An invitation set, in its simplest form, includes a card, a reply card, a reply envelope and a larger envelope in
which all the pieces are mailed.

The most common invitation types are:
• A-7 Announcement Cards which may be flat (5” x 7”), folded (10” x 7”) or folded (15” x 7”)
• A-2 Reply Cards which may be flat (5.5” x 4.25”) or folded (11” x 4.25”)
Invitation envelopes that match these sizes are:
• A-7 (5.25” x 7.25”) for the outside envelope
• A-2 (4.375” x 5.75”) for the reply envelope

Four Color Envelopes
Full color printing on envelopes requires that the envelope first be printed on a flat sheet of paper and then die cut to manufacture the envelope. This process adds an additional 7-10 working days and requires custom estimating. It’s often best to design using just 1 or 2 colors.

Return or Remit Envelopes
This is a smaller envelope that is used to return a reply card. Remit envelopes may also have an extended back flap. The flap serves multiple purposes—it allows the insertion of a check, the inclusion of contact information, or forms a tear-away information flap.

Postage Considerations
When adding additional pieces to an invitation set, remember that the maximum thickness for first class postage is 1/4". Envelopes may have a pointed flap or a square flap. A pointed flap, called baronial, will run through automatic mailing equipment, reducing production costs.

All square and most dark color envelopes are not able to be sorted automatically by postal machinery, therefore they are subject to additional postage.

Auxiliary Printed Material for Special Events

• “Save the Date” postcard sized (4.25” x 5.5”), (4” x 6”) or (8.5” x 5.5”)
• Banner (3’ x 6’)
• Program—cover in 4/4 color, insides 1/1 color, saddle stitched, full sized (11” x 17” which folds to 11” x 8.5”)
• Auction Guide using variable data—so that unique auction numbers are printed on each piece