A8 Wedding Invitations & Announcements - Folding Cards
Our A8 Folding Cards are a large, versatile option for wedding invitations, graduation announcements, baby showers, bridal showers, engagement announcements, birthdays, anniversaries and other special events. Measuring 5.25" x 7.875" when folded closed, A8 Folding Cards give you plenty of room for photos, invitation details and a personalized message.
Printed on quality #100 white cover, A8 Folding Cards provide a substantial, professional feel that is ideal for important announcements and invitations. We can print your existing artwork or help you create a professional, press-ready design from your ideas.
When opened flat, A8 Folding Cards measure 10.5" x 7.875", giving you additional interior space for photographs, event details, directions, RSVP information and personal messages. Matching A8 Envelopes are available and accommodate the card when it is folded closed.
Key Benefits
- Large 5.25" x 7.875" finished size when folded closed
- 10.5" x 7.875" opened flat size for additional design and messaging space
- Ideal for weddings, graduations, baby showers, bridal showers and engagement announcements
- Also great for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate announcements and other special events
- Printed on quality #100 white cover
- Available with 1- or 2-sided printing
- Black or full-color printing available
- Matching A8 Envelopes are available
- Minimum quantity of 50
- Free PDF proofs provided for approval before printing
- Free file check to help identify technical issues before production
Specifications & File Requirements
- File Type: PDF (contact us for assistance with other file types)
- Finished Size: 5.25" wide x 7.875" tall folded closed; 10.5" wide x 7.875" tall opened flat, or 7.875" wide x 10.5" tall opened flat depending on orientation
- Margin: 1/4" recommended (1/8" minimum)
- Bleed: 1/8" minimum recommended when artwork extends to the edge of the card
- Crop Marks: Recommended
- Ink(s) & Printing Options: Black or Full Color (CMYK), 1 or 2 sided
- Color Space: Grayscale, RGB or CMYK (CMYK recommended)
- File Resolution: 300 dpi recommended for optimum quality; vector artwork is recommended for logos, text, and other scalable graphics
- Paper: #100 white cover
- Finishing: Trimmed and scored for folding
- Minimum Quantity: 50
- Free File Check: All artwork files are pre-flighted for technical issues before printing
- Free PDF Proofs: Sent via e-mail for approval prior to printing
- Graphic Design Services: Available for an additional fee
- Production Time: Typically 24–48 business hours from proof approval for most orders
- Shipping: Nationwide via UPS Ground, 2nd Day or Next Day Air Saver
- Companion Envelope: A8 Envelopes are available
Designing Your A8 Wedding Invitations & Announcements - Folding Cards
The large format and folding design of an A8 card give you plenty of room to create an invitation that feels personal and complete. Use the front for your main invitation message or favorite photograph, then use the inside panels for additional photographs, event details, directions, RSVP information, wedding party information or a personal message.
A8 Folding Cards are especially useful for weddings and formal events where you want additional room for information without making the invitation feel crowded. For ideas and helpful planning information, see our Wedding Invitations & Save the Date Cards guide.
Folding invitations are also a great choice for graduation announcements, baby showers, bridal showers, engagement announcements, birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations. Color can also play an important role in the look and feel of your invitation. Our Power of Color guide offers useful information when choosing colors for your design.
Need help creating your invitation? We can print your existing artwork or help you create a professional, press-ready design from your ideas. See our Graphic Design Services, Print Design, Layout & Document Setup, File Preparation and Free DIY Graphic Design Software resources for additional help.
Free Downloadable A8 Folding Card Layout Templates
Our free A8 Folding Card templates make it easier to set up your artwork at the correct size and position your text, photographs and other design elements properly. Use the template as a guide while creating your artwork, then remove or hide the template before submitting your finished file for printing.
This template is intended to be used as a reference guide for design layout as an underlay or layer. Remove or hide the template before uploading finished files for printing.
Template watermark: ©Discount Printing Service, All Rights Reserved
When exporting your finished artwork to PDF, use High Quality Print or Press Quality settings when available. Make sure images are prepared at approximately 300 dpi for optimum print quality.
What to Include on an A8 Invitation
What you include will depend on the type of event and how much information your guests need. Wedding invitations commonly include the names of the couple, wedding date, ceremony time, venue, location and RSVP information. You may also include reception details, dress code, wedding website information or other important instructions.
For graduation announcements, showers, birthdays, anniversaries and other events, include the information your guests need to know such as the guest of honor, date, time, location and RSVP details when applicable. The additional space provided by an A8 Folding Card gives you room to include photographs and additional information without overcrowding your design.
Always proofread your finished artwork carefully before submitting it for printing. Check names, dates, times, addresses, phone numbers, website addresses and other important information for accuracy.
Production and Shipping
A8 Folding Cards are typically produced within 24–48 business hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Production begins after your proof has been approved. If you use our graphic design services, production begins after you approve your final proof.
We offer several shipping options to help you get your invitations when you need them, including UPS Ground, 2nd Day and Next Day Air Saver. Shipping time is in addition to the production time.
If you are mailing a large quantity of invitations, ask us about our Direct Mail Marketing Services. We can help with printing, addressing and mailing services for qualifying projects.