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Invitations & Printing
Paper and Chocolate
5460 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209214/ 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 75225214/692-8380
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 75205214/528-2850 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 75209214/654-9545, 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 75225214/ 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 75206214/821-8811, 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 75225214/265-7187
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 75205214/521-3862, 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 75225214/890-0433, 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 75209214/361-7012, 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 75230214/750-0531, 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.comThese 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 75207214/741-1717, 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 75204972/334-9717, 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.comJason 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.comOwner Alyssa Reeves leads a team who create custom invitations. We hear lots of kudos.

CALLIGRAPHERS
Boo Owens at Custom Calligraphy
214/526-3015Boo 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 75205214/526-3015
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
972/492-5118A highly regarded calligraphy for invitations, menus and place cards. Donna's beautiful handwork appears on a great many wedding invitations.
Laurie Harper
214/528-2638Laurie 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.netBeautiful 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.comOne 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.comBeautiful 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 75207214/630-4017, 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 75225214/691-8325, 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 75209214/350-1902, 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 75219214/522-2679
Long a neighborhood favorite for invitations and small press work.
WEB SOURCES
Caspari
434/817-7883, www.casparionline.comCapari 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.comSince 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.comThe 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.comA 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.comWhile 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.comIn 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.