Wondering what the standard wedding invitation size is so you can prepare for postage? Read on to find out the typical size of wedding invitations so you can plan ahead. Subscribe for the latest tips and wedding advice to your email!
When you’re deciding what kind of invites to send, you may be wondering what size the wedding invitations will be. While there are different sizes from which to choose, there is a standard that tends to look best, fits the most amount of text on the front of the card, and is the best option for postage when they’re sent out to guests. In this blog post, we’ll tell you the most common size of wedding invitations so you can pick the best option for your wedding. We’ll also show you how to save a bit of money by going smaller if you’re trying to stretch your budget.
Average Size and Measurements of Wedding Invitations
As a rule of thumb, the standard size of a wedding invitation is 5″ x 7″, printed on a flat card, and vertical in style.
Here’s an example:
Can it be horizontally printed at 7″x5″ instead? Absolutely.
Does it matter if you print horizontally or vertically? Not at all! The design is up to you!
Why is this the standard size? Typically you’ll find invitations sized at 5″x7″ because they’re the perfect option to fit just enough text, without being too large for the mail. You can fit all of the wedding details and include all the important wording in the space provided. In addition, here are some benefits of choosing standard wedding invitation sizing.
Pros of Choosing Standard Size
When you select a standard 5″x7″ size, you’ll benefit from the following pros:
• Many Design Options Available
Since it is the standard size, you’ll easily find dozens of wedding invitation designs to suit your theme, color palette, season, and more.
• Postage is the Most Affordable
When you select a standard-size wedding invitation, you’ll typically pay the least for postage vs. a square-sized invitation, which costs more (due to the post office restrictions on a square-size envelope, as it doesn’t fit in a standard machine).
• It Fits All The Details You Need
Smaller wedding invitation sizes, like petite which measures 4.25″ x 6″ can be a good option for saving on your budget, but does not offer the same amount of space for your text. In addition, it may get lost or not appear as large and grandiose as the standard wedding invitation size.
Different Types of Wedding Invitation Sizes
There are two sizes: standard and sizing.
• Standard is 5″x7″ and is printed either horizontally or vertically. It costs typically $2.85 per invitation at the standard size at Minted. Here’s an example of a standard invitation.
The benefit of standard size is the larger space on which to include your details. This is especially helpful if you plan to have lots of wording (i.e. include your parents’ names on both sides, have longer names of the venues to fit on the card, etc.)
• Petite is 4.25″ x 6″ and is also printed either way, horizontal or vertical, depending on your preferences. Here’s an example of a petite invitation.
The benefit of a petite size is cost, which is approximately $2.85 for 100 invitations vs. $3.15 for 100 invitations at standard size (based on pricing here). That is a savings of $0.31 per invitation. (Note: Other factors can increase this cost, like adding gold foil as one example.) If the price of invitations is a major factor in your wedding budget, you may find the petite size to be strikingly similar to the traditional size and guests probably won’t even notice. You’ll save thirty-one cents per invitation, which can add up to approximately $31 in savings for an order of 100 invitations.
As you can see, it’s helpful to weigh both the pros and cons when deciding on the size of your wedding invitations. Be sure to consider all the options before you purchase so you can spend your wedding budget wisely. Make sure the envelopes you plan to use — if not included in your invitation order — will properly fit the invitation card and all of its enclosures. Before you add postage, bring one fully-assembled wedding invitation to the post office and ask them to weigh it for you. Then you’ll know exactly how much the postage will cost per invite. I hope this blog post helped you to differentiate and pick the best size for your wedding invitations.
Now that you know the difference, it’s time to customize yours! Click here to see the invitations in both standard and petite sizing for your convenience.
