Everything on this page is something I recommend for printing and assembling envelope liners, wraps, bands, and seals at home. Pair them with the Finishing Studio tools for a suite that looks professionally made.
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Kit 1
A good home printer is the foundation. If you already own a decent inkjet, you can skip this kit entirely. Three recommended options below, with the honest differences so you can pick the right one for how you print.
| Feature | TR7820 | G6020 MegaTank | iX6820 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum paper size | 8.5 by 14 (Legal) | 8.5 by 14 (Legal) | 13 by 19 |
| Ink system | 2 cartridges, black plus tri-color | Refillable ink tanks | 5 individual ink tanks |
| Also a scanner | Yes | Yes | No, print only |
| Upfront cost | Lowest | Middle | Highest |
| Ink cost over time | Highest | Lowest | Moderate |
The current model I recommend for envelopes, liners, bands, and seals. The rear feed handles envelopes and cardstock, pigment black keeps addressing crisp, and Legal size covers everything in a stationery suite.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Refillable ink tanks that print thousands of pages for pennies. If you print proofs, tests, and orders constantly, this one pays for itself in ink savings.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The printer every wedding blog recommends, and the only one here that prints 13 by 19. It is an older model, so confirm any listing is new condition from a reputable seller before buying. If you already own one, keep it.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The iX6820 was first released in 2014. It is harder to find new, and its ink cartridge family is aging. I include it because so many brides search for it, but most buyers will be happier with a current model above.
The cartridges for the TR7820. Choose the XL size for the best value. Note: the tri-color cartridge means one empty color replaces all three, so heavy color printers should look at the MegaTank above.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Refill bottles for the MegaTank. One set prints thousands of pages at a fraction of cartridge cost.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The genuine Canon ink set for the iX6820. Five individual tanks, so you replace only the color that runs out.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The budget option for the iX6820. Compatible cartridges that cost less per page, handy for proof prints and practice runs.
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Everything you need to cut, shape, and attach envelope liners cleanly.
A sliding trimmer with a visible cut line so every cut lands exactly where you want it. Essential for trimming liners cleanly.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Rounds liner corners in three sizes. Use the 5mm setting for square-flap envelope liners. I recommend it as a versatile corner rounder for liner work.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Small, sharp, and precise for detail cuts and trimming thread ends and tiny snags.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)A tape runner, not a glue stick. Acid-free, photo-safe, no mess, no wrinkles. Run it along the flap, press, done.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)My recommended liner paper. A premium smooth sheet with enough body to feel substantial but light enough to fold crisply inside an envelope.
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Vellum wraps and belly bands give a suite that layered, finished look.
Printable translucent vellum for wraps and overlays. Prints cleanly and folds without cracking.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The longer sheet you need when a band or wrap runs past 11 inches.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Creases vellum and cardstock without shine or marks. Crisp folds are what make belly bands look professional.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Press-on adhesive dots for belly band seams, ribbon ends, and small embellishments where a tape runner is too much.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)You will also want the Fiskars SureCut trimmer from Kit 2 for cutting bands to size.
Kit 4
Labels, punches, wax seal stickers, and the embosser for those final details.
Smaller seals for RSVP cards and favor tags. Twenty per sheet, so one pack goes a long way.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The envelope seal standard. Twelve per sheet, and the glossy finish makes monograms pop.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Same 2 inch size as the 22807 with a soft matte finish, for a more understated look.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)A larger statement seal for outer envelopes and keepsake packaging.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Kraft brown seals for rustic and garden style suites. Nine per sheet.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Cut perfect circles from sticker paper for custom seals. Cleaner than scissors, faster than a trimmer for small shapes.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Peel and stick wax-look seals with a eucalyptus design. All the charm of a wax seal with none of the mess.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The same easy peel and stick seal in a soft dusty blue.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Peel and stick wax-look seals in antique gold.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Peel and stick wax-look seals in a rich deep burgundy.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Peel and stick wax-look seals in a warm neutral taupe.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Peel and stick wax-look seals in light gold. Note: the light gold uses a slightly different leaf design than the other colors.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)A custom embosser with your names and wedding date for envelope flaps. An heirloom detail guests notice.
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The unglamorous tools that save your fingers and your postage budget on assembly day.
Seals envelopes fast without licking a single flap. Your assembly line will thank you.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Weigh a finished suite before you buy postage. One overweight envelope returned by the post office costs more than this scale.
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