To calculate how many custom napkins you’ll need, consider the number of guests as well as any provisions you’ll be serving.

For casual or semi-formal events that feature lighter fare, we suggest ordering 2-3 napkins per person. If you’re offering a meal or buffet in addition to snacks or appetizers, add an extra 1-2 napkins for each guest.

If you’re hosting a formal event, such as a wedding or fundraiser, we suggest starting with 3-4 napkins per person – you can add more based on the event’s offerings. For example, if you’re including a dessert table, add an extra 1-2 napkins per person. If the event includes dinner and you decide you don’t want cloth dinner napkins, be sure to add 1-2 paper napkins per guest.

Bringing custom napkins to life with VistaPrint is simple. Start by selecting the napkin type you want to customize. Then, head over to our gallery where you’ll be able to browse a variety of pre-made templates catered to events like bridal showers, graduations, weddings and more. Already have an idea for your napkin? Click “Upload design” to be taken directly to our design studio. There you’ll be able to tailor every detail to create party napkins that perfectly complement your occasion. Before finishing, preview your creation to make sure everything looks great and then proceed to checkout. It’s as easy as that!

Yes. We offer full-color digital printing for pictures, text, graphics and more.

Double-sided printing is not available at this time.

That depends on which napkin style you choose! Our cocktail napkins measure 4.75″ x 4.75″ overall with a 4.25″ x 4.25″ design area, while our luncheon napkins measure 6.5″ x 6.5″ with a 6″ x 6″ design area.

Cocktail napkins are normally smaller than luncheon napkins, and are designed to be used with drinks and appetizers during cocktail hours and receptions. Luncheon napkins are more commonly used for sit-down meals where cutlery is needed, like lunches, brunches or dinners.

That depends on personal preference as well as the formality of the event. If your gathering is on the casual side, paper napkins are often sufficient, especially if you’re serving lighter fare such as snacks or appetizers.

For more formal events – specifically, those featuring a sit-down meal – cloth napkins are recommended. In fact, many venues and catering services include cloth napkins with their table settings. That being said, there are plenty of fun opportunities to include custom paper napkins at a formal gathering. For example, if you’re hosting a wedding, you can feature custom paper napkins during the cocktail hour and use cloth napkins later at the reception dinner.