# Where to get invitations printed in the UK (prices for 20 cards, 2026)

> Your options for printing invitations you already designed, from a local print shop to online printers, with what 20 cards really cost delivered, how long each takes, and which to pick for a small or last-minute order.

Source: https://invitebatch.com/blog/where-to-get-invitations-printed · Updated 2026-11-04 · InviteBatch

**The short answer:** if you already have a finished design, **upload it to an online printer** that prints from a small quantity and shows the **delivered** price. At InviteBatch, **20 square invitations with envelopes are $25.44 delivered** in the UK, from 1 card, printed in 1–3 working days. A **local print shop** is the pick when you need cards the same day, and a **large online printer** when you want special papers or foil.

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## Your options, compared

| Option | Best for | Speed | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Local print shop or stationer** | Same-day jobs, seeing the paper first | Sometimes same day | Set-up fees, small-order prices vary a lot |
| **Large online printer** | Special papers, foil, folded or shaped cards | Usually several working days plus post | Minimum quantities, prices shown only after many steps |
| **Upload-and-print (InviteBatch)** | A finished design, small or medium orders, clear prices | 1–3 working days plus post | No foil or special shapes |
| **Print at home** | A few cards, very last minute | Today | Thin card, ink costs, white edges |

## What 20 invitations cost, delivered (InviteBatch, UK)

| Card | 20 cards, delivered |
|---|---|
| Square 6×6″ with envelopes | $25.44 |
| 6×4″ gloss with envelopes | $32.43 |
| 7×5″ premium matte with envelopes | $48.41 |
| 7×5″ premium matte with envelopes, 50 cards | $103.94 |

Prices include VAT and the cheapest delivery for that order, and update automatically. You see the exact total before you pay. Delivery outside the UK is priced at checkout.

## How to order printed invitations online

1. **Export your design** as a PDF (best) or a PNG/JPG. From Canva: Share → Download → **PDF Print**.
2. **Upload it** on the [print page](/print). It appears on a real-size card with the trim line and safe area.
3. **Choose** the size, how many, one or both sides, matte or gloss, and envelopes.
4. **Check the proof** and pay by card or PayPal. We print in 1–3 working days and post it to you.

## Which card should I pick?

- **Wedding:** 7×5″ premium matte with envelopes is the classic UK choice. Square cards feel modern.
- **Party or birthday:** 6×4″ gloss is bright and good value. See [party invitations](/print/party-invitations) and [birthday invitations](/print/birthday-invitations).
- **Running late?** See [fast invitation printing](/print/fast-invitation-printing).

## When another option is better

- **You need them today:** use a local print shop.
- **You want foil, letterpress, die-cut shapes or folded cards:** use a specialist stationer or a large online printer.
- **You want each guest's name printed on their own card:** our print service prints one design for every card. To make a named card for each guest, see [invitations with guest names](/wedding-invitations-with-guest-names). It gives you a print-ready PDF for every guest.

[Upload your invitation and see the price](/print)

## FAQ

**Where can I get my invitations printed?**
You can use a local print shop or stationer, a large online printer, or an upload-and-print service. If you already have a finished design (for example from Canva), upload-and-print is usually the quickest: at InviteBatch you upload a PDF, PNG or JPG, see the delivered price, and we print and post the cards. 20 square invitations with envelopes cost $25.44 delivered in the UK.

**How much does it cost to print 20 invitations in the UK?**
At InviteBatch, 20 square invitations with envelopes are $25.44, 20 6×4″ cards with envelopes are $32.43 and 20 7×5″ matte cards with envelopes are $48.41, all delivered in the UK with VAT included. Local print shops and other online printers price differently, and some have minimum quantities, so compare delivered totals.

**Can I print just a few invitations?**
Yes. Some printers sell packs of 10, 25 or 50, but InviteBatch has no minimum: you can order 1 card or any number up to 300.

**How long does it take to get invitations printed?**
A local print shop can sometimes print the same day. Online, InviteBatch prints in 1–3 working days and then posts by the delivery you choose, including a tracked next-day courier ($18.91).

**Can I print invitations I made in Canva?**
Yes. Download your design from Canva as a PDF (PDF Print) or PNG and upload it. We show it on a real-size card with the trim line so you can check it before paying.

**Is it cheaper to print invitations at home?**
For a handful of cards, home printing can be cheaper if you already have a good printer and card stock. But home printers struggle with thick card and edge-to-edge colour, and card and ink add up. For 20 or more, a printer is usually better value and looks more professional.