Do square invitations require additional postage?
No, not in Cananda as long as envelopes fit within the maximum lettermail standards of Canada Post they do require additional postage. The only thing to keep in mind is that you have to watch the weight as well – maximum weight is 30g for the standard lettermail rate. The ava & paige invitations often end up weighing a bit more than 30g and will therefore require additional postage. We strongly recommend taking a fully assembled invitation to the post office to confirm the rate before mailing.
Not necessarily. Most, but not all, square invitations are now offered in 5-3/4″ which go into a 6″ square envelope. Effective January 17, 2011, the cost to mail envelopes 6″x6″ or smaller within Canada is $0.59 (to US addresses $1.03, to international addresses $1.75). However, the weight allowable is only 30 grams and most folded or pocketfold invitations weigh more and the required postage is $1.03 within Canada (to US $1.25 or International $2.50). The cost to mail a square invitation larger than 6″ x 6″ within Canada is $1.25 (up to 100 grams), to US $2.06 or International $4.10. Please click here to go to Canada Post Website. If you live outside Canada, please contact the post office in your country for mailing rates.
