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Embossed Wedding Invitations That Guests Can Feel | Gold Image Printing
Exceptional quality prints that leave a lasting impression.
Tailor your order to your exact wedding vision with full customization.
Beautiful wedding invitations expertly crafted for a luxurious experience that speaks to you.
Stand out with custom printing that wows your wedding guests!
Upload your design, choose your customization options, and watch your order come to life with ease!
There's something special about an invitation you can feel.
Embossing is a specialty printing process where a custom die presses into premium cardstock from beneath, raising selected elements of your design above the surface. The result is a dimensional, sculptural effect that is entirely tactile and completely impossible to replicate on a screen. Your names, a monogram, a delicate floral frame, or a decorative border literally rise off the page in a way that feels genuinely luxurious and timeless.
Unlike foil stamping which adds shine, embossing is all about texture and dimension. It is quiet, refined, and understated in the most elegant way. Many couples choose it for its classic, heirloom quality feel, and it pairs beautifully with both minimalist designs and more ornate styles.
Full color digital printing is included so you can combine rich illustrated designs with the raised embossed elements for a truly custom result. Choose from front only or front and back printing to bring every detail of your vision to life.
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Select your desired product attributes using the options in the right panel of the page.
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Upload your design file or create one online using our easy-to-use design tool.
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Review the final proof file and approve it to complete your order.
Artwork guide
Use this as a reference when preparing your artwork file. Bold, clean forms press beautifully. Fine details need a different approach.
| Design element | Works well | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended elements | ||
| Monograms and initials | Yes | Bold, clean shapes press cleanly and hold definition beautifully. |
| Decorative borders and frames | Yes | Continuous lines and geometric patterns produce crisp, even impressions. |
| Couple names in clean serif or script | Yes | Medium-weight letterforms at 18pt or larger press clearly without losing shape. |
| Floral motifs and botanical illustrations | Yes | Organic shapes with generous line weight catch light and shadow well. |
| Wedding crests and custom seals | Yes | Structured artwork with bold outlines is ideal for emboss dies. |
| Elements to avoid | ||
| Fine hairline details under 1pt | Avoid | Very thin lines may not raise fully or can cut through lightweight paper stocks. |
| Small body text under 10pt | Avoid | Fine type loses legibility when embossed. Use print for body copy instead. |
| Photographic or halftone images | Avoid | Embossing requires bold solid forms. Tonal images do not translate to relief. |
Emboss elements need to be on a separate layer using a distinct spot color. Download one of our free templates and review our Artwork Guidelines before uploading your file.
There's a reason this is the size most couples go with. It feels right in your hands, looks beautiful on a mantle, and fits perfectly in a standard invitation envelope.
Don't let the size fool you. This one still makes a great first impression and is a smart choice for an intimate guest list or when you're putting together a full invitation suite.
This size makes a statement before anyone even reads a word. It's bold, it's formal, and it tells your guests right away that something special is coming.
If you want your invitation to really stand out when it lands in the mailbox, this is the one. A little extra room goes a long way when you have an elaborate design or a lot of details to share.
Luxurious thickness for a premium feel. The eggshell texture adds subtle sophistication.Brilliant white enhances color and clarity. Idea for high-end marketing materials. 
Thick construction for exceptional durability. Stands out with impressive rigidity and strength. Non-reflective surface enhances visual clarity. Perfect for premium cards and high-end projects.
The impressive thickness provides unmatched sturdiness.Heavyweight design ensures lasting durability. Elegant matte finish for a sophisticated look.Ideal for luxury business cards and presentations.Compare finishes
Not sure whether to choose embossing, debossing, or foil stamping? Each finish creates a completely different look and feel, and choosing the right one depends on how you want your invitation to stand out.
| Finish | Effect | Look & Feel | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embossing This page | Raises elements above the surface | Subtle 3D texture you can feel | Clean, elevated look without color or shine | $$ |
| Debossing | Presses elements into the paper | Recessed, stamped effect | Designs with strong contrast and depth | $$ |
| Foil Stamping | Adds metallic finish using heat and pressure | Reflective shine and visual impact | Luxury designs where shine and contrast are key | $$$ |
Embossing is best when you want a clean, elevated look without adding color or shine, while foil and deboss offer more contrast and visual impact depending on the design.
