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Custom printed rehearsal dinner invitations on cotton paper with letterpress, metallic foil, or 12-color art-quality printing. Every design coordinates directly with our printed wedding invitations so the night before reads as part of the same suite. Order as an add-on to your wedding stationery or as a standalone set, with paper samples available before you commit.
Every rehearsal dinner invitation is custom-printed in your choice of three techniques. Letterpress presses the design into thick cotton paper, leaving a tactile impression on every line of type. Metallic foil stamps gold, silver, rose gold, or copper directly onto the card for a finish that reflects light. Flat ink prints clean, high-resolution color on the same premium stock without the raised impression. Each method ships in approximately ten business days from the date your proof is approved.
Letterpress is the right call for formal events where the texture of the card carries part of the impression. Foil works across both formal and semi-formal settings, with gold and rose gold reading warmer and silver reading cooler. Flat ink is the most versatile option and the most cost-effective for couples printing across the full wedding suite.
The three techniques can be combined on a single card. A common combination is foil for the couple's names and flat ink for the rest of the body copy; another is letterpress for the body copy with a foil monogram. Combined-technique orders require a slightly longer production window, typically twelve to fourteen business days instead of the standard ten, but the design flexibility is worth the additional time for couples who want a custom layered look.
The paper stock matters more on a rehearsal dinner invitation than most couples expect. Cotton paper is the standard across the collection: thick enough to carry a deep letterpress impression, soft enough to feel substantial in hand, and consistent in tone with the printed wedding suite. Vellum overlays are available on select designs for couples who want a layered look without ordering a separate piece.
Cotton paper carries letterpress and foil better than any alternative because the fibers are denser and the surface texture is more uniform. Most couples touch the paper in our wedding paper samples before ordering, and samples ship in two business days. For couples ordering directly from the printed collection, the cotton stock is the same paper used in the wedding invitation suite, which keeps the entire wedding stationery weekend consistent. For a full breakdown of paper weight and printing technique by style, see the wedding invitation paper guide.
Rehearsal dinner invitations are typically smaller than wedding invitations. The standard size across our collection is 5 x 7 inches, with a 4.25 x 5.5 inch option available for couples who want a more intimate format that reads as a dinner card rather than a formal invitation. Both sizes ship with coordinating envelopes in the matching cotton stock.
Single-card format is the standard for rehearsal dinner invitations. Unlike wedding invitations, which often include separate reply cards, information inserts, and inner envelopes, a rehearsal dinner invitation typically carries all the necessary information on one card. The RSVP method is printed directly on the invitation rather than enclosed as a separate reply card, which keeps the format clean and the production cost down. Couples who want a more formal presentation can add a reply card or a separate inner envelope, but neither is required.
For destination weddings or wedding weekends with multiple events, some couples order a coordinated welcome card alongside the rehearsal dinner invitation. The welcome card covers the broader weekend schedule and accompanies the rehearsal dinner invitation in the same envelope. This is an add-on option rather than a default, but it's available across the collection on request.
Beyond the three core printing methods, several customization options change how the finished invitation reads. Edge painting adds a band of color along the cut edge of the card, most often in gold, silver, or a custom color matched to the wedding palette. The effect is subtle but distinctive and pairs well with letterpress on thicker cotton stock.
Envelope liners are available on every order and print the inside of the envelope with a pattern, color, or design coordinated to the invitation itself. Floral and botanical liners work across spring and summer events; geometric patterns and solid color liners suit modern and minimalist invitations. The liner shows when the envelope is opened, which is the first design moment guests experience before they reach the invitation itself.
Return address printing on the envelope flap is standard on most orders. Guest address printing on the front of the envelope is available as an add-on, replacing handwritten or calligraphed addresses. Digital envelope printing is significantly less expensive than calligraphy and uses the same typography as the invitation itself, which produces a more visually consistent finished piece. For couples who prefer hand-lettered envelopes, the design files can be exported and sent directly to a calligrapher.
Monogram printing is available across the collection. A custom monogram designed alongside the invitation can be carried across the rehearsal dinner stationery, the wedding invitation suite, and the day-of stationery, including programs, menus, place cards, and napkins. If you don't already have a wedding monogram, our wedding monogram design is available as a standalone service and integrates directly with the printed stationery collection.
Our printed rehearsal dinner invitation collection spans every register from black-tie formal to relaxed and personal. The right choice depends on where the dinner is held and how it sits inside the broader wedding weekend.
Letterpress and formal. Pressed cotton stock, traditional serif typography, and restrained ornamentation. Pairs directly with our letterpress wedding invitations when the rehearsal dinner is at a private club, hotel, or upscale restaurant and the full weekend reads formal.
Modern and minimalist. Clean typography, generous white space, no ornamentation. Works for contemporary events where the design should feel current rather than traditional. The collection coordinates with minimalist wedding invitations for couples sending across the full suite.
Botanical and floral. Illustrated foliage, pressed flower motifs, and hand-drawn detail. The right pick for garden parties, vineyard dinners, and outdoor venues where the printed stationery should reflect the setting.
Destination and tropical. Warm tones, illustrated landscapes, and relaxed layouts for beach, vineyard, and destination celebrations. Coordinates with our destination wedding invitations collection.
Classic and traditional. Engraved-style typography, formal layouts, and restrained color. The right register for black-tie weekends where every printed piece should feel considered.
If you want to see how a design carries across the full suite, from save the date through invitation, rehearsal dinner, and day-of stationery, every collection previews together.
