Double Trip Press

Double Trip Press is a letterpress print shop in the East Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. A small team prints each color separately on vintage presses and offers custom design and typography. The business has a 5.0 rating from 42 reviews.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Double Trip Press is LGBTQ+-owned. Invitations are often the first thing guests see, so wording matters, from names and titles to how you describe the hosts. A studio that offers a hands-on, concierge approach lets you shape those details without compromise.

What they make

• Save the dates and full invitation suites
• RSVP cards, thank you notes and place cards
• Escort cards, menus and programs
• Handbound guestbooks and vow books
• Handmade card and gift boxes
• Wedding party gifts and favors

Timing and planning

Letterpress takes longer than digital printing, so start early. Ask about the schedule for proofs, printing and delivery, and when you need to finalize your guest list. Gather your wedding details first: date, venue, hosts, dress code and any website address.

Think about the full paper trail. Pairing invitations with menus, programs and place cards creates a cohesive look, and handbound pieces such as vow books make a keepsake. Bring samples of colors, fabrics or flowers you plan to use so the studio can match tones.

Visiting

The shop is in Chicago. Ask whether appointments are held in person or online.

Samples and quantities

Ask about minimum order quantities, envelope addressing, assembly services and how overseas or out of town mailing is handled. Request a printed sample so you can feel the paper weight and the impression of the type.