Our foil invitations are used across weddings, milestone events, and smaller personal runs where detail matters
Printed and foiled in-house using digital foiling equipment for clean, consistent results
Browse our enormous metallic foil and curated paper catalogue
If you’re looking for a unique way to invite guests to your wedding, birthday, or baby shower, look no further than our luxury metallic invites. Crafted with exclusive events in mind, we can apply as much or as little metallic foil to your invites as you need, with an enormous metallic colour palette available to browse. Foil is most often used to pick out names, dates, and key details on invitations, where clarity matters just as much as presentation. Applied in the right places, it helps those elements hold their position once printed, especially under different lighting conditions or when viewed at a distance.
Produced in our Yorkshire print shop, we use state-of-the-art digital printing and foiling equipment to ensure maximum precision when it comes to metallic foil invitation printing. Each job is checked before dispatch to make sure foil placement is clean, aligned, and consistent across the full run
At The Foil Printing Co., we specialise in foil printing alongside the finishes that support it. When it comes to custom foil invitations, we offer a wide range of foil colours, paper stocks, and finishing options, along with flexible sizing and custom shapes if you’re working to something more bespoke. You can also split your order across multiple designs, which is useful for things like ceremony and reception invitations where the content needs to vary.
Invitation suites often include multiple pieces, such as the main invite, RSVP cards, and additional inserts. Keeping foil consistent across those elements helps everything feel connected once printed, especially when guests are seeing the full set together rather than as individual pieces.
As far as choosing the right foil colour goes, we recommend ordering a sample pack to see them in person. It includes every foil shade we offer, along with a curated selection of paper stocks and our soft-touch lamination, which makes it easier to decide what works best before placing a full order. If you’re planning to use foil on both sides, you can also choose different foil colours for the front and reverse, depending on how you want the design to read.
Metallic Foil Invitation Printing: It’s all in the Design
Designing custom foil invitations isn’t always straightforward if you’ve not worked with foil before, which is why our in-house pre-press team is on hand to help. If you’d like support with your design, you can configure your order, check out, and send us your detailed design brief along with any content, references, or images you’d like included. From there, we’ll prepare a proof showing how your design will look once printed.
Foil artwork needs to be set up slightly differently from standard print, as it’s applied as a solid, opaque layer rather than ink. That means elements need to be clean, well-defined shapes to ensure they hold properly once printed. At the proof stage, we check foil placement, spacing, and line weight to make sure everything will translate cleanly from screen to print.
If you’re creating your own artwork, we recommend reading our guide on setting up artwork for foil printing before downloading our template for foil invitations. It includes bleed areas and safe zones to help ensure your design is positioned correctly and ready for production.
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Recent Foil Invitation Projects
Take a look at a selection of recent foil invitations produced by our team for weddings, parties, corporate events, launches, and private celebrations.
Foil invitations are all about setting the right vibe before the event has even begun. Whether you’re highlighting names, dates, venue details, monograms, borders, or small decorative touches, foil can help make the invitation feel more thoughtful, polished, and memorable.
Across these recent projects, you’ll see a mix of styles, from simple invitations with subtle foil details to more statement designs where the metallic finish takes centre stage. Each project has been produced in-house using carefully chosen stocks and foil finishes to suit the design, the occasion, and the feel of the event.
Our recent print gallery gives you a closer look at how foil works across different invitation styles, colour palettes, and event types, with real examples of the materials and finishes our team works with every day.
Paper Stocks for Metallic Foil Invitations
The paper you choose has a big impact on how your foil invitations look and feel once printed and finished. It affects how sharply the foil catches the light, how the colours look, and the overall impression your invitation gives when it arrives with your recipients.
Every stock we offer has been tested across our foil range, so you can choose from materials that we know work well with metallic foil. Smooth, coated papers tend to give the sharpest, brightest, and most reflective finish, while softer or more textured stocks can create a more subtle, understated look.
Our invitation paper range includes smooth silk, soft-touch laminated options, thicker premium stocks, and recycled materials. Each one has been chosen because it works reliably with digital foil printing, helping us achieve clean foil edges, good adhesion, and a consistent finish across different invitation designs.
Silk Invitations
Gloss Invitations
Uncoated Invitations
Recycled Invitations
GF Smith Colorplan Invitations
Colourcore Invitations
Silk
Silk is a smooth, coated stock that gives foil a clean, crisp finish. Arguably the most popular choice for foil invitations, its flat surface helps metallic details apply with sharp edges and strong reflectivity. This makes it a great choice for detailed invitation designs, smaller foil elements, and artwork where precision really matters.
