Metallic Foil Invitation Printing
- Premium metallic foil that catches and reflects light beautifully
- Choose from twelve stunning foil colours
- Custom sizes, premium paper stocks, and finishing options available
Elevate your special occasion with luxury metallic foil invitation printing that adds shine, contrast and impact. Perfect for weddings, birthdays and corporate events, our foil invitations create a premium finish that standard print cannot replicate.
Explore our full range of foil colours, including gold, silver, rose gold and holographic options.
All invitations are produced on carefully selected premium paper stocks and finished with our smooth soft-touch lamination to protect your print and enhance the foil finish.
Create Foil Invitations For Weddings, Parties And Events
Our metallic foil invitations are made to suit every occasion, from elegant wedding stationery to bold party invites and professional corporate event cards. With custom sizes available, you can create invitations that feel unique and perfectly matched to your theme.
If you already have artwork ready, simply place your order and reply to your order confirmation email with your files attached. If you need help preparing your design, our team can advise on artwork setup and ensure your foil prints cleanly with sharp detail.
For guidance, visit our guide on setting up artwork for foil printing.
Premium Finishes and Double-Sided Foil Options
Foil is ideal for highlighting key design elements such as names, headings, borders and decorative patterns. Because it sits on the surface of the invitation, it creates a smooth, opaque metallic finish with crisp edges and high contrast.
Double-sided printing is available, and you can choose different foil colours for each side if you want to create a more premium or creative design. Additional finishing upgrades such as rounded corners and duplexing can also be added to create thicker, more luxurious invitations.
Choose from the UK’s largest online range of 12 premium metallic foil colours.
Foil print on six premium paper stocks, including Colorplan and colourcore options.
Dispatched using a reliable next working day courier in as little as 4 working days from proof approval.
All print products are finished, quality checked, and packed in-house by our professionals.
Talented in-house design team on-hand to create bespoke designs for virtually any product.
Friendly, knowledgeable customer service team available to answer any questions.
Foil Colours Available for Invitations
Foil colors are one of the easiest ways to make your invitations feel premium and memorable. Our metallic foil invitation printing is available in twelve stunning foil finishes, giving you the flexibility to match your event theme, brand colors or seasonal style.
Popular choices include gold foil invitations, silver foil invitations, rose gold foil invitations, copper foil invitations and holographic foil invitations, each designed to catch the light and create a smooth reflective finish that stands out beautifully on both light and dark designs.
Gold foil remains one of the most popular options for wedding invitations and luxury event stationery, while holographic foil is a favorite for modern designs, party invitations and bold promotional events.
To explore all twelve shades and compare finishes, view our full range of foil colours.
Gold Foil Printing
Gold foil invitations are a timeless choice for weddings, anniversary celebrations and formal events. The warm metallic finish adds elegance and sophistication, making gold foil one of the most popular options for luxury invitation printing.
Premium Paper Stocks for Foil Invitations
Choosing the right paper stock is just as important as selecting your foil colour. The paper you print on affects the thickness, texture and overall feel of your invitation, helping you create the perfect first impression before your event even begins.
We offer one of the widest selections of invitation paper stocks available online, including silk, gloss, uncoated, recycled, Colorplan and colourcore options. This range makes it easy to create anything from clean modern invitations to luxury textured designs with bold colour.
All foil invitations are finished with soft-touch lamination before foiling, creating a smooth premium surface that enhances the metallic finish while protecting your print.
To compare textures and finishes in more detail, explore our foil paper stocks and materials guide.
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Invitation Sizes, Formats and Finishing Options
Our metallic foil invitations are available in a wide range of sizes, from compact A6 formats up to A4, making it easy to create anything from elegant minimalist invites to bold statement designs with maximum impact. We also offer square invitation formats, along with the option to create custom sizes in our online calculator.
To help you personalise your invitations further, you can add finishing upgrades such as rounded corners, creasing, and perforation. Creasing is available on selected paper weights, while perforation is ideal for tear-off RSVP sections, detachable information slips or event vouchers.
If you need multiple versions of the same invitation, you can also split your order across multiple designs for a small additional setup charge, all configured directly in the calculator.
If you are looking for a traditional folded invitation card format, we recommend our dedicated folded invitation printing page.
To complete your order, pair your invitations with our range of blank coloured envelopes, available in multiple colours.
Large Size Range
Choose from a wide range of sizes from A6 to A4, with custom sizes also available.
Creasing
Add optional creasing for folded invitation formats and clean professional finishing.
Perforation
Include a perforated tear-off section for RSVP slips, vouchers or detachable event details.
Rounded Corners
Choose rounded corners for a softer, more premium invitation finish.
Multiple Designs
Split your order across multiple designs for a small additional setup charge.
Matching Envelopes
Complete your invitation set with matching blank coloured envelopes in a wide range of colours.
Foil vs Standard Invitation Printing
Choosing between standard print and metallic foil depends on the impact you want your invitations to have. While standard print offers vibrant colour and flexibility, foil creates a luxury finish that reflects light and immediately feels more premium in the hand. For weddings and special events, foil is often chosen to elevate the overall presentation and create a memorable first impression.
Foil invitations are particularly popular for weddings, milestone birthdays and premium corporate events because they feel more substantial and special. To compare available finishes before choosing, explore our full range of foil colours.
When combined with thick card stock and soft-touch lamination, metallic foil creates invitations that guests are far more likely to keep as a memento of the occasion.
How Metallic Foil Is Applied to Invitations
Metallic foil invitation printing is a specialist finishing process that takes place after your design has been printed.
Your artwork is first printed in full colour using CMYK digital printing to ensure accurate detail and colour consistency. Once printed, a smooth soft-touch laminate is applied to the surface of the card stock, creating the ideal base for foil application and helping protect the printed design.
