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Welcome to Dauphine Press

Last Reviewed: 10 April 2025 – Content is accurate and up-to-date.

A Legacy Reborn

Dauphine Press was once a hallmark of creativity and elegance in the world of fine stationery. Known for bold design, rich papers, and the charm of traditional letterpress, the original California-based studio created award-winning wedding invitations and personalised suites that set the standard for style and sophistication. Today, we're reclaiming this domain to honour that spirit — and reimagine it for a modern world where print still matters.

Our History in Fine Wedding Stationery

For over a decade, Dauphine Press helped couples tell their story with unforgettable wedding stationery. Each suite was lovingly crafted, blending timeless materials with artistic flair:

  • Custom-designed wedding invitations
  • Letterpress printing on premium cotton stock
  • Foil stamping, embossing, liners, wax seals
  • Complete suites including RSVP cards and day-of materials

What set Dauphine apart wasn’t just quality — it was the experience. Clients enjoyed a creative, hands-on process with a passionate design team, ensuring every detail reflected their personality and occasion. No templates. No shortcuts. Just truly bespoke design.

The Craft of Letterpress Printing

Letterpress printing is a timeless technique where ink is pressed into paper using a raised plate. It produces a rich, debossed impression you can feel — adding elegance, texture, and gravitas to anything it touches.

We used restored Heidelberg Windmill presses, premium cotton papers, and skilled operators to ensure every print had the classic beauty and physical presence Dauphine became known for.

Ideal for wedding suites, luxury branding, and keepsake announcements, letterpress remains unmatched for tactile storytelling. We’re proud to continue showcasing and preserving this revered craft through our evolving platform.

Modern Focus: Elegant Design Meets Security Printing

Today’s printing world is about more than beauty — it’s about trust. Security printing protects products, brands, and documents through physical safeguards. We’re exploring this intersection of form and function through:

  • Tamper-evident security labels & security seals
  • Holograms, UV-reactive inks, and covert patterns
  • Barcodes, serialisation, and anti-clone measures
  • Secure document design for certificates, passes & permits

Security printing doesn’t have to be sterile. We believe in merging its functionality with thoughtful design — using pattern, layout, and material to make protection feel premium and intentional. More content, examples and guides coming soon.

Looking Ahead

This site is being rebuilt to honour Dauphine Press’s past and explore new opportunities in print — from wedding and personal stationery to modern brand protection. Whether we evolve into a directory, a print blog, or a small studio again... the vision is rooted in trust, craftsmanship, and beauty.

Let’s Stay Connected

If you were a client, printer, designer, or simply love elegant print, we'd love to hear from you. This project is still taking shape — and there’s space for community, collaboration, and storytelling.

Email: hello [at] dauphinepress [dot] com