By Mustafa Bilgic · Last updated 19 July 2026

Wedding Invitation Postage Calculator

Work out exactly how many stamps your invitations need and what the postage will cost — using current 2026 USPS First-Class rates, including the square-envelope surcharge and pre-stamped RSVP returns most couples forget.

Quick answer: A standard 1-ounce invitation needs one $0.82 Forever stamp. A typical 2-ounce suite with inserts costs $1.11. A square envelope adds a $0.49 non-machinable surcharge. These USPS rates took effect July 12, 2026; use the calculator below for your exact totals.

Weight of one assembled invitation

Envelope shape

Number of invitations to mail

Pre-stamp RSVP return envelopes?

Based on USPS First-Class Mail letter rates effective July 12, 2026: $0.82 first ounce, +$0.29 each additional ounce, +$0.49 non-machinable (square) surcharge. RSVP returns are figured at one $0.82 stamp each. Letters over 3.5 oz need different pricing; always weigh a finished invitation at the post office.

2026 USPS rates this calculator uses

Mailpiece	Postage from July 12, 2026	Stamps (Forever = $0.82)
Rectangle, up to 1 oz	$0.82	1 Forever stamp
Rectangle, up to 2 oz	$1.11	1 Forever + 1 additional-ounce
Rectangle, up to 3 oz	$1.40	1 Forever + 2 additional-ounce
Rectangle, up to 3.5 oz	$1.69	1 Forever + 3 additional-ounce
Square, up to 1 oz	$1.31	1 Forever + non-machinable surcharge
Square, up to 2 oz	$1.60	Forever + 1 oz + surcharge

Rates were verified against the official USPS Notice 123 effective July 12, 2026: a stamped 1-ounce letter is $0.82, each additional ounce is $0.29, and the non-machinable surcharge for square or rigid letters is $0.49. The maximum First-Class Mail letter weight is 3.5 ounces; heavier or oversized suites need different pricing. When in doubt, buy Forever stamps and have a postal clerk weigh the completed suite.

Why square invitations cost more

USPS sorting machines can't process square envelopes, rigid invitations, or anything with a clasp, ribbon, wax seal, or uneven thickness. These are flagged non-machinable and must be hand-sorted, which adds the $0.49 surcharge per piece. On a 75-invitation order, choosing a square shape over a rectangle adds about $37 in postage alone — worth knowing before you fall in love with a square design. A clean rectangular invitation on standard stock is the single easiest way to keep postage at the base rate.

The postage most couples forget

The RSVP return envelope. Etiquette is to stamp it for your guests. That doubles the postage on every reply card — this calculator adds it automatically.
Save-the-dates. A separate, earlier mailing — a qualifying postcard mails at the $0.65 domestic postcard rate rather than the stamped letter rate.
Outer + inner envelopes. Only the outer envelope is mailed and needs postage, but the extra paper adds weight that can tip you into the next ounce.
Spare stamps. Buy 10–15% extra for re-mails, returned mail, and last-minute additions.

Keep postage low — start with a clean design

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Frequently asked questions

How many stamps do I need for a wedding invitation?

A standard rectangular invitation under 1 ounce needs one $0.82 Forever stamp at the USPS rate effective July 12, 2026. A full suite weighing up to 2 ounces needs $1.11 of postage. Square invitations add a $0.49 non-machinable surcharge, so a 1-ounce square invitation costs $1.31 to mail.

How much does it cost to mail a square wedding invitation in 2026?

Square envelopes are non-machinable, so USPS adds a $0.49 surcharge on top of the weight-based rate. A 1-ounce square invitation costs $0.82 + $0.49 = $1.31; a 2-ounce square suite costs $1.11 + $0.49 = $1.60 at rates effective July 12, 2026.

Do I need extra postage for the RSVP return envelope?

Yes — etiquette is to pre-stamp the RSVP return envelope so guests can reply without buying a stamp. Budget one Forever stamp ($0.82) per reply envelope on top of your outgoing postage.

Should I weigh my invitation before buying stamps?

Always. Take one fully assembled invitation — outer envelope, invitation, all inserts and the reply envelope — to a post office and have it weighed. Inserts and thick paper push many suites over 1 ounce, and buying the wrong postage means returned or delayed mail.