How a Pocket Invitation Is Built
A pocket invitation opens like a small book. The main invitation tucks into corner slits on one panel, and a shorter pocket on the facing panel holds the enclosure cards. Guests read the invitation first, then pull out the RSVP card without anything falling loose.
The most common closed size is about 5.25 x 7.25 in, which takes a 5 x 7 in invitation. Square suites near 6.25 x 6.25 in suit modern designs. A tri-fold folder with a pocket is the version that closes fully around the cards.
Because the folder adds a little thickness, check postage on one fully assembled suite before you buy stamps. A square shape or a ribbon can also change how the post office handles the envelope.
Pocket Invitation Specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Invitation size | 5 x 7 in (127 x 178 mm) or 6 x 6 in square |
| Closed folder size | About 5.25 x 7.25 in or 6.25 x 6.25 in |
| Fold style | Side fold, tri-fold or gatefold |
| Straight or angled pocket for two to four cards | |
| Stock | Linen-textured cover, uncoated cover, kraft board |
| Printing | Full color, one or two Pantone colors, white ink |
| Finish | Gold, silver or rose gold foil, blind embossing |
| Closure | Ribbon tie, or open with no closure |
Paper, Foil and Ribbon for Custom Wedding Invitation Folders
Linen-textured cover and uncoated cover give the soft, papery feel many couples want. Kraft board suits rustic and barn weddings, especially with white ink. Deep navy or forest stocks pair beautifully with gold foil names.
Foil stamping in gold, silver or rose gold puts the couple's monogram on the cover. Blind embossing raises a pattern with no ink at all, as our embossed folder options show. A satin ribbon tied around the folder holds the suite closed and finishes the look.
Designing Your Invitation Suite
- Finalize the size of the invitation and each enclosure card before anything else.
- Choose a fold: side fold for simple suites, tri-fold or gatefold for more cards.
- Pick a stock and a foil color, then send the monogram or names as vector art.
- Check the free digital proof against your card list, including the pocket height.
- Count guests by household rather than by person, and add spares for keepsakes.
- Leave time to fill and tie each folder by hand before the mailing date.
Matching the Suite From Invitation to Thank You
Planners often order the folder first and design the cards to fit it. Send us each card size and we set the pocket so the cards peek out at stepped heights. This tiered look lets guests read every card heading at a glance.
The same artwork can carry over to programs and table cards, so the day shares one visual thread. For a grand reveal, a gatefold folder that opens at the center splits the cover into two doors. Stationers who resell pocket invitations can ask for a die-line template and build their own designs on it.
What Goes in the Pocket
- RSVP card
- Details card with ceremony and reception times
- Hotel block and travel card
- Map or directions card
- Wedding website or registry card
- Welcome dinner or farewell brunch invitation
Custom Wedding Invitation Folders: questions we get
Can we print our own cards to fit the folder?
Yes. Ask for the die-line template and the pocket height, then design or print your cards to match. Many stationers and planners work this way.
Will the folder fit a standard invitation envelope?
Size the envelope to the folder plus the thickness of the cards inside. The exact closed size appears on your proof, so you can order envelopes with a small margin.
Are pocket invitations hard to assemble?
They are simple, but plan the time. Each folder gets its cards slipped in by height and a ribbon tied around it. A quiet evening with friends usually covers a mid-size guest list.
Which stock feels most like fine stationery?
Linen-textured cover with foil stamping is the closest match to a classic stationery feel. Uncoated cover gives a softer, flatter look. Compare them in our paper stocks and finishes guide.
Can you match our wedding colors?
Yes. Send the Pantone numbers for your palette and we print them as spot colors. If you only have a fabric swatch or photo, we suggest the nearest Pantone before printing.
Can the pocket be cut in a decorative shape?
Yes. Pockets can be straight, angled, scalloped or cut in a custom curve that echoes your design. The shape appears on the die-line in your proof before anything is cut.