Wedding invitations set the tone long before the day: a church ceremony, a lobola celebration, a traditional wedding with two families, or a small farm wedding in the Winelands. A good invitation card gives the date, venue, dress code and RSVP clearly, on board that feels right. Whether you need 60 simple A6 cards or 250 foiled invitations with envelopes, a printer near you can quote them. Give your guest count and date. Send one request and local printers quote you directly, free and with no obligation.
Wedding invitations and stationery
Most couples order a set:
- The invitation card, often A6 (105 x 148 mm) to fit a C6 envelope, or DL to fit a DL envelope
- RSVP cards, details cards with a map and directions, and save the date cards
- Orders of service, menus, place cards and table numbers for the day
- Thank you cards afterwards
Traditional wedding invitations often go out in two languages or carry clan and family names, so leave room for both. If many guests are older relatives, use a clear font size and print the venue address in full.
Choosing card, finish and envelopes
Invitation card is usually 300 to 400 gsm, in smooth white, cream, linen or textured stock. Digital print suits most designs and short runs. For a premium look, ask about foiling (gold, silver, rose gold), letterpress (pressed into soft card), embossing, die cut shapes or vellum overlays. Coloured or lined envelopes, wax seals and ribbon add cost and time. Matching welcome posters or a printed canvas for the venue can use the same artwork.
Artwork, proofs and timing
Send a print PDF at the finished size with 3 mm bleed, or ask the printer to lay it out. Check names, dates, the venue address and the RSVP date on the proof with both families before you sign it off; reprints are costly. Fine script fonts can break up when printed small, so view the proof at actual size. Many couples send invitations six to eight weeks before the day, so order early if you want foil or letterpress. Order a few extra for late guests, keepsakes and mistakes when you address the envelopes.
What affects the price and what to ask
The number of pieces in the set, the card, the finishes and the envelopes set the price. Ask:
- Is design included, and how many rounds of changes?
- Are envelopes included, and what colour?
- Can I see a printed sample of the card and foil?
For orders of service in booklet form, see brochure printing.
What to include in your request
- Number of guests and invitations
- Size and type of card
- Foil, letterpress or plain print
- Envelopes, RSVP and details cards
- Wedding date and when to post
Wedding Invitations for different clients
- Families and individuals: invitations, RSVP cards and thank you cards for a family wedding
- Small businesses and start-ups: stationery printed for a small wedding planner or decor business
- Companies and offices: invitations for a director's wedding or staff celebration sent by the office
- Shops, restaurants and salons: stationery sets for bridal shops and venues to offer their clients
- Events, conferences and clubs: full sets with menus, place cards and table numbers for venues and planners
- Schools, churches and NGOs: invitations for church weddings and blessings printed for the congregation
- Government and municipalities: invitations for official ceremonies and civic celebrations by a municipality
- Designers, agencies and resellers: short runs with foil for stationery designers who resell under their own name
Frequently asked questions
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Wedding Invitations by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Mthatha
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Mahikeng
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Kimberley
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg