Custom Invitation Boxes & Invitation Packaging
An invitation box is one of the few packaging jobs where the box is basically the product. Nobody keeps a cereal carton, but people do keep a wedding invitation box on a shelf for years. That changes the whole approach, and it is why we treat invitation packaging differently to almost everything else we print at ZEE Packaging.
The Box Is Part Of The Announcement
Guests open an invitation box before they read a single word, so the reveal matters as much as the card.
- The lift should feel slow and deliberate, not loose
- Magnetic closures add weight and a satisfying click
- Ribbon pulls turn opening into a small ceremony
- Printed interior is the first thing seen, so it should not be blank
- Wax seal or belly band holds everything together neatly
Styles We Produce
- Rigid lid and base the classic wedding invitation box, sturdy and keepsake worthy
- Magnetic book style opens like a folio, very popular in luxury invitation packaging
- Drawer slide the pull reveal, lovely for a suite
- Acrylic style rigid with window shows the card through a PET patch
- Folding carton budget invitation box for corporate and event volume
- Mailing box sturdier outer for invitation packaging going through post
Sizes We Run Regular
Every invitation box is built to your card, though these come up over and over:
- 5" x 7" x 1" for a single A7 card
- 5.5" x 7.5" x 1.5" for card with RSVP and detail insert
- 6" x 8" x 2" for a full wedding suite invitation box
- 7" x 9" x 2" for oversized and vellum layered suite
- 8" x 10" x 2.5" for corporate event invitation packaging
- 5" x 5" x 1.5" for square format
Send the card dimension plus how many inserts are going in and we build the dieline from that.
Board And Wrap
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt, the standard for keepsake invitation box work
- Wrapped in textured or linen paper for a tactile feel
- SBS C1S for printed folding carton invitation packaging
- Kraft board for rustic and outdoor themes
- Cardstock 18pt to 24pt on lighter formats
Textured wrap is where a lot of the perceived value sits. A linen or felt finish reads expensive before anyone even opens the invitation box.
Finishing That Matches The Occasion
- Hot foil stamping, gold and rose gold dominate this category
- Blind deboss on the monogram, understated and it looks beautiful
- Soft touch lamination as a base for foil
- Spot UV over florals or patterns
- Edge painting on rigid invitation boxes
- Velvet or silk wrap on high end invitation packaging
Inside The Box
- Die cut card well so nothing shifts
- Ribbon tab to lift the card out
- Vellum or tissue overlay sheet
- Pockets for RSVP, map and menu cards
- Foam or paperboard base holding the suite flat
Greener Choices
- Recycled kraft invitation box with no lamination
- FSC certified board, certificate available
- Soy based ink
- Cotton ribbon instead of synthetic
- Paperboard insert rather than foam
Working With Us
- 100 unit minimum on any invitation box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our inhouse team
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it go through the mail on its own?
A rigid box will not survive alone. We add a corrugated mailer around it, or you can post the invitation packaging inside a padded outer.
How many inserts can one box hold?
Depends on depth. A 1.5 inch invitation box comfortably holds a card, RSVP, detail card and a map without looking stuffed.
How much is an invitation box?
Rough estimate is $0.80 to $1.80 per unit for folding carton and $2.60 to $7.00 for rigid at moderate quantity. Foil, ribbon, velvet wrap and edge painting push it higher. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for an exact quote.
Do you supply the ribbon and wax seal?
Ribbon yes, in satin or cotton. Wax seals we can source, though many clients apply those themselves for a handmade feel.
Will foil work on kraft board?
It does, and gold on natural kraft looks striking. Just expect slightly less sharpness than foil on coated stock.
Can you print our monogram inside the lid?
Yes and we always recommend it. That inner surface is the first thing a guest sees when they lift the lid.
What is the turnaround if our date is close?
Urgent is 5 to 8 business days after artwork approval. Foil and hand wrapping sometimes add a day, so tell us the deadline early.