It also has a subtle low-sheen finish, so the background stays refined while the foil catches the light. Our silk invitation stock is available in weights from 250gsm through to a mighty, double-thick 700gsm, giving you options for everything from lighter event invitations to thicker, more premium invites.
Best for: Wedding invitations, corporate event invitations, luxury party invitations, and designs with detailed foil elements or bright print.
Expert Insight: Silk is the stock we’d usually recommend when an invitation needs sharp foil detail, strong colour, or a polished, high-impact finish.
Available Weights
250
300
350
400
700
Gloss
Gloss has a higher-shine coated surface that gives printed colours a brighter, more vibrant finish. When paired with foil, it creates a bold, reflective look that works well for invitations that need to feel lively, polished, or attention-grabbing.
Because both the print and foil catch the light, gloss works best when the foil is used with a little restraint. Clear spacing, strong contrast, and simpler foil details will help the design feel bright and premium without becoming too busy. Our gloss invitation stock is available in 250gsm, 300gsm and 350gsm, giving you a choice of sturdy weights depending on the feel you want for your finished invitations.
Best for: Launch invitations, party invitations, promotional event invitations, and bold designs with vibrant backgrounds.
Expert Insight: We’d usually recommend gloss when you want the invitation to feel bright and high-impact, but we’d keep the foil focused on key details so the finish stays clean and readable.
Available Weights
250
300
350
Uncoated
Uncoated stock has a natural, matt surface that gives foil invitations a softer, more understated feel. Because the paper itself doesn’t reflect much light, the foil becomes the main point of focus, creating a nice contrast against the more muted background.
The subtle texture can soften the edges of very fine foil details, so uncoated stock is better suited to simpler shapes, larger elements, and designs that don’t rely on tiny metallic lines or intricate lettering. Our uncoated invitation stock is available in five different weights between 250gsm and 700gsm, giving you options for everything from lighter event invitations to thicker, more substantial invites.
Best for: Minimal wedding invitations, private event invitations, rustic-style designs, and simple layouts with bold foil details.
Expert Insight: We’d usually recommend uncoated stock when you want the invitation to feel natural and refined, but we’d keep the foil artwork simple so the finish stays clean.
Available Weights
250
300
350
400
700
Recycled
Recycled stock has a natural, uncoated finish with subtle speckling throughout the fibres, giving each invitation a slightly varied, organic look. When paired with foil, it creates a clear contrast between the textured paper and the reflective metallic finish.
As with other textured stocks, very fine foil edges can appear a little softer, so recycled stock works best with simpler artwork, larger foil elements, and designs that don’t rely on tiny metallic detail. Our recycled invitation stock is available in four different weights between 250gsm and 700gsm, giving you options for anything from lighter event invites to thicker, more substantial pieces.
Best for: Eco-conscious wedding invitations, natural event invitations, brand launch invitations, and simple designs with bold foil details.
Expert Insight: We’d usually recommend recycled stock when you want the invitation to feel natural, thoughtful, or more sustainable, with foil used for key details like names, logos, borders, or simple decorative elements.
Available Weights
250
300
350
700
GF Smith Colorplan
Colorplan is a premium uncoated stock available in 22 different colours, so the paper itself becomes a big part of the invitation design and the colour scheme of your event. Popular choices include Ebony, Forest, Natural and White Frost, along with bolder options like Sorbet Yellow, Fuchsia Pink and Sapphire.
When paired with foil, Colorplan creates strong contrast, especially on darker stocks where metallic details really stand out. Its subtle texture can soften very fine foil edges, so it works best with confident shapes, simple layouts, and foil used as a main design feature. All Colorplan invitation stocks are available in 270gsm or 540gsm.
Best for: Colour-led wedding invitations, creative event invitations, luxury party invitations, and minimal designs with bold foil detail.
Expert Insight: We’d usually recommend darker Colorplan shades when you want the foil to do most of the talking, while lighter or brighter colours work well for more playful, design-led invitations.
Available Weights
270
540
Colourcore
Colour Core is a triple-layered stock with white outer faces and a coloured centre, creating an extra-thick 800gsm invitation with a visible coloured edge. It’s available with a choice of 22 Colorplan colours at the centre, giving you plenty of choice for matching the edge colour to your event style, theme, or brand colours.
The smooth white outer layers allow for clean, accurate foil application, while the coloured edge adds contrast and depth before the invitation is even opened. Because the material already does a lot of talking, colour core works best with simpler foil layouts where the stock, edge colour, and metallic detail all have room to stand out.
