Invitations That Feel Unmistakably Yours
Although we know we could never create an invitation as truly unique as the party you are planning, our unique birthday and party invitations come as close as they can get. These are designs that immediately say something about who is hosting, what the occasion is, and how much thought has gone into it.
Whether you are drawn to our beautiful birthday invitations, pretty party invites, or something with a bolder, more playful edge, the aim is the same: to send your guests something that arrives in the letterbox and sets the tone before they even read a word.
Make It Yours - Colour and Design
If you love a design but want to push it a little further, personalising your invitation is straightforward. Each design comes with a range of colour scheme options, so you can steer the look toward the feel of your event.
Want something warm and relaxed? Beige birthday invitations carry a refined, understated elegance that suits the easy-going New Zealand party aesthetic. After something vivid and celebratory? Multi-coloured designs bring real energy to the card. Gold birthday party invitations add a touch of glamour for milestone celebrations, while green invitation cards are a natural fit for garden parties, outdoor gatherings across the regions, or celebrations in the bush and beyond.
The colour you choose sets expectations before your guests arrive. Make it count.
Print Methods
Unique does not always mean the same thing to everyone, which is why Paperlust offers a range of print types to match the look and feel you are after.
Digital print is the most versatile and affordable option, with full-colour reproduction and a wide choice of paper stocks. It suits casual backyard parties, large guest lists, and modern designs where colour and photography take centre stage.
Foil stamping adds a pressed metallic finish (gold, rose gold, silver, and more) and leaves a subtle tactile impression on the card. It is the right choice when you want the invitation itself to feel like a small luxury, before the party has even begun.
Photo card printing brings the guest of honour into the design. A well-chosen photo makes the invitation immediately personal and works particularly well for milestone birthdays.
Print on wood is for anyone who wants something genuinely different. Printed on real wood veneer, these invitations are keepsakes as much as stationery. Guests often hold onto them long after the party is over. They suit the outdoorsy, natural aesthetic that many New Zealand celebrations lean into.
Personalise Beyond the Design
The right invitation is only the beginning. Once you have settled on a design, Paperlust makes it easy to build out a coordinated set. The same design direction and colour palette can carry through to other products so the whole event feels considered.
A designer proof is delivered within 1-2 business days of placing your order, with two rounds of edits included. You can adjust wording, layout details, and colours before anything goes to print.
Ordering and Delivery to New Zealand
Browse the unique birthday invitation collection, choose your print method and design, and personalise with names, dates, and any details using the on-site customisation tool. Cards are printed in our Melbourne studio and delivered to New Zealand via DHL Express. Free shipping is available on qualifying orders (threshold shown at checkout).
Pricing is shown in your local currency at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each design is created by independent artists and is available to personalise with your own names, wording, and colour choices. The combination of exclusive artwork, your chosen print method, and your personal details means the finished card is unlikely to look like anything else your guests receive.
Yes. Most designs are available in multiple colour schemes, from warm beige to bold multi-coloured options, gold, and green, so you can steer the look toward the tone of your event without needing a custom design.
It depends on the feel you are after. Digital print is versatile and suits most occasions. Foil stamping is ideal when you want something with a tactile, premium finish. Photo card printing is perfect when you want to put the birthday person front and centre. Print on wood is the standout option for anyone who wants guests to keep the invitation as a memento.
A designer proof is delivered within 1-2 business days of your order. Once approved, cards are printed in our Melbourne studio and delivered to New Zealand via DHL Express. Check at checkout for the current delivery estimate to your region.
Yes. Paperlust offers sample options so you can check the quality and finish before your full order goes to print. Check the product listing for the sample option that applies to your chosen print method.
Minimum quantities vary by print method. Digital print accommodates smaller runs, while foil stamping has a minimum order of 50 cards. Check the product listing for the specific minimums that apply to your chosen method.
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