How to Print Your Own Wedding Stationery Without Losing Quality (Expert Tips from Ofelia Botella)

For some couples, stationery is a creative collaboration; for others, it’s a labour of love. Many choose to print their designs locally, or even at home, to manage timing, cost, or logistics.

And yet, quality can easily be lost in translation. As Ofelia Botella explains, “the difference between a good print and a great one is invisible to most eyes - until you hold it.”

1. Choose the Right Paper

Avoid standard printer paper. Choose a heavy (300–350gsm) fine-art or cotton stock that can handle ink density. If your printer can’t accommodate such weight, choose a high-quality digital print service and provide them with your artwork file at 300 DPI (minimum).

2. Mind the Colour Calibration

Screens emit light; paper absorbs it. What looks luminous on your laptop may print duller.
Ofelia recommends:

• Requesting a printed proof before full production.

• Checking that your files are in CMYK, not RGB.

• Avoiding full-bleed dark tones on textured paper - they can muddy edges.

3. Test Before You Print in Bulk

Always test one invitation before printing the entire suite. Adjust for:

• Colour tone

• Border alignment

• Trim marks

• Texture bleed

Even small adjustments can elevate the result from “DIY” to artisanal.

4. Partner with a Trusted Printer

If you’re working with the studio’s Designed in a Day service, you’ll receive press-ready files formatted for professional or local printers.

“We make sure every client leaves not just with art,” Ofelia says, “but with the knowledge to reproduce it beautifully.”

Recommended keywords: “digital print-ready files”, “fine-art stationery printing”, “press setup”, “Canva print guide.”

5. Don’t Forget the Finishing Touches

Wax seals, ribbons, and deckle edges disguise imperfections and add personality. And always store prints flat, humidity can warp fine papers.

FAQs

1. Can I print wedding invitations at home?
   → Yes — as long as you use heavy paper and quality ink.

2. What file type do I need for printing?
   → PDF (CMYK, 300 DPI) is best.

3. What’s the best printer for DIY stationery?
   → Inkjet printers with fine-art paper feed, like Epson SureColor.

4. Can I print on handmade paper?
   → Usually not at home — best handled by a fine-art printer.

5. How do I cut or trim my prints?
   → Use a guillotine cutter or ask your printer to trim to exact bleed.

6. How do I match screen colours to print?
   → Request test proofs and work with CMYK colour profiles.

7. What should I ask a professional printer?
   → Ask about paper compatibility, turnaround, and test proofs.

8. Can I add foil or embossing later?
   → Yes — you can layer specialty finishes post-print.

9. Is digital printing high quality enough?
   → Yes — modern Giclée printing produces excellent results.

10. What if my files are Canva templates?
    → Ofelia Botella templates are formatted for optimal professional printing.