What is the best size for invitations?

[debjc]

I am going to be making some invitations for a bridal shower. I will likely print the text on the card stock from my computer, and stamp the images. I am thinking a regular size card (5 1/2 X 4 1/4) will be too small to hold the text or it will all look too crowded.

What size have you found works best for invitations?

Thanks!

[SophieLaFontaine]

I've not made invitations, but from a postage standpoint, if you keep it rectangular (vs square), and 8.5 x 5.5 or smaller (if it fits in a 9x6 or smaller envelope), you could still send them for 41 cents each.

[fionna51]

Are you planning on a "postcard" type (quarter sheet, done on one or both sides)...or a folded card type (8.5 x 5.5 folded in half, images and text on fronts and inside)?

I have done both...on a postcard type I put images on front and text on back, and it worked fine. This is the front:
Terrific Tags 4 by fionna51 at Splitcoaststampers
I didn't post the back but it was the typical "you're invited" type of thing.
BTW, this card is actually just under 4 inches wide, because I made a mistake in cutting and didn't want to recut!!!

The full card type can have your images on the front, and text inside. There should be plenty of room in there, I would think.