Typical Wedding Invitation Envelope Sizes

The chart below lists common card and envelope sizes for each one of your wedding stationery needs including bridal shower invitations rsvp cards and invitations.

Typical wedding invitation envelope sizes.

Each country has its own minimum and maximum size requirements for standard or first class mail. A10 envelopes measuring 6 x 9 1 2 inches a10 invitation envelopes are large distinguished and sure to stand out in a mailbox. The outer dimensions of the envelope are 4 375 inches by 5 75 inches with the inner dimensions only slightly larger than the recommended invitation size. A 2 envelopes hold invitations that are 4 1 inches by 5 25 inches.

Once you have chosen your envelope size you can move onto choosing the invitation size. While you can consider any size that will fit within the envelope most traditional invitation stay in the 4 1 2 x 6 1 4 rectangular shape. For example if you re planning a destination wedding and want to include information about the location this invite has the space you need to provide all these details. Consider the weight and dimension restrictions of the countries you re mailing it to and from.

This larger invitation is a good choice if there s extra information you want to include on your invite. The envelope size you need for those half fold cards a9 envelopes measure 5 3 4 x 8 3 4 and are made for 5 1 2 x 8 1 2 a9 cards invitations and correspondence. This size is a bit more contemporary making it a good choice for a wedding with a modern theme.