A custom metal die is then produced to match your foil artwork. Using controlled heat and pressure, the metallic foil is pressed onto the laminated surface, bonding precisely to the selected areas of your design.
Because foil sits on top of the card rather than soaking into it like ink, it creates a smooth, opaque metallic finish with sharp edges and high reflectivity. This process delivers the crisp detail and luxury shine that make foil invitations feel premium and distinctive.
For a deeper technical explanation, read our guide on how foil printing works.
If you’re supplying print-ready files, we recommend reading our guide on setting up artwork for foil printing before placing your order.
Popular Uses for Metallic Foil Invitations
Metallic foil invitations are often chosen for events where presentation matters. The reflective finish instantly adds a premium feel, making your invitation stand out before it is even opened. Whether you are planning a wedding, milestone celebration or formal event, foil helps create a design that feels more memorable and keepsake-worthy.
Foil Wedding Invitations
Foil wedding invitations are one of the most popular uses for metallic finishes, particularly when combined with minimalist typography, luxury paper stocks and soft-touch lamination. Gold, silver and rose gold foil are commonly used for names, dates and decorative elements, helping wedding stationery feel elegant and timeless. Many couples also choose matching RSVP cards and save the date designs for a consistent set.
Foil Birthday Invitations
Foil birthday invitations are ideal for milestone events such as 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th and 50th birthdays. Metallic foil is often used to highlight key wording such as the age, name or party theme, creating a bold design that feels premium and celebratory. Foil also works particularly well for black, navy or dark colour themes where the metallic shine adds contrast.
Corporate & Event Invitations
Metallic foil invitations are also widely used for corporate and formal events, including product launches, gala dinners, charity evenings and award ceremonies. Foil helps create a polished, high-end look that reflects the importance of the occasion, and is especially effective for branding elements such as logos, titles and event names.
The Order Process
Place your order online using our instant price calculator, which updates your total in real time.
Reply to your Order Confirmation email by sending us your artwork or design brief.
Our design team reviews your artwork, discusses any issues with you, and sends a proof for your approval.
After approval, your prints are produced and shipped straight to you within just a few days.
Let our Design Team Work their Magic
We understand not everyone is a professional designer. You may not know your RGB from your CMYK or your bleed from your trap. That's why we have our in-house team on hand to craft the design of your dreams. All designs are individually created by our talented bunch. Yes, that's right, real people!
FAQ's
What Foil Colours Are Available for Invitations?
We offer a wide range of metallic foil finishes for invitation printing, including gold, silver, rose gold, copper and holographic. In total, you can choose from twelve different foil colours, allowing you to match your theme perfectly, whether you want a classic luxury look or something more modern.
See the full range of foil colours here.
Can I Have More Than One Foil Colour on My Invitations?
Yes. You can choose one foil colour per side, meaning double-sided printing allows you to have a different foil colour on the front and back of your invitations. This is ideal for mixing finishes, such as gold on the front with silver or holographic foil on the back.
Can I Order Multiple Designs in One Order?
Yes. If you need more than one design, such as multiple guest name versions, different language invitations, or separate day and evening invites, you can split your order into multiple designs using our calculator. This is a popular option for weddings, VIP guest lists and corporate events.
What Paper Stock Is Best for Writing On?
If you want guests to be able to write on your invitations, we recommend choosing uncoated or recycled paper stocks, as they allow pens to write cleanly without smudging. Silk and gloss stocks feel smoother and more premium, but they are less suitable for handwritten notes.
You can view all available paper options on our foil papers range page.
Are Foil Invitations Laminated?
Yes. If you choose metallic foil on your invitations, that side must be finished with our soft-touch laminate. This is an essential part of the foil process.
The laminate protects the surface during production, allows the foil to bond correctly, and gives your invitations a smooth, premium feel. The result is a durable, scuff-resistant finish with enhanced depth and reflectivity that perfectly complements the metallic effect.
Do Foil Invitations Come With Matching Envelopes?
Envelopes are not included as standard, but we offer a wide range of matching envelopes in multiple colours and sizes. This makes it easy to create a complete invitation set that looks professional and coordinated.
Browse our range of blank coloured envelopes here.
Can You Design My Metallic Foil Invitations for Me?
Yes. If you need help creating your artwork, our design team can assist with layout, print setup and foil positioning to ensure your invitations print sharply and professionally. This is ideal if you are unsure about bleed, safe zones, or how to set up foil artwork correctly.
If you want help before ordering, contact our design team here.
We offer a wide range of metallic foil finishes for invitation printing, including gold, silver, rose gold, copper and holographic. In total, you can choose from twelve different foil colours, allowing you to match your theme perfectly, whether you want a classic luxury look or something more modern.
See the full range of foil colours here.
Helpful Foil Invitation Printing Tips & Guides
Whether you are ordering foil invitations for a wedding, birthday, or luxury event, it is important to understand how foil artwork is prepared and how the print process works. To help you get the best results, we have put together a selection of useful guides covering everything from artwork setup to lamination and proof checking.
Setting Up Your Artwork for Foil Printing
Master the essentials of preparing designs for stunning foil-printed materials with our expert guide. Discover design considerations that maximise metallic impact!
Printing Movement Tolerances
Understand the critical technical aspects of print production with our practical guide. Learn how movement tolerances affect alignment and implement key design strategies into your work!
Lamination The Facts
Explore the different lamination options available, how they affect the look and feel of your invitations, and why lamination is essential for achieving a premium foil finish.
How To Check Your Foil Printing Proof
A simple guide to checking your foil proof correctly, helping you confirm positioning, foil coverage, and important design details before your invitations go into production.
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