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Invitations & Printing

Paper and Chocolate

5460 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
214/ 357-2737
www.paperandchocolate.com

Outstanding stationery shop in Inwood Village with a tasteful selection of invitations and printed materials for parties, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs. The experienced staff makes a difference in being satisfied with the result. Don't forget the chocolates.

Campbell's Stationers

6131 Luther Lane, Suite 224, Dallas, TX 75225
214/692-8380

Campbell's off-the-street Preston Center shop is a destination for those who seek the finest in engraved paper products. Now in the third generation of invitation specialists, the Campbell family excels in the etiquette of stationery and invitations.

Needle in a Haystack

6911 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75205
214/528-2850 www.needlehaystack.com

Popular is an understatement. A wide selection of invitations and many helping hands are a successful combination. It is difficult not to find an invitation to meet your needs, be it a party for the scout troop or a black tie dinner. Speedy turn-around time on printing and special orders.

Paper Affair

5710 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 105, Dallas, TX 75209
214/654-9545, www.paperaffair.com

An Atlanta-based company with flair for top lines for invitations and personal stationery. There are always well-selected small gifts for all occasions.

Paper Source (also in Farmers Branch)

NorthPark Center, # 721, Dallas, TX 75225
214/ 696-4400, www.paper-source.com

A relative newcomer to Dallas, the shop is a welcome change for the creative types from most other stationery shops. Colorful selections of papers in all sizes are enticing for do-it-yourself projects. Check for their schedule of popular craft classes. The national chain also has a wide selection of gifts.

Paperie & Co.

5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75206
214/821-8811, www.paperieandco.com

More trendy, colorful and fun invitations are on hand, as well as custom invitations. Paperie & Co. maintains a website for armchair ordering.

Papyrus

NorthPark Center, #409, Dallas, TX 75225
214/265-7187
13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240
972/386-4590, www.papyrusonline.com

Wrapping papers, greeting cards and some stationery.

St. Michael's Women's Exchange

5 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
214/521-3862, www.stmichaelexchange.com

Understandably, a favorite among the Park Cities residents. The selections are tasteful and the volunteer assistance is superb. Sales profit mission work for St. Michael's and All Angels' Church, making purchases help worthy causes.

Swoozie's

8417 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225
214/890-0433, www.swoozies.com

Colorful and fun set the theme for party selections, from invitations to favors and paper and plastic accompaniments. The national chain wins praise from national experts on merchandizing.

The Write Choice

4438 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
214/361-7012, www.writechoiceonline.com

Owner Jennie Malouf Gilchrist has a large following for printed products, including the Sweet Pea line, as well as gifts, in her tiny shop.

Write Selection

314 Preston Royal Village, Suite 314, Dallas, TX 75230
214/750-0531, www.writeselection.com

Long a favorite among party givers and brides. The shop has a devoted clientele and for good reason. The selections are always superior and the owners attentive.

CUSTOM DESIGNERS

a6 Invitations

214/417-2171, www.a6invitations.com

These are the creative designers who send effective invitations in unique containers, filled with t-shirts, baby cups and other novelties, to invite and announce. Their clever ideas are legend, as are their lists of clients.

Bell'Invito Letterpress

1403 Dragon Street, Dallas, TX 75207
214/741-1717, www.bellinvito.com

Heather Wiese Alexander of Nest in Snider Plaza and Don Carney have teamed up to produce Bell'Invito to feature hand-drawn, letter press designs on everything from correspondence cards to invitations, book plates and other beautiful offerings.

Imaj Design Group

2821 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204
972/334-9717, www.imajdesign.net

Custom design team that is gathering momentum. Wedding invitations, baby showers and unique occasions done in letter press, calligraphy or engraved. Their own line of invitations will soon be available.

Missing Q Press

214/673-8857, www.missingqpress.com

Jason McDaniel describes his letterpress company: "exquisitely modern paper goods hand printed on a vintage letter press." We can assume he has found the "Q" by now. Some items can be found at Avant Garden in Highland Park Village. Otherwise, give him a call for custom invitations.

