Select a size below. Prices shown per unit, qty 1, standard turnaround. Volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.
| Material / Substrate | Our Price | Avg Competitor | You Save | Est. Shipping |
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100 lb Matte
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$44.37 | $44.82 | Save $0.45 | $9.41 |
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110 lb Cotton (premium)
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$59.90 | $60.51 | Save $0.61 | $9.41 |
How we priced this: Competitor averages sourced from GotPrint, UPrinting, VistaPrint, PrintPlace (Jun 2026 avg). Our prices are set exactly 1% below that average for every size and material combination. Competitor prices change; ours stay competitive. We review quarterly.
| Material / Substrate | Our Price | Avg Competitor | You Save | Est. Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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100 lb Matte
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$36.38 | $36.75 | Save $0.37 | $9.41 |
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110 lb Cotton (premium)
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$49.12 | $49.62 | Save $0.50 | $9.41 |
How we priced this: Competitor averages sourced from GotPrint, UPrinting, VistaPrint, PrintPlace (Jun 2026 avg). Our prices are set exactly 1% below that average for every size and material combination. Competitor prices change; ours stay competitive. We review quarterly.
Free Design Setup & Free Proof on every order. Prices above are per-unit at qty 1. Rush production tiers are available in the order form. Shipping calculated live at checkout.
Configure & Order ↑Group texts get lost in notification noise. Custom announcements print on cardstock for births, graduations, grand openings, and milestone events your recipients pin to the fridge. Select size and paper in the calculator, single or double-sided, qty 25 through 2,500, with Free Design Setup and announcement layout proof in the calculator above.
Upload photo and copy blocks or send bullet text for layout. We balance photo crop, date line hierarchy, and envelope fit on the proof before print.
Guide to birth, graduation, and event announcement printing sizes, materials, proof steps, and FAQ. Configure in the calculator, approve your proof, then print.

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Order birth, graduation, and event announcement printing with live calculator pricing, Free Design Setup, and a digital proof before anything prints.
Custom announcements print on cardstock for births, graduations, grand openings, and milestone events your recipients pin to the fridge.

Color, typography, and photo treatment.
Announcements follow a single-direction information flow: the news comes first and the supporting details follow. Graduation announcements lead with the graduate name and degree, birth announcements lead with the name and birth date, and business announcements lead with the news itself. The design reinforces the hierarchy by making the headline the largest type element on the piece.
Upload inspiration photos or describe the mood in comments. Free Design Setup aligns fonts and color to your event brand on the proof.

Calculator materials.
Announcement stock runs from 80lb text for lightweight mailer pieces to 100lb cover for stiff hand-delivered cards - coated surfaces hold crisp photo detail for event imagery, while uncoated stock accepts handwritten pen additions cleanly for guests who need to RSVP by hand.
Match stock to how the card will be used: uncoated for handwriting, soft-touch for premium hand-feel, heavier boards for durability.

Deadlines and response channels.
Announcements typically do not require an RSVP unless paired with an invitation. If the announcement includes a registry link, shower date, or open house, place that call-to-action in the lower third of the card where it reads as secondary to the main news. QR codes that link to a registry or social media page work well as a compact reply element that does not clutter the announcement with a long URL.
Double-sided cards can carry map or dress-code details on the back while the front stays clean for mailing panels.
Standard 3-5 business days.
Announcement printing runs 3-5 business days after proof approval; photo placement, text hierarchy, envelope fit, and shimmer or matte stock selection are confirmed on the proof before any sheet goes to press.
Upload photo and copy blocks or send bullet text for layout.
Send a logo, sketch, or bullet points. We handle layout, contrast, bleed, and file conversion at no extra setup fee. You approve a digital proof before production.
These guideline files are filtered to sizes closest to the calculator options on this page (bleed, trim, and safe zones included). Design faster, avoid setup mistakes, or skip the file work and choose Free Design Setup above.
