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Sweetest Beginnings began in 2008 while anticipating the arrival of twins. A project turned into a website and it just continues to grow.

The owner, Susan McRae, is the one behind the beginning of this dream. Loving her job and meeting new clients is the highlight of her day, along with her daughter and son, as well as her hard-working husband.

The storefront began in 2015 and has turned into the coziest meeting area and unique gift shop. Meet with one of three designers when you schedule your consult. We love to create custom and help make your paper unique for you.

Don't hesitate to send questions or ideas.

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Frequently asked questions

What invitation and card products do you offer?

Catalog Invitations
Custom Invitations
Imprinted Napkins
Menus
Place Cards
Programs
RSVP Cards
Save the Dates
Thank Yous

What services do you provide?

Assembly
Calligraphy
Design
Letterpress
Printing
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Reviews of Sweetest Beginnings

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Annalacey
Annalacey Sent on 07/18/2012
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Susan a Sweetest Beginnings was awesome to work with! She was always understanding and worked hard to take my ideas and design a piece just for me. She was always just an email or phone call away when I was in need of advise or stressing over a color or style. Each piece she designs is made especially for you and your husband in mind. She is wonderful and I hope to work with her again in the future:) By the way she also does custom birthday, baby, and bridal shower invites!
Katie
Katie Sent on 12/19/2016
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Selecting stationary was easily one of the most difficult decisions I made during the wedding planning process. I met with at least 6 different vendors when it was all said and done. When I met Susan, I knew she was my girl! Susan is so easy to work with, friendly, accommodating, extremely efficient, and she saw my vision from the beginning. From save the dates, to the entire invitation suite, menus, table numbers, programs, the list goes on. They were all PERFECT and my guests said it was the most beautiful stationary they had ever seen! Couldn't have been more pleased. :)
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Amanda S. Sent on 05/05/2019
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Absolutely amazing

As a bride many things can be overwhelming, even the invitations. Many brides thing the online route or even the DIY is the cheapest option, but for me, that was NOT the case!! From the moment I walked in the door at Sweetest Beginnings I knew that it was the right choice! Immediately my mind was at ease and it felt like I had known Susan for years! She answered all of my questions perfectly and even the ones I didn't even know to ask! Every email (and I sent plenty) was answered in more than a timely manner. I knew exactly what I wanted and she was able to pull it all together! My now husband is from out of state and we had family and friends spread all over. With our invitations, we needed all the parts, from the RSVPs and the information card with all the details. Susan was able to make suggestions and help us create exactly what I had envisioned. When it was all said and done, when it was time to pick them up, they were packaged so beautifully that I didn't even want to unwrap them.
All the guests were quick to comment on how beautiful the invitations were as they received them! Without hesitation I will use Sweetest Beginnings again for life events!....and will shop in the store even sooner!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Ritchie Hill Ritchie Hill Mansion Weddings

Susan at Sweetest Beginnings is incredibly creative. From wedding invitations to thank you cards and stationary, her work is fantastic! She also has a shop full of fun gifts and goodies that are hard to pass up. Susan is amazing at what she does and cares about her clients and her products. Highly recommend!

Icing on the Edge Icing on the Edge Wedding Cakes

Susan is a pro at designing the perfect invitation packages for your wedding. From "save the date" to invitations and to thank you cards she will make it to fit your vision. Every detail will be covered and executed on time.

Joy+Amber Photography Joy+Amber Photography Wedding Photographers

We send all of our brides to Susan! She is amazing with paper and wonderful with her clients!

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