The strongest argument for ordering rehearsal dinner invitations from the same collection as the wedding invitations is consistency across the weekend. When guests arrive at the dinner and recognize the typography and paper from the invitation that landed in their mailbox six weeks earlier, the event reads as one event, not two unrelated nights.
Practical coordination matters too. Ordering from a single collection means the paper weight, print method, and color values are calibrated to match. Mixing printers is the most common reason rehearsal dinner stationery looks slightly off from the wedding suite. The cardstock thickness changes, the gold foil reads as a different shade, the serif weight is a quarter-point heavier. Couples who care about the visual cohesion of the wedding weekend should order from one source.
For couples who haven't yet selected wedding invitations, our printed wedding invitations collection is the starting point. Once the wedding design is chosen, the rehearsal dinner pairing follows from the same collection.
Printed invitations carry the most weight for formal and semi-formal events. The physical card is held, displayed on a fridge, and kept in a way that a digital send isn't. For black-tie events, hosted dinners at private venues, and weekends where the wedding suite is itself printed, printed rehearsal dinner invitations are the default.
For casual rehearsal dinners, last-minute sends, or weekends where the wedding invitations themselves are digital, online rehearsal dinner invitations cover the same need with built-in RSVP tracking and same-day delivery. Both formats coordinate visually across the collection, and many couples send both: printed to immediate family and out-of-town guests, digital to the wedding party.
The decision usually comes down to the formality of the dinner and how the rest of the wedding suite is built. A formal hosted dinner with printed wedding invitations should have printed rehearsal dinner invitations. A casual backyard celebration with digital invitations doesn't need printed rehearsal dinner stationery to look intentional.
Most couples order between 50 and 100 rehearsal dinner invitations. The guest list for a rehearsal dinner is significantly smaller than the wedding guest list, typically the wedding party and their partners, immediate family, the officiant, and out-of-town guests. For a 200-person wedding, a typical rehearsal dinner guest list runs 40 to 60 people, which means ordering 60 to 80 invitations (including a buffer for last-minute additions and damaged cards).
Order quantities scale at standard wedding stationery thresholds: 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, and higher. Pricing per card decreases as quantity increases, so couples deciding between 50 and 75 cards usually find that 75 cards costs only slightly more than 50, and the buffer is worth ordering. Reorders after the initial print run are available but cost significantly more per card, so it's better to over-order by a small amount on the original send.
Every order includes a digital proof before printing begins. The proof shows the invitation at actual size with the final typography, layout, and color. Changes can be made at the proof stage at no additional cost; once the proof is approved, the order moves to production and revisions require a reprint. Most couples finalize the proof within one round; couples who want to see the design with multiple variations should request the proof early in the timeline.
For a rehearsal dinner six to eight weeks out, place your printed order at least two weeks before your target send date. The full production window from proof approval to delivery is approximately ten business days, plus shipping time. Couples ordering letterpress or foil should add a few extra days, since the production process is slower than flat ink.
Rehearsal dinner invitations mail four to six weeks before the wedding date. If you're managing a larger guest list with significant travel, six to eight weeks gives guests adequate time to coordinate around the wedding weekend. Order placement should follow the same logic. Work backward from the mail date by two to three weeks, and confirm your design and wording before submitting. For the full sequence covering save the dates, wedding invitations, and the rehearsal dinner stationery, see the wedding invitation timeline.
Every design in the rehearsal dinner collection is created in-house and coordinates across the full wedding stationery suite. Letterpress, foil, and flat ink are produced on premium cotton paper using equipment calibrated for consistent results across thousands of orders. Paper samples ship in two business days, the design proof is delivered before any print order is committed, and standard production runs ship within ten business days of approval.
Our work has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Brides. The collection has been ordered by couples for weddings at the St. Regis New York, Cipriani, the Breakers, and private venues across the country. For couples who want their wedding stationery, from invitation through rehearsal dinner through day-of, to read as a single intentional suite, the collection is built specifically for that.
For wording examples and host line conventions across formal, semi-formal, and casual events, the rehearsal dinner invitation wording guide covers traditional through modern wording with five complete examples and FAQ. For etiquette across the full wedding stationery suite, the wedding invitation etiquette guide is the complete reference.
Pricing depends on print method, quantity, and paper. Flat ink is the most cost-effective option; letterpress and foil cost more per card because the production is slower and more labor-intensive. Most couples ordering 75–100 invitations land between $300 and $700 for the full set with envelopes, before any add-ons.
They don't have to, but they should coordinate. Ordering from the same collection ensures the paper, print method, and design language stay consistent across the wedding weekend. Mixing printers usually produces small inconsistencies in paper weight, foil tone, or typography that read as off when guests see the pieces together.
Yes. You don't need to be ordering wedding invitations from Bliss & Bone to order rehearsal dinner invitations. Many couples come to us for the rehearsal dinner stationery specifically after committing to printed invitations elsewhere.
Standard production runs ship within ten business days of proof approval, plus shipping time. Letterpress and foil orders may take slightly longer depending on volume. For couples on a tight timeline, expedited production is available. Contact us with your target mail date before ordering.
Yes. Order paper samples and they ship in two business days. Samples include letterpress, foil, and flat ink finishes on the same cotton stock used for production so you can see the paper, ink, and printing technique in person before committing.
Send printed for formal and semi-formal events, especially when the wedding invitations themselves are printed. Send online for casual events, last-minute scheduling, or weekends where the full wedding suite is digital. Both formats coordinate across the same design collection.
Ready to design your rehearsal dinner invitations? Browse the full collection above and customize every detail in our card builder, with paper samples available before you commit to printing. Need a digital option for casual events or out-of-town guests? Browse online rehearsal dinner invitations for the same design collection in a shareable format.