Best for: Premium wedding invitations, corporate event invitations, luxury party invitations, and simple designs where the coloured edge can really do its thing.
Expert Insight: We’d usually recommend colour core when you want the invitation to feel weighty and memorable, with foil kept clean and focused so the coloured edge remains part of the design.
Available Weights
800
Metallic Foil Colours for Invitations
At The Foil Printing Co, we offer a range of 12 metallic foil colours, from classic choices like gold and silver through to coloured and holographic foils for more unique invitation designs.
The foil colour you choose can change the whole feel of your invitation. Gold often suits weddings, formal events, and warmer colour palettes, while silver, copper, rose gold, coloured foil, or holographic finishes can create a more modern, playful, or design-led look.
Each foil shade catches the light in a slightly different way, so it’s worth thinking about how it will work with your paper stock, printed background, and event style. A high-contrast foil can help names, dates, monograms, borders, or venue details stand out clearly, while softer combinations can create a more subtle and understated finish.
Having a wider foil colour range gives you more room to match your invitations to the occasion, whether you’re working with a wedding palette, party theme, corporate branding, or a full event suite.
Gold foil gives invitations a warm, reflective finish that feels classic without needing to be overdone. It works especially well for highlighting the details guests notice first, such as names, dates, headings, monograms, or venue details.
Gold creates strong contrast on darker paper stocks and rich printed backgrounds, which makes it a good choice for more formal invitation designs. Used sparingly, it can add a polished, celebratory feel while keeping the layout clean and easy to read.
Best for: Wedding invitations, formal event invitations, and darker invitation design.
Silver foil gives invitations a bright, clean finish with a cooler tone than gold. It reflects light evenly, which makes it a good choice for modern layouts, minimal typography, fine borders, and designs where you want the foil to feel sharp rather than warm.
On invitations, silver works especially well with white, black, navy, grey, and other cooler colour palettes. It can be used to highlight names, dates, monograms, or simple line details without making the design feel too traditional.
Best for: Contemporary wedding invitations, corporate event invitations, and minimal designs with clean foil detail.
Rose gold foil has a soft, pink-toned metallic finish that sits somewhere between gold and copper. It adds warmth without feeling too bold, which makes it a lovely choice for invitations with a softer or more romantic feel.
On invitations, rose gold is a great choice for names, dates, monograms, borders, and delicate decorative details. It pairs nicely with lighter stocks, neutral backgrounds, blush tones, warm greys, and muted colour palettes where you want the foil to feel elegant rather than overpowering.
Best for: Wedding invitations, hen party invitations, and softer event designs with warm or neutral colour palettes.
Copper bronze foil has a deeper, warmer metallic finish than gold, with an earthy tone that can shift slightly depending on the light. In brighter settings it can feel more reflective and vibrant, while softer lighting brings out a more muted, understated finish.
On invitations, copper and bronze work especially well with darker stocks, recycled papers, uncoated materials, and warm neutral colour palettes. It’s a great choice when you want the foil to feel rich without looking too traditional or formal.
Best for: Autumn wedding invitations, rustic event invitations, and food or hospitality event designs.
Pink Foil Invitations
Pink foil gives invitations a lighter metallic finish that can feel soft, playful, or more expressive depending on the design. It reflects light more gently than gold or silver, so it works well when you want the foil to add colour without making the whole invitation feel too formal.
On invitations, pink foil is often used for names, headings, small accents, borders, or decorative details. It pairs especially well with white, pastel, blush, and lighter stocks, where the colour can stand out without overpowering the rest of the layout.
Best for: Birthday invitations, hen party invitations, and playful celebration designs.
Violet Foil Invitations
Violet foil gives invitations a really fun feel, with purple tones that can shift slightly depending on the light and viewing angle. It’s a good choice when you want the invitation to feel a little more creative, dramatic, or unexpected.
On invitations, violet foil works best for standout details such as names, headings, monograms, borders, or decorative features. It pairs especially well with darker stocks, cool colour palettes, and evening event designs where the foil can become a key part of the overall look.
Best for: Creative event invitations, evening party invitations, and entertainment-led designs.
Red Foil Invitations
Red foil gives invitations a bold, highly visible metallic finish. It draws attention quickly, so it works best when used with purpose rather than across too many elements at once.
On invitations, red foil is a good choice for names, dates, headings, borders, or small feature details where you want strong contrast. It can work especially well for festive invitations, themed events, and designs that need to feel confident or high-energy.
