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About Paper Source
Paper Source brings stationer services to weddings across Washington, D.C., working from Alexandria. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Athenaeum and Union Square Alexandria. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding stationer in Washington DC
How much do wedding invitations cost in Washington DC?
Couples typically spend $400–$1,500 on invitation suites, driven by printing method — digital printing at the lower end, letterpress and foil above it. Order 10–15% extra for keepsakes and mistakes, and start 4–5 months before the wedding.
How does Lazo rank invitations & stationery in Washington DC?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Paper Source
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Athenaeum | 0.1 mi |
| Union Square Alexandria | 0.2 mi |
| The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Paper Source to each venue listed on Lazo.
Washington DC weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45° | 30° | 18% | 4:29 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 32° | 19% | 5:08 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Mar | 56° | 39° | 21% | 6:39 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 68° | 48° | 21% | 7:09 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 76° | 58° | 24% | 7:35 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Jun | 85° | 68° | 22% | 7:55 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 72° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 71° | 18% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 64° | 19% | 6:41 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 52° | 16% | 5:53 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Nov | 58° | 42° | 17% | 4:14 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 49° | 34° | 21% | 4:05 PM | 4:47 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Washington Reagan Airport (4.1 mi from Washington DC). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Washington DC.
Getting to Washington DC
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | 23 mi | 35 min |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 35 mi | 45 min |
| Richmond | 97 mi | 2 hr |
| Philadelphia | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Virginia Beach | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Washington DC; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 118 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
- Where
- Alexandria · 7 miles south of central Washington DC
- Listed under
- Invitations & Stationery
- In Washington DC
- One of 105 invitations & stationery we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (703) 299-9950
- Website
- Visit site
From Paper Source's website
“Visit our Paper Source Alexandria VA store for stationery, greeting cards, gifts and more. Browse upcoming events & find directions to your local store.”papersource.com
- Services they list
- Day-of paper
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
Read from papersource.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Paper Source before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Alexandria
- Nearest venue
- Athenaeum, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 52 wedding venues
- Invitations & Stationery nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 32 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 69 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Arlington, Washington, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill
Distances are straight-line from Paper Source; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Washington DC.
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