When should Christmas cards be ordered?+
Ordering through November leaves time to write them and still post before Royal Mail's last recommended dates, which fall in the third week of December for second class. Businesses sending a long list usually order earlier, because signing a few hundred cards takes longer than people expect.
How many Christmas cards do most people send?+
Count households rather than names — one card to a couple or a family, not one each. For a personal list that is usually somewhere between thirty and eighty. Business lists are counted per client or contact and tend to run longer.
Should a Christmas card be flat or folded?+
A folded card gives you an inside to write in, which is what most people want from a Christmas card. A flat card suits a photograph or a single printed greeting, uses half the paper and costs less to post. Both are offered.
Do Christmas cards come with envelopes?+
Envelopes can be added to your order at checkout, in a colour chosen to suit the card. They are not included by default, so add them if you need them rather than assuming.
What size should a Christmas card be?+
A6 is the usual choice and the easiest to post. A5 gives more room for a photograph or a longer message. Square cards look distinctive but attract a Royal Mail surcharge, so check the postage before committing to one for a long list.
Can a photograph be used on a Christmas card?+
Yes. Upload the photograph at 300dpi at the size you are printing and it will be checked for resolution before it goes to press. Silk is the stock to choose for photographs — it holds detail and keeps colours true, where a heavily textured paper will soften them.
