Additional Information:
gsm = Grams Per Square Meter
The higher the gsm the thicker/heavier the media.
Silk, Uncoated etc is the feel of the media
Mic = Micron (the higher the Micron the more rigid it is)
148×148 Invitations
Give your event stationery a balanced, design-led presentation with flat 148×148mm square invitations from ABC Service. Each invitation is printed as one single square sheet, with artwork supplied at 154×154mm including 3mm bleed. Choose from a wide range of media, optional lamination and white or Kraft envelopes, with in-house production in Tavistock and UK-wide delivery.
Make your event stand out with professionally printed flat 148×148mm square invitations from ABC Service. The equal-sided format gives typography, photography, illustration and concise event details a balanced canvas that feels different from a standard portrait invitation.
Square invitations are suitable for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, graduations, christenings, private celebrations, corporate events, launches, open days and community occasions. Supply your own print-ready artwork or speak to our graphic design team about creating a suitable design.
What size is a 148×148 invitation?
The finished invitation measures 148mm wide by 148mm high. It is one single flat square sheet, not a folded greeting card. Artwork should be supplied at 154×154mm, including 3mm bleed on every edge.
The equal-sided format gives you a clear area for:
- Event names and invitation wording
- Dates, times and venue details
- RSVP information and contact details
- Photography or illustration
- Logos and event branding
- Short schedules, directions or practical notes
A square invitation gives your design a natural sense of balance, helping the event feel distinctive before it has even begun.
Why choose square invitation printing?
A square layout gives you a different starting point from a conventional portrait design. It works particularly well where the visual idea matters as much as the event information, allowing centred typography, circular artwork, photographs, colour blocks and asymmetrical compositions to sit comfortably on the page.
148×148mm invitations are useful for:
- Square wedding invitations
- Birthday and milestone celebrations
- Anniversary and engagement parties
- Graduation and achievement events
- Christening and family occasions
- Private parties and special celebrations
- Corporate launches and networking events
- Business open days and customer events
- Community and charity occasions
- Design-led event stationery ranges
The square format is especially useful when you want the printed invitation to feel like part of the event’s visual identity rather than simply a practical information sheet.
Plan a balanced square composition
Square artwork can be symmetrical, centred or deliberately asymmetrical. Before designing, decide which element should attract attention first and how the supporting information will sit around it.
A simple hierarchy might be:
- Event name or main invitation message
- Date and time
- Venue or location
- Supporting message or visual detail
- RSVP and contact information
Do not feel obliged to fill every corner. Generous space can make the wording easier to read and give a lively design more room to breathe.
Choose the invitation media
GSM means grams per square metre and is a straightforward way to compare the weight of paper or card. The surface also affects the appearance, texture and writing experience of the finished invitation.
The live product page lists these media options:
- 130gsm Silk
- 150gsm Silk
- 250gsm Silk
- 350gsm Silk
- 120gsm Uncoated
- 300gsm Uncoated
- 140gsm Gesso
- 300gsm Gesso
- 400gsm Artboard
- 280gsm Kraft
- 770gsm Magnetic
Silk media can suit strong colour, photography and fine detail. Uncoated media offers a more natural surface, while Kraft brings a warmer craft-led appearance. Gesso, Artboard and Magnetic options provide different tactile or practical qualities. Check the live product configuration to confirm which choices can be combined for your order.
Lamination and envelope options
Depending on the selected media and order requirements, you can choose No Laminate, Matt Laminate, Gloss Laminate or Soft Touch Laminate.
- No Laminate keeps the selected paper or card surface as supplied.
- Matt Laminate creates a softer, lower-shine surface.
- Gloss Laminate gives a more reflective finish that can enhance strong colours and photographs.
- Soft Touch Laminate provides a smooth, tactile surface.
You can select no envelopes, white envelopes or Kraft envelopes. White gives a clean, formal presentation, while Kraft can complement natural, handmade or informal event styling. Check the live product options for availability with your selected media.
Prepare your square invitation artwork
Set the artwork document to 154×154mm including 3mm bleed on every edge. The finished invitation remains 148×148mm after trimming. Bleed is the extra artwork around the edge that allows the printed sheet to be cut cleanly without unwanted white borders.
Before uploading your artwork:
- Use a square document at 154×154mm including bleed.
- Keep essential wording and design details inside a safe margin.
- Check every name, date, time, venue and RSVP detail carefully.
- Use clear type sizes and strong contrast for practical information.
- Extend background colours and images into the bleed area.
- Plan the front and reverse separately if choosing double-sided printing.
- Keep logos, borders and contact details safely away from the trimmed edge.
- Export the file in the format requested by the live product instructions.
This is a single flat invitation. There is no fold or centre score to plan for, so prepare one finished square sheet for single-sided printing, or front and reverse artwork for double-sided printing.
Single-sided or double-sided printing
Single-sided printing keeps the main invitation design and event information on one face. This can work well when the wording is concise and the front artwork carries the visual impact.
Double-sided printing gives you an additional surface for:
- Directions and parking information
- Accommodation details
- RSVP instructions
- A short running order
- Accessibility information
- Sponsor or partner details
- A continuation of the event design
Prepare the front and reverse as separate square layouts, then check the orientation and readability of both sides before uploading.
Ordering multiple designs
The ordering system cannot detect multi-page documents automatically. If you upload two or more pages or designs, choose the correct quantity for the total number of finished invitations required.
Where the live options allow it, multiple designs can be included within an order quantity. This may be useful for different guest versions, separate event dates, speaker invitations, sponsor versions or a coordinated event stationery range.
Label files clearly and check how the order quantity should be divided before uploading.
Despatch and collection options
The live product page lists 3–5 working days, 2 working days and 1 working day despatch choices. Availability can depend on the selected media, finish, quantity and artwork requirements, so check the current product options before ordering.
ABC Service produces invitations in-house at 69 West Street, Tavistock, Devon. Local customers can arrange collection and discuss the project with our team. UK-wide delivery is available for customers elsewhere in the country.
Compare square, A6 and A5 invitations
A6 invitations measure 105×148mm and provide a compact portrait format for essential event details. A5 invitations measure 148×210mm and give you more vertical room for schedules, directions and detailed information. The 148×148 format offers equal width and height, making it particularly useful for design-led layouts, photography and balanced event wording.
If your content is mainly practical and portrait-oriented, A6 invitation printing may be the more compact choice. If you need more room for schedules or supporting details, consider A5 invitation printing.
Order square invitation printing
Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday, business launch or community event, a flat 148×148mm invitation provides a distinctive square canvas for your design. Visit the 148×148 invitation printing product page to choose your media, quantity, lamination and envelope options.
You can also explore our invitation printing category to compare available formats, or visit our wider printing services page for other printed products.
Summary and takeaway
Square invitations are flat sheets measuring 148×148mm. Prepare artwork at 154×154mm with 3mm bleed, keep essential information inside a safe margin and check the live options for media, lamination, envelopes and despatch. The equal-sided format is particularly useful for visually led event stationery, photography, bold typography and balanced compositions.