Scratch Off Wedding Favors and Save-the-Dates
Scratch off wedding favors, save-the-dates, and reception games explained: sizes, full-color reveals, keepsake stock options, minimums, and real pricing.
Which size works for a wedding piece?
The 2.75" x 4" small full-color card is the most popular: it fits a place setting, a favor bag, and a standard envelope, and it holds a full design without feeling like a flyer. For a save-the-date that needs a photo and mailing panel, the 4" x 6" medium full-color card mails at the USPS postcard rate. For a keepsake handed to a small guest list, the 2" x 3.5" mini reads like a ticket.
| Piece | Size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Save-the-date | 4" x 6" | USPS postcard trim |
| Table favor | 2.75" x 4" | Fits a place setting |
| Escort or ticket style | 2" x 3.5" | Lowest cost per piece |
| Custom die shape | any | One-time die charge |
Should the reveal be silver or full color?
For weddings, full color is usually worth the difference. A full-color reveal prints artwork under the scratch layer, so what appears is a photograph, a monogram, a date in your typeface, rather than plain text on white. Budget roughly 20% to 30% over the equivalent Classic card. If you want the metallic look on purpose, a Classic silver or gold reveal against a dark palette still looks elegant, and it costs less.
What are the three formats couples actually order?
- Save-the-date. The date hides under the reveal. Guests scratch to find it, and the card ends up on a refrigerator instead of in a recycling bin.
- Reception game. A card at each place setting with tiers behind the reveal: a centerpiece to take home, a drink ticket, a photo booth prop, a thank you note.
- Favor or keepsake. A short message, a monogram, or a printed thank you under the panel, often with a die-cut shape.
Can wedding scratch off cards be sold to guests?
No. Nobody may buy a scratch off card or pay for a chance at a prize, since that would make it a lottery. Reception games and favors are giveaways. If a wedding is doubling as a charitable event, the compliant path is scratch and donate, explained on the nonprofits and fundraisers page.
What stock feels right for a keepsake?
Standard 12pt C2S is a solid, familiar card weight. For anything meant to be kept, step up to 14pt or 16pt: the extra thickness is immediately noticeable in the hand and holds a clean edge after die cutting. Metallic accents pair well with monograms; see foil and metallic accents and cardstock weights.
Can the cards be a custom shape?
Yes. Hearts, arches, tags, rounded ticket shapes, and other outlines are available through the custom size and shape option, which supports any rectangle from 2" x 2" up to 8.5" x 11" as well as die-cut outlines. Custom dies carry a one-time die charge quoted with the job; standard rectangular trims do not.
What is the minimum order and what does it cost?
The minimum is 250 cards for every scratch off size we print. Small full-color starts at $540 for 250 cards, about $2.16 each, and the same trim in Classic silver starts at $425. Across the catalog, per-card pricing runs from $0.08 on high-volume mini runs to $2.89 on low-quantity large full-color jobs. Current tiers are on the pricing page, and there are no setup fees on standard orders.
What does the timeline look like for a wedding?
Standard production is 7 to 10 business days after proof approval, and rush production of 3 to 5 business days is available when the press schedule allows. Digital proofs are free and typically same-day, and quotes come back within one business day. For save-the-dates, work backward from your mailing date and give yourself a two-week buffer for addressing and assembly.
Who lays out the artwork?
We do, at no charge, when you send copy, photos, and direction. Our in-house team places the reveal areas, sets the bleed at 0.125 in, and keeps type inside the safe zone. Custom illustration or from-scratch design work beyond layout is $125 per hour. If you are working with your own designer, they can send a print-ready file and we will proof it.
What details do couples forget?
Three, every time:
- Guest count plus spares. Order for the invite list, not the RSVP list.
- Where the reveal lands in the design. Do not put it over a face or the couple's names.
- What happens if a guest scratches the wrong card. Print the game rules on the back so the table can settle it themselves.
Frequently asked questions
What size scratch off card works for a wedding save-the-date?
The 4" x 6" card. It is the USPS First-Class postcard trim, so it mails at postcard rates with room for a photo.
What is the minimum order for wedding scratch off cards?
250 cards, the standard minimum for every scratch off size we print.
Are full-color reveals worth it for weddings?
Usually yes, because the payoff can be a photo, monogram, or date in your own typeface. Plan on 20% to 30% over Classic.
Can we get a custom shape?
Yes, any rectangle from 2" x 2" to 8.5" x 11" plus die-cut outlines. Custom dies carry a one-time charge.
How fast can we get them?
7 to 10 business days after proof approval, with 3 to 5 day rush when available.
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