It’s Summer!
Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.
– Sam Keen
Wishing you some extra time to enjoy life and the things you really love. Happy summer!
Invitations for Autumn Weddings
Summer is upon us! The beach, the lake, and the hiking trails beckon to us. Our pace is a little slower. This is the perfect time for fall brides to think about invitations and printed materials. The wedding experts over at The Knot recommend sending out invitations 6 to 8 weeks before your wedding.
At Minuteman Press, we provide invitations by Birchcraft Studios. Our online catalog allows you to search by price, color, or paper type. If you need inspiration, you can browse through hundreds of styles. From casual backyard weddings to black-tie affairs, we have invitations to match the personality of your wedding.
We also love the designers on Etsy, and we are happy to print from digital files. (like the invitation featured at the top of this page) If you find an Etsy design that you love, customize it with the designer and forward your final PDF to us. We will print your invitation on beautiful paper, and we can even help you with envelope addressing.
You should also check out this article from The Knot about wedding invitation etiquette:
Your Top 10 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Questions Answered
Your invitation is an important part of your wedding plan. It not only shares the details with your guests, it also sets the tone for your event. At Minuteman Press, we will help you create the perfect invitation for your special day!
North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Breakfast
Scholarship Winners and the Scholarship Committee
Michael was pleased to attend the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Breakfast at Grassmere Country Club in Enfield, CT this morning. In the photo are the winners from Suffield Academy, Fermi High School and Asnuntuck Community College, as well as the scholarship committee and Mayor of Enfield. Congratulations to the recipients!
PMS, CMYK…Printing the Cost Effective Way
If you order printing, you may have heard the terms PMS and CMYK tossed around when talking about colors. We wrote a blog post back in October that summarized the differences between PMS spot colors and CMYK colors in clear terms. In case you missed it, click here.
When you understand the difference between PMS colors and CMYK, you can use this information to order cost-effective printed materials.
Start from the beginning…your company logo, business cards, envelopes, and a sales brochure. These are the items most businesses order. Your business cards and envelopes will likely be printed with PMS spot colors on a traditional printing press. Chances are, your sales brochure has lots of colorful photos and eye-catching colors. If you are ordering less than 10,000 pieces, we can assume that your brochure will be printed on a full-color digital press using CMYK. These printing methods are the most cost-effective for these particular jobs.
So…now you have some marketing materials printed with PMS spot colors and other materials printed with CMYK. Remember that nice logo you created for your business? How do we ensure that the colors look the same on your envelope (PMS spot color) and your brochure (CMYK)? These printing processes use completely different technology, and there are variances between machines, so you may end up with different shades of your true colors. Let’s work together to minimize this possibility!
Some PMS spot colors are difficult to match with the CMYK process. In CMYK, the colors cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, are layered to make the range of colors. Sometimes PMS and CMYK colors appear identical. In other cases, the color is different enough to be noticeable…and look unprofessional. Our years of printing experience and our Pantone color resources help us select colors that work every time. Having a conversation about color early in the design process will help you avoid years of struggling to make your materials look cohesive.
This image is from a book called the Pantone Color Bridge. It shows you what a PMS color will look like if you create it using CMYK. As you can see here, the difference can be noticeable. And this is the closest possible match!
If you are starting a new business, re-branding, or looking to create new printed materials, please ask for help! We love to educate our customers, and we are happy to guide you toward colors that will save you money and keep your company image consistent. We will help you maximize your budget and love the results.
Custom Event Tents
Getting ready for an outdoor festival, show, or market? Setting up a display outdoors this summer?
Our custom event tents do more than protect you from the sun and rain. They draw attention to your booth and give your business a professional image. We just made this tent for Earthlight Technologies:
- Many sizes and colors available
- Easy to transport and assemble
- Built to last for many seasons
Contact us with any questions or to get a quote on a custom tent for you!