Our digital full-color printer utilizes the four primary colors—cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK)—to produce a vibrant spectrum of colors, ensuring your design is beautifully applied to both the front and back of your product.
Embossing guide
Not all embossing is the same. Here is a quick breakdown of the four main styles and when each one works best.
| Type | What it is | Best for | At GIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind emboss | Raised design with no ink or foil. Paper only, tone on tone. | Monograms, names, borders. Clean minimalist designs. | Standard |
| Registered emboss | Emboss aligns precisely over a printed ink or color element. | Logos and illustrated designs where print and texture combine. | Ask for quote |
| Combination emboss | Embossing and foil stamping done together in a single pass. | Luxury suites where you want raised texture and metallic shine. | Ask for quote |
| Sculptured emboss | Multi-level raised impression with varying depths and curves. | Crests, florals, and detailed illustrations that need true dimension. | Ask for quote |
Blind embossing is included as standard on this product. For registered, combination, or sculptured embossing, request a custom quote and our team will walk you through the options.
Give your invitation a custom shape that no standard rectangle can match. Arched tops, rounded corners, ornate silhouettes — die cutting lets the outline of the card become part of the design, working in harmony with your embossed elements
Where embossing raises the paper, debossing presses it inward for a recessed, stamped effect. Some couples use both on the same piece to create layered depth across different design elements. Ask about combination finishing when you request your quote.
Give your invitation a custom shape that no standard rectangle can match. Arched tops, rounded corners, ornate silhouettes. Die cutting lets the outline of the card become part of the design, working in harmony with your embossed elements.
A centuries-old printing technique that presses type and imagery directly into thick cotton or soft paper stock. The deep impression it leaves is completely different from embossing and gives your invitation a handcrafted, heirloom quality that is hard to match.
Embossing is a specialty printing process where a custom die presses into cardstock from beneath, raising selected areas of your design above the surface. The result is a dimensional, tactile effect with no ink or foil involved, just the paper itself shaped into something beautiful and refined.
Foil stamping presses metallic foil onto the surface of the paper, adding a shiny reflective finish. Embossing raises the paper itself, creating a dimensional sculptural effect with no color or shine. Embossing is quieter and more understated while foil stamping is more visually bold. Both are stunning and some couples choose to combine them.
Yes, full color digital printing on the front is included in the base price. If you want full color on the back as well you can select front and back printing, which is available as an upgrade reflected in real time in the pricing.
5" x 7" is our most popular size and works beautifully for most embossed designs. We also offer 4" x 6", 5.5" x 8.5", 6" x 9", and custom sizes. Visit our Standard Invitation Sizes Guide for help choosing.
Our 17.5pt Eggshell Ultra White and 16pt ColorPlan Pristine White are especially popular for embossed invitations because their surfaces show off the raised impression beautifully. All of our paper stocks hold embossing well, but smoother stocks tend to produce the crispest results. Order a Sample Pack to feel the difference before you decide.
Your emboss elements need to be on a separate layer using a distinct spot color so our team knows exactly what to raise. Keep embossed areas bold and clean since very fine lines and tiny text can lose definition in the pressing process. Download one of our free templates and review our Artwork Guidelines before submitting.
Yes we do. Our professional design team can create a custom embossed wedding invitation from scratch. Just request a custom quote and share your vision with us.
Your invitations should include a host line, the couple's names, ceremony date, time, and venue plus any other key details your guests need. Visit our Wedding Invitation Wording guide for examples and etiquette tips.
We recommend ordering at least six to eight weeks before your planned mailing date. Our turnaround is 5 to 7 business days and shipping time varies by location. Wedding invitations are traditionally mailed six to eight weeks before the wedding itself so planning ahead keeps everything stress free.
The minimum order is 25 invitations which is lower than many of our other invitation products, making it a great option for intimate weddings and smaller guest lists.
Pricing updates in real time as you configure your order on this page. Select your size, paper, and quantity to see your exact price instantly.
You simply cannot emboss a digital invitation. Beyond that, a beautifully crafted physical invitation tells your guests that this occasion is worth celebrating before they even arrive. It gets kept, displayed, and remembered in a way that an email never will. Read more in our blog post The Need for Print Invitations.
Reach out through our custom quote form and we will walk you through every step of the process.
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