Wedding invitations are printed in a variety of ways depending on your designer, printer, and budget. Some budget-conscious couples choose to print invitations at their local superstore on plain photopaper while others choose to forgo printing altogether in favor of hand-designed announcements. The most common middle-ground for couples includes a matte-finish, stationary-grade, cardstock. This allows couples to maintain a high standard of quality without dipping too much into their total budget.