Couples often emboss invitation suites, RSVP cards, envelopes, menu cards, place cards and monogram seals. Raised motifs such as initials, crests or floral patterns add texture and elegance to every piece of the stationery set.

An embossed wedding invitation features artwork that is pressed from the reverse side of thick cardstock with matching metal dies, creating a raised design you can see and feel. The tactile effect signals luxury and makes the invitation stand out from flat print.

Letterpress and hot foil stamping are the most popular premium methods because they deliver crisp impressions and metallic accents. For a softer raised finish, blind embossing works beautifully, while digital or offset printing suits budget-friendly designs with vibrant full-color artwork.

High-end wedding cards use heavyweight cotton or board, custom metal dies, specialty inks, hand-fed presses and careful assembly. Small print runs and extensive personalization raise production time and material costs, resulting in a higher price than mass-market invitations.

Thick, soft papers such as 100 percent cotton, 600 gsm board or duplex cardstock are ideal. Their pliable fibers accept deep impressions without cracking, giving the raised areas clean edges and strong definition.

For professional results you need matching male and female metal dies. DIY crafters can create light embossing with a stylus and stencil, or use heat-emboss powder with a craft tool, but these methods will not achieve the depth and precision of a custom die set.