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Picking the Invitation Papers

With such a wide variety of wedding paper available, the choices can be daunting. We'll go over the major categories available and help you narrow your selection

Card Stock, Linen & Smooth

You'll need a nice quality base for your invitations. Whether it's panel card or panel folder style that you're using, you'll want something that holds up well and feel strong to the touch.

Many of our customers choose to go with our Smooth Card Stock or Linen Card Stock as the base. All the card stocks are strong in weight and will fold well. They are also all compatible with inkjet and laser printers. There are different weights available in the card stock, so which one to choose? We recommend choosing the color you like best. Our customers have reported excellent results with all the different types.

The difference between the Smooth Card Stock and the Linen Card Stock is that the linen has a textured feel to it. Just like linen cloth, the linen has slight criss cross patterns on it that give it a very elegant touch. If you are looking for a smooth feel, than the Regular Card Stock would be best.

Card Stock Tip

You can also get creative with the card stocks by using two different colors and having the top be about 1/4" or 1/8" smaller than the bottom color on all edges. This creates a unique 2 colored effect.

Linen Text Paper

Linen Text Paper is thinner than the card stock and can be used for various inserts that go in the invitation, such as the Maps & Directions or Reception Information.

You can also use the same 2 colored technique defined above with the Linen Paper over Card Stock.

Vellum Paper

Use our Vellum Paper to add the extra flair and elegance to your invitation. You can use the vellum in many different and creative ways, but the most popular is to use it as an overlay. All the weights work well as overlays, but if you have text underneath the vellum that needs to be easily read, you'll want to use a white (17# or 29#) vellum or a pastel colored vellum.

Color Themes

The variety of color combination themes that can be used are endless. Many choose to go with pastel themes or bright colors that contrast nicely with each other. Combinations like Pastel Pink & White, Red & Silver or Blue & Gold are just some of the infinite possibilities. You can't go wrong!

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