How to Choose Holiday Cards That Strengthen Your Brand

Make Your Holiday Cards Work for Your Brand

For business owners, holiday cards are more than a seasonal greeting — they’re a chance to strengthen relationships, reinforce your brand identity, and stand out in a crowded mailbox. When done well, a holiday card can serve as a thoughtful thank-you, a subtle marketing touchpoint, and a lasting reminder of your professionalism.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to choose the right design, message, and finishing touches so your business holiday cards make the right impression and reflect your brand values.

Match Your Card Style to Your Brand Personality

The best business holiday cards feel like a natural extension of your branding. A playful, bold design sends a different message than a clean, elegant layout — and each can be effective, depending on who you’re sending to.

Here’s how to match your card’s style to your brand personality:

• Elegant brands – Choose designs with balanced typography, harmonious colors, and refined imagery.
  

• Playful and creative brands – Choose designs that incorporate bright colors, fun patterns, or lighthearted illustrations for an approachable, warm feel.
  

• Minimalist brands – Choose designs with clean lines, plenty of white space, and a small but impactful color palette.
  
  

At Claudia Owen, all our business holiday cards can be customized to suit your branding. We can adjust colors, swap fonts for your corporate typefaces, and even add your logo at no extra cost. You can keep the fonts shown in our designs or supply your own — we’ll make sure your cards align perfectly with your brand identity.

Playful and colorful modern holiday card suite for business events, including invitations, save-the-date cards, RSVP, thank you card, ticket, and sticker. Fonts can be customized to match your company’s style.

Prioritize Print Quality That Reflects Your Standards

Your holiday cards are a direct reflection of your business. A flimsy or poorly printed card can unintentionally send the wrong message about the quality you deliver.

All of our business holiday cards are printed on 16pt matte cardstock, equivalent to 130 lb cover stock. This gives them a substantial, high-quality feel and ensures they hold up beautifully through the mail and on display.

If you have an important corporate celebration or VIP client list, now is also the perfect time to send a save-the-date card. This is especially valuable if your event falls during the busy holiday season, when calendars fill up quickly. Sending a save-the-date ensures your most important guests — whether they’re clients, partners, or fellow business owners — reserve the date before committing to other events. Later, you can follow up with a matching invitation for a cohesive, polished look.

Keep Your Message On-Brand and Personal

While holiday cards often carry warm, generic greetings, a little personalization goes a long way in making recipients feel valued. Consider:

• Adding a personalized signature or short handwritten note for top-tier clients.
  

• Using a holiday message that reflects your brand’s voice — whether that’s friendly, formal, or somewhere in between.
  

• Avoiding overly promotional language — the focus should be on gratitude and connection, not hard sales.
  

If you want to take it one step further, you can order matching stationery like thank-you cards, stickers, or notepads to accompany your holiday mailing.

Coordinate With Matching Save-the-Dates and Invitations

If your holiday plans include a client appreciation event, end-of-year celebration, or networking evening, sending a beautifully designed save-the-date is a smart first step.

We offer matching save-the-date cards for all our business holiday party invitations, so you can send one now and follow up later with a perfectly coordinated invitation. This not only builds anticipation but also reinforces your brand’s visual identity across all your printed materials.

Explore our collections:

• Printed Business Holiday Cards

• Printed Business Holiday Invitations

Elegant dark green and gold holiday card suite for corporate events, including invitations, save-the-date cards, RSVP, details card, thank you card, ticket, and sticker. This set can be personalized with your logo for a fully branded look.

White and gold pine holiday card suite perfect for corporate celebrations, featuring invitations, save-the-date cards, RSVP, thank you card, ticket, and sticker. Colors can be adjusted to match your brand palette.

Holiday Ordering and Mailing Timeline for Businesses

The holiday season can sneak up quickly, so it’s important to plan ahead — both for when to order and when to send your cards.

October – Early November:

• Order and send save-the-date cards for corporate holiday events so key guests can mark their calendars.
  

• Order holiday cards if you want them to arrive right after Thanksgiving.
  

Mid-November – Early December:

• Order and mail your business holiday cards to arrive before the peak mailing rush.
  

• Ideal time for early to mid-December delivery.
  

3 – 4 Weeks Before Your Event:

• Send formal invitations for in-person gatherings, whether they’re client appreciation dinners, Christmas parties, or end-of-year celebrations.
  

Early December:

• If your order is for an event or mailing in late December, plan ahead as much as possible to avoid last-minute stress. Printing can take up to five business days in December, and shipping times may be slower due to holiday demand. Ordering early means less stress, more options, and guaranteed arrival before the season is in full swing.

How to Order Your Business Holiday Cards

Ordering your business holiday cards is simple and stress-free. We take care of the design work for you, so all you need to do is choose your favorite style and provide your details.

Here’s how it works:

1. Choose your design from our Business Holiday Cards or Business Holiday Invitations collection.
   

2. Personalize by providing your text, colors, fonts, and logo (if desired).
   

3. Upload your photos during checkout, or email them to us afterward.
   

4. Review your proof — we’ll send a digital proof for you to approve before printing.
   

5. Relax — we’ll handle the printing and ship them to you, with free U.S. shipping year-round.
   

Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Business Holiday Cards

Even experienced business owners can run into holiday card headaches. Here’s how to avoid them:

• Waiting too long to order: During the holiday season, printing and shipping can take longer than usual, especially in December. Ordering early not only guarantees your cards arrive on time — it also saves you the stress of last-minute rushes. Aim to start the process in October or early November.
  

• Choosing a design that doesn’t align with your brand identity: Your holiday card is an extension of your brand. If you’re unsure which design best fits your style — elegant, playful, or minimalist — reach out. We can recommend designs and customize them to suit your brand’s colors, fonts, and logo.
  

