Expert Personal Service

We offer expert personal service that’s relaxed, competent and professional — whether you work with us in person or online. Do you have a question about social etiquette? Are you facing a scheduling crisis? Do you need help with type styles, colors, or papers? Are you looking to make a unique impression?

We can help you with any aspect of invitations and announcements. We represent the best printers and suppliers in the industry. These are most of the vendors and designers you know and many you may not.

Located adjacent to historic Beacon Hill, Invitations & Company has been Boston’s source for invitations since 1991. Whatever you’re looking for — wide selection, name brands, foreign language, one-of-a-kind design, handmade papers — you can find it here. From traditional to cutting edge, we have it all. Concerned about deadlines? Don’t be. Our printers are some of the fastest in the business. Need help with wording? We’ll also assist you with your etiquette questions.

Meet the Owner

Arlene Cronk has the ideal background for helping both the social and business client. An art history major in college, Arlene holds a masters in social work. In addition, she worked for many years in corporate marketing communications and public relations — where, among her other duties, she organized many special events.

Boston’s Wedding Leader

Since starting Invitations & Company, Arlene has also become a recognized leader in the wedding business communities of both Boston and New York.  She is the founder and past president of both the Boston Wedding Group and The New York Wedding Group — professional associations dedicated to helping wedding vendors enhance the couple’s wedding planning experience.

As a business leader, Arlene has been featured in numerous articles and news programs, including Business Week, Newsweek, The Boston Business Journal, Inside Edition, The New York Daily News, Inside New York, Weekend New York, Chronicle, Channels 4, 5, 7, 25 and 56 in Boston, and Channels 5 and 11 in New York.