Invitation Card Printing

Invitation cards are an ideal way to announce weddings, birthdays, promotions, political events, baby showers, and other special occasions. We offer custom invitation card printing for businesses, event planners, designers, and personal projects. Select from flat or folded styles, with a variety of sizes, shapes, orientations, and cardstock options. Enhance your design with premium finishes such as foil stamping and embossing, along with add-ons like wraps, bands, envelopes, or drilled holes for ribbons and twine. Whether you require short runs or large quantities, we deliver high-quality results tailored to your vision.

Invitation Card Sizes

The size depends on your invitation style, content, and overall design preference. We offer a wide range of sizes and shapes for both flat and folded invitation formats to suit different needs and styles. Flat invitations are ideal for concise messaging, such as simple event details or RSVP cards, offering a clean, modern look. Folded invitations provide more space for longer text, detailed information, or elaborate designs, making them perfect for weddings, programs, or multi-section layouts. Here are some of the most popular sizes:

3.5" x 5"
4" x 6"
4.25" x 5.5"
5" x 7"
5.5" x 8.5"
6" x 9"

Invitation Card Paper Options

The choice of paper for your invitations plays a key role in conveying your design, purpose, and overall aesthetic. For invitations that require vibrant, full-color printing on both sides, we recommend premium C2S cardstock (250–350 gsm / 12–16 pt), which delivers sharp, bright colors and a polished finish. If you prefer full-color printing on the coated side while keeping the uncoated side writable for personal messages or RSVP details, C1S cardstock (250–350 gsm / 12–16 pt) is an excellent option. For a more natural, textured, and eco-friendly feel, uncoated cardstock (200–300 gsm / 10–14 pt) offers a soft, tactile quality that works well for minimalist or rustic designs.

We also provide specialty papers to enhance the look and feel of your invitations. Vellum paper creates a delicate, translucent effect perfect for layering or adding subtle elegance. Linen paper adds a refined, woven texture that conveys sophistication and style. Cotton paper offers a luxurious, soft-to-the-touch experience, ideal for premium or formal events. For environmentally conscious choices, FSC-certified paper ensures your invitations are sustainably sourced without compromising on quality. With such a wide variety of papers available, you can select the perfect material to match your vision and make your invitations truly memorable.

C1S cardboard
C1S
uncoated paper for coloring book printing
Uncoated Paper
linen cardstock
Uncoated Linen Paper
cotton paper for coloring pages
Cotton Paper
vellum paper
Vellum Paper

Not sure which paper is right for your project? Get in touch with our printing experts for personalized recommendations.

Finish Options

We provide various special finish options to help you create invitation that stand out, enhancing durability, visual appeal, and overall tactile experience.

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Glossy Lamination

Glossy lamination adds a shiny, reflective finish that enhances colors, protects the cards from scratches.

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Matte Lamination

Matte lamination provides a smooth, non-reflective finish that feels soft to the touch, reduces glare.

soft-touch finish
Soft-touch Lamination

Soft touch lamination creates a velvety, suede-like finish that feels luxurious, reduces fingerprints.

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Foil Stamping

Foil stamping applies metallic or pigmented foil onto the surface using heat and pressure, creating eye-catching, luxurious accents.

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Spot UV

Adds a glossy highlight to specific areas, creating contrast and drawing attention to key elements.

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Emboss

Embossing raises design elements, adding texture, depth, and a premium, tactile feel to greeting cards.

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Laser Foil Stamping

Laser foil stamping applies metallic foil with precision, creating sleek, reflective, high-end accents on designs.

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Die Cut

Die-cut designs create unique shapes, striking visuals, and creative presentation for unforgettable messages.

Questions & Answers

Invitations are requests or messages asking someone to attend or participate in something.

In simple terms, an invitation is when you ask someone to come to an event, join an activity, or be part of something.

We offer a wide range of invitation sizes to suit different needs, with options available in both flat and folded formats. Some of the most commonly selected sizes include:

  • 3.5″ × 5″ – Ideal for smaller cards such as RSVP cards, information inserts, or save-the-date enclosures

  • 4.25″ × 5.5″ – A popular choice for save-the-dates and thank you cards

  • 5″ × 7″ – The most widely used size for wedding invitations, offering ample space for details like event programs, guest information, and important notes

These sizes provide flexibility to match your design and content perfectly.

Specialty finishes elevate invitations by adding texture, shine, and a premium feel. Options you can choose from include foil stamping, spot UV, embossing, holographic effects, and die cutting.

Envelopes are not included with invitation printing. However, we offer custom envelopes, wraps, bands, and drilled holes for ribbons or twine to enhance your presentation and create a more complete, polished set.

We offer a variety of cardstock options for invitation printing to fit any style or preference. Choose C2S or C1S coated paper for bright, vivid colors, uncoated paper for a natural, tactile feel, vellum for a soft, translucent effect, specialty papers with distinctive textures or finishes, and FSC-certified paper for an eco-friendly, sustainable option.

