Add Sparkle to Your Special Event With Foil Invitations

Make sure your invitation gets noticed with foil invitation printing. Foil-pressed invitations elevate the elegance and style of your special event. Print them for weddings, birthdays, business promotions, and other upscale events and be the talk of the town.

  • Dazzle your guests with elegant touches of gold, copper, and silver foil on your invitations.
  • Rounded corners add another layer of class and interest to the design.

What finishes are available for foil invitations?

  • Uncoated Finish. This means the paper has no extra coating or finishing and provides an elegant and classy look. It has no glare, so your foil accents on the invitations will stand out even more.
  • Silk Laminate with Foil Accents. This features dull finish with a luxurious silky feel to the touch. The silk laminate coating makes your cardstock stronger and more water-resistant.
  • Silk Laminate with Foil and Spot UV Accents. These three combinations bring texture and gloss to your invitations. Spot UV areas pick up the light and add more shine to your foil invitations. It also gives a tactile feel for maximum contrast and style.

What Size Do I Need for My Event?

You wouldn’t want to send out jumbo-sized invitations for an intimate party or use mini-sized invitations for a big all-night party.

The size will help you set the tone of your event

  • 4" x 6" and 4.25" x 6" sizes are regular-sized invitations used for birthdays, christenings, and graduation parties. This size is also great for save-the-date announcements and postcard style invitations.
  • 4.25" x 5.5" size is also known as an A2 flat card. This is the ideal size for response cards, RSVP postcards, inserts, and small announcements.
  • 5" x 7" size is perfect for special events such as weddings, achievement awards, formal functions and other milestones. This A7 flat card features generous space which is perfect for wedding invitations.

It's so easy to print foil invitations with us. Just upload your ready-made file or use our online design tool to create your unique design. Our free file check option ensures your foil invitation printing is error-free.


Question and Answer

“Spot UV” is the clear coating applied over a specific area of your invitation depending on your design. This coating adds more texture and brightens ink colors too. It provides a nice contrast with foil accents which makes it a winning choice for foil invitation printing.

Rounded corners give your foil invitation a softer and cleaner look compared to the hard, sharp edges of a square-shaped design. Rounded corners also prevent snagging or wear after prolonged handling.

No. Turnaround time only refers to the number of days required to produce your order. This begins the moment your print-ready artwork has been uploaded. Shipping time, holidays and weekends are not included.

Guidelines for Setting Up Your Artwork for Foil Printing


To set up your file for foil printing, follow these important steps:

  • Your file should contain two layers.
  • One layer contains your artwork
  • Another layer to show where the foil will be applied
  • If applying foil to text, use font size of 8 pts. or larger.
  • Strokes or borders must be more than 1.5 pts. thick.
  • Limit foil coverage to 50% of the surface area.

To set up your file for foil printing with spot uv:

In addition to the second layer added for the foil printing process, your file should have a third layer for the spot uv. Below are the additional guidelines for preparing your files for foil printing with spot uv.

  • On your third layer, create a mask file for the elements in your design where you would want spot uv.
  • Use 100% K or black to elements for spot uv, and 0% K where spot uv is not applied.
  • Leave a 1/16" gap in between foil and spot uv elements. They cannot overlap.
  • Minimum font size is 8 pts.
  • Minimum strokes or borders should be 1.5 pts. thick.

Download our free file template.

If you need help setting up your file, call our customer service at 888-296-5760 or use our Live Chat.

What Materials Are Available for Foil Invitations?

The flat finish of our paper options provide great contrast to the shiny foil.

16 pt. Cardstock Silk Laminated

  • 16 pt. cardstock with silk laminate on both sides with a combined thickness of 18 pt.
  • The premium option for high end, luxury brands
  • Dull finish with soft luxurious feel
  • Tear and water-resistant
  • Not ideal for writing on

14 pt. Cardstock Uncoated

  • A sleek, understated finish on both sides
  • No additional coating
  • Sturdy stock with excellent writability
  • Ideal for appointment cards and note cards


Foil Color

Copper Foil                Red Foil

Silver Foil                Blue Foil

Gold Foil                Black Foil

Guidelines for setting up your print file: 

  • If applying foil to text, use font size of 8 pt. or larger.
  • Strokes or borders must be more than 1.5 pt. thick.
  • Limit foil coverage to 50% of the surface area.
  • The foil mask should be a separate layer on your file (download our free file setup template for more information).

If you need help setting up your file, call Customer Service at 888-296-5760 and ask about our Design Services.

Spot UV

Spot UV

High Gloss UV Coating is applied to selected areas. It draws attention and provides visual interest to your prints. If your artwork has both Spot UV and Foil, please leave a 1/16" gap in between. They cannot overlap.

Download Blank Print Templates

Use these blank templates with your preferred design software to set up your print file with the correct trim and foliding lines.

Final Dimensions
Description
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4" x 6"
Standard Unfolded
4.25" x 5.5"
Standard Unfolded
4.25" x 6"
Standard Unfolded
5" x 7"
Standard Unfolded