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An invitation that arrives in a box tells guests the event matters before they read a word. Invitation boxes hold a wedding suite, gala invite or launch announcement flat and protected, often with ribbon or a small keepsake. Stationers and planners who buy invitation boxes from Boxify Now choose the size, board and closure to fit their cards. We make custom printed invitation boxes with foil monograms and printed linings, and supply invitation boxes wholesale to studios. Corporate hosts can order invitation boxes with logo detail on the lid. Buy now or request a quote.
Invitation boxes are shallow presentation boxes made to hold an invitation suite: the invitation card, reply card, envelopes and any extras. They are used for weddings, milestone birthdays, galas, corporate events and product launches where the host wants the invitation to feel like a gift.
A boxed invitation protects delicate stationery and creates a moment of anticipation that an envelope cannot. Letterpress cards, wax seals, vellum overlays and thick double-mounted stock are easily bent or scuffed in the mail. A box keeps them flat and gives the sender room to add layers: a ribbon to untie, a sheet of tissue to lift, a monogram on the lid.
It also sets expectations. Guests judge the formality of an event from the invitation, and a box signals a black-tie wedding or a VIP launch far more clearly than paper alone. Many recipients keep the box afterward for photos and mementos.
Most boxes are planned around a full suite plus a few small additions:
If the event has several parts, such as a welcome dinner and a farewell brunch, the box keeps every card together so nothing goes missing.
The right structure depends on the guest count, the budget and how the invitation will be delivered.
A base with a separate lid is the most traditional form. It is easy to stack, simple to open and gives a clean rectangle for a monogram or the couple’s names.
A lid attached along one edge opens like a book. A ribbon tie adds ceremony; a hidden magnet gives a quiet, satisfying close. Our magnetic closure rigid boxes are a frequent choice for formal weddings and brand events.
A tray slides out of a printed sleeve. This suits modern designs and lets you contrast the two parts, for instance a foil-patterned sleeve over a solid-color tray.
For larger guest lists or lighter budgets, a paperboard box with a tuck or flip lid ships flat and still prints beautifully.
Start from your largest piece and add clearance. Lay the suite out as it will be stacked, envelopes included, and measure length, width and total height. Add about an eighth of an inch to the length and width so cards lift out easily, and a little extra depth if you plan to include ribbon, tissue or a keepsake. A 5 x 7 suite, for example, usually sits in a box slightly larger than its outer envelope. Give us internal dimensions and we will work out the outside size.
Square and oversized suites follow the same method. If one card is much larger than the rest, a recessed platform can hold the smaller pieces so they do not slide beneath it.
They can, though a boxed invitation is handled as a parcel, not a letter. Check the rate with your carrier using a finished sample before you commit to a size, since thickness and weight both affect the cost. Most hosts place the decorative box inside a plain outer mailer so the lid arrives unmarked, and a snug-fitting mailer box does that job well. Hand delivery and courier delivery are common for smaller guest lists.
Rigid chipboard wrapped in specialty paper gives the weight most people expect from a formal invitation. Wraps can be smooth, linen-textured, pearlescent or soft-touch laminated. For folding styles, SBS paperboard offers a clean white surface, and kraft suits rustic and outdoor themes.
Inside, a printed liner, a padded platform or a card frame keeps the suite centered. Some stationers add a sheet of custom tissue wrapping paper printed with a pattern or monogram as the first layer guests see.
Invitation box design is usually restrained: one strong detail on the lid. Foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold or copper is the classic choice for names and monograms. Embossing and debossing add texture without color. Spot UV creates a subtle gloss pattern on a matte wrap. We print in CMYK and PMS, outside and inside, so a floral illustration or a venue sketch can continue under the lid. To match the foil and ink to your stationery, send PMS references or a printed sample of the suite.
A few habits save time and reprints.
Boxify Now charges no die or plate fees and offers low minimums, which suits a single wedding as well as a stationery studio ordering for many clients. Request a quote for custom invitation boxes and give your guests something worth opening.
Plan for internal dimensions slightly larger than the outer envelope, with enough depth for the full stack plus any ribbon or tissue. Send us the measurements of your assembled suite and we will recommend an exact size before quoting.
Yes. Names, monograms, crests and dates can be foil stamped, embossed, debossed or printed in CMYK or PMS color. Because each order is custom, the lid design is set up for your event and shown on a proof first.
Both are available. Rigid boxes use wrapped chipboard and feel substantial, which suits formal events. Folding paperboard boxes are lighter, ship flat and cost less to mail. Collapsible rigid boxes offer a middle route when storage space is limited.
You can, but carriers treat them as parcels. Most hosts put the decorative box inside a plain outer mailer to protect the finish. Weigh a completed sample and confirm the rate with your carrier before finalizing the size.
Options include a lift-off lid, a hinged lid with a magnetic flap, ribbon ties, and a sleeve that slides over a tray. Ribbon and magnetic closures feel most ceremonial; a lift-off lid is the simplest to assemble in quantity.
Yes. We can print the interior with a pattern, a message or venue artwork, or add a card platform or padded liner that holds the suite in place. Interior details appear on your proof alongside the exterior.
Yes. Brands use them for galas, store openings, press events and product launches, often with a small sample or gift inside. We can print the box with your logo and brand colors and add an insert to hold each item.
Gold, silver, rose gold and copper are the most requested, and other metallic shades can be discussed. Tell us what your stationery uses, or send a printed sample, so the box and the cards look like one set.
We keep minimums low, so an intimate wedding or a small VIP guest list is workable. Let us know how many boxes you need, including a few spares for keepsakes and late additions, and we will quote accordingly.
Order as early as you can, leaving time for proofing, production, delivery and your own assembly before the mailing date. Share the event date when you request a quote; the production timeline is confirmed on that quote.
Ribbon ties and lift ribbons can be built into the box. Let us know the color and width you want and where it should sit, such as a bow across the lid or a pull tab on the tray.
PDF, AI or EPS files at 300 DPI in CMYK are ideal, with monograms and lettering supplied as vectors for crisp foil. If your calligrapher or stationer has the artwork, we can work from their files through our free design support.
Yes. A digital proof and a 3D mockup are provided before production. They show foil placement, text, color and how the lid and base fit together, so you can request changes before anything is made.
Yes. Give us the size of the item and we can deepen the box or add a compartment or die-cut insert beside the cards. Popular additions include candles, chocolates, small bottles and product samples for launch events.
Shipping is free. Your quote will confirm delivery details for your location. Rigid boxes arrive assembled and ready to fill, while folding styles ship flat to save space until you are ready to assemble them.