• Skipping the proofing process: With us, you’ll always receive a digital proof unless you specifically request otherwise. This step ensures all names, details, and branding are correct before we print.
  

• Using low-resolution logos or images: If you send us a file that’s too low in quality to print well, we’ll let you know and ask for a higher-resolution version. That way, your cards always look sharp and professional.
  

We Handle the Design Work for You

One of the biggest advantages of working with us is how easy we make it. Once you place your order and provide your details, we take care of the rest — fonts, formatting, and design setup. If you want to adjust colors or fonts, just tell us. We’ll make it happen. You get unlimited revisions before printing, so you can feel confident your cards will be perfect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you print my company logo on the cards?

A. Yes! We can add your company logo to any design at no extra cost.

Q: What if my company uses a specific font?

A. We can use your corporate fonts instead of the ones shown in the design. Simply provide the font files, and we’ll make the switch.

Q: Can you match our brand colors?

A. Absolutely. We can adjust colors to align closely with your brand palette.

Q: What size are the cards?

A. Holiday party invitations are usually 5" x 7". Holiday cards are typically 5.5" x 4.25" (A2 size) and are usually flat, not folded. However, many designs can be adapted to leave space for you to handwrite a personal message, and some allow you to add a photo for a more personalized touch.

Q: Can I get colored envelopes?

A. All cards come with white envelopes as standard. If you’d like to upgrade to colored envelopes, you can choose from a range of options here: Blank Colored Envelopes for Note Cards and Invitations.

Q: Do you offer free shipping?

A. Yes! We offer free shipping on all U.S. orders year-round. Shipping to Canada is calculated at checkout.

Q: How quickly will I receive my cards?

A. Printing typically takes two business days, and shipping usually takes two to five business days, depending on the shipping option you select at checkout.

During the busy holiday season (especially in December), printing times can extend to up to five business days, and shipping carriers may experience delays. We recommend placing your order early to ensure your cards arrive well before you need them.

Q: Will I see a proof before printing?

A. Yes. We’ll send you a digital proof for approval so you can review the design and check for accuracy before your order is printed.

Q: Can you print my return address or recipient addresses?

A. Yes — we can print both your return address and guest addresses. Simply send us your address list in any format, and we’ll take care of the rest. You can order address printing here: Envelope Address Printing – Guest and Return Address.

Q: Do you work with large corporate orders?

A. Absolutely. We regularly work with businesses of all sizes and can produce bulk orders for holiday company events, Christmas parties, end-of-year celebrations, and internal holiday greetings.

Q: Can you help me choose a design that fits my brand?

A. Yes. We can guide you toward designs that reflect your brand personality — whether you want something elegant, playful, or minimalist — and customize colors, fonts, and layouts to align with your branding at no extra cost.

Q: Can I include a personal message from our company?

A. Absolutely. You can supply a custom greeting or message, and we’ll format it beautifully in your chosen design. Many businesses use this space to thank clients, acknowledge milestones, or share company updates.

Q: Can you match our brand colors?

A. Yes — if you provide your brand colors (preferably in CMYK format), we can use them in your design. Please note that slight variations can occur during the printing process, so the final printed colors may not be an exact match to what you see on screen.

Q: Do you offer proofing for every order?

A. Yes. We provide a digital proof so you can check the design, colors, text, and logo placement before printing begins. This ensures everything is exactly how you want it.

Q: What if I need the cards sooner than your normal turnaround time?

A. While printing times remain the same, we can often speed up the design process so your proof is ready for approval as quickly as possible. Once approved, your order will move straight to print. You can also choose an upgraded shipping option at checkout to help your cards arrive faster.

Q: Can I order different quantities for different designs?

A. Yes — it’s possible. The easiest way is to place two separate orders, one for each design with its own details.

Q: Do you offer matching stationery items?

A. Yes. You can create a cohesive look with matching save-the-date cards, invitations, thank-you cards, stickers, and more — perfect for holiday events where you want to impress from start to finish.

Q: Do you ship internationally?

A. We currently ship to the U.S. and Canada. Shipping to the U.S. is free year-round, while shipping rates to Canada are calculated at checkout.

Q: Can I add photos to my holiday cards?

A. Yes — many of our designs already include a space for a photo, so you can feature a company group shot, product image, or branding photography. When placing your order, you’ll have the option to upload your photo. If you need to send additional files, you can email them to us and we’ll link them to your order. You’ll receive a design proof before printing so you can check that everything looks correct.

Q: Can you help me with the wording?

A. Yes — you can provide your own text, or we can suggest professional, brand-appropriate greetings. You’ll always receive a design proof before printing, and if you’d like changes, we’ll send you a new proof.

Q: Can I reorder if I run out?

A. Yes — simply go back to our site, find the same design, and in the personalization box, write “same as before.” If nothing is changing, you won’t need another proof, and we’ll get straight to printing.

Q: Do you offer digital cards?

A. Yes — we also offer Digital Christmas Cards, Digital Christmas Party Invitations, and Digital Holiday Party Invitations.

Festive red poinsettia holiday card suite for company celebrations, featuring invitations, save-the-date cards, RSVP, thank you card, ticket, and sticker. Colors can be customized to match your branding, and your company logo can be added for a professional finish.

Make This Holiday Season Unforgettable for Your Clients

Your holiday cards are more than a seasonal gesture — they’re a chance to showcase your professionalism, strengthen client relationships, and reinforce your brand identity. With customizable designs, quality cardstock, and the option to coordinate your cards with matching invitations, save-the-dates, and other stationery, you can make every detail work for your business.

Ready to get started? Browse our Printed Business Holiday Cards and Printed Business Holiday Invitations to find a design that reflects your brand perfectly.

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