHITE INK

White ink printing uses the same process as digital printing and leaves a flat finish, but this is the perfect option when using darker card shades.

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DIGITAL FOIL

Fancy adding a bit of sparkle to your design but don't want to break the bank? This one is for you. Digital foiling applies metallic foil to the card's surface, creating a gorgeous finish that catches the light perfectly.

From rich letterpress to shimmering foil, our high-quality print processes ensure your wedding stationery won't be forgotten. Below you will find some helpful information about the print styles we offer. 

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HOT FOIL

Level up your foiling with hot foil stamping. This process requires a metal plate of your design to be created, which is used to press foil into the paper, creating a pillowy impression. 

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BLIND EMBOSS

In it's simplest form, blind embossing means printing with no ink. Like hot foil stamping a metal plate of your design is created and used to create an impression in the card. This process only works well with bolder fonts.  

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LETTERPRESS

The crème de la crème of printing. Letterpress requires a metal plate of your design to be created, coloured ink is then pressed into the card, making that rich impression. The result screams pure luxury.

card colours

Our heart and soul go into sourcing the perfect card for your stationery.  We work with the best paper suppliers to ensure the quality is of the highest standard and FSC®-certified. 

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The swatches below provide an overview of our most popular shades, but if you can't see your perfect colour match please let us know.

 

All are available in standard 300/350gsm and a heavier weight of 540/600gsm.

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Pristine White

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Bright White

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Natural

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Mist

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Biscuit

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Stone

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Blush

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Pastel Pink

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Candy Pink

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Old Rose

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Claret

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Port

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Mandarin

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Pastel Pink

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Lavender

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Light Blue

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Powder Blue

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New Blue

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Pistachio

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Sage

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Mid Green

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Racing Green

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Navy

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Black

Custom shapes

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All of our designs are available in a variety of custom shapes.

Below are some examples of our most popular shapes. Other shapes are available on request.

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