Examples of work we've printed. We send a digital proof of your artwork before anything goes to press.
Invitations
For events, openings and functions, on stock that feels like an occasion.
An invitation is held, read and often kept, which is the argument for spending the extra on stock. Same flat and folded sizes as our flyers and brochures, on uncoated, matte, gloss or synthetic.
Tell us the date of the event when you ask and we'll work backwards from when they need to be in hand, not from when you place the order.
Synthetic is waterproof and antibacterial. Uncoated takes a pen or a stamp; matte and gloss won't. There's a guide to all of them further down this page.
Uncoated runs 100, 250 or 350gsm. No coating at all, so it takes a pen or a stamp.
Flat sizes print as a single card. Folded sizes are printed flat and folded after, and the sheet they come off is in brackets.
Optional. Skip it and we'll ask later. Setup sizes and file requirements are further down this page.
Quoted to your spec, quantity and deadline.
Choosing a stock
Which stock, and why it matters
Four stocks, and the choice matters more than the weight. On an invitation how it feels is most of the message.
Uncoated
No coating at all. 100, 250 or 350gsm.
SuitsAnything handwritten, and the natural choice for a formal invitation.
Matte
Coated, low sheen. 128 to 250gsm.
SuitsUnderstated and easy to read. Where most invitations land.
Gloss
Coated, with a sheen. 128 to 250gsm.
SuitsInvitations leading with a photograph.
Synthetic
Waterproof and antibacterial. 190, 261 or 368gsm.
SuitsOutdoor events, poolside functions, anything that might get rained on.
Every stock above runs to the same turnaround, so a heavier or tougher one never costs you time. Within a stock, the weight changes how substantial it feels rather than how it prints. Still deciding? Tell us what it's for and where it's going and we'll say which way to go.
Turnaround & delivery
Every one of these runs from artwork approval, not from when you place the order.
- Priority
- 3–5 business days
- Standard
- 5–7 business days
These are typical rather than a ceiling, and every date is confirmed before you commit. Plenty of jobs move faster. If you are working to a deadline, tell us early and we'll tell you straight away whether it's achievable.
Collect from 2/137 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick, Mon to Fri 8:00am–4:30pm. Or we ship anywhere in Australia, with freight quoted alongside your order.
Artwork requirements
Most production delays start here. Two minutes of reading saves a week.
| Size | Trim | Set up at (3mm bleed) | Keep content inside |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6 flat | 105 x 148mm | 111 x 154mm | 95 x 138mm |
| DL flat | 99 x 210mm | 105 x 216mm | 89 x 200mm |
| A5 flat | 148 x 210mm | 154 x 216mm | 138 x 200mm |
| A4 flat | 210 x 297mm | 216 x 303mm | 200 x 287mm |
| A3 flat | 297 x 420mm | 303 x 426mm | 287 x 410mm |
| A4 Bifold | 297 x 420mm | 303 x 426mm | 287 x 410mm |
| A5 Bifold | 210 x 297mm | 216 x 303mm | 200 x 287mm |
| DL Trifold | 210 x 297mm | 216 x 303mm | 200 x 287mm |
| DL Z-fold | 210 x 297mm | 216 x 303mm | 200 x 287mm |
Those are flat sheet sizes. Everything is set up flat, at the trim size above, and folded after printing. On a folded size, don't add your own fold marks: panel widths on a trifold aren't equal thirds, because the panel that tucks inside has to be slightly narrower, and how much narrower depends on the stock. We confirm the exact panel widths on your proof.
- Print-ready PDF with 3mm bleed on every edge
- Fonts outlined or embedded so they don't substitute on our end
- CMYK, not RGB screen colours don't survive the press unchanged
- 300 dpi minimum at final size sharp at 5cm isn't sharp at 50cm
- Keep important content 5mm inside the trim so nothing critical gets cut
- Send Pantone references if brand colour is critical, and we'll get as close as CMYK allows
Start from our template
Print-ready PDFs set up at the right size with the bleed, trim and safe area already marked. Open one in Illustrator, InDesign or Affinity, drop your design in, and export.
Not sure? Send what you have. Our in-house design team checks every file before it goes to press and we'll tell you if something needs fixing before it costs you a reprint. Artwork preparation is quoted separately, and you'll never get a surprise line item.
Common questions
What sizes and folds do you offer?
Flat in A6, DL, A5, A4 or A3, and folded as an A4 Bifold, A5 Bifold, DL Trifold or DL Z-fold. On a folded size the sheet it comes off is shown in brackets. Square, slimline and die-cut shapes are all possible - tell us the finished size and we'll quote it.
Can you fold them?
Yes. The size picker carries flat and folded options together, so pick the folded size you want rather than asking for a fold on top. One thing to know: uncoated isn't offered on a folded size, because it doesn't behave the same through a fold. Matte, gloss and synthetic all fold.
Which stock weight should I choose?
Pick the stock first, because it sets which weights exist. Most invitations land on 170gsm matte, which holds its shape and does not curl in an envelope. 250gsm is card rather than paper and suits weddings and openings. Uncoated runs 100, 250 or 350gsm and is the natural choice for anything handwritten. Synthetic runs heavier and is waterproof, which is worth knowing for an outdoor or poolside event.
How far ahead should I order invitations?
Work back from the date you need them in hand, not the date of the event. Allow 7–10 business days for standard production from artwork approval, plus time for proofing and for posting them out. Tell us the date when you ask and we'll tell you straight away whether it's achievable.
Can you print matching pieces?
Yes, and it's worth quoting them together. An invitation, an RSVP card, place cards and an order of service set up as one job keep the same stock and the same colour across the set.
How long do invitations take?
Priority is 3–5 business days and standard is 5–7, both from artwork approval. Those are typical rather than a ceiling, and we confirm the date before you commit. If you are working to a deadline, tell us early and we will tell you straight away whether it is achievable.
Anything else
Something outside the standard spec?
The sizes above cover most invitations. Where it gets interesting is everything that isn't on this page.
Square, or something unusual
Square invitations, slimline, rounded corners, die-cut shapes. All possible, and all worth quoting properly rather than guessing at. Tell us the finished size.
A stock that feels like an occasion
Textured, uncoated, coloured cores, heavier boards than the four above. Tell us what you're after and we'll tell you what's achievable and what it changes.
Matching pieces
Invitation, RSVP card, place cards, an order of service. Quoted together they're set up once, which keeps the stock and the colour consistent across the set.
Tell us the date. We'll tell you how it's possible.
Most quotes come back the same business day. Give us quantity, branding and deadline, and we can usually map out a way to get there.