In cases where the public is not allowed in the church during a wedding, a small card has traditionally been enclosed with the invitation. The following is an example given by Emily Post: 

Please present this card
at St. John's Church
on Tuesday the first of November 

And for those who are to be seated in designated pews in the church: 
Please present this to an usher 
Pew Number ________
On Thursday the ninth of May 

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Although handwritten or engraved invitations were the only choices until this century, there are various types of invitations to choose from today.

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The most formal, this is also the most expensive process. The paper is pressed onto a metal plate, causing the letters to be raised on the paper. Once you create a die, you "own" it, and the stationer will usually keep it on file for you.

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Described by some as imitation engraving, this process infuses ink and powder together on paper to create raised lettering. The letters are not pushed from behind, and no metal plate is used, therefore, this costs about half as much as engraved invitations. 

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