When it comes to luxury wedding invitations, the magic often lies in the details you can feel and see up close. Beyond paper choice and design, the printing technique itself is what transforms a suite from “pretty” to absolutely unforgettable. Here we break down four of the most popular luxury printing methods — what makes each unique, and why couples fall in love with them.

Your invitations are the very first glimpse your guests will have of your celebration. But when should you actually start working on them? Not to worry, here we’ve outlined a planning timeline, with a few notes on when to adjust based on your unique wedding details.

Wondering what to include on your wedding invitation? We’re walking you through every section—plus wording examples to make it effortless.