Best for: Christmas invitations, themed party invitations, and bold celebration designs.
Teal Foil Invitations
Teal foil gives invitations a cooler metallic finish that sits between blue and green. It feels more distinctive than classic gold or silver, while still keeping the design clean and easy to read.
On invitations, teal foil works well for headings, names, borders, icons, or small accent details. It pairs nicely with neutral stocks, darker backgrounds, and colour-led designs where the foil needs to feel fresh, modern, or a little unexpected.
Best for: Contemporary event invitations, wellbeing or lifestyle invitations, and colour-led celebration designs.
Blue Foil Invitations
Blue foil gives invitations a bold, reflective finish with a clean and steady colour appearance. It’s a good choice when you want the foil to feel polished and distinctive, without moving into warmer metallics like gold, copper, or rose gold.
On invitations, blue foil works well for names, headings, monograms, borders, or structured design details. It pairs especially well with white, silver, navy, grey, and cooler colour palettes, making it a strong option for more formal or brand-led invitation designs.
Best for: Corporate event invitations, formal celebration invitations, and clean designs with cooler colour palettes.
Green Foil Invitations
Green foil gives invitations a vibrant metallic finish that works especially well with natural, botanical, or organic design styles. It adds colour and reflectivity at the same time, making it a nice alternative to standard metallics when the invitation needs to feel fresh or nature-led.
On invitations, green foil works well for names, headings, leaf motifs, borders, icons, or simple decorative details. It pairs nicely with recycled stocks, uncoated papers, neutral backgrounds, and darker shades where the green has enough contrast to stand out.
Best for: Botanical wedding invitations, eco-conscious event invitations, and outdoor celebration designs.
Black Chrome Foil Invitations
Black chrome foil gives invitations a dark, reflective finish that changes with the light. In softer lighting it can appear close to black, while under direct light it has a more metallic, polished look.
On invitations, black chrome works especially well on lighter stocks where the contrast stays clear but the overall effect feels more understated than gold or silver. It’s a good choice for clean typography, simple borders, monograms, or minimal design details.
Best for: Minimal wedding invitations, evening event invitations, and understated designs with strong contrast.
Holographic foil gives invitations a multi-coloured reflective finish that shifts across the spectrum as the light changes. It’s one of the most eye-catching foil options, so it works best when the foil is treated as a main design feature rather than a small background detail.
On invitations, holographic foil is often used for bold names, headings, icons, borders, or decorative patterns where the finish can really stand out. It pairs especially well with simple layouts, darker stocks, and event designs that are meant to feel energetic, creative, or a little unexpected.
Best for: Party invitations, creative event invitations, and promotional launch invitations.
How to Choose the Right Foil Invitations
With so many paper stocks and foil colours available, it can be tricky to know which combination will suit your invitations best. A lot comes down to the style of your event, the colours you’re working with, and whether you want the foil to feel subtle, classic, bold, or more design-led.
Our team works with these materials every day, so the suggestions below are based on the combinations we know tend to work well in print. They’re here to give you a useful starting point, whether you’re planning wedding invitations, event invites, party stationery, or a full printed invitation suite.
Style Goal
Paper Stock
Foil Colour
What it Looks Like
Typiical Use Case
Formal and traditional
Silk / Colorplan (dark)
Gold
Clean, high-contrast foil with a balanced, understated background
When talking about foil printing, there are two main methods you’ll have likely come across: traditional hot foil stamping and digital foiling.
Here at The Foil Printing Co., we specialise in digital foil printing. This process applies foil to printed areas using heat and pressure, without the need for costly custom metal dies. It allows for faster setup, greater flexibility, and more efficient production across different designs and short or medium foil print runs.
Not sure whether foil is the right choice? Find out whether you should be opting for metallic ink or metallic foil in our guide to metallic ink vs metallic foil, but not before learning exactly what foil printing means in our dedicated blog.
Our Approach to Digital Foiling
Not all digital foil processes are the same. We use a flat foil method, where the base (print) design is first printed in toner, then covered with a soft-touch laminate to create a velvety, smooth, consistent surface for the foil to adhere to.
Foil elements are then printed as a second toner layer on top of the soft-touch laminate. During the foiling process, heat and pressure bond the metallic foil precisely to these areas, while the rest of the sheet remains unchanged.
Some print finishers use a raised process, adding an additional layer beneath the foil to create texture. While this can introduce depth, it can also limit how the designs are applied - particularly for fine detail or double-sided print.