Template downloads for this product category are being indexed. Use the full template library link above, or request Free Design Setup and we will build the art for you.
Upload through the order form or send files during Free Design Setup.
Vector PDF with outlined fonts, embedded images, and bleed when possible.
Adobe Illustrator files with linked images packaged or embedded.
High resolution at final print size (300 DPI where practical).
Send what you have. Free Design Setup rebuilds layout when needed.
Pick the tier that matches your install date. Shipping transit is added after production.
Standard production details pulled from the live order form. Custom options outside this list are available on request.
| Sizes | 5x7, 4.25x5.5, 5.5x8.5 in |
|---|---|
| Stocks | Matte 110 lb, pearl shimmer, foil-stamped |
| Sides | Single-sided or double-sided |
| Quantities | 25 through 500 |
See how substrate choice shifts the sample total at the same size and quantity.
Relative sample totals at 25 with other calculator defaults held constant. Use the live calculator for your exact combination.
Volume-based pricing from the live calculator. Free Design Setup and digital proofing are always included.
| Quantity | Total | Per unit |
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| 25 | $36.38 | $1.46 |
| 50 | $50.27 | $1.01 |
| 100 | $65.88 | $0.66 |
| 500 | $261.94 | $0.52 |
Sample pricing for calculator defaults (4.25" x 5.5" (A2)). Change size, material, sides, and turnaround in the order form for live totals. Free Design Setup and digital proof are included.
Shoppers comparing Custom Announcements on Vistaprint, UPrinting, GotPrint, and PrintPlace typically face add-on design fees, limited proof review, or checkout with no human backup. Cheap RUSH Printing bundles free design setup, email proof approval, live pricing about 1% below the average reliable competitor rate, and same-day professional support on every Custom Announcements order.
| Feature | Cheap RUSH Printing | Vistaprint | UPrinting | GotPrint | PrintPlace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free design setup | ✓ Always free | Add-on | Templates | Limited | Self-serve |
| Free digital proof | ✓ Every order | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| Custom sizes and options | ✓ Live calculator | Limited | ✓ | Limited | Limited |
| Pricing vs major shops | ✓ ~1% below market avg | List price | List price | List price | List price |
| Rush production | ✓ When available | Available | Limited | Available | Available |
| Nationwide shipping | ✓ All 50 states | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional support | ✓ Same-day reply | Chat | Limited |
Service-level comparison only. Competitor pricing changes constantly - use each provider for live quotes. Last reviewed: Jul 2026.
Total for birth, graduation, and event announcement depends on size, material, finish, sides, and quantity selected in the calculator. Pricing updates live as you change options. No hidden setup fees on qualifying orders. Typical specs: Sizes: 5x7, 4.25x5.5, 5.5x8.5 in; Stocks: Matte 110 lb, pearl shimmer, foil-stamped; Sides: Single-sided or double-sided; Quantities: 25 through 500.
Total for birth, graduation, and event announcement depends on size, material, finish, sides, and quantity selected in the calculator. Pricing updates live as you change options. No hidden setup fees on qualifying orders. Typical specs: Sizes: 5x7, 4.25x5.5, 5.5x8.5 in; Stocks: Matte 110 lb, pearl shimmer, foil-stamped; Sides: Single-sided or double-sided; Quantities: 25 through 500.
Total for birth, graduation, and event announcement depends on size, material, finish, sides, and quantity selected in the calculator. Pricing updates live as you change options. No hidden setup fees on qualifying orders. Typical specs: Sizes: 5x7, 4.25x5.5, 5.5x8.5 in; Stocks: Matte 110 lb, pearl shimmer, foil-stamped; Sides: Single-sided or double-sided; Quantities: 25 through 500.
Available sizes for birth, graduation, and event announcement include 5x7, 4.25x5.5, 5.5x8.5 in. Share viewing distance, mailing plans, or install notes in special instructions and we confirm readable type and trim on the digital proof.
