Invitation Envelopes
- 5 1/2 BAR Envelopes (4 3/8 x 5 3/4) have the traditional look just right for invitations/notecards/announcements/weddngs
- Comes in Gold Metallic, 80lb. Text Paper
- Dimensions: 5"L x 7"W
- Comes in Ruby Red
- A4 Invitation Envelopes (4 1/4 x 6 1/4) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements
- Comes in Pool, 80lb. Text Paper
- A9 Invitation Envelopes (5 3/4 x 8 3/4) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements
- Comes in Natural, 70lb. Text Paper
- Vintage plum
- Size: #17 (2 11/16" x 3 11/16")
- Dimensions: 5.25"L x 5.25"W
- Comes in Navy
- Baby blue brite hue recycled envelope
- Blank interior for personalized message
- Quartz metallic
- Size: 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
- A7 Invitation Envelopes (5 1/4 x 7 1/4) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements/5x7 photos
- Comes in Smoke, 80lb. Text Paper
- Regular white square envelope
- Blank interior for personalized message
- A7 Contour Flap Envelopes (5 1/4 x 7 1/4) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements/5x7 photos
- Comes in Ruby Red, 80lb. Text Paper
- A4 Foil Lined Invitation Envelopes (4 1/4 x 6 1/4) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements
- Comes in Black w/Gold LUX Lining, 80lb. Text Paper
- Comes in Blush
- Dimensions: 4.75"L x 6.5"W
- A2 (4 3/8 x 5 3/4) - Ruby Red are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements
- Comes in Ruby Red, 80lb. Text Paper
- 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 Square are perfect for invitations/announcements/greeting cards/special occasions
- Comes in Gold Metallic, 80lb. Text Paper
- A8 Foil Lined Invitation Envelopes (5 1/2 x 8 1/8) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements
- Comes in White w/Red LUX Lining, 60lb. Text Paper
- Holiday green
- Size: A8 (5 1/2" x 8 1/8")
- 9 x 9 Square Envelopes are perfect for announcements/weddings/greeting cards/invitations
- Comes in Midnight Black, 80lb. Text Paper
- Gray dark base envelope
- Blank interior for personalized message
- Black with silver foil
- Size: A7 (5 1/4" x 7 1/4")
- A7 Invitation Envelopes (5 1/4 x 7 1/4) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements/5x7 photos
- Comes in Mandarin, 80lb. Text Paper
- 5 x 5 Square Envelopes are perfect for announcements/weddings/greeting cards/invitations
- Comes in Black Linen, 80lb. Text Paper
- Dimensions: 8.5"L x 8.5"W
- Comes in Midnight Black
- Dimensions: 6"L x 6"W
- Comes in Grocery Bag
- A6 Invitation Envelopes (4 3/4 x 6 1/2) are perfect to use for sending invitations/greeting cards/RSVP's/thank you cards/gifts for birthdays/graduations/holidays
- Comes in Pastel Green, 60lb. Text Paper
- A7 Foil Lined Invitation Envelopes (5 1/4 x 7 1/4) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements/5x7 photos
- Comes in Navy w/Gold LUX Lining, 80lb. Text Paper
- Size: 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"
- Closure: Gum
- 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 Square Envelopes are perfect for announcements/weddings/greeting cards/invitations
- Comes in Sunflower, 80lb. Text Paper
- Size: 4bar A1 (3 5/8" x 5 1/8")
- Closure: Gum
- A1 Invitation Envelopes (3 5/8 x 5 1/8) are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements
- Comes in Natural - 100% Recycled, 80lb. Text Paper
- A1 Invitation Envelopes (3 5/8 x 5 1/8) 80lb. Reich Paper - Savoy are perfect for party invites/thank you cards/wedding invites/announcements
- Comes in Natural White - 100% Cotton, 80lb. Text Paper
- Jupiter metallic
- Size: A7 (5 1/4" x 7 1/4")
Personalize your event or special announcement with invitation envelopes that reflect your personality. It’s likely the invitation will be the first impression guests have of your upcoming special occasion, so make it count! Learn more about what to look for when purchasing invitation envelopes below.
What Should Be Considered When Buying Invitation Envelopes?
While your invitation envelope doesn’t have to match the invitation paper itself perfectly, it should coordinate. Though you can have the invitation envelope be an exact match to the invitation, say by having both be blue, you may want to opt to coordinate them within a particular color theme. If the invitation is white but has blue lettering or designs, a blue card envelope could be a good choice. Many people choose to coordinate the color theme of their invitations and corresponding envelopes with that of the event, especially if it’s a wedding. Whatever you decide, it is nice to make sure the shade of the color is kept consistent across all materials.
Below are a few other considerations to keep in mind.
The Size of the Invitation Envelopes
Staples carries envelopes in all sizes for all cards and occasions. Invitation envelopes, card envelopes, party envelopes — Staples has them all, and in a variety of sizes. The most common include:
- 3 ⅝ by 5 ⅛
- 4 ⅜ by 5 ¾
- 4 ¾ by 6 ½
- 4 ⅛ by 9 ½
- 5 ¼ by 7 ¼
- 5 ½ by 8 ⅛
- 6 by 9 ½
The Desired Shape of the Closure Flap
Invite envelopes typically have either a square-shaped closure flap or a triangular-shaped closure flap, which are also called Euro flaps or deep flaps. The shape of the flap really depends on your personal preference. There’s no right or wrong when it comes to flap shape.
The Type of Closure
Most invitation or card envelopes have one of the following types of closure methods: gummed, glue or self-seal.
Gummed envelopes are the most traditional type. These are sealed with a water-soluble gummed strip that you can use your tongue to moisten. Glue-based envelope flaps are sealed by using a special sponge to activate the adhesive for an extra strong seal. Self-seal envelopes are known by a variety of names, including peel-and-seal and zip seal. They’re popular because there’s no moisture needed. All you have to do is tear away the paper strip and the adhesive is ready to go.
The Color of the Invitation Envelopes
Invitation envelopes come in many different colors, including beige, black, blue, brown, white, gold, silver, green, metallic and purple. Again, it’s good to coordinate or stick with a consistent color scheme when choosing the envelopes you’ll use with your invitations.
How Can You Personalize Invitation Envelopes?
Invitation envelopes can be decorated and customized for a personal touch. It’s common to use custom address labels or custom stamps to reflect your personality or the event. Some people also like to decorate envelopes with multicolor pens or use a sticker to add an additional seal to the flap.