Our approach is designed to prioritise accurate foil alignment, consistent coverage, and reliable results across a wide range of designs. To learn more about our approach to digital foiling, head across to our guide to how foil printing works.
Which Option is Right?
For most projects, digital foiling provides the best balance of quality, cost, flexibility, and turnaround time. It allows for precise application on logos and fine detail, while also supporting multiple and double-sided foil designs without additional costly setup.
Because foil is applied by our experienced finishing team to a controlled, laminated surface, results remain consistent across different designs and quantities - particularly where alignment and clarity are paramount.
If you’re still scratching your head, our team will review your artwork at the proof stage and advise where needed.
What Makes Our Foil Invitations Different
Foil invitations are often kept, handled, photographed, pinned up, or passed around before the event, so the details really matter. From the size and shape of the invite to the way the foil catches the light, every choice affects how the finished piece feels when it arrives.
At The Foil Printing Co., we focus entirely on foil printing, which means we’re not just offering foil as an add-on. We work with foil artwork, stocks, laminates, folds, perforations, and custom shapes every day, so we can help you choose the setup that suits your invitation design, event style, and practical requirements.
Whether you’re ordering wedding invitations, party invites, launch invitations, corporate event stationery, or something completely bespoke, we can tailor the format, print, foil, and finishing to suit the job.
Invitations Sizes, Formats & Custom Shapes
Foil invitations can be supplied in a range of formats, including portrait, landscape, square, or custom die-cut shapes. This gives you the flexibility to choose a layout that suits the amount of information, the style of the event, and how you want the invitation to be presented.
For portrait and landscape invitations, available sizes include A6, DL, A5, A4, 74 x 210mm, 105 x 279mm, 4 x 6", 5 x 7", or a custom size. Square invitations are available in 148 x 148mm, 210 x 210mm, or a custom size.
For something more unique, custom die-cut shapes can be used to create arches, waves, curved edges, or completely bespoke outlines. This works especially well when the shape of the invitation is part of the overall look, rather than just a container for the design.
Single or Double-Sided Foil Invitations
You can choose foil on one side or both sides of your invitations. Many customers use foil on the front to highlight key details such as names, dates, headings, monograms, or decorative borders, then keep the reverse for supporting information.
Double-sided foil can work well if you want the invitation to feel more substantial, or if the design separates the main event detail from extra information such as timings, venue notes, dress code, or RSVP instructions.
If one side is not foiled, it does not always need to be laminated. Depending on the design, the non-foiled side can be left unlaminated, soft-touch laminated to match the front, or finished with matt or gloss lamination.
Black or CMYK Print
Your invitation artwork can be printed in black or full CMYK colour before the foil is applied. Black print works well for simple, elegant layouts, while CMYK gives more freedom for colour backgrounds, illustrations, patterns, photography, or branded event artwork.
Foil can then be used to bring out the key details, whether that is a name, date, logo, border, heading, icon, or decorative feature.
Why Soft-Touch Lamination is Used
All foil-printed products include soft-touch lamination on the foiled side. This creates a smooth, consistent surface for the foil to adhere to, helping us achieve clean, reliable results.
It also gives the invitation a soft, velvety feel, which works especially well for event stationery where the finish is part of the first impression. If your invitation is foiled on both sides, both sides will be laminated. If only one side is foiled, we can help you choose the most suitable finish for the reverse.
Folded Invitations, Creases & RSVP Tear-Offs
If your invitation needs to include more information, a folded format can be a useful option. Creases can be applied horizontally or vertically, with one or two crease lines depending on the layout.
We can also add perforations for tear-off sections, such as RSVP slips, return details, tickets, vouchers, or detachable information panels. Perforations are available as one, two, or three horizontal or vertical perforation lines, or as a custom setup if your design needs something more specific.
These finishing options are especially helpful for invitations that need to be both attractive and practical.
Rounded Corners & Finishing Options
Rounded corners can be added to soften your invitations and give the finished invite a more polished feel. We offer 6mm or 16mm rounded corners, depending on how subtle or noticeable you want the curve to be.
For more design-led invitations, custom die-cutting can be used to create a completely bespoke outline. This is often a good choice for simpler layouts, where the shape, foil, and paper stock do more of the work without making the artwork feel too busy.
Artwork Supplied by You or Designed by Us
You can supply your own finished artwork, or our team can design your foil invitations for you from a brief. If you already have print-ready artwork, we’ll check the setup before proofing to make sure the foil layer, print artwork, bleed, safe zones, and finishing guides are clear.
