Letterpress Printing for Your Design
Already have a finished invitation design? Upload your print-ready file and we’ll take care of the letterpress printing — on thick, luxury paper that actually feels as good as it looks.
If you’ve designed your invitations in Canva or another design program and want a timeless, tactile finish, this option is for you.
Not sure your file is ready? View design guidelines.
What Is Letterpress Printing?
Letterpress is a traditional printing method where inked plates are pressed directly into thick paper, creating an impression you can both see and feel. It’s subtle, tactile, and timeless — which is why it’s still a favorite for formal invitations.
This process shines with simple, intentional designs. Clean layouts and thoughtful spacing allow the texture of the paper and the depth of the impression to stand out, creating a finished piece that feels elevated without being overdone.
Is Letterpress Right for Your Design?
Letterpress is beautiful — and it does best when the design is created with this process in mind. These guidelines help ensure the final result looks and feels the way you expect.
Letterpress works best for designs that are:
Clean and minimal
Typography-focused
High contrast
Designed with generous spacing
Letterpress is not recommended for designs that include:
Full-bleed printed artwork (blind emboss okay)
Watercolor or photo-heavy elements
Very thin lines of text
If you’re unsure whether your design will translate well to letterpress, we recommend reviewing the design guidelines before uploading.
How the Process Works
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This service is best for couples who feel confident in their design and want professional letterpress printing without design services.
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Upload your print-ready design file
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Choose your size, quantity, and options
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Our team reviews your file for letterpress design guidelines
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Design is proofed to you for final approval & payment
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Your invitations are pressed and shipped to you
Design Responsibility & Important Notes
Want Help Designing Your Letterpress Invitations?
Because letterpress requires intentional spacing, ink coverage, and layout decisions, uploaded files must already be designed specifically for letterpress printing.
We review files to ensure they can be printed successfully, but we don’t make design or layout changes as part of Print Your Own Design orders. This keeps the process smooth and ensures your project stays on track.
If your file needs spacing adjustments, layout refinement, or design guidance, custom letterpress design services are available.
Love the look of letterpress but don’t want to stress over spacing, setup, or technical details? That’s exactly what our custom letterpress design service is for.
Our design team can create a fully custom letterpress invitation suite and handle every detail from layout to production.
