CUSTOM INVITATION DESIGN IN WASHINGTON D.C.

One of the oldest forms of printing, it is a relief based method where a raised and inked surface (type) is pressure applied to paper to transfer the image along with an amazing impression (or deboss) into the paper. It has evolved as a unique blend of old meets new where modern design capabilities are blended with the centuries old practices & machinery. The result is a refined and wonderfully tactile piece of statement making stationery!    

What is letterpress printing?

We do! We offer foil printing, in-house digital printing for smaller runs, and have commercial relationships for larger ones. Projects that involve techniques beyond our machinery, we have trusted production partners who can offer engraving, laser cutting, and more. Essentially, if we can dream it, we can do it!

Do you offer other methods of printing?

It might be easier to tell you what types of paper we don't offer! We are unapologetic paper snobs with a love of all things paper and are continually scouring the world in search of new and interesting papers and textures to use in our projects. We also adore tradition and have several "house" cotton paper stocks that have been used in the fine stationery world for generations.

What types of paper(s) do you offer?

As almost all of our projects are custom, the price can vary greatly depending on the level of design, materials, production methods used and quantities. Average investment for wedding invitation suites generally fall between $12-15K. We always prepare a custom proposal for you once we have had a chance to chat and mapped out your stationery dreams!

What is your pricing?

You will see quite a few digital proofs of your project throughout the design process. As the physical process to produce a single piece of stationery involves all of the same materials and time to produce the entire project, it simply isn't feasible to create a proof of a project prior to full production. We do, however, have an abundance of samples demonstrating paper types, color options, and print techniques. So, rest assured that you'll have a pretty good vision of the final product long before we get to production!

Can I see a physical "proof" of my invitation?

While not technically a question, this is something we hear quite a lot. With the almost limitless possibilities out there, the thought of creating your dream stationery from scratch can seem daunting. But, we are pretty darn good at what we do! And our process is designed to find the creative sparks, walk you through all of the steps, help you navigate the often challenging social graces of stationery and, hopefully, have some serious fun along the way!

I'm so overwhelmed and don't even know where to start!

Not necessarily. However, keep in mind that the time to design, the fixed cost of the custom printing plates, and press set-up process are the same regardless if you are printing 1 or 1,000 of an item. The investment for letterpress printing generally makes sense beginning at quantities of 50 and going up from there.

Is there a minimum quantity?