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There are a lot of things you need to consider when you start the invitation printing process. Even before that first invitation is printed, you need to know the exact details, conventions, design elements and printing options. Through these things, you can make the best and most eye catching invitation for your event.

To help you with this, we have created this guide. It should help you start out planning your designs and other strategies before you start on invitation printing.

The first thing that you need to know is the invitation type. This is an obvious and crucial step. Invitations can be printed for various events. More commonly there are wedding invitations, party invitations, invitations to conventions, talks, official functions, gala shows, opening ceremonies, and other such social gatherings and functions.

Each kind of event has its own sets of rules and preferences for its invitations. It is important to know the rules and options you have for a particular kind of event in terms of invitation printing. This keeps your invitations appropriate and of course more professional and apt.

Invitations being the social tools that they are have a few appropriate conventions in design depending on the occasion or type. For weddings of course, the design should match the motif chosen. Typically, these types of invitations are designed with elegance and sophistication in mind that thoroughly represents the joyous and graceful event that is a marriage. This can also apply to debutante balls, business events and other formal social gatherings.

Of course, for official functions or events, designs that are more utilitarian have replaced the elegant and sophisticated designs, to emphasize the basic facts of an event. For example, in an opening ceremony or commemorative address, most invitations are just simple note cards that detail the program of an event. It can have a few text details, maybe a logo or two and little else. Since it is a function and not a social event per se, the invitation design does not have to be complex or as artful as other events.

For occasions that are more informal however like birthday party, a Halloween or Christmas party or other such casual events, the invitation design can be casual as well. In fact, with these kinds of parties any kind of invitation design can be made as long as it matches the theme of the event. This is where most invitation designers have the creative freedom to think about absolutely any kind of idea.

Now, with the design choices out of the way, it is time to choose the invitation printing options. You must make a couple of choices. You can decide on the color choices and the paper material. In terms of color, you can opt for a full color invitation in both sides or you can save some money by printing only one side in full color with the other side being left alone or printed in black and white. Depending on your design and event, one or the other may be appropriate. However, a full color invitation is of course the best way to entice your guests to attend your event.

The next thing you want to figure out is your paper material. An invitation's paper is typically harder and sturdier than usual paper. It can have a UV coating or glossy finish, or you can choose some textured paper materials with a matte finish for the invitation. You can even print on recycled paper if you are environmentally conscious of your printed materials. The choice boils down to your preferences. However, a glossy white finish for an invitation typically looks well for most occasions.

Once you have a decision for all of these options, then you are ready to start printing invitations. If you followed these tips right, you should have an easy and efficient time with the invitation printing company.