The 15 pieces and what each is for
| Product | Sizes | Paper or material | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding invitations | 5 × 7 in; 4.6 × 7.2 in; a size named 6 × 9 in | Standard Matte, Premium Plus Uncoated, Premium Glossy, Pearl, Linen | Flat or folded; Standard, Rounded, Wavy or Ticket trim; gold, silver, red or glitter raised foil |
| Save the date cards | 5 × 7 in plus four other sizes | Adds Upgraded Premium Matte and a 16 pt glossy at 265 gsm | Photo layouts; embossed foil options |
| RSVP cards | 4.2 × 5.5 in | Same five stocks as invitations | Room for deadline, meal choice and song requests |
| Wedding enclosure cards | 4.2 × 5.5 in | Same five stocks | Directions, hotel blocks, website |
| Itinerary cards | 5 × 7 in; sizes named 4 × 8 and 6 × 9 in | Adds a 16 pt pearl at 350 gsm | For weekends with several events |
| Painted edge invitations | 5 × 7 in | 32 pt card with matte laminate | Edge colors including gold, silver and black; writable with pencil, pen or marker |
| Letterpress wedding invitations | 5 × 7 in | 130 lb uncoated, 110 lb cotton or 220 lb double thick cotton | Single ink color; envelopes arrive blank |
| Event menu cards | 7 × 5 in; sizes named 4 × 8 and 6 × 9 in | Five stocks | Standard, Rounded or Wavy trim |
| Place cards | 3.5 × 2 in | Standard or Premium thickness | Writable surface; you write the names |
| Thank you cards | 5.5 × 4.3 in | Five stocks | Flat or folded, scored to fold |
| Guest books | 9 × 6, 10.5 × 8.25 or 12 × 12 in | Soft touch cover | 50 or 100 pages; white, black or lined filler |
| Favor bags | 5.75 × 8 in | White or kraft paper with glassine lining | One sided printing |
| Paper napkins | Cocktail, luncheon and two dinner sizes | White or ecru, 3 ply | Full color printing |
| Foil napkins | 4.75 × 4.75 or 6.5 × 6.5 in | Seven napkin colors | One foil color |
| Paper coasters | 4 × 4 in | 56 pt matte coaster board | For hot and cold drinks |
Envelopes that fit
An insert needs a little room on every edge to slide in without bending. These fits use the sizes on record for each card against the five colored envelope sizes we sell, and pick the smallest that fits.
| Card | Size on record | Smallest listed envelope that fits | Room each side | Room each end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSVP cards, enclosure cards, 5.5 × 4 in save the dates | 4.213 × 5.472 in | 4.375 in × 5.75 in (A2 Envelope) | 0.081 in | 0.139 in |
| Thank you cards | 4.272 × 5.472 in | 4.375 in × 5.75 in (A2 Envelope) | 0.052 in | 0.139 in |
| 5 × 7 in invitations and menus | 5 × 7 in | 5.2 in × 7.24 in (A7 Envelope) | 0.1 in | 0.12 in |
| 4.6 × 7.2 in invitations | 4.606 × 7.165 in | 4.75 × 7.5 in | 0.072 in | 0.167 in |
| Invitations named 6 × 9 in | 5.472 × 8.504 in | 6 × 9 in | 0.264 in | 0.248 in |
| Itinerary and menu cards named 4 × 8 in | 3.74 × 8.268 in | 3.875 in × 8.875 in (#9 Envelope) | 0.067 in | 0.304 in |
Colored envelopes come in Silver Metallic, Navy Blue, Ruby Red, White Linen and Kraft Paper, with a moisture activated flap. They are not custom printed. Addressing is yours: add stamps, labels or your own handwriting, and see colored envelopes and address contrast before you pick a dark color.
One honest flag on sizes. On wedding invitations, save the dates, itinerary and menu cards, the option named 6 × 9 inches is recorded for the artboard at 5.472 × 8.504 inches, and the option named 4 × 8 inches at 3.74 × 8.268 inches. Design to the recorded size, which is what the Studio shows, and choose the envelope from the table above.
Postage starts with the envelope
USPS sorting machines take a letter between 5 × 3.5 and 11.5 × 6.125 inches, no more than 1/4 inch thick, with length divided by height between 1.3 and 2.5. All five envelope sizes we sell fall inside that ratio: the A2 is 1.314, the A7 1.392, the 4.75 × 7.5 inch 1.579, the 6 × 9 inch 1.5 and the #9 2.29. A square envelope has a ratio of 1.0 and pays a nonmachinable surcharge on every piece, as does anything rigid or lumpy. Assemble one complete invitation with every enclosure, seal it, and have a post office counter weigh and measure it before you buy stamps. Read square envelope postage for the detail.
