5×7 Invitations

Give your event a familiar portrait format with professionally printed flat 5×7 invitations from ABC Service. Measuring approximately 125×175mm, this size offers a useful balance between clear event information, visual design, easy handling and practical posting.

5×7 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 5×7 invitation?

The live product information describes the finished 5×7 invitation as approximately 125mm wide by 175mm high. It is one single flat portrait sheet, not a folded greeting card. Artwork should be supplied at 131×181mm, including 3mm bleed on every edge.

The format gives you room for:

• Event names and invitation wording
• Dates, times and venue details
• RSVP information and contact details
• Short directions or practical notes
• Photography, illustration or event branding
• Dress code or accommodation information

5×7 gives event details enough room to be clear, while remaining compact enough to handle, display and post comfortably.

When is 5×7 the right invitation format?

The 5×7 format is a dependable choice when you want a little more space than a compact A6 invitation, without moving to the larger A5 layout. Its familiar portrait proportions work well for straightforward event stationery and designs that need a clear hierarchy.

Common uses include:

• 5×7 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
• Save-the-date stationery

It is a useful middle ground when your invitation needs clear information and a considered visual layout, but does not require the extra space of A5.

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, photographs 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. Check the live product options for availability with your selected media and finish.

Prepare your 5×7 invitation artwork

Set the artwork document to 131×181mm including 3mm bleed on every edge. The finished invitation remains approximately 125×175mm 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 portrait orientation at 131×181mm 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 portrait 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 works well when the wording is concise and the front layout 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 portrait 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. A multi-page document does not automatically tell the ordering system how many copies of each design are required.

Compare 5×7, A6 and A5 invitations

A6 invitations measure 105×148mm and provide a compact portrait format for essential details. 5×7 invitations measure approximately 125×175mm, giving you a little more room for wording and visual design while remaining easy to handle. A5 invitations measure 148×210mm and provide the largest portrait canvas of the three for schedules, directions and extended information.

If your content is concise, A6 invitation printing may be the compact choice. If you need more space for detailed information, consider A5 invitation printing. For a balanced equal-sided format, see our square invitation printing.

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.

Order 5×7 invitation printing

Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday, business launch or community event, a flat 5×7 invitation provides a familiar portrait format for presenting the occasion clearly. Visit the 5×7 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

5×7 invitations are flat portrait sheets measuring approximately 125×175mm. Prepare artwork at 131×181mm with 3mm bleed, keep essential information inside a safe margin and check the live options for media, lamination, envelopes and despatch. The familiar format provides a practical balance between compact handling and useful event detail.