Carolyn did a fantastic job on our wedding invitations, ceremony booklets, and placecards. She is very attentive with her clients and wants to make sure your prints are exactly what you're hoping for! And if you're undecided, she will provide excellent suggestions to help you through the deciding process. Her work is stunning and we received so many compliments on our prints! If you're looking for gorgeous, elegant prints for your wedding (or any special occasion) - look no further! read more

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Working with Carolyn on our wedding invitations was a dream come true. She was able to skillfully bring our vision to life, mixing details and style into a custom wedding invitation. At the first meeting, Carolyn pulled out sample after sample of invitations, envelopes, colors, and fonts which were tailored based on our theme (dark, moody florals) and what we were looking for. We had no idea we would be able to hand-pick every single detail of the invitation--the specific flower we wanted on the invitation backdrop, the font, the size of the invitation, the color of the envelope, the photograph of the flowers lining the envelope, the wax seal...the list goes on and on. The customization and flexibility allowed us to create a unique invitation that Carolyn then brought to life. We also had SO much fun choosing additional details/ decorations for our wedding day--from the escort cards, to the menu, to personalized napkins, and hashtag signs--each personalized detail made the night that much more special. We met once with Carolyn in person, and then did the rest from afar. We live in Boston and Carolyn is based in the Chicago area (my hometown). The distance wasn't an issue at all. We had consistent communication, and Carolyn was always easily reachable. She truly nailed it. We were married in October and STILL receive compliments on our wedding invitations. One of the best wedding gifts we received was a shadow box with our wedding invitation embossed in the glass surface, and we are so grateful to have a memento that beautiful to cherish forever. read more

Quintessence Papers - Cards & Stationery Near Me

Carolyn did my wedding invitations and she was the best. She did exactly what I asked and they turned out beautiful. She was very easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. read more

My wife and I used Quintessence for our Wedding Invitations and were extremely happy with how they turned out. Carolyn was great to work with, and really helped guide us through the process (she was especially helpful in terms of suggestions around etiquette and fitting the invitations to our budget). We also love the shop! Every time we go in there we're picking up more than we went in for. Some of the items are expensive, but they are of extremely high quality. They also have pretty regular sales, with nice gift and seasonal items at significant savings. Every time we're in the area we go back into Quintessence. Great shop, and a great wedding vendor! read more

I was recommended to use Quintessence for my DIY wedding invitations from a co-worker who had used them 2 years prior. Wow am I glad I took the advice. Carol (who I believe is the owner) knows her stuff. She not only recommended some really beautiful paper, but also gave me advice about what to write on the invitations. Definitely use this place if you're a bit unsure about how you want your invites or thank you notes or really anything to look. Carol is a total expert and amazing at what she does. read more

We used Quintessence Papers for our wedding last summer. Carolyn was great and easy to work with and created the most beautiful save the dates and wedding invitations for us! We really loved how everything turned out and the personal/unique touches we were able to add and create with her! I would HIGHLY recommend her services and already have had my best friend work with Carolyn for her wedding as well as another family friend. read more

We used Carolyn for my daughter's wedding invitations. Many times you get the impression that you are just another client, just another job. Not with Carolyn. I said to my wife today that it seemed as if Carolyn was working on her own daughter's wedding. Her work was not only impressive, her pricing incredibly reasonable and her delivery timely, it was her above and beyond work that impressed me enough to want to write this review for us. Items were delivered to the house, ideas were generated that were unique and unparalleled and on the day of our invites, menus, programs, place cards and the like were very special and impressive to all of our guests. I have three other children and I have no doubt Carolyn will be involved in their special events as well. Jim B. FOB read more

Love Carolyn and Quintessence! Quality of work and attention to detail is superior! I have known Carolyn for six years and have used her services for business and personal use and referred people to her as well. She NEVER disappoints! read more

Carolyn was so helpful! My fiance and I have completely different styles and she helped us find a balance that also fit the theme of our wedding. I've never paid much attention to invitations but I truly love the ones she helped us design and we have received so many compliments on them! read more

My mom insisted I have personalized thank you note cards made up for my small wedding, and she took me here. They had many kinds to choose from for every budget. You can have note cards that are already in the store personalized for a nominal extra fee, or you can order customized ones through their binders and binders of options from different stationery sources. I ended up ordering from one of the binders, and they came in promptly, were well priced, came out great and I loved them! The women who own the store are very helpful and were easy to work with. Besides stationery products, they sell lots of cute things for gifts. I would definitely recommend this store to others in the area. read more

I went to Quintessence upon a co-workers recommendation to get save-the-dates and invitations for my wedding. The shop is adorable and the owner helped me pick out really colorful and personalized invites. I take a long time to make up my mind and she really helped me through the process. I would definitely shop there again. read more

Carolyn is amazing! Of all our vendors she was our favorite. She thought of every little detail, even some we didn't think of. She did our save the dates, invitations, programs, place cards, table numbers, napkins, and coasters. Everything was stunning! She was always available to answer questions or offer suggestions. Her prices were fair. I would recommend her to anyone. Love this company! read more

