Choosing the right Note Card Envelope

Choosing the right envelope is a combination of finding the right style, paper, size and message. We can help you with all these choices.

Envelope Styles

Announcement or Baronial are the most common types of envelope styles for note cards/invitations.

Announcement Envelopes

Announcement Envelopes are preceded with an A designation (Example A-2) which indicates the size of the envelope. Sizing starts with A-2 (4-3/8″ tall by 5-3/4″ wide) and typically goes as high as A-10 (6″ tall by 9-1/2″ wide). These envelopes have a large square flap and side seam. Popular for cards, stationery, photographs, announcements, and invitations. These envelopes typically use text paper (see our section on basis weights and paper types). The large square flap is a great place to put a return address to give your product a distinct look. These can be machine insertable but are not all compatible. There are usually several varieties of announcement envelopes in stock.

Baronial Envelopes

Baronial Envelopes are a more elegant look, associated with high end announcements, greeting cards or events. Distinguished by the deep V flap and diagonal seams, this envelope is attractive and eye- catching. The sizes on these envelopes range from 4 Bar (short for Baronial) to 6 Bar and an oversized LEE size. Basis paper is text. We keep a variety of baronial envelopes in stock.

A2 Envelopes

Baronial Size: 5.5 Baronial

Measuring 4 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches, A2 size envelopes are popular for note cards, thank you cards, greeting cards, RSVPs and more. We off a variety of finishes, weights, and formats.

Card/Insert Match Size - A2 or 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cards Flat or Folded.

A6 Envelopes

Baronial Size: 6 Baronial

A6 envelope dimensions are 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches, a standard size commonly used for social and corporate announcements alike. Choose from various paper options: coated one side, Luxury Duplex

Card/Insert Match Size - A6 or 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 cards Flat or Folded

A7 Envelopes

Baronial Size: Lee Baronial

Measuring 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 envelopes are the most common invitation envelope. Choose from a variety of customization options -print a return address, print my recipients name and ship to me or print and mail all there!

Card/Insert Match Size - A7 or 5 x 7 cards Flat or Folded

A9 Envelopes

Baronial Size: N/A

Not too big, not too small, 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 A9 envelopes are very versatile as they can accommodate a letter folded in half or a jumbo postcard! They're offered with several printing options if you have any creative needs - as they allow for more messaging or print content on the front. These also are classified as "Letter Class" by The U.S. Post Office, thus as long as 1oz or less, you mail with a single forever stamp.

Card/Insert Match Size - 5 1/2" x 1/2" Flat or Folded