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Engraved: Invitations are the most elegant, and the most
expensive. The words are cut into the paper with copper plates, so
that the lettering can be felt on both sides. Engraving is generally
chosen for formal, traditional invitations on white or off-white
stock. These are appropriate for formal daytime and evening weddings
Thermographed:
invitations are less expensive, but their raised lettering, achieving
through the application of a powder compounds, approximates the look
and the feel of engraving. When used on white or off-whitestock in a
very plain style, they, too, are approximate for formal weddings.
More fanciful, informal designs for less-formal affairs may also be
thermographed
Printed:(on
a press, by photo-offset, or laser printer) invitations are generally
less expensive, and less formal. The style and color of paper used
may affect the degree of formality, of course, but printed invitations
are usually best suited to less-formal affairs.
Handwritten or
calligraphied: invitations are lovely, if your wedding is
small, you might consider handwriting etch invitations on beautiful
stationary, or hiring a calligrapher to do them. For a larger number
of invitations, a calligraphied look can also be achieved by computer
graphics
Decorative
details: including laser cuts, embossed designs, lithographs,
photographs, ribbon, and other trims are considered informal
invitations, though they are not always "informal" in price
Typeface:
the style of lettering, and there are literally hundreds of styles
from which to choose. Most are available in either serif, which has
elaborate curls and can be harder to read, and sans serif, which is
without curls and more legible
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