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 ↑A Facebook event invite gets buried under algorithm noise. A printed party invitation on matte 110 lb or pearl shimmer with date, address, theme art, and RSVP line tells guests to show up dressed for the occasion. We print party invitations in 5x7, 4.25x5.5, and 5.5x8.5 sizes, double-sided default, foil-stamped option, qty 25 through 500, with Free Design Setup in the calculator above.
Upload kid birthday art, grad photo, or send theme colors and copy bullets. We keep date and start time largest on the proof and add QR RSVP link when you want digital replies alongside the mailed card.
Guide to birthday, shower, and graduation invite printing sizes, materials, proof steps, and FAQ. Configure in the calculator, approve your proof, then print.

When this format fits.
A Facebook event invite gets buried under algorithm noise.
A printed party invitation on matte 110 lb or pearl shimmer with date, address, theme art, and RSVP line tells guests to show up dressed for the occasion.

Color, typography, and photo treatment.
Party invitations have more creative latitude than formal event pieces. Bold color, playful illustration, and large fun typography all work when the event itself is casual. The key visual requirement is that the date, time, and location are easy to find within five seconds of looking at the design, since even the most festive layout fails if guests cannot confirm the logistics quickly.
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.
Party invitation paper weight sets expectations at the mailbox. Thin text stock reads as informal even with high-end artwork, while 16pt coated cover stock suggests an event worth dressing up for. Metallic or pearl stock options add a celebratory feel without requiring a custom specialty paper order.
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.
Party invitation RSVPs work best when there is exactly one way to respond: either a phone number, a text, an email, or a link, but not all four. Multiple reply methods create confusion about which channel the host monitors, and guests who are unsure will sometimes skip the reply entirely rather than pick the wrong method. Choose the channel that suits how you actually communicate with your guest list.
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.
Party invitation printing runs 3-5 business days after proof approval. Rush tiers appear in the calculator when eligible for your qty and envelope-pairing specs.
Upload kid birthday art, grad photo, or send theme colors and copy bullets.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Party Invitations 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 Party Invitations 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.
Available sizes for birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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.
Available sizes for birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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.
Available sizes for birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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.
Minimum quantities for birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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.
Available sizes for birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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.
With Low-Cost Party Invitations, 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite. 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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.
For Low-Cost Party Invitations, yes - all 50 states. Shipping calculates live after you enter zip. Pack method depends on the product (flat, rolled, or protected cartons) and is confirmed on the packing slip. 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite. 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 Low-Cost Party Invitations, answers for Low-Cost Party Invitations 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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 Low-Cost Party Invitations page, compare material and qty on the live total before upgrading. A smaller test run validates art cheaply, then reorder at a higher break for the full campaign. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Upload art or send notes for birthday, shower, and graduation invite, 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.
Calculator material choices for birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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.
Rush production of 2-3 business days after proof approval is available for birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite at no separate design line item. Approve the finished proof before anything prints.
No surprise setup add-ons on birthday, shower, and graduation invite. 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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 birthday, shower, and graduation invite. 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.
When ordering Low-Cost Party Invitations, totals depend on the options you select above. Volume breaks at higher qty lower per-piece cost. Free Design Setup does not add a separate design line on qualifying orders. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
After approval, your birthday, shower, and graduation invite 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.