In 1997, from a corner in her husband’s store, Copies Too, Lydie Ruth began what is today, one of the finest invitations and stationery retail stores in the Baton Rouge area. With her cliental and love for retail growing, she branched out and moved her business to a store on her own on Lee Drive.
Lydie Ruth carries invitations and fine stationery that make the most of every special day and enhance life’s special moments. Events such as birthdays, holidays and weddings all begin with the perfect invitation. Her focus is to remind people that a handwritten “thank you” or “how are you” sent with a stamp shows sincerity that can’t be conveyed any other way.
“My continued ‘small business’ philosophy is one of the reasons my business has been successful and continues to grow. We believe in treating every customer as a friend and someone special. I know and love all of my customers. There is plenty of competition around so I believe if you treat a customer with respect and always work towards their satisfaction, my business will continue to thrive,” says Lydie.
Services offered by Lydie Ruth continue to evolve as she is encouraged by customers. Along with invitations, stationery and other paper products such as desk accessories, note cards, announcements, planners, wedding and baby books; she has recently added gift items which have been very
well received. Lydie explains, “Everyday I see my business growing and it truly makes me happy. I see my business like a child; watching it develop is so rewarding and I give it the support it needs to endure daily challenges.”
From beautiful boxed or personalized holiday cards, to seasonal invitations, and stationery, Lydie Ruth has hundreds of ways to help you celebrate relationships with the important people in your life. Lydie benefits from her knowledge of several design programs learned from her copy store experience to print custom cards using family photos or custom artwork. This idea is very popular around the holidays for Christmas cards.
During the month of June, Lydie Ruth offers free return address on any in-stock invitation order. And, as always, 50 free embossed note cards are standard on any wedding album order.
Store hours are Mon - Fri 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Come by and see the quality stationery that Lydie Ruth has for you to always make the “write” impression.

“When I became a customer of Lydie's, she was tucked into a little corner of her husband’s copy shop with an old table, a couple of chairs and a few stationary books. That did not last long. Lydie Ruth has evolved into a thriving stationary business… and then some. I have ordered all my party invitations, Christmas cards and stationary from Lydie over the last few years.
A couple of years ago she added fabulous gift items to her shop...this has made gift giving so much easier. You can stop by on your way to a Birthday party or lunch and pick up the perfect (often personalized) gift...wrapped and ready to go!
Lydie's staff is second to none. Ms Prudy always has the warmest, happiest greeting when you come through the door and she always makes you feel like YOU are her favorite customer. The card and stationary stock at Lydie Ruth is always changing thanks to Lydie's great taste. There is always a wide selection from which to choose.
I'd like to close by saying that I have always admired Lydie's amazing ability to manage her family and her business. She does women proud and I am proud to know her.” - Peggy Langston