Paradise Design Co.

972/234-3722, www.paradisedesignco.com

Owner Alyssa Reeves leads a team who create custom invitations. We hear lots of kudos.

CALLIGRAPHERS

Boo Owens at Custom Calligraphy

214/526-3015

Boo Owens' work reminds us of the medieval books of letters. Her hand-lettered artwork can enhance your needs in addition to the calligraphy for invitations and menus. "D Magazine" has just names her the 2010 Best Calligrapher.

Calligraphic Arts, Inc

5025 N. Central Expressway, #2006, Dallas, TX 75205
214/526-3015

Internationally known calligrapher Susie-Melissa Cherry is in demand from a discriminating clientele, including the White House. To have something hand-lettered from her studio is a treat indeed. She is also involved in teaching her art form to others.

Donna Bonds Calligraphy

972/492-5118

A highly regarded calligraphy for invitations, menus and place cards. Donna's beautiful handwork appears on a great many wedding invitations.

Laurie Harper

214/528-2638

Laurie is another sought-after calligrapher. Her elegant script can be seen on several pages in Kim Schlegal Whitman's "Tablescapes."

Love Letters Calligraphy

214/708-6039, www.loveletterscalligraphy.net

Beautiful examples of styles are available on Natalie Clarkson's site. The prices for her services are also helpful.

Sue Bohlin

972/686-4420, www.suebohlin.com

One of Dallas' most talented artists with a pen. Her beautiful work graces the invitations and tables for many a hostess.

Tara Jones

214/724-0545 www.tarajones.com

Beautiful work available for viewing on her website. Prices are also included for handwritten invitations, envelope addresses and place cards.

PRINTERS

Dave the Printer

2338 Irving Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207
214/630-4017, www.davetheprinter.com

For 35 years, Dave Ramsey has been providing excellent service for small and large printing needs at his Design Center location.

Kwik Copy Printing

6021 Berkshire Lane, Dallas, TX 75225
214/691-8325, www.kwikkopy.com

The Preston Center Kwik Kopy has a loyal clientele for printing invitations and materials for non-profit events.

Print Shoppe

5019 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
214/350-1902, www.printshoppe.com

The top printing destination for invitation printing for individuals and charity mavens. Their credits for charity invitations, programs and related materials are impressive. No wonder, they have the experience of few others on the local scene. The shop also carries basic Crane stock and books for ordering.

Sir Speedy Printing

2625 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219
214/522-2679

Long a neighborhood favorite for invitations and small press work.

WEB SOURCES

Caspari

434/817-7883, www.casparionline.com

Capari has many fans with their well-designed line of invitations and cards, along with matching party suppliers. Their site has all they have to offer.

Crane & Co.

413/684-2600, www.crane.com

Since 1770, when Stephen Crane supplied the paper for the American colonies' currency, Crane has been a frontrunner for quality papers. Most Dallas stores carry some of the line. You might check their site for the full range. This is the paper most often chosen for formal occasions and for engraving.

Evite

www.evite.com

The top online invitation and social planning site that will email your invitation from a wide design selection and gather responses, all free to the user. Party ideas are plentiful. Great for the busy hostess and armchair planner, though not quite as personal as the invitation received in the mail.

finestationery.com

888/808-FINE, www.finestationery.com

A very comprehensive site with major invitation companies. Ideas for wording abound, as do the opportunities to experiment with fonts, colors and sizes before committing.

PaperlessPost.com

www.paperlesspost.com

While there is absolutely nothing like receiving a beautiful invitation in the mail, PaperlessPost.com is above the competition with a sophisticated choice of designs, typefaces and even envelope linings to be admired while the invitation comes out of its envelope. It is great fun to be the designer as well.

William Arthur

866/985-3472, www.williamarthur.com

In business for 60 years and considered one of the finest printers of luxury stationery and invitations. Order online or through one of the area's select stationers.

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