Engraved Invitations

Engraving dates back to the seventeenth century and is one of the oldest forms of wedding invitation printing. It is the most prestigious of all printing processes. It begins by etching a copper plate from a negative. The paper is placed on the press face down above the inked plate. It is then printed by pressure coming down on the back of the plate. The “sandwich” effect creates the raised lettering and bruise on the back of the printed paper that are both classic features of engraving. The end result is the look of raised lettering with a sharp matte look, creating a beautiful wedding invitation.