This is a starting DEPOSIT for letterpress wedding invitations printed on a 113 year old antique letterpress, circa 1907.  Please contact me if you would like a detailed quote for a full suite.

Letterpress is known for its beautiful deep impression and a dramatic debossed look that is guaranteed to impress your guests. This is a completely handmade, made-to-order item.

The invitations shown are an example of a custom suite. Custom calligraphy is not included.

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ink & bean press prints on only the best cotton papers with high quality inks, giving our stationery an upscale level of luxury and quality that is unparalleled.

Our letterpress invitations are available on 100% cotton letterpress paper in the following weights and colors:

Fluorescent white cotton: 110lb – 300gsm

Pearl cotton: 110lb – 300gsm

Gray cotton: 110lb – 300gsm

Double weight pearl ivory cotton: 220lb – 600gsm

Double weight fluorescent white cotton: 220lb – 600gsm

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EXAMPLE PRICING FOR A BASIC LETTERPRESS SUITE

Below is what is included in the listed costs. Please contact me for a custom quote for additional needs or if you would like a custom quote.

– 5×7” invitation, blank envelopes included

– One color letterpress ink

– 3.5 x 4.875” response cards with envelopes

– Address printed response envelopes

– Up to 3 rounds of proofs (additional rounds of proofs are an additional cost)

– Choice of paper type: Fluorescent white cotton, Pearl ivory cotton, Gray cotton in 110lb weight (300gsm)

– Double weight cardstock, 220lb (600gsm) in white or pearl ivory cotton is available at an additional cost

Qty:

50 – $745.00

75 – $825.00

100 – $1000.00

125 – $1200.00

150 – $1450.00

175 – $1575.00

200 – $1725.00

CUSTOM ADDITIONS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST:

2 or 3 color letterpress printing, handmade or hand torn papers, specialty metallic inks, small enclosures (website card, etc), large enclosures (accommodations, directions, etc), belly bands, envelope liners, return addressing on envelopes, and more. Please inquire if you have an idea that has not been mentioned.

Custom design fee: Standard designs shown in the images here would not require a design fee. Design fees would apply to any significant changes (font changes, etc) to the collections shown on this website. Starting at $250 for basic design of invitation card, response card, and response envelope. Additional fees may apply for custom design work on additional enclosures. Please ask us about custom design for additional wedding stationery, including but not limited to save the dates, menus, place cards, programs, table numbers, thank you cards, menus, favor tags, welcome gift tags, and more.

We are also able to help coordinate custom lettering for your invitation suite with a calligrapher for an additional cost.

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PROCESS – GETTING STARTED

Custom invitations can be as involved or as easy as you’d like them to be and we are here for your questions in every step of the process.

1 – DISCOVER OUR COLLECTION

Discover our collection and explore our offerings to help you decide if we are the right fit for you and your special day. Our suites are available in a variety of color options. At this stage it is important for you to develop a vision and an idea of what you’re looking for. What sort of feeling are you hoping to invoke with your pieces? Fill out our contact form and give us as as much detail on your thoughts as possible.

2 – PURCHASE DEPOSIT

Once you have decided to commit to us, purchase a $100 deposit in our shop. If you are interested in a completely custom design, there are additional fees for custom design work. Design elements such as hand torn edges, hand watercolor, and handmade papers are subject to additional fees. The $100 deposit will be applied towards your order total. If you have questions about design or total cost, please contact us and we’ll be happy to send you a quote.

3 – SUBMIT WORDING & DETAILS

We are continually working on ways to improve our service and streamlining our process on our website for wording submission, and we will work closely with you on a one-on-one basis for design details. At this stage of the process we will help design your wording to fit your special day and confirm all of the details of each piece of your suite.

4 – PROOFS

Once we receive your deposit and details, your proofs are designed to your specifications and e-mailed to you within 5 business days. Three rounds of proof revisions are included with your package. Additional rounds are available for additional cost. Upon your final changes, we will ask you to sign off on the final proof. Nothing is final or printed until we have your signed approval. After your approval is received, no additional changes can be made on the order. approval.

5 – PRINTING

Once we have your signed approval, we will set up a custom page for you to complete final payment. Once final payment has been made, necessary materials are ordered on our end to complete your project. Printing time can take up to 21 business days depending on the details of your suite. We can accommodate rush printing at an additional cost.

6 – SHIPPING

Your invitations will ship lovingly packaged and ready for assembly. Pre-assembly is not included with a standard order but can be arranged for an additional fee. All orders ship USPS Priority Mail, which takes 2-3 days domestically and 10-15 business days internationally. A tracking e-mail will be sent to you once your order ships. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. International shipping may be subject to customs and additional taxes. Please keep this in mind prior to ordering!

We look forward to working with you and are very excited you are considering Ink & Bean as your invitation stationer!  Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns regarding designing or purchasing your perfect wedding suite.