Paper Recommendations for Invites?

[Winslet]

Hello PS ladies I was wondering, do any of you have any paper recommendations for printing invitations? I''m in love with the sample of luxe fino white cover from paper-source.com, but can''t afford it since I''m already paying a fair amount to have the invites printed (I hadn''t realized when I first started looking just HOW expensive paper-source is). I''m looking for something similar in feel and color though (something soft or natural white, slightly textured, 80-100lb). I''d rather not order tons of samples if I can avoid it, so I''m hoping you might be able to point me in the right direction. I''d also be interested in seeing if anyone else is having paper trouble. I may be able to help with other kinds of paper options considering all the research I''ve done lately!

 

[tropiqalkiwi]

Are you printing them yourself at home? or at a printer like Kinkos? or through a company like paper-source? I''m left a bit confused about what you are wanting the paper for.

One of the best places to buy packets of printer paper is Paper Zone. If you have one nearby go check it out, they have so many colors and a wide range of weights in each paper type. You can also purchase them by the sheet for like 10 to 20 cents so its easy to experiment until you find the right one.

If you are wanting a truly specialty paper call spicers paper and ask for a few sample books. They have these specifically to give out to businesses, agencies, etc for designers to spec paper but most paper companies are nice and will send them if you ask. Mohawk is also a good paper company and has nice selection. Again, call and see if they will send you paper sample books.

I have a ton of the above-mentioned books so if there is a specific style of paper you are looking for I can look through them and give you companies/names/weights/etc.

Just let me know if I can be of more help!