Common types of invitations vary depending on the occasion and formality. Here are the main categories:

  • Wedding Invitations: Typically formal, often including RSVP cards, details of the ceremony, and reception information.

  • Birthday Invitations: Can range from casual to themed, suitable for children’s parties or milestone celebrations.

  • Baby Shower Invitations: Often playful or elegant, reflecting the joy of welcoming a new baby.

  • Corporate or Business Invitations: Used for conferences, meetings, product launches, or corporate events, usually formal and professional.

  • Holiday or Seasonal Party Invitations: For Christmas, New Year, Halloween, or other celebrations, often themed and festive.

  • Graduation Invitations: Announcing and celebrating academic achievements, sometimes including ceremony details.

  • Anniversary Invitations: For milestone anniversaries, often formal or elegant in design.

  • Special Event Invitations: Including gala dinners, charity events, or cultural gatherings, typically formal and stylish.

Each type can be customized in size, shape, paper, and finish to match the tone and style of the event.

Our minimum order quantity for custom invitation printing usually starts at 100 pcs. The more you print, the cheaper the unit price.

We recommend high resolution PDF files with embedded fonts and images, including a 3 mm bleed. If your files are created in InDesign or Illustrator, please export them as print-ready PDFs.

Yes! You can order a physical sample before placing an order to check our cardstock,weight, finish and printing quality.

Yes, we offer several proofing options, including PDF proof, physical sample, dummy sample, digital printed sample, and offset printed sample.

After you complete the deposit and before mass production, we usually provide a free digital printed sample for your confirmation.

Yes, our prepress team offers free file checking to ensure your files are print-ready. We can also provide card templates and basic layout guidance if needed.

For small files, you can upload them directly through our online inquiry form or send them via email to sales@bookprintingchina.com. For large files, please share a download link using platforms such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

We offer air, sea, and express shipping (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Our team will recommend the most cost-effective and reliable method based on your delivery time and budget.

File Specifications

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Bleed

Bleed is the extra margin trimmed after printing, preventing white edges. A standard bleed size is 0.125 inches (3mm).

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CMYK

CMYK is the correct color mode for printing. RGB files convert automatically and may shift colors. Use 100% black for text.

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Resolutions

Images in prepress files should be at least 300 dpi to ensure sharp details, clear images, and professional print quality.

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Vector

Please export your image as a vector file to ensure crisp, scalable graphics and optimal print quality for your project.

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File Format

We recommend using high-quality PDF files, as Adobe InDesign exports print-ready PDFs for precise, consistent printing results.

Invitation Card Printing Templates

Select a size from the options below to download your ready-to-use layout template. Each template is designed to simplify your design process, ensuring proper dimensions, bleed, and safe zones so your invitation card looks professional and prints perfectly every time.

At BookPrintingChina, we offer professional file-checking services and custom templates. If you’re unsure how to layout your artwork, feel free to contact us; we’re happy to provide detailed guidelines and support.

Order Process at BookPrintingChina

1

Request a Quote

Submit specs and receive your tailored quote within 1-2 hours.

2

Upload Design

Send your print-ready PDF via email or shared link easily.

3

Review Your File

We check your file for free to ensure perfect print readiness.

4

Approve Proof

Pay the deposit, then make a free digital printed proof for approval.

5

Production

Upon approval, we begin full production with strict quality control.

6

Shipping

After balance payment, we pack securely and ship by air or sea.

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Why Choose Us For Invitation Card Printing

Unbeatable Pricing

With over 25 years of printing and shipping experience, we help you save more cost than other online printers.

100% Satisifiation

We guarantee 100% high quality; if you’re not completely satisfied, we promise a reprint or a full refund.

Expert Support

One-on-one professional, responsive online assistance, including pre-press artwork, material selection, shipping, etc.

Eco-friendly

All cards use non-toxic soy-based inks and offer FSC-certified paper options for safe, eco-friendly, sustainable printing.

Full Customization

Custom options, including size, shape, cardstock, finish and order quantity to match your vision.

Global Shipping

Secure, cost-efficient worldwide shipping options ensure your cards arrive safely and on time.

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We appreciate your interest in BookPrintingChina. Our goal is to deliver an invitation card printing experience that is smooth, cost-effective, refined, and efficient from start to finish.

For general questions, simply submit the enquiry form and our sales specialists will respond promptly. To receive a precise project quote, we encourage you to use our online Quote Form, which helps us match the best options to your specific requirements. You may also contact us directly at sales@bookprintingchina.com.

Our team is available seven days a week, with most enquiries answered within 1–2 hours. We look forward to turning your ideas into beautifully printed products with the quality and attention to detail BookPrintingChina is known for.

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