Wedding Invitation Printers: I Tested 6 Different Printers on the Same Design!

Where should you print your wedding invitations? Should you invest in an expensive in-house setup, or is outsourcing to a professional print shop the better move? To find out, I printed the exact same watercolor floral wedding invitation design across six different printers to see who handles thin text, color variation, and paper texture the best. We are putting two in-house options (an HP Laserjet and a Canon Inkjet) head-to-head against four of the biggest professional printing companies in the stationery industry: Printswell, LCI Paper, Cards & Pockets, and Prints of Love. From paper weight and texture to color accuracy and pricing, I’m breaking down the pros, cons, and surprises of each option so you can choose the perfect print partner for your creative business. 💸 Want $25 off your first Printswell order? Printswell is my absolute go-to wholesale printer for my business. Apply for a wholesale account using my link or mention that Laney sent you to get $25 off your first order: 👉 https://www.printswell.com/a/laney 🎨 Master your print-ready file setup: Want to make sure your files look flawlessly crisp no matter which printer you choose? Check out the Adobe Creative Cloud Bundle to master Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop specifically for invitation design: 👉 https://designbylaney.com/ccbundle What we cover in this ultimate print test: 🖨️ In-House Face-Off: Why my HP Laserjet struggled with thick paper and color blocks, and why my Canon Inkjet completely shocked me with its watercolor quality. 📄 Paper Characteristics: A side-by-side comparison of LCI's Fluorescent White, Cards & Pockets' Snow White, and Printswell’s iconic 120 lb Eggshell Ultra White. 🔴 Pre-Press Setup: The one crucial step you must do to your typography (outlining text) before exporting your print-ready PDF. 📦 Packaging & Shipping: How each company packages their cards (shrink-wrap vs. resealable sleeves) and who offers the most secure transit. 🏆 The Verdict: Which printer won on color accuracy, crisp text rendering, and overall cost-effectiveness. 🔗 Resources & Printers Mentioned: • Cards & Pockets → https://www.cardsandpockets.com/?aff=7 • LCI Paper → https://lcipaper.com/?aff=327248 • Prints of Love → https://printsoflove.com/ref/designby... • My In-House Printers → https://www.amazon.com/shop/designbyl... • Stationery School Membership → https://designbylaney.com/stationery-... ~ Links contained in the video and/or description may be affiliate links which earn us a small commission at no cost to you! We appreciate your use of our links so we can continue making free content for you! ---------- Hi, hey, hello! Welcome to the Design by Laney channel! I am a wedding invitation designer & stationery business educator! On this channel, you'll find videos featuring design tutorials, systems reviews, and the most requested tips and tricks for running a creative business - yes, including my favorite printers! New to Invitation Design? 💌 Check out our From Start to Suite course! https://designbylaney.com/from-start-... 🤓 Sign up for our FREE Adobe Illustrator course series: https://designbylaney.com/free-illust... 👩🏻‍🏫 Want to learn even more about running a stationery business? Join us in Stationery School! https://designbylaney.com/stationery-... 💛 Follow Along: www.instagram.com/designbylaney www.designbylaney.com www.facebook.com/designbylaney www.pinterest.com/bylaney 🖨️ My Favorite Print Shop www.printswell.com/a/laney 📋 Try Dubsado https://www.dubsado.com/?c=designbylaney 📋 Try Honeybook http://share.honeybook.com/laney