Stationery

Useful Stationery Terms Accordion Fold: a sheet of paper folded twice in accordion fashion to create a three-paneled invitation (also known as a z-fold).

Copy: all wording that composes the text of an invitation. Copy includes names, dates, locations and verses.

Deckle Edge: an uneven, feathery edge on a piece of paper. A deckle edge is most commonly found on parchment invitations.

Die-Cutting: the process of using sharp metal rules to cut shapes and designs into paper. Die-cutting includes cutout shapes and sculpted edges.

Embossing: a specialty production technique involving an image pressed into paper resulting in a raised design. The raised image is often enhanced with inks and foils.

Foil Stamping: a specialty production technique involving thin metallic foil pressure onto paper.

French Fold: a sheet of paper folded twice to create a four-paneled invitation. This fold is most common with parchment invitations.

Lined Inner Envelope: an envelope with a colored lining on the inside of the ungummed flap.

Parchment: an elegant somewhat translucent paper with a handmade appearance.

Pearlize: the process that applies a luminous pearl-like finish to part of an invitation, usually to an embossed design.

Short Fold: a sheet of paper folded once, not exactly in half, creating an invitation with a short front panel and a longer back panel.

Tri Fold: a sheet of paper folded twice to create a three-paneled invitation. Both outside panels are folded inward to cover the center panel.

Z Fold: a sheet of paper folded twice in accordion fashion to create a three-paneled invitation. Also known as an accordion fold.

Wording: all copy that makes up words inviting guests to your wedding.

Verse: scripture passages or special working not involved with inviting guests to your wedding.

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