Paper, foil and finish
- Five stocks cover most of the suite: Standard Matte, Premium Plus Uncoated, Premium Glossy, Pearl and Linen. Use uncoated or matte for anything a guest writes on.
- Foil is raised on invitations, RSVP and enclosure cards, and embossed on save the dates and thank you cards.
- Printed sides are front and back, front only, or front with a gray back.
- Painted edge invitations are 32 pt, about twice a standard card, with color on all four edges.
- Letterpress is single color with a deep impression, on uncoated or cotton stock.
- There is no invitation sample kit. Order the smallest quantity of the piece that matters most and choose by touch.
A timeline built backward from the date
| When | What | Print time |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 months before | Save the dates go out, earlier for a destination | Order a week ahead so you can proofread a delivered card |
| 3 months before | Final guest list and addresses collected | None |
| 10 to 12 weeks before | Invitations, RSVP and enclosure cards ordered together | Standard delivery as soon as 6 business days |
| 8 to 10 weeks before | Place cards ordered, with extras, as the listing advises | Standard delivery as soon as 6 business days |
| 6 to 8 weeks before | Invitations mailed | None |
| 2 to 3 weeks before | Menus, itinerary cards, napkins and coasters ordered once counts settle | Standard delivery as soon as 6 business days |
| After the day | Thank you cards | Standard delivery as soon as 6 business days |
The mailing windows are common etiquette, the same ones in our weddings and events guide, not rules. The print column is the one we control. Standard delivery as soon as 6 business days from your order, production included. Your cart shows the estimated day for your quantity, and any faster delivery the item offers with its exact charge. Build slack into the dates rather than counting on a rush.
What to send, and when
- Build each card at its file size with bleed. A 5 × 7 inch invitation file is 5.118 × 7.118 inches, 1535 × 2135 pixels at 300 PPI; every size is in the print size chart.
- Have someone who did not design it read every name, date, time and address aloud. There is no proof approval step: the preview you see before paying is what prints.
- Check the ceremony and reception addresses separately.
- If you print a QR code to an RSVP site, make it with the free QR generator and scan it at its printed size.
- For menus, check course descriptions against the caterer's written allergen list. FDA names nine major allergens, sesame being the newest.
- Order extras of anything you finish by hand.
What we do not do
We print and ship the pieces to you. We do not address envelopes, buy postage or mail anything for you, and colored envelopes arrive blank. If something arrives damaged or misprinted, tell us within 30 days of delivery and we reprint or refund it.
For more on sizes, see note card sizes and envelopes and the envelope size guide, or browse the whole invitations and events collection.
Frequently asked questions
What envelope fits a 5 × 7 invitation?
The A7 envelope listed at 5.2 × 7.24 inches, which leaves 0.1 inch on each side and 0.12 inch at each end. RSVP and enclosure cards at 4.2 × 5.5 inches fit the A2 envelope at 4.375 × 5.75 inches.
Do you address or mail the invitations?
No. We print the pieces and ship them to you. Envelopes arrive blank and are not custom printed, and you add the addresses, postage and stamps.
How fast can I get invitations?
Standard delivery as soon as 6 business days from your order, production included. Your cart shows the estimated day for your quantity, and any faster delivery the item offers with its exact charge. Plan with some slack.
Which paper should I choose for invitations?
Pearl or Linen for a dressier feel, Premium Plus Uncoated if guests will write on a card, and Premium Glossy for photo led designs. For a heavier piece, painted edge invitations are 32 pt and letterpress invitations come on 110 lb or 220 lb cotton.
Is there a proof before printing?
There is no separate proof approval step. The preview you see before paying is what prints, so have someone who did not design the invitation read every name, date and address aloud first.
Sources & specification notes
The references below support the relevant technical or product details in this guide. Examples and checklists are not claims of practical testing or universal production requirements. Confirm the current specifications for your chosen product before production.
- USPS Postal Explorer: DMM 101 Physical Standards
Machinable letter limits, the 1/4 inch thickness maximum and the 1.3 to 2.5 aspect ratio rule.
- USPS: sending letters
Square envelopes and rigid or lumpy items cost more to send.
- FDA: food allergies
Names the nine major food allergens, with sesame added under the FASTER Act.
- Voqado weddings and events guide
Source of the save the date and invitation mailing windows, which are etiquette conventions rather than rules.