Calculator material choices for birth, graduation, and event announcement include Matte 110 lb, pearl shimmer, foil-stamped. Not sure which fits your job? Free Design Setup recommends stock based on indoor, outdoor, hand-feel, or mail requirements and shows the pick on your proof.
Standard production for birth, graduation, and event announcement is 3-5 business days after you approve the digital proof. Rush tiers (Standard (3-5 Business Days), Rush (2-3 Business Days), Next-Day (when available)) appear in the calculator when available for your qty and specs. Approval day is not counted as day one of production.
On this Affordable Announcements page, we always email a proof first. Review type size, bleed, and placement, then approve on the proof thread. Free Design Setup revisions happen before press, not after. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Vector PDF or AI gives the crispest logos and small type on birth, graduation, and event announcement. High-resolution PNG at final trim size works for photo-heavy art. Free Design Setup can rebuild simple logos, add bleed, and flag risky RGB colors before print.
Minimum quantities for birth, graduation, and event announcement start at 25 through 500 in the calculator. Higher qty lowers per-piece cost. Short test runs are fine when you need to validate art before a full campaign reorder.
With Affordable Announcements, we ship nationwide from Florida. Enter your zip at checkout for live ground and expedited rates after production. Tracking emails when the carrier scans the label. Nationwide from Florida. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Extend backgrounds 0.125 inch past trim on all sides for birth, graduation, and event announcement. Keep logos and phone numbers inside the safe zone at least 0.1 inch from the cut edge. We show bleed and safe zones on the digital proof before print.
For Affordable Announcements, answers for Affordable Announcements start with the calculator options and the email proof. Tell us your deadline and use case in comments so we confirm stock, size, and turnaround before press. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Common misses we catch on the proof for birth, graduation, and event announcement printing: art without bleed, wrong calculator stock or size selected, and low-resolution logos. We flag fixes on the proof before anything prints.
On this Affordable Announcements page, start with a standard size, economy material tier, Standard turnaround, and a mid qty break in the calculator. Upgrade stock or rush only when the install or event requires it. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Upload art or send notes for birth, graduation, and event announcement, receive a digital proof by email within about one business day on most orders, mark changes or reply with approval, then we print and pack. No production time starts while the proof is pending.
When ordering Affordable Announcements, choose Affordable Announcements when the calculator options match your job. Sibling products exist for specialty finishes or sizes - compare specs rather than forcing the wrong page. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Rush production of 2-3 business days after proof approval is available for birth, graduation, and event announcement when the rush tier shows in the calculator. Carrier transit is extra. Plan total elapsed time as production days plus shipping days.
Yes on qualifying orders. Free Design Setup covers layout, logo sizing, file conversion, bleed, and QR placement for birth, graduation, and event announcement at no separate design line item. Approve the finished proof before anything prints.
No surprise setup add-ons on birth, graduation, and event announcement. The calculator total covers printing and your selected shipping tier. Free Design Setup is included on qualifying orders, not billed as a hidden design fee.
Production time for birth, graduation, and event announcement is print, finish, and pack time on our floor after proof approval. Shipping time is carrier transit after pickup. A 3-day production tier plus 2-day ground shipping is five total days, not three.
Vector PDF or AI gives the crispest logos and small type on birth, graduation, and event announcement. High-resolution PNG at final trim size works for photo-heavy art. Free Design Setup can rebuild simple logos, add bleed, and flag risky RGB colors before print.
For Affordable Announcements, the calculator shows landed production cost for your specs. Shipping is quoted at checkout after production days. Send a comparable itemized quote when specs match if you want a review. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
After approval, your birth, graduation, and event announcement job enters production, passes final QC, packs for transit, and ships with tracking email when the carrier scans the label. Reply to the proof thread if you need a ship-by date noted for an event.
Contact our professional support team or scroll back to the order form. We always reply the same day.