Gate Folds

Typically, gate folds are not printed on directly, but instead a separate invitation card is printed on and attached. In order to fit, the invitation cards must be slightly smaller than the finished gatefold size you are selecting. For instance, we would recommend the 4 7/8 x 6 7/8 card for the A7 gatefold & the 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 square card for the 5 5/16 square Gatefold wraps

Printing on a smooth finish invitation card would give the best results, therefore, in our opinion, we would suggest the LCI brand for the invitation inserts. However many people have had success using other stocks. If uncertain of exactly what you want, consider ordering samples first, to test for printing and color combinations

However, if you prefer not to have a separate invitation card and instead print directly onto the gatefold you can certainly do that. The set up to print is slightly more challenging, therefore we would recommend ordering a sample to run through your printer first. In the end it is personal preference, and we are here to help you get it done

Actually the panel on one side is slightly longer than the other. Depending on the gate fold size chosen the extended flap will create about 3 /16 - 1/4 of an inch overlap. This is helpful to make certain the invitation card inside does not peek through and it will make it easier to adhere seals or other embellishments.

The gate fold invitations do not have slits for ribbon. The gate folds are cut to size, and are pre-scored to fold easily around your invitation card. If you wanted you could add your own slits to thread the ribbon, it would however be easier to wrap the ribbon around the entire gatefold.