Custom Printed Thank You Cards

Wedding and Event Thank You Cards

Wedding thank you cards are often the last piece of stationery in a set that began with save the dates and invitations. Matching the paper, fonts and colours ties everything together. Many couples include a favourite photograph from the day on the front, printed in full colour, with a short printed message and plenty of space to write personally to each guest.

Folded cards give more room for photos and writing, while flat cards are quicker to send and cheaper to post. Foil details, such as names or a monogram in gold or rose gold, make a card feel special.

The same principles apply to christenings, milestone birthdays, retirement parties and funerals, where a printed card makes sending many thank yous manageable while staying personal.

Timing matters for event cards. Guests appreciate hearing from you within a few weeks of the day, so it is worth planning the thank you card alongside the rest of your stationery and approving the proof before the event. Then all that is left afterwards is choosing the photo, adding your notes and posting them. Couples usually order the cards with their wedding invitations in the same suite so the paper matches.

Flat or Folded, and Which Size

These are the formats people choose most often:

Whatever the format, choose one and stick with it for a while, so repeat customers start to recognise the card as part of your brand. Square and A7 cards need envelopes cut to the card size, which we supply with the cards.

• Flat A6 card: 105 x 148 mm, printed one or both sides. The most popular choice for order inserts and simple event thank yous.
• Folded A6 card: folds to A6 from an A5 sheet, giving four panels for a photo, message and handwriting.
• Square card: a modern format for weddings and photography-led designs.
• Small A7 card: 74 x 105 mm, ideal for small parcels and gift bags.
• Business card size: 85 x 55 mm, a tiny thank you for jewellery and accessory orders.

Paper, Finishes and Writing Surfaces

If you plan to write on the card, choose a stock that takes ink well. Uncoated board is the best writing surface for pens of all kinds and has a soft, natural feel. Silk and gloss coated cards make photos and colours look rich but can smudge with some pens, so many people print on coated stock and leave an uncoated area or choose an uncoated back.

Heavier board feels more substantial and premium. Textured papers, like linen or felt-marked board, suit weddings and formal events. Kraft board suits handmade and rustic brands.

Hot foil, spot UV and rounded corners are the finishes that lift a thank you card most. A foil 'thank you' on a simple coloured card often looks more elegant than a busy full colour design.

Card thickness affects postage as well as feel. A very heavy folded card in a thick envelope can tip a letter into a higher postage band, so if you are posting a large batch, check the weight of one finished card in its envelope first. You can see foil and uncoated board compared in our finish guide.

Writing a Message That Feels Personal

A printed thank you card is a starting point, not a replacement for warmth. For businesses, a short printed line such as 'Thank you for supporting a small business' sets the tone, and a quick personal note, even just the customer's first name and a signature, makes it feel sincere. For events, mentioning the specific gift or something the guest did on the day goes a long way.

If you are sending a large number of cards, print the main message and keep the part you add by pen short. That way every card is personal without taking weeks to complete.

Avoid overcrowding the card with information. A thank you that turns into an advert loses its charm. A very short note sometimes works better as one of our postcards for a short note with a photo on the front.

Decide if the Card Is Written by Hand, Then Pick the Board

The first question for a thank you card is whether anyone will write on it, because that decides the board. Order insert cards for a shop are usually fully printed and go on a coated stock with a discount code on the back; wedding and event cards are written by hand and need an uncoated board that takes any pen. Then choose flat or folded and the size: A6 or A7 flat cards fit most parcels without bending, folded cards suit a longer message. Match wedding cards to the invitation suite by sending the original design, and order one card per household rather than per guest, plus spares. Shops often pair the card with thank you stickers on the tissue so the parcel reads as one.

Send your artwork or a brief, the size and format and whether envelopes are needed, and a custom quote comes by email within one working day, with our designers able to lay out a card from a logo or a photo. The free proof follows before printing. Cards are printed and finished in 4 to 7 working days after approval, arrive by tracked courier to UK mainland addresses, and misprinted or creased cards reported within 10 days are reprinted or refunded.