Wedding Card Printing in Nepal: Sizes, Paper, Nepali Text
Quick answer: Decide the card size, paper and finish; send the final Nepali and English text typed in Unicode (not Preeti); proofread names, dates and venue with the family; and order early enough to allow for proofs, printing, finishing and delivery before you send invitations. A wedding card is a text-heavy job, so spelling, font setup and a signed-off proof matter more than any finish.
"Wedding card printing near me" is a rising query in the Nepal Google Trends data (about +200%). Families usually want to know three things: what sizes and papers are used, how to get the Nepali text right, and when to order. This guide covers those. It applies equally to bratabandha, pasni, engagement and reception cards.
Choose size and format
| Format | Feel | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single card, flat | Simple, economical | One sheet with all details |
| Folded card | Classic | Cover plus inside text |
| Card with insert | Detailed events | Separate sheets for each ceremony |
| Box or folder | Premium | Cards, sweets or gifts together |
| Digital card | Fast | PDF or image shared online |
Common card sizes follow paper sizes such as A5 (148 × 210 mm) and A6 (105 × 148 mm). Choose the size so that it fits your envelope. See the ISO paper-size reference.
Paper and finish
- Paper: 250 to 350 GSM art card or textured board is typical for the cover. See the paper GSM guide.
- Finish: matte lamination, spot UV on a motif, foil on the names or a border. See matte, gloss and spot UV.
- Envelope: match size and colour; check that the card slides in without bending.
The Nepali text problem: Unicode vs Preeti
Many Nepali documents are still typed in Preeti, an older non-Unicode font that maps Latin keys to Devanagari shapes. If Preeti text is pasted into a design file without the font, or opened in a program that expects Unicode, it appears as random English letters. Unicode Nepali (typed with Nepali Unicode, Romanised or Preeti-to-Unicode converters) is stored as real Devanagari characters and displays on any system.
To avoid errors:
- Type or convert the text to Unicode.
- Choose a Unicode Devanagari font that supports your characters and conjuncts.
- Send the text in a document, not only in a photo or an image.
- Check conjuncts (such as क्ष, ज्ञ, श्र) and matras on the proof.
- If the printer uses Preeti, give them the Preeti file and the font, and compare the printed proof with your final text letter by letter.
See artwork file prep for the full font checklist.
What to include
- Names of the families and the couple, with the correct order
- Ceremony names, dates and times, in Bikram Sambat and AD if you want both
- Venue name, address and a map or QR code
- RSVP phone numbers
- Dress or programme notes, if any
- A blessing or verse, if you want one
Write every date and time twice and read them aloud with another person.
A timeline you can copy
Work backwards from the date you plan to send invitations. Allow time for each step and ask the printer for its own timeline.
- Final text: family approves names, dates, venue and wording.
- Design: layout drafted and revised.
- Digital proof: read by at least two people.
- Print sample: check paper, colour and finish.
- Production and finishing: printing, cutting, folding, foil.
- Quality check and packing.
- Delivery and distribution.
Do not wait until the last week; an error found after printing means reprinting the entire run.
How many cards to order
Count households, not guests. Add a margin for extra copies, corrections and last-minute invitations. Ask the printer about the price at two quantities.
Proof checklist
- Every name spelled exactly as in the approved text
- Dates, days and times consistent
- Venue and address correct, map or QR scanned and tested
- Phone numbers correct
- Devanagari conjuncts and matras correct
- No text near the trim or fold
- Colours accepted on a printed sample
Frequently asked questions
What is the best size for a wedding card?
A5 or A6 folded or flat are common. Choose the size that fits your envelope and your text.
Can I use Preeti for the card?
Preeti works only if the printer has the font installed. Unicode is safer because it displays the same everywhere.
Can I order a small number of cards?
Digital printing suits small quantities. See the digital printing guide.
Does Thankyooou print wedding cards?
Thankyooou's confirmed services are commercial printing, packaging, product labels, branded products and corporate gifting. To ask whether a card job is available, send your brief; availability is confirmed for each project.
Related guides
Sources
- ISO paper sizes — Markus Kuhn, University of Cambridge — A5 and A6 dimensions.
- Unicode Devanagari block — Unicode Consortium — the Unicode code chart for Devanagari characters.
- Google Trends, Nepal, "printing", exported 11 November 2026 — "wedding card printing near me" as a rising query.