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Top Spots To Buy Stationery

In a reality managed by digital communication where you receive text message invitations and email wishes, getting a fresh-from-the-press embossed invitation via snail mail makes us all feel good. When looking for the right professional to handle one of the most important details of a birthday, wedding or baby shower, appeal, knowledge, understanding and experience are some of the facets to consider. Here's a list of the best places in South Florida to shop for stationery.

House & Paper

5823 Sunset Drive, Suite 3
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8545
www.houseandpaper.com

House & Paper opened in 1996 in South Miami and has since been a staple of the neighborhood. Born from a need to offer creativity in paper and sophisticated design, the store became part of many families' milestones and celebrations. In one pit stop for choosing invitations, you can also nail down the wedding registry with the help of an expert. If you are not wedding ready yet, this store is the best reason to open a secret board on Pinterest called "Wedding Wishes" and get to it when it's time.

The Scarlet Letter

9473 Harding Ave.
Surfside, FL 33154
(305) 867-7366
www.thescarletletterstore.com
Whether looking for baby announcements, cute notepads or bar mitzvah or wedding invitations, The Scarlet Letter should be your first stop. The shop moved to Surfside after a decade in Miami Beach, however customers continue to stay loyal. The store maintained its high standards for impeccable service and personalized assistance for custom invitations every step of the way. The store is a Pandora's box with plenty of entertaining supplies like pens, agendas and a vast array of gift items and desk accessories.

Calligraphy by Jeni

3242 Buchanan St.
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 214-9497
www.calligraphybyjeni.com

Jeni is a Florida native with a passion for handwriting, and she's been doing calligraphy work for over 30 years. The personal touch of her beautiful, old-fashioned handwriting brings her very close to her clients during the project. Being part of a team when it comes to creating an envelope or a thank you note and taking it to conclusion is what drives Jeni's enthusiasm. When the envelopes arrive, it will be like Christmas morning.

Magna Carta Invitations

4661 S.W. 72nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 661-9990
www.magnacartainvitations.com

The process of printing invitations requires a series of steps that become simple with the help of this family business. The images online are as beautiful as the real production, the quality of paper in stock is unparalleled and the experience of the staff and the owners all make it worth the visit. Turn to Magna Carta Invitations for all of your invite needs.

LetterHeads

600 N.E. 72nd Terrace
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 751-4894
www.letterheadsmiami.com

If in a time crunch for choosing the company to help with your invitation needs, LetterHeads provides the solution with its to-the-point approach, cleanliness and timely response. You can trust that you are consulting with industry professionals who are listening hard to nail down your style, provide you with choices and deliver according to your expectations. This is the place where paper meets creative minds.

Related: Miami's Best Wedding Registry Spots

Francesca Belluomini is a freelance writer covering all things Miami. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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