Weddings Winter 2008 > Planner

Stationer Directory

Alpine Creative Group

30 E. 33rd St., near Madison Ave. 212-989-4198; alpinecreativegroup.com
By appointment only

With a high-quality inventory, Alpine has worked with the likes of Ellen Degeneres and Ivana Trump. From the necessary (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.com

This full-service, Union Square-area emporium features personal consultants and custom-printed suites. In-house calligraphers and graphic designers make sure that couples find what they want among the plethora of options—otherwise, they’ll do special orders. Prices range from $700 to $5,000 for a set of 100 four-piece invitations.

Bernard Maisner Calligraphy & Fine Stationary

212-477-6776; bernardmaisner.com

Maisner, a professional calligrapher, sets out to create “the most beautiful stationery I could imagine.” His decorative elements work well with his elegant writing and high-quality paper. Services include calligraphy, design, and full-service engraving. Engraved wedding sets start around $3,000 for 100. Hand-addressed envelopes cost $3 to $5 per line.

Bowne & Co., Stationers

211 Water St., near Fulton St.; 212-748-8651

This quaint, nineteenth-century-style print shop 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.com

Phyllis Roth, a special-events planner for more than fifteen years, customizes any design from her comfortable studio. Couples can 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.com

Couples 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). Prices upon request.

Ceci New York

22 W. 23rd St., near Fifth Ave., fifth fl. penthouse; 212-989-0695; cecinewyork.com

This award-winning studio produces personalized couture invitations by working one-on-one with clients. Owner-designer Lisa Hoffman translates details and anecdotes of her client’s lives and wedding theme into an individualized invitation ($20 to $60 per 100 invitations).

Cheree Berry

917-532-0490; chereeberry.com

This 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. Brides absolutely adore her designs—whimsical, clean, and a delight to those 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.com

This Massachusetts-based company, which produces the paper for U.S. currency, has been making top-notch traditional cotton stationery for about 200 years. Crafty couples love Crane’s DIY blank program kits. Prices begin at about $750 for 100 engraved wedding invitations and response cards.