Where do you actually print the printable etsy invitations?

[sunshineandpinot]

I usually send the file to Office Max or Office Depot and call it a day. And usually the colors are skewed but I don't really care and/or it really doesn't make a big difference. 
However, dd is having a Cinderella party and I ordered these really pretty invites from etsy. It's important to me that the blue stay a pale blue and the pink a pale pink.  More often that not, places like Office Max the colors show up much bolder. I'm willing to try something new. I need to get these out in about 2 weeks so I have a little bit of time if someone can rec somewhere to send. I'd like a heavy cardstock. 
Any recs? 

[huskymom]

I've done the linen finish at Vistaprint and they've come out great! Not sure on the turnaround time though...

[glitzy07]

I've always done Office Max, so that doesn't really help you, sorry! I've heard good things about Post Net, if you have those around.

[sunshineandpinot]

I just checked, we do have a Post Net! Like right around the corner. What is it? I've never heard of it.

[glitzy07]

Oct 15, 2014 7:42:26 GMT -5 sunshineandpinot said:

I just checked, we do have a Post Net! Like right around the corner. What is it? I've never heard of it.

I think it's just a more upscale version of a place like Office Max or the like.  It was recommended by the paper store when I bought the paper for my wedding invitations a few years back.

[Deleted]

I always print at Costco.

[redheadbaker]

I use Vistaprint.

[mrshandy]

Cardstore

[mswax]

Can someone tell me more about these printable Etsy invitations???

[Deleted]

My sister did a ton of her etsy wedding stuff on Shutterfly and it came out suprisingly well.

I used tinyprints once for an invite I needed just so. Godawful freakin' expensive but it did look good.

[redheadbaker]

Oct 15, 2014 8:14:57 GMT -5 mswax said:

Can someone tell me more about these printable Etsy invitations???

Search for an invitation you like. The seller customizes it and sends you a digital file that you can either print at home or use a printing service.

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Oct 15, 2014 8:14:57 GMT -5 mswax said:

Can someone tell me more about these printable Etsy invitations???

Someone designs the invite and that's what you pay for. They then send you the file you are free to upload/print/do as you wish.

[mswax]

Thanks redheadbaker and @justdairy.  Can you tell me how much they typically cost?  Do you send them photos?  How does this compare to DIY on Shutterfly, Mpix, Tiny Prints, etc?

[Deleted]

If you live in a metro, there should be local print shops that will have more expertise. The one here my friend uses is about double the cost of mail order places but is faster and does a lovely job. Still not too expensive for a couple dozen invites.

[Pilsy]

Staples has a good copy/print center.

[redheadbaker]

Oct 15, 2014 8:19:45 GMT -5 mswax said:

Thanks redheadbaker and @justdairy.  Can you tell me how much they typically cost?  Do you send them photos?  How does this compare to DIY on Shutterfly, Mpix, Tiny Prints, etc?

I've paid $10 to $15 for the file, and I just paid $20 on Vistaprint for printing + envelopes.

It's probably a little more expensive than DIY on Shutterfly, etc, but I get EXACTLY what I want -- Etsy had SO MANY options.

[redheadbaker]

Also, a lot of Etsy designers offer party packages, with coordinating thank you notes, food tents (for labeling), favor tags, banners, etc.

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Oct 15, 2014 8:19:45 GMT -5 mswax said:

Thanks redheadbaker and @justdairy.  Can you tell me how much they typically cost?  Do you send them photos?  How does this compare to DIY on Shutterfly, Mpix, Tiny Prints, etc?

They're all over the board. I have had birthday invites designed for like $8.00. My sister's wedding invites were more obviously but she wanted special colors and a more unique font. It's also the nature of the wedding business. 

They're usually better designed than the DIY. More different, more unique, more customizable options. It's also easy. I send the info and what I want and etsy does it and I save an hour. It's also easier to find themed ones on etsy if you need something specific. Like my sister wanted a cornfield background on her wedding invites with Burlap look lettering and purple. That's hard to DIY on tinyprints, kwim?

You can send a photo if you want. Some are also photo free. 

Just do a search for "printable invites" you'll get tons of info.

[sunshineandpinot]

Oct 15, 2014 7:50:50 GMT -5 @roseyposey said:

I always print at Costco.

Does Costco do cardstock? 

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Oct 15, 2014 8:37:55 GMT -5 sunshineandpinot said:

Oct 15, 2014 7:50:50 GMT -5 @roseyposey said:

I always print at Costco.

Does Costco do cardstock? 

Not all Costco's do, but the ones that are Copy & Print centers do.

[cbwm1]

The best printer for keeping colors true is mpix.com. I always use them for our Christmas photo cards and have never been disappointed.

(And yes - I also design custom invites and birth announcements. :-) )

[Ashley&Scott]

At work 

[mandapanda18]

Walgreens, they are read within an hour

[lindsaymg]

FedEx Kinkos, always google for a coupon code because there is always one out there! submit it online and I pick it up an hour later.

[Deleted]

I've done vistaprint and been happy with them.

[charlotteandwilbur]

Last year I used Walgreen's for the printing, and they came out pretty great.