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Alternative Hitches offers bridal stationery, event planning and day of consultation, wedding accesories and gifts, linens and rentals.


Fine Papers: Custom bridal stationery to fit any budget. Unlimited edits to get your design just right and prior to printing order receive a mock-up of your vision.

Consulting Services: You've worked tirelessly to plan your special day, now you can be sure you truly enjoy it with our do-anything, 24-hour a day wedding consultanting services.

Products:

STATIONERY: Invitations, Programs, Place cards, Thank you cards, Save the dates, Table charts, Rehearsal invitations, Brunch cards, Hotel and Direction cards.
WEDDING ACCESSORIES: Toasting flutes, Cake serving sets, Flower girl baskets, Ring pillows and Unity candle sets.
WEDDING GIFTS: Bridal jewelry, Cufflinks, Tote bags, flasks, Photo albums and frames, favor boxes and bags.
RENTALS: Linens and Centerpiece glassware.


A Little Bit About Us
In the Words of Stefanie Lauvray, Owner
While Chris and I were planning our wedding we found that many services we wanted for our special day were either not available, too costly or unfortunately lacking customer service. I had experience in the bridal industry as a regional Bridal Manager for Macy’s Department Stores and knew that this industry requires more than just good service, but an expert at making people feel outstanding about the decisions they make for their big day. I had always dreamed of owning my own business and the bridal business seemed to be a good fit for me. I started with one invitation catalog on one little table at a small bridal show, and that is where I met my first customer.

Over the years, I have been asked many questions about the name Alternative Hitches. It actually has special meaning to me. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Textile Science. While attending, I was assigned a project to design a clothing line and create a marketing strategy. I chose to design very unique styles of wedding dresses that had a sort of punk appeal and named the line Alternative Hitches. At the time, the Alternative Hitches line stood apart from all the rest of the student competition because it was something different from what was currently seen on the runways, and the designs were inspired by asking fellow students what details they would want to see one day in their dress on their wedding day.

Today, Alternative Hitches no longer has a punk appeal, but what does still hold true is that our product and service is based on the clients needs and making your dream day come true.

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Frequently asked questions

What invitation and card products do you offer?

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

What services do you provide?

Assembly
Design
Printing

Reviews of Alternative Hitches Fine Papers

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Pam Sent on 11/28/2010
5 out of 5 rating
In the words of my daughter's maid of honor, using Alternative Hitches for day-of wedding coordination was, "the best money you spent!" Stefanie and Dana not only helped us put the finishing touches on the final days of planning, but because of them, the wedding day was stress free. It was an absolute joy to work with them!
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Abbe Sent on 10/15/2010
5 out of 5 rating
At first I was a little skeptical to have help (because I thought my mom and I could handle it all), but we had to go with Plan B on the day of my wedding. Everything was scheduled to be outdoors and we made the call to push everything inside (Plan B) an hour before it started. We could not have survived without Stefanie and Dana taking care of everything...they were efficient, quick to assist and just really took away a lot of the stress during the day. I highly recommend these ladies so you can enjoy a stress free day (regardless of what is thrown your way!).
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Kaye Sent on 10/06/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Dana was very helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process and the wedding itself. We had to make some last minute changes because of weather and she handled the situation very professionally.
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Megan Sent on 05/31/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Chosing to work w/ Alternative Hitches was the best decision of my life!! It allowed me to really relax & enjoy the day. Everything went perfect & I highly recommend your services to everyone!
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Joy Sent on 02/09/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Stefanie was the best investment we made in our wedding planning, she was incredible. Not only is she extremely kind, and patient, she also provided such a sense of calm and optimism. We had a winter storm on the Friday before our wedding and so we were a little unsettled about our vendors arriving and being able to provide their services. Stefanie was totally reassuring, she assisted us in so many ways, she was like therapy for me, every time I saw her or talked with her I felt like everything was fine. She would do anything for us, and I also heard from my other vendors how much they liked working with her. She is great, and we felt so fortunate to work with her.
We loved our invitations also, she helped us put together an invitation that was unique, and personal, we got so many compliments on how beautiful the invitations were. She helped us put together a complete package, we were able to use our colors in the invitations, programs, seating cards, table numbers, she pulled it all together and the outcome was beautiful. Best of all, at a great price!
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Ashlee Sent on 04/01/2012
4.9 out of 5 rating
Alternative Hitches created my wedding invitations, table chart, table numbers, ceremony programs, and thank you cards. They were very helpful in making all of the tedious decisions and definitely know the business. I met with them many many times to make everything the way I had pictured it and they were always willing to meet and make any changes I wanted!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 06/03/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great value and quality!

My invitations for my wedding were stunning and matched my wedding decor so well!
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Katie Sent on 11/19/2010
4.5 out of 5 rating
Although we had several type-o issues with our invitations, the ladies from Alternative Hitches were always easy to work with and ready to take the fall for the mistakes.
Our invites were absolutely gorgeous and we got tons of compliments on them. Everyone said they were so unique and beautiful.
As for day-of wedding coordination, the ladies at Alternative Hitches blew me away! They were "on-call" to us all weekend and beyond helpful. Dana came to our rehearsal to meet everyone and help out with any last-minute questions we had. On the day of our wedding, they arrived at my house right on time and steamed every one of the bridesmaid's dresses (such a HUGE help, since many of the dresses had already wrinkled). They steamed my veil, kept us on schedule and even charged our ipod at the last minute for our reception enterance. I would totally recommend them again and again!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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