There are so many ways you can tailor the suites to suite your wedding and design preferences and our intention with the website is to enable you to choose not only your paper but also the printing options and paper colours, please use this guide to assist you in your choices and then navigate to each product and choose from the selection boxes to create your bespoke wedding suite. If you have any questions at all or need any help throughout this process, please contact us on studio@fineartdesignstudio.co.uk
PRINTING OPTIONS
One of the main questions I am asked is about the printing process and what type of printing to choose from, I have listed all the options below with a short explanation about the process involved:
DIGITAL PRINT
Suitable for all types of paper: handmade, Gesso and luxury card. The wedding stationery is printed either using laser for Gesso and luxury card or ink jet printing for handmade paper. You can choose any colour and the ink stays flat on the paper.
DIGITAL FOIL
The metallic foil (available in a variety of colours) is layered onto the card, suitable only for smooth luxury card (not handmade or Gesso).
This can be combined with other colours with just some of the elements being foiled and does not require a plate to be made.
HOT FOIL
The foil is heat pressed into the card creating an indent that you can feel when you run your fingers over the paper, suitable for all types of paper & card. To create this a plate is made with your design and then the foil is pressed into the card.
This also can be combined with other colours and can just be one element or the whole design if you wish. Please note there is a minimum order of 25 for any hot foil orders.
LETTERPRESS
Similar to hot foil but instead of a metallic foil an ink colour (s) are pressed into the paper / card creating an indent – normally only one or two colours. Also requires a plate to be made. Printed on a special press using traditional methods and creates a deep impression into the card. This process can be used on any type of handmade paper or card. Please note letterpress printing prices are not included in the products but certainly is available if you are interested in having a letterpress suite. There is a minimum order of 50 and if you would like to enquire for this service simply send us an email to studio@fineartdesignstudio.co.uk detailing the items you are interested in and we can come back to you with prices.
PAPER OPTIONS
HANDMADE PAPER
I use a number of different suppliers from around the world, I love the gorgeous textures, softness and deckled edges. I also have a variety of beautiful colours that you can choose from.
TINTORETTO GESSO
Luxury Italian Tintoretto Gesso textured paper that looks similar to watercolour paper and is cut with clean edges and is printed in bulk.
LUXURY CARD
I have carefully selected from hundreds of different paper suppliers complementary colour palettes and lovely luxury card stock, beautiful quality and texture which come in a variety of colours. This is perfect for digital printing, letterpress and foiling.
EXTRAS
I have a number of beautiful options you can use to enhance your wedding stationery:
HAND DYED RIBBONS
Not only do I hand dye ribbons using plants and natural dyes, I also have a number of preferred suppliers that I use. These ribbons can be used to complete your stationery invitation suite and for vow books, order of services or anything else you may wish to have included.
You can also order extra ribbon for your own use, for example; your bouquet, bridesmaid’s hair, your dress and even your table decorations.
WAX SEALS
I have a number of wax seal designs that I can offer you and I can also design and have made for you, your very own personal wax seal. This can be used for envelopes, place cards and is also a beautiful keepsake after your wedding.
CALLIGRAPHY SERVICE
We are delighted to offer a calligraphy service not only for envelopes but also place cards, personalised menus, special notes and seating charts. Please refer to the calligraphy service section in our website to see the options available, you can choose from classic or modern calligraphy and a range of ink colours.
TIMESCALES
Depending on your timeframes and also our stock levels we can turn around your order from as little as 1-2 weeks, we can work with you to suit your requirements and if you wish to stagger your order we can also arrange this as well. Please note, in some cases where special paper will need to be ordered it can take an extra couple of weeks.
If you have a specific timeframe you would like to check with us, please get in touch via email: studio@fineartdesignstudio.co.uk