Obtaining a Stationery Sample

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How do I get a stationery sample?

Obtaining a Stationery Sample

One important step in getting stationery professionally printed is seeing a sample of it before actually committing to purchasing the letterhead or other item, such as wedding stationery. Professionally printed stationery is expensive, generally speaking, so you will want to make sure that the letterhead is completely to your liking before buying it. There are usually two steps to the letterhead sample or wedding stationery sample. Before you ever start working with a printer, you can request a sample of their printing styles and papers. This way, you can see what type of paper and ink you'd like to use, as well as being able to compare the materials from several different printing companies. The second sample is often called a “proof”, and it's usually a printout of exactly what your stationery is going to look like. In the digital process, it's important to make sure that the printed version of your stationer matches the design as you see it on your computer screen. In the case of wedding stationery, you will often choose a template as your design, and won't even see it on a computer screen, so it's doubly important to see a proof. Reputable printers will be happy to assist you with both types of stationery samples.

   

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