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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place!. I initially visited the Buttercup because a friend of mine recommended them for wedding menu cards and programs. As soon as my mother and I entered the shop, we were warmly greeted and the staff made us to feel extremely welcomed.

The ladies upstairs in the stationery department were extremely helpful and willing to answer my multitude of questions! I ordered menu cards for my wedding, and I can not express how great they turned out! My guests are going to be so impressed! I also ordered wedding programs and Caroline was so patient and helpful in making sure that the programs turned out exactly how I envisioned.

I would definitely recommend the Buttercup to anyone with any stationery needs! They are very friendly and helpful, and made the stress of wedding planning a little more bearable!…

Weird/Stale Vibe. Recently I visited The Buttercup to get an idea of whether or not I would prefer them for creating my wedding invitations. As I entered the store, two employees behind the counter were having a conversation. Though one of them looked up at me, neither said hello, and they continued their discussion. I walked right past them upstairs on my own; it was honestly a chilly feeling! Still, I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt--maybe they were unhappy with something that had happened in the store, or I'd come in at a "bad time." As I said, I went upstairs, where I've read they keep their fine stationery/invitations.

Once I made it upstairs, I was quickly greeted. I was glad not to be ignored! The woman who helped me was quick to set me up with three or four large binders full of invitation samples. She left me to browse and I appreciated being able to take my time.

I was a little uncomfortable because the table upon which she set the binders is literally in the middle of a very closed-in space. I was surrounded on all sides by four close walls of invitations and people walking around. It was definitely not a "personal" experience--I was glad I didn't bring my mother there. I was never offered a seat, so took one on my own. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't like having people constantly walking and lingering immediately behind me--maybe if you go and see for yourself you'll know what I mean.

I can't really say anything negative about the staff working upstairs--I mean, they did their job. I couldn't be that specific on my vision because I was just getting ideas and really just wanted to figure out if I liked the vibe in there or not. I think that the best I can say was that there was just something weird about the whole experience, as if it was missing a genuine sense of care or concern for me as a customer (and new bride). I didn't feel excited to be there, and I've felt excited about everything so far. I didn't feel they were happy to have me in the store, and honestly I felt as if my energy level/enthusiasm was too much for the whole upstairs.

I left feeling weird--WAS it just me? I also left feeling certain that I wouldn't be giving The Buttercup my business. I want to get my invitations from somewhere FUN! :)…

Good invitations as well as neat gifts. I really like Buttercup and always buy my invitations from them. I usually buy the paper and print them myself, but if you want them to print for you, it's only around $1 more per invite. I also really like the downstairs and go there frequently for bridal and baby shower gifts. Everything is quite unique and girly cute. The staff is polite and knowledgeable about their products.…

First in Charlotte for rude sales people. Shopping for wedding invitations should be a positive experience. That is not what happened when I went to the Buttercup. I went upstairs to their invitation showroom and waited 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge me. There were 5 or 6 older ladies sitting around drinking tea and gossiping. Finally one of them called from the other side of the room, "Did you want something?" I responded, "Yes, wedding invitations." She pointed to the wall. She never got up and they continued to gossip. Obviously they had poor upbringing to be that rude.…