If you need design support, we can work from your event details, theme, colour palette, wording, and any brand or wedding stationery references you already have. This can be especially useful if you know the style you want, but need help turning it into artwork that is ready for foil printing.
Fast and Reliable Delivery
Once your proof is approved, your order moves straight into production based on the turnaround times selected at checkout. Most foil orders are printed and dispatched within a few working days of proof approval.
We work with trusted delivery partners to ensure reliable shipping, with the majority of mainland UK orders arriving within 1 working day of dispatch at a cost of £7.95 + VAT. If you’re outside of mainland UK, delivery can take anywhere between 2-5 working days, with a minimum delivery charge of £12.95 + VAT.
For more information about our turnaround times and delivery prices, head across to our dedicated delivery and return information hub.
Every Order Checked by Hand
Foil printing requires a high level of accuracy, which is why every order is checked by a member of our quality control team before dispatch.
We produce additional sheets during each run (we call them ‘overs’), allowing our team to remove any setup sheets or imperfect prints during our strict quality control process. This ensures that only the final, approved prints arrive at your door.
Proofing and Artwork Support
Before printing, you’ll receive a digital proof for approval. This is where we get your artwork ready for print, email your final proof and highlight any potential issues we spot during the pre-press stage. Our team pays special attention to bleed, safe zones, and any areas where foil may affect fine detail or small text.
Careful review at this stage is crucial and helps avoid delays, ensuring the final result matches expectations.
If something isn’t right, contact us with your order details and a description of the issue. Our team will review this and confirm the next steps.
Where a fault is identified on our side, we will arrange a reprint as quickly as possible.
Working With You to Get it Right
Foil printing is a specialised process, and some designs may require adjustment to achieve the best result. Where this happens, we’ll always explain the issue and advise on the most effective solution.
We aim to ensure you’re happy with our entire process, from placing your order to receiving your prints.
Artwork Requirements
Setting up artwork for foil invitations might sound a little technical, but it’s really just about showing us two things clearly: what you’d like printed, and what you’d like foiled. Your CMYK artwork shows your printed design, while your foil layer shows exactly how and where your metallic foil should appear. Once you’ve got those parts separated and your order has been placed, our team can check your file, prepare your proof, and get your invitations moving through production.
To make things easier, you can also start with our invitation design template, which is already set up with the correct size, bleed and safe zones.
Foil Invitation Artwork Checklist
✔️Add 2mm bleed around your artwork, especially if colours, images, patterns or backgrounds run to the edge.
✔️Set all printed artwork to CMYK.
✔️Use a minimum resolution of 300DPI for image-based artwork.
✔️Supply your files as PDF, JPG or fully packaged AI files.
✔️Keep important text, names, dates, venue details, RSVP information, logos and foreground images within a 3mm safe zone from the cut edge.
✔️Supply foil elements separately from your CMYK artwork, ideally on a separate page or artboard.
✔️Set foil elements as 100% K black. This black layer will not print as black ink — it simply shows us where the foil should be applied.
Setting Up Your Foil Layer
Your foil layer tells us where the metallic finish should go. For invitations, this is often used for names, dates, monograms, borders, icons, headings, venue details or decorative patterns.
For a single-sided foil invitation, we’ll need:
The printed CMYK artwork
The foil layer for that side
For a double-sided foil invitation, we’ll usually need:
The front printed CMYK artwork
The front foil layer
The back printed CMYK artwork
The back foil layer
If only one side of your invitation is being foiled, you only need to supply a foil layer for that side. The main thing is that the foil artwork is kept separate and supplied clearly, so our team can see exactly what needs the metallic finish.
Foil Artwork Tips
Our team designs and checks foil invitation artwork every day, so we know which small setup details make the biggest difference to the finished piece.
For the best results:
Use foil for key invitation details such as names, dates, monograms, borders, headings or simple decorative elements.
Avoid very fine lines or tiny text in foil, especially for small RSVP details, venue addresses or longer wording.
Keep foil elements at least 3mm away from trim edges to help prevent an uneven finish.
Supply foil elements separately from your CMYK artwork, and set them as 100% K black.
Use strong contrast between the foil and the background so names, dates and feature details stand out clearly.
Avoid placing tiny foil details directly over printed artwork that needs perfect alignment.
Choose smoother stocks for finer foil detail, as textured stocks can soften the finish.
If you’re printing die-cut or shaped foil invitations, show the cut line using a 1pt magenta line on a separate layer or separate page.
