About us

Salutations is an award-winning, full-service stationery and invitation boutique with two locations in North Carolina: Durham {est. 2002 in Chapel Hill} and Charlotte {est. 2006}. More importantly, we are a team of friendly, knowledgeable professionals who are dedicated to making you say “Wow!” {in a good way}.

At Salutations, we believe strongly in improving the lives of people and the planet.  It carries through our relationships with our customers and the products that we offer.

where we are

The Triangle store, originally opened in 2002 and relocated in January 2013, is located in Golden Belt in Durham. The Charlotte store, opened in 2006, is located in Ballantyne Village in southern Charlotte.

Click on the icons on the map below to find each location’s address, directions and hours.

who we are

Holly

Salutations was imagined, created and developed by Holly Bretschneider. A former attorney, Holly served as the VP/General Counsel for a Northern California health plan for ten years. Upon moving to North Carolina, she had the urge to create a business of her own. After extensively researching the market and preparing a business plan, the vision of Salutations was born. The dream became a reality and the business quickly received numerous awards and accolades.

Holly Bretschneider, President & Chief Style Officer, is . . .

. . . a former blackjack dealer {one of the jobs that helped pay her way through college and law school}

. . . a woman who knew that she was destined to marry her husband the moment that their eyes met

. . . so grateful to have been chosen as the mother of two of the most amazing people on the planet

. . . committed to buying and selling only goods that are both fabulous and sustainable, fairly traded, eco-friendly, and/or charitable in a meaningful way

. . . a firm believer in developing fewer, deeper relationships with people and companies who share her beliefs about conducting business with integrity

. . . a futurist, a learner, and eager to share what she knows

. . . a certified {often certifiable} paperophile, fontophile, technophile, naturophile, bibliophile and funophile

Holly is honored to work with some of the best invitation and stationery associates in the business:

Triangle team
Molly {Store Manager} + Linda

Charlotte team
Melanie {Store Manager} + Jessica + Ashlyn + Beth

We strive every day to make sure that you have a customer-delighting experience at Salutations, where you can {and should} Expect the Exceptional!