How to Use Wax Seals in Your Wedding Stationery: A Timeless Touch of Elegance
If you’re looking to add a romantic, old-world charm to your wedding stationery, wax seals are the perfect detail. These little embellishments may be small, but they pack a big punch in elevating the overall look and feel of your invitations and day-of paper goods. Whether you’re planning a traditional affair or a modern celebration with vintage touches, wax seals offer a timeless way to personalize your wedding stationery.
Here’s how to use wax seals to create a cohesive, elegant stationery suite your guests will swoon over.
On Your Invitation Envelope
One of the most classic uses for wax seals is on the outer envelope. A beautifully sealed envelope adds an immediate sense of luxury and anticipation before your guests even open it. You can place the seal over the flap, use it to secure a vellum jacket, or even layer it over ribbon or twine for extra texture.
To Secure Vellum Jackets or Wraps
If you’re using vellum jackets, belly bands, or folded wraps, a wax seal is the perfect finishing touch. It’s functional and decorative, helping to keep your suite bundled while adding a beautiful detail that ties everything together.
On your Invitation, RSVP Cards or Inserts
Want a coordinated look across your entire suite? Add mini wax seals to your RSVP or details cards. This small accent reinforces your style and can carry through design elements from your main invitation.
For Day-Of Stationery
Wax seals aren’t just for your invitations, they can be used throughout your wedding day as well! Consider using them on:
Menus
Place cards
Ceremony programs
Favor tags
Seating charts or escort cards
These unexpected touches bring continuity and a sense of intentional design to every part of your celebration.
Personalized for your Story
You can choose a pre-designed wax seal, like a floral, crest, or monogram, or go all in with a custom wax seal stamp featuring your initials, wedding logo, or meaningful symbol. It’s a beautiful keepsake you can reuse for thank-you notes, anniversaries, or future special occasions.
Choose the Right Color and Finish
Wax seals come in a wide variety of colors—from soft neutrals and dusty pastels to bold metallics and moody hues. Match your wax seal to your wedding palette or use it as a subtle accent for contrast. Finishes range from matte and pearlized to metallic, so you can create a look that aligns perfectly with your theme.
Final Thoughts
Wax seals are a small but mighty way to add sophistication, personality, and beauty to your wedding stationery. Whether you use them on envelopes, vellum wraps, or your day-of details, they bring a handcrafted feel that guests are sure to remember.
At Raspberry Creative, we offer a range of wax seal options, from semi-custom designs to fully bespoke pieces, so you can find the perfect fit for your big day. Let’s add that timeless touch of elegance to your wedding stationery!