Before You Send Your Invitation Artwork:
Before sending us your artwork files, please check that:
✔️Your foil layer is separate from your CMYK artwork
✔️Foil is supplied as 100% K black
✔️Important names, dates, venue details & RSVP information sit inside the 3mm safe zone
✔️2mm bleed has been added
✔️Very fine foiled lines or small text have been avoided
✔️Any cut, crease, or perforation are shown separately in magenta.
✔️Images are at least 300DPI
Need a Hand?
If you’re unsure whether your invitation artwork is set up correctly, let us know in your artwork email and a member of our team will take a look before production begins. We’ll let you know if anything needs adjusting before your proof is prepared. Before that though, why not read our guide to setting up your foil artwork?
If you need help designing your foil invitations, select the ‘Supply Brief & We Design’ option at the checkout and send us a design brief instead of finished artwork. From there, you’ll be assigned a designer to work with you to create your dream foil invitations.
TheFoilPrintingCo founder and Managing Director Liam Smith has close to 20 years of experience in the print industry. His expertise spans print production, specialist finishing methods, and the commercial aspects of modern printing. After launching TheFoilPrintingCo as a home-based start-up in 2007, Liam developed a strong practical understanding of the industry, bringing valuable knowledge and real-world insight to every article he produces.
Can my invitations with foil have more than one foil colour?+
Absolutely. While we’re unable to apply more than one foil colour on a single side, you can choose a different foil colour on the front and reverse if you’re opting for double-sided printing. This is often used to separate design elements across each side rather than trying to combine multiple foil colours into one layout.
Does my foil invitation printing include envelopes?+
Envelopes aren’t included as standard, but you can add envelopes to your order. We offer a wide range of colours and sizes, along with the option for foiled envelopes if you’d like everything to feel consistent. Most customers choose envelopes separately so they can match them to their invitation design.
Do I have to have laminate on my invitations with foil?+
Yes - lamination is required for foil printing. It provides a smooth surface for the foil to adhere to properly, which helps achieve a clean, consistent finish. It also adds durability and enhances the appearance of the foil when the invitations are handled.
Can you design my foil invitations for me?+
Of course. Our in-house design team can create your foil invitation artwork for you. Simply select ‘Supply Brief & We Design’ during checkout, place your order, and send over your design brief along with any content, inspiration, or imagery. From there, your assigned designer will prepare a proof for you to review before anything goes into production.
Can I see your foil before ordering?+
Yes, and it’s something we strongly recommend if you’re unsure. Our sample pack includes all available foil colours along with a selection of paper stocks and finishes. Foil can appear quite different depending on lighting and background colour, so seeing it in person makes choosing much easier.
What parts of an invitation work best with foil?+
Foil tends to work best on the parts people naturally focus on first. This usually includes names, dates, headings, or decorative elements. Using foil in these areas helps them stand out clearly without affecting the readability of the rest of the design.
Will foil affect the readability of my invitation?+
It can if it’s overused. Foil works best for emphasis rather than large blocks of text. Key details like names or headings tend to work well in foil, while smaller body text is usually clearer when printed in ink, especially under different lighting conditions.
What’s the difference between your foil printing and traditional foiling?+
We use digital foiling, which produces a completely flat finish. The foil sits on top of the surface without being pressed into the paper, so there’s no raised or embossed effect. Traditional hot or cold foiling methods can create a slight impression in the stock, whereas digital foil keeps everything smooth and consistent.
It can, but it depends on how it’s set up. Very fine lines or small text may lose clarity once foiled, so slightly thicker, well-defined elements tend to produce a cleaner result. If something needs to be read quickly, it’s usually better to keep it in print.
How does foil look under different lighting?+
Foil reacts to light rather than appearing as a fixed colour. It may look more defined under direct lighting and softer in more subdued settings. This is part of what gives foil its appeal, but it’s worth considering when deciding where to apply it within your design.
Can my invitations with foil have more than one foil colour?
Does my foil invitation printing include envelopes?
Do I have to have laminate on my invitations with foil?
Can you design my foil invitations for me?
Can I see your foil before ordering?
What parts of an invitation work best with foil?
Will foil affect the readability of my invitation?
What’s the difference between your foil printing and traditional foiling?
Can foil be used on small text or fine detail?
How does foil look under different lighting?
Absolutely. While we’re unable to apply more than one foil colour on a single side, you can choose a different foil colour on the front and reverse if you’re opting for double-sided printing. This is often used to separate design elements across each side rather than trying to combine multiple foil colours into one layout.
