Skip to main content
Weddings

About

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.

illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Reviews of Sweetest Beginnings

Stevie
Stevie Sent on 05/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Sweetest Beginnings is AMAZING.
The owner is so creative and helpful! Everything is personalized from start to finish and done quickly. I would recommend this place a thousand times.
A
Amanda Sent on 05/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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!
K Brannon
K Brannon Sent on 02/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Invites Etc

The first time I walked into Sweetest Begginnings, I knew this is was who would be doing our invitations. Susan had an instant solution for us. I texted her several times, spur of the moment to request something and she fulfilled those requests without hesitation. And walking into the store, is a treat as well. I wouldn’t change one thing...SB is awesome!
C
Courtney Sent on 01/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful!

Susan was the absolute BEST to deal with for our wedding paper goods! I got married during hurricane Florence and had a lot of cancellations the week before my wedding. Without hesitation, and in very short notice, Susan redid my seating chart and seating cards to accommodate! It meant so much to me considering all the stress I was under!! I will be using them again for future life events!
K
Kimberly Sent on 01/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!

I loved working with Susan, she helped me see all of my visions and made me the most beautiful wedding suite I could have ever dreamed of. Always on time and available to answer any questions I had. We used Sweetest Beginnings for our save the dates, wedding invitations, rehearsal invitations, koozies, and napkins for our reception. I will continue to support her and her business throughout all of life events.
C
Carrie Sent on 01/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING to work with!

Susan was absolutely AMAZING to work with! I was so overwhelmed trying to "save money" and do our own wedding invitations. After meeting with her and seeing all of our options and designing EXACTLY what I wanted in about 30 minutes, I knew we had to go with her! The entire process was so easy for us, from design to pick up, she just took care of everything! AND any time I had to go there, I was able to shop around her boutique and find so many local treasures! I highly recommend hiring Susan for any of your stationary needs.
C
Candice Sent on 01/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!!!

I love Susan! She made our save-the-dates and wedding invitations beautiful, and I felt her prices were reasonable, given the quality of the invitations. If I need any paper goods in the future, I will definitely go to her!
N
Natalie Sent on 05/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Susan was so great! I loved my invites so much! She new exactly what I wanted & matched my color expectations perfectly! I could not have been more pleased with Susan & the product we received to send out to our wedding guests! Not to mention her little shop is the absolute cutest! I would recommend to any future bride or any event need!
A
Alicia Sent on 01/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Susan with Sweetest Beginnings was incredible to work with!! It was such a great experience to be able to sit down with her and hand pick all the details for our save the dates and wedding invitations. You don’t always know what you’re going to get when using websites like zazzle or Shutterfly, so I really wanted to be able to see everything in person. Susan has so many great examples and was extremely helpful when I couldn’t make up my mind!! She was also very patient and flexible when I requested several changes. I would highly recommend using Sweetest Beginnings for your save the dates and wedding invitations!! :)
E
Emily Sent on 01/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
After looking around at several places for wedding invitations, my mom and I finally stumbled across Sweetest Beginnings--and thank goodness we did. I wanted something unique and Susan was able to help create the perfect wedding invitations that I had envisioned. They were absolutely beautiful! As we talked about the reception, Susan offered great suggestions. We had her do koozies, cocktail napkins, and favors (lottery ticket holders). She also did vinyl on several signs including our exit sign, menu, and welcome sign. We even went to her for our table seating chart. She was a one-stop shop! She knew the exact shade of colors I wanted and created a logo that went on everything. It all tied together beautifully. Her attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Call Susan at Sweetest Beginnings!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

92
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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!

Map

Addresses map
Next Wedding Favors: OptiMillonDesign4U

Other vendors in Charlotte for your wedding

Wedding Vendors