There’s a lot to consider when creating a party invitation template, such as what information to put on the card, what the ideal size for an invite is, and many other considerations.
What information should an invitation card have?
It can be exciting to think about what to add to your invitation card – photos or stickers, perhaps? But before you plan the personal touches to your card, make sure not to forget to most important details your invite should hold:
The occasion
Your guests should be able to tell right off the bat if the event is a wedding, a birthday party, an anniversary or something else. You don’t have to print out the name of the actual occasion on the invite. The theme, colours, and style of the invite alone should be enough to tell what the occasion is. You can choose from a plethora of invite options for different events online at Giant Invitations.
The celebrant/s
If it’s a wedding, make sure your and your partner’s names are readable and eye-catching. We offer a suite of elegant fonts here at Giant, and our design team will help you create the perfect font and layout combinations that suit the theme of your event.
The event schedule
The purpose of an invitation card is to let your guests know in advance that you are hosting an event and you want them to attend. To be able to make the necessary arrangements to attend your event, your guests need to know when and where they need to go. Include information about your event date and location as well as the required dress code, if any, so your guests can prepare.
What size should an invitation be?
The size of your invitation card doesn’t just determine its overall appeal but also the postage you would have to pay and other fees associated with it. In Australia, the standard size of an invite card is 105 x 148mm or an A6 card. Depending on the details of your invitation, your desired design, and the occasion, you can adjust the size of your invite by a few inches or so. Just make sure that no matter the size of the invitation you choose, it is compatible with your envelope and sending them out won’t be a problem.
Giant Invitations has a wide selection of card size options that you can choose from. You can consult our expert designers at our cosy showroom in Melbourne or over the phone to get suggestions as to what size invitation is best for your event. You can leave it to us to make sure that your cards fit inside their matching envelopes or pockets perfectly.
If you can’t visit our showroom yet, you may order a free sample pack online to get an up-close look and feel of our signature card stocks and print finishes. You can also get a good estimate of the real-life size of our invitation cards.
What should I consider when designing an invitation card?
It can be overwhelming to choose among the multitude of invitation card options available, so to help you narrow down your options, focus on these three elements first:
Budget
Setting a budget will help you set boundaries as to what kind of invitation you be willing to pay for. When you have a clear-set budget, you can limit your options and play around with those that fit within your means so you can come up with a final design faster.
Theme
Invitation cards can be simple, extravagant, rustic, modern, and a lot of other styles. Think of what style will suit your event best. For birthdays, you can go for more colourful themes, while neutral tones are popular choices for wedding and engagement parties.
Material
The material of your invite has a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your invite. Card stocks are a popular material used for invitation cards, and there are many different kinds of textures, colours, and thickness options to consider. For more inspiration on invite card options, feel free to browse the Giant Invitations online platform. We don’t just print on paper; we can also print on acrylics, cork, wood, and a lot more.
Giant Invitations provides top-notch party invitation design and printing services for all sorts of cards and wedding stationery, such as wedding cards, save-the-date cards, place cards, and engagement invitations. Our invitation designer team has over thirty years of combined experience in commercial invitation printing, so you can trust that we can create almost any invitation card idea you can imagine.
Book an appointment to visit our showroom located at Sydney Road, Brunswick Melbourne now and let’s talk about your dream invitation!