Exceptional service from the team and beautiful pr...Exceptional service from the team and beautiful product delivered on time. I would certainly order again and highly recommend to others. Thank you
Christiana Sharp
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I had an amazing experience with The Foil Printing...I had an amazing experience with The Foil Printing Co. The process was easy and fast. They had some initial concerns over my files, not because they couldn't do it, but they were worried it wouldn't look good. I talked to a real person about it through email and was able to fix the files per their suggestions. They even offered to test print to make sure the color was right for me! I'm so glad they reached out, because my bookmarks turned out perfect! I will always go back to them for all my foil needs!
Gary Seaward
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The foil prints are amazing.... but I wish they'd...The foil prints are amazing.... but I wish they'd switch from Parcelforce who are TERRIBLE!
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Can’t say enough good about this company. I had an...Can’t say enough good about this company. I had an issue with my order and they made it right without question. 10/10
Gavin
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A great experience from start to finish. From the...A great experience from start to finish. From the initial enquiry to creating the design and now taking delivery of the final product. Just brilliant!
John Dittmer
★★★★★
Affordable and great quality. Fast as well.
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Broc Sewell
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Very good customer service and a truly wonderful...Very good customer service and a truly wonderful, premium product (I purchased the foiled bookmarks). Highly recommend.
Erin Sleater
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We've used foil printing co for our custom office...We've used foil printing co for our custom office greeting cards for years now, and we're always impressed by their quality and amazing customer service. Will definitely be back as soon as we need a new order!
Kevin Spiegelberg
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Beautiful pieces, so thrilled at the quality. Will...Beautiful pieces, so thrilled at the quality. Will definitely use them again.
Shannon Fitzgerald
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Judy Rivera
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Always great quality and service and I absolutely...Always great quality and service and I absolutely LOVE working with staff!! Not only is the quality great but they've worked with me and my deadlines on numerous occasions.
Bridgetebakerwrites Author
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When I like something, I use them again. I have no...When I like something, I use them again. I have now ordered bookmarks (foiled) from them five times, and I have been happy with them every single time. They are easy to work with and helpful. The bookmarks also come to the USA much faster than you'd expect from a country in europe, and I had no tariff issues.
Barbara Dabrowska
★★★★★
Great service, quick delivery and beautiful produc...Great service, quick delivery and beautiful products!
Adam Keyes
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Incredible work from the Foil Printing Co. They sp...Incredible work from the Foil Printing Co. They spent the time with us to make sure our invitations were perfect. Through many iterations and wonderful communication, we are THRILLED with the results. I highly recommend TFPCo. if you need some custom foiled pieces!
Nailchemy UK
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100% would recommend as they are so professional i...100% would recommend as they are so professional in all aspects of what they do, the quality of finish is second to none and their turnaround times on projects is so fast they really make ordering so easy and stress free.
Bridget Baker
★★★★★
Ordered two different sets of foiled bookmarks. It...Ordered two different sets of foiled bookmarks. It was easy to place and order, and they actually came really fast. I was a little nervous ordering from the UK since I’m in the US, but it was great! Already placed another order ❤️ I got copper and holo foil and both were awesome
Jason Kobishop
★★★★★
Great pricing, great quality, and great customer s...Great pricing, great quality, and great customer service. Already on my third order and will keep coming back for more.
Mark Porter
★★★★★
As a repeat customer located in Canada, I can conf...As a repeat customer located in Canada, I can confidently say The Foil Printing Co. continues to impress me with every order. They truly outshine many of the online print services available to me locally. What keeps me coming back is the production quality — absolutely top-tier and second to none. The service is incredibly helpful and responsive, making the entire experience seamless. Their self-serve online ordering app is intuitive and easy to use. The wide range of available finishes really makes my business cards stand out — the results always look premium and polished. Highly recommended!
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Fantastic product, awesome quality, great service...Fantastic product, awesome quality, great service and excellent communication. I'm so happy I found you to support our executive business needs and tastes.
Foil Invitation Guides, Tips And Inspiration
If you’d like a bit more guidance before ordering, the articles below cover everything from artwork setup and proofing to how foil printing works in practice - based on the most common questions we get from our customers.
Understand how foil invitations are made and why they are such a popular choice for weddings and high-end events. Learn how foil creates a premium, eye-catching finish.
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Helpful Blogs
If you’d like a bit more guidance before ordering, the articles below cover everything from artwork setup and proofing to how foil printing works in practice - based on the most common questions we see from customers.
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Related Products
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