Wedding Thank You Cards (Wedding)

More about Wedding Thank You Cards

Wedding thank you cards are printed cards sent after the wedding to acknowledge guests for attending, giving gifts, and sharing in the day. They are the final piece of the wedding stationery suite and the last formal communication a couple sends to their guests.

PrintReady.ie produces wedding thank you cards full colour on 350gsm premium digital cardstock, available in flat and folded formats across seven size options. All cards are supplied with matching envelopes, giving a consistent finish that ties back to the original invitation suite.

A thank you card should feel like a proper piece of correspondence, not an afterthought.

Goes well with: wedding invitations and table names for a matching suite.

Who Orders Wedding Thank You Cards and When

Every couple who sends printed invitations should send thank you cards.

They are typically sent within six to eight weeks after the wedding, once the couple has returned from their honeymoon. In practice, many couples order them in advance so they are ready to write and post as soon as they return.

They are also commonly ordered by:

• Couples completing a full stationery suite
• Wedding coordinators managing client deliverables
• Stationery designers fulfilling end-to-end wedding print orders

Ordering early removes pressure at the end of the process and ensures everything is ready when needed.

Flat vs Folded Thank You Cards

Flat Thank You Cards

Flat thank you cards are printed on a single card with content on both sides.

• The front carries the main design, often including names or a photo
• The reverse provides space for a handwritten message or additional detail

Flat formats are straightforward, easy to write on, and ideal for concise personal notes. A6 is compact, DL works well for portrait photographs, and A5 provides more writing space where needed.

Folded Thank You Cards

Folded thank you cards open like a card and provide four printable surfaces.

• Front cover for design or imagery
• Inside spread for a printed message and handwritten note
• Back panel for additional design or continuation

Folded formats feel more substantial and are often chosen when the design includes a photograph or when matching a folded invitation suite for consistency.

Both options work well. The choice usually comes down to how much space is needed and whether a photo is being included.

What to Include on a Thank You Card

Printed content is usually simple:

• The couple’s names
• A short thank you message
• The wedding date

The real value comes from the handwritten note added to each card. This is where the message becomes personal and specific to the recipient.

A well-written thank you card often references the gift, the guest’s presence, or a shared moment from the day. Keeping enough blank space for this is important, as it allows the card to feel genuine rather than generic.

Using Photographs on Thank You Cards

Many couples choose to include a wedding photograph on their thank you cards.

This is most commonly done using:

• A5 flat cards
• DL flat cards
• Folded formats with an image panel

The photograph becomes part of the card design and gives guests a lasting image from the day alongside the message. It also turns the card into something worth keeping.

Most couples wait until professional wedding photos are delivered before finalising their thank you card design. This should be factored into timing when planning the order.

Materials and Print Quality

All wedding thank you cards are printed on 350gsm premium digital cardstock, the same stock used across PrintReady.ie wedding stationery.

The card is firm, smooth, and suitable for both print and handwriting. It supports:

• Clear reproduction of photographs and colour designs
• Crisp typography and script fonts
• Easy writing with standard pens

Matching envelopes are included, ensuring a consistent presentation from start to finish.

Coordinating with the Invitation Suite

Thank you cards are often designed to match the original invitation suite.

Using the same:

• Fonts
• Colour palette
• Design elements

creates a sense of continuity across the entire wedding stationery journey, from save the date through to post-wedding correspondence.

For couples who value consistency, the thank you card acts as the final piece that completes the set.

Sizes and Quantities

Thank you cards are available in seven formats across flat and folded options:

• A6 flat
• DL flat
• A5 flat
• Square flat
• Folded A6
• Folded A5
• Folded square

Quantities range from 25 to 200.

Unlike invitations, thank you cards are typically sent to every individual or household who attended or sent a gift, so the required quantity is often higher than the original invitation order.

Artwork Setup

Artwork should be supplied as a print-ready PDF in CMYK colour mode with 3mm bleed on all edges.

For flat cards, supply a double-sided layout. For folded formats, supply a flat sheet showing all panels correctly positioned. It’s important to confirm fold direction and layout before finalising.

If including a photograph, supply a high-resolution image suitable for print, ideally 300dpi at the finished size.

Ensure there is clear space reserved for handwritten notes where applicable.