Stationer Directory
Alpine Creative Group
30 E. 33rd St., near Madison Ave. 212-989-4198; alpinecreativegroup.comBy appointment only
With a high-quality inventory, Alpine has worked with the likes of Ellen Degeneres and Ivana Trump. From the necessities (sets of invitations, thank-you notes, RSVP cards, and envelopes), to the elaborate (beveled-edge menus with hand-calligraphed guest names), almost everything is produced in-house. Prices vary (Alpine never charges a design fee).
Arthur's Invitations & Prints
13 E. 13th St., near Fifth Ave. 212-807-6502; arthursinvitations.comThis Union Square full-service emporium features personal consultants and custom-printed suites. If the in-house calligrapher or graphic designers can’t find what you want among the plethora of ribbons and colors types, they’ll special-order it for you and assemble it on-site. Prices range from $700 to $5,000 for a set of 100 four-piece invitations.
Bowne & Co., Stationers
211 Water St., near Fulton St.; 212-748-8651In this quaint, nineteenth-century-style print shop, the staff uses letterpresses dating as far back as 1844 to make custom stationery and invitations. Announcement cards ($250 for 50), four-piece invitations ($775 for 100), and reception cards ($175 for 100) are all printed on Crane & Co. paper.
By Invitation Only Designs
175 W. 76th St., near Amsterdam Ave.; 212-877-9666; byinvitations.comKick back at Phyllis Roth’s comfortable studio four to six months before your wedding. Roth, a special-events planner for more than fifteen years, customizes any design. Choose from more than 50 different suppliers (from engraved Jansson to Twig & Fig letterpress). Prices vary; all items are discounted from list prices.
Cartier
653 Fifth Ave., at 52nd St.; 212-753-0111; cartier.comWe love Cartier’s Social Stationery, which harks back to Jazz Age glamour. For weddings, the style is classic, conservative, and very high-end (they only offer engraving). One hundred custom-engraved invitations, with inner and outer envelopes. Prices upon request.
Ceci New York
22 W. 23rd St., near Fifth Ave., fifth fl. penthouse; 212-989-0695; cecinewyork.comThis award-winning studio produces personalized couture invitations by working one-on-one with clients. Owner-designer Lisa Hoffman translates details and anecdotes of your lives and your wedding theme into an invitation that represents you ($20 to $60 per 100 invitations).
Cheree Berry
917-532-0490; chereeberry.comThis former Kate Spade designer recently branched out on her own and, although she’s based in St. Louis, is already cultivating a devoted New York following. We absolutely adore her designs—whimsical, clean, and a delight for brides bored with the other design houses. Letterpress invitations start at $1,000, custom designs at $1,500.
Crane & Co. Papermakers
59 W. 49th St., at Rockefeller Plaza; 212-582-6829; crane.comThis Massachusetts-based company, which produces the paper for U.S. currency, has been making top-notch traditional cotton stationery for about 200 years. Crafty brides love Crane’s DIY blank program kits. Prices begin at about $750 for 100 engraved wedding invitations and response cards.
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PrintFrom the Summer 2008 New York Wedding Guide
- Alpine Creative Group
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30 East 33rd Street, Ground Floor New York NY 10016 Tel: 212-989-4198
Alpine Creative Group is known as the invitation company to the stars. Exclusive custom wedding invitations have been designed this year for Ivana Trump and Jonathan Tisch. By appointment only.
- The Village Invites
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25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 Tel: 212-220-6199 http://www.villageinvites.com
Beautiful Wedding Invitations and Personal Stationary for every stole and budget. Unique, modern, elegant or traditional. Largest selection of Letterpress, Engraved, Thermographed, Screen Printing. Expert advice in a calming environment.
