A8 Announcements & Invitations - Flat Cards

About A8 Announcements & Invitations

A8 Announcements & Invitations are an excellent choice when you need a larger format for your special event. Whether you're planning a wedding, graduation, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, corporate event, or another special occasion, the A8 format provides plenty of room for important event information, photos, graphics and creative designs. We can print your existing artwork or help you create a professional, press-ready design from your ideas.

A8 Announcements & Invitations are printed on quality #100 white cover stock for a professional look and feel. The large 5.25" x 7.875" format works well for both formal and informal invitations and can be mailed in a matching A8 Envelope.

Key Benefits of A8 Announcements & Invitations

Ideal for Wedding Invitations, Graduation Invitations, Baby Shower Invitations, Bridal Shower Invitations, birthdays, anniversaries and other special events
Large 5.25" x 7.875" finished size provides plenty of room for photos, graphics and event details
Can be used for formal or informal announcements and invitations
Available in both portrait and landscape orientations
Can be printed single or double sided
Professionally printed in the USA
Matching A8 Envelopes are available

A8 Announcements & Invitations Specifications

File Type: PDF (contact us for assistance with other file types)
Finished Size: 5.25" wide x 7.875" tall portrait or 7.875" wide x 5.25" tall landscape
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; 1200 dpi for vector artwork is recommended
Paper: #100 white cover
Finishing: Trimmed to finished size
Minimum Quantity: 100
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 Announcements & Invitations - File Requirements and Preparation

Your A8 announcement or invitation can be created from your own press-ready PDF artwork, or we can help create a professional design based on your ideas. For the best printing results, prepare your artwork using the following specifications:

File Type: PDF for commercial printing
Page Setup: 5.25" x 7.875" portrait or 7.875" x 5.25" landscape
Color Space: Grayscale, RGB or CMYK (CMYK recommended)
Resolution: 300 dpi recommended for raster images
Vector Artwork: 1200 dpi recommended for vector artwork
Bleed: 1/8" on all sides when artwork extends to the edge
Safe Margin: Keep important text and graphics at least 1/4" from the finished edges

Free Downloadable A8 Announcements & Invitations Layout Templates

A8 layout templates will be available here as they are added.

What to Include on an A8 Invitation

The larger A8 format gives you plenty of room for the information your guests need. Depending on the type of event, you may want to include:

Event name or occasion
Names of the hosts, couple or honoree
Date and time
Location and address
RSVP information
Phone number, email address or website
Dress code or other special instructions
Event website or QR code
Photos, graphics or other design elements

For Wedding Invitations, you may also include your wedding website, reception information, registry information or other details that are important to your guests.

How A8 Announcements & Invitations Are Made

A8 Announcements & Invitations are professionally printed in the USA on quality paper using high-quality digital printing equipment. Multiple pieces are printed on press sheets for efficient production and consistent quality. After printing, the sheets are trimmed to the finished A8 size, inspected, boxed and prepared for shipment.

Our efficient digital printing process allows us to provide quality A8 announcement and invitation printing at affordable prices while maintaining the professional appearance expected for important events.

A8 Announcements & Invitations Production and Shipping

Production time is typically 24–48 business hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Production begins after you approve the final proof when we provide graphic design services, or after your order is completed when you provide a press-ready PDF.

Shipping is available nationwide via UPS Ground, 2nd Day or Next Day Air Saver. Available shipping methods and pricing can be viewed by entering your ZIP code and state in the shopping cart.