When you’re wedding planning, your Google searches feel endless. When do I send out my Save the Dates and invitations? What are the most popular wedding invitation trends? Do I want print or digital cards? Our team is here to help take the guesswork out of the process. If you are already leaning toward printing wedding invitations, you might be curious about how you start designing your own — and how sizing works. In this wedding invitation size guide, we will walk couples through the typical wedding invitation size, and what you can do to make yours stand out.
As you read on, you’ll learn more about sizing options, complete with a wedding invitation size chart, and which types are most common among wedding couples today. When you’ve selected the best option for you, prepare to look forward to all of the oohs and ahhs you’ll receive when guests get your one-of-kind wedding invitations in the mail.
If you’re unsure about where to start, it’s best to understand the various options you have to choose from. There are three basic styles: portrait, landscape, and square. When it comes to your invites and envelopes, this is the wedding invitation size chart to follow:
The below wedding invitation size chart shows what is available when you build your invites on the Bliss & Bone website, but custom sizing and shapes are also possible.
So, what exactly is the typical wedding invitation size? On this wedding invitation size chart, that’s a 5 x 7-inch card and envelope, which is also referred to as an A7 portrait wedding invitation size. Other popular styles are A9 for a slightly larger look (8.5 x 5.5 inches) or A6 for a smaller option (6.25 x 4.5).
By contrast, the wedding invitation size in other countries is often measured in centimeters and the A series or square-sized invites are most commonly offered.
Standard sizing usually comes with standard pricing, so it makes the most sense to go with a classic option if you are trying to spend less on your stationery. Of course, you can always deviate from the “standard” wedding invitation size, but that will likely hike up your price.
Beyond the wedding invitation size guide, there are other factors you need to weigh for the overall cost of your stationery. This may include extra customizations, bonus features like grommets, specialty paper, luxury printing styles like embossing or letterpress, and more. When you choose a more irregular or unique wedding invitation size, you will also need to purchase an envelope that might lead to extra fees, too. It’s also suggested that couples order an additional five to 10 invitations, just in case there are any mailing issues or if you want to hold onto some as keepsakes. After all, you don’t want to run out!
As you are considering different ideas, including wedding invitation size, you need to have an understanding of how much you plan to spend. Before you make your choice, schedule a conversation with your partner and planner (an optional, but highly recommended vendor). You’ll want to share which vendors and other wedding-related things you want to prioritize, and go from there while mapping out the best wedding invitation size, style, and more.
Bliss & Bone is full of templates designed with varying options for your wedding invitation size. While most are presented as 5 x 7-inch styles, you can work with a dedicated designer to come up with exactly what you’re looking for. Here are some of the most popular designs and orientations, with the wedding invitation size recommended for each:
There are so many ways to envision your wedding invitations, and determining the best size and style is one of the first steps you’ll take. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to reach out and learn more about what our team can help you create.
When you and your partner want to build (or even test out building) your wedding invitations, you can start by reviewing your options of printed wedding invitations. Here’s what the step-by-step process looks like:
This is the standard process for couples ordering printed wedding invites through Bliss & Bone. If you’re operating on a shorter timeline, rush services are available. Here are the timelines for “Rush” and “Lightning” shipping:
Think through your wedding planning timeline and see how it’ll work for you. In most cases, you’ll want to send them out six to eight weeks prior to your wedding day, and that does not include production time and shipping to your home. Before you create these, you’ll also want to check off a few more items on your to-do list. Here are a few to keep on your radar:
These are the steps preceding your wedding invitations, and this really just covers your stationery-related products. In addition to these steps, you’ll also need to figure out your budgeting goals, book your venue and set your date (or dates, if you’re hosting a multi-day celebration), and hire a planner.
As you prepare to order the right wedding invitation size, you might be curious about the other aspects and items within your stationery suite. Below, we’re sharing the other must-haves and typical or “standard” sizing for each one:
Keep in mind that you’ll need to order envelopes that can accommodate the wedding invitation size, plus other items you want to package (for example, the reply cards and inserts). This wedding invitation size guide can serve as a clear indicator of the types of stationery you’ll want to add to your order.
All of this said, these are the most common — not the required sizing for each item. If you are interested in deviating from these standard sizes, again, all you need to do is reach out and have a conversation with your stationer.
When you are ready to start building your stationery suite and choosing the best wedding invitation size for you, visit the Bliss & Bone website and select your favorite template. From there, you can work with a designer to complete your dream stationery in the leadup to your special day. If you ever have any questions, feel free to contact us online or send an email to hello@blissandbone.com. To feel even better about your decisions, you can also order wedding paper samples, which will allow you to see examples of Bliss & Bone’s products before you submit your order. These are packaged in our studio and shipped on Fridays, but rush shipping is also available.