A5 Invitations

Make space for the details that matter with professionally printed flat A5 invitations from ABC Service. The finished invitation measures 148×210mm, giving you a generous portrait layout for event wording, schedules, directions, photography, illustrations and RSVP information.

A5 invitations are well suited to 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 an A5 invitation?

The finished A5 invitation measures 148mm wide by 210mm high. It is a single flat portrait sheet. Artwork should be supplied at 154×216mm, including 3mm bleed on every edge.

The larger format gives you useful space for:

• Event names and invitation wording
• Dates, times and venue details
• RSVP information and contact details
• Directions, parking and accessibility notes
• Schedules, itineraries or running orders
• Photography, logos and supporting illustrations
• Dress codes, accommodation details or practical information

A5 gives important information room to breathe, helping the invitation feel both useful and considered.

When is A5 the right invitation format?

A5 is a strong choice when the invitation needs to communicate more than a date and venue. Its larger portrait area gives you greater freedom to balance event details with photography, illustration, branding or a carefully planned visual design.

Common uses include:

• Wedding and civil ceremony invitations
• Birthday and milestone celebrations
• Anniversary and engagement parties
• Graduation and achievement events
• Christening and family occasions
• Corporate launches and networking events
• Business open days and customer events
• Community, charity and fundraising occasions
• Private parties and formal celebrations
• Event schedules and guest information sheets

Choose A5 when your design needs more room to establish the occasion and present the practical information clearly.

Choose the invitation media

GSM means grams per square metre and is a simple 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 colourful designs, 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. White offers a clean, traditional presentation, while Kraft can complement natural, handmade or rustic event styling. Check the live product options for availability with your selected media.

Prepare your A5 invitation artwork

Set the artwork document to 154×216mm including 3mm bleed on every edge. The finished invitation remains 148×210mm 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 154×216mm including bleed.
• Keep essential text 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. 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 invitation design and event information on one side. This can work well where a strong visual layout presents everything guests need clearly.

Double-sided printing provides extra space for:

• Directions and parking information
• Accommodation details
• Event schedules or running orders
• RSVP instructions
• Accessibility information
• Sponsor or partner details
• A continuation of the visual design

Prepare the front and reverse as separate 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 A5 and A6 invitations

A6 invitations measure 105×148mm and provide a compact portrait format for essential event details. A5 invitations measure 148×210mm, giving you more room for schedules, directions, photography and detailed visual design.

If your event information is concise, A6 invitation printing may be the more compact choice. If the layout needs more breathing space or several pieces of practical information, A5 provides a larger canvas.

Order A5 invitation printing

Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday, business launch or community event, A5 provides a generous portrait format for presenting the occasion clearly. Visit the A5 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

A5 invitations are flat portrait sheets measuring 148×210mm. Prepare artwork at 154×216mm with 3mm bleed, keep essential information inside a safe margin and check the live options for media, lamination, envelopes and despatch. The larger format is particularly useful when an event needs detailed information, schedules, directions or a strong visual presentation.