My mom and I found my wedding invitations here after going to a few stores in Highland Park. Patti and Carolyn are so so nice and they helped us make some tough decisions. They are a pleasure to work with, personable and helpful. They have kept us in the loop on everything. I highly recommend Quintessence. read more

I think Quintessence is fabulous! Carolyn is so patient and helpful with any stationary or gift needs. My mom and I worked with her for my wedding invitations and rehearsal invitations. She took her time and didn't rush us, and offered to do the little extras that make wedding planning a joy to do with her. I recommend her shop and her services. She is professional and thoughtful! Thank you so very much! read more

Carolyn is great to work with; very friendly, and knowledgeable. We came into our first appointment not really knowing what we wanted, or how much we wanted to spend. She spent a lot of time providing examples/options from her expansive portfolio within the price point we were hoping to spend. Additionally, Carolyn has a great eye for what style and font works for the type of wedding you are looking to have. From invitations to escort cards, table numbers, etc., Quintessence Papers is a great place for all your paper needs for your wedding. We highly recommend you meet with her! read more

I used Quintessence for my invitations for my wedding last July. I had gone to a number of shops, but was having trouble finding the right invitations. I met with Carolyn, who listened to what I liked and helped me to make invitations that really captured what I wanted (classic and elegant). Carolyn had great ideas, but wasn't pushy and didn't try to hard sell me on anything. I was thrilled with how beautiful the invitations were and received many compliments from guests on them. The invitations were somewhat pricey, but I did get a deal because I used Quintessence for all of my wedding paper (invites, escort cards, programs and thank you notes). The quality of the invitations was so much nicer than any other ones I've seen. It was definitely worth the extra money to have them done right. Carolyn responded to emails promptly and completed my orders quickly. She was very nice and helpful during our meetings and did an excellent job. I highly recommend Quintessence! read more

Carolyn helped my daughter and I order her invitations for her wedding. We had no idea what we were doing and Carolyn guided us and helped us get what my daughter was looking for. It was such a pleasant experience and everything turned out sooo beautiful!!! read more

We went through Quintessence Papers for our wedding invitations and Carolyn was amazing to work with. She helped me find exactly what I was looking for and helped design the perfect wedding invitation with her great tips. She helped guide us through the process and made it easy with her welcoming and warm personality. I will definitely be going through her for all of my special events. read more

Carolyn understood my vision for my invitation suite for my wedding the moment I started to tell her what I had in mind. She had the most beautiful paper, font, and accessory options. She truly made my invitation dreams come true! Every step of the way she had fantastic ideas, helpful tips, and was an absolute dream to work with. We also used her for our programs, place cards and signage for our wedding. She knocked it out of the park on the first try, with a beautiful watercolor grey floral paper that tied together the entire vibe of our wedding perfectly. The touches that her paper products brought to our wedding were beautiful and memorable. On top of it all her prices were very reasonable, especially considering the amount of customization! Thank you Carolyn for being such a fantastic part of our wedding day! We will absolutely be using her in the future for all of our paper needs!! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Pattie and Carolyn, they were simply amazing to work with! I started working with them when my previous vendor turned out to be as flaky and unreliable as they come. As soon as I met with Pattie to look at invitation books, I knew their shop was going to save me from invitation nightmares!! I ended up working closely both Pattie and Carolyn and both ladies are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about their products. They offered me great suggestions, they worked with my timeline, they were always available to answer my thousands of questions and they worked very well within my price points. The process with painless and smooth - I am so happy I found them! Everything they did for me was perfect, from the invitations all the way down to the seating cards. I highly recommend their shop and will continue to go back myself for any type of event may need help with in the future. Your wish is their command and they will go above and beyond to satisfy. Thank you ladies, you are the best!!! read more

I went to Quintessence for my wedding invitations. Carolyn, the owner, did such an amazing job and was so helpful that I went back and purchased cocktail napkins, place cards, and thank you cards. Everything we received was beyond my expectations. I would recommend Quintessence to anyone getting married and in need of invitations, etc! read more

We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience working with Carolyn on our wedding. We were a little unsure what to expect since she no longer has a storefront - but do NOT let that deter you! From our first meeting, Carolyn was great. She's a true professional, able to read reactions and tailor suggestions to your preferences (even if we didn't always vocalize our likes or dislikes aloud!), and she's so friendly and easy-going, she immediately puts you at ease. She also adds personal touches throughout the process to make the experience that much more special. Cannot recommend her more. read more

I have been a customer of Quintessence Paper for many years. Carolyn has done both of my children's Bar Mitzvah invitations and they were outstanding. Although the physical store is no longer open, I was relieved to find out Quintessence and Carolyn are still available for all invitation needs. Recently she has helped me with notecards, my friends holiday cards and we are working on invite number three as well as place cards and such. Carolyn is creative, easy to work with and can help you with everything from the invitation to the stamps, addressing, mailing etc. She just makes it so easy. Love working with her. Her product is second to none. read more