How to Use Wax Seals for Wedding Invitations
Wax seals are a timeless and elegant way to add a personal touch to wedding invitations. They evoke a sense of romance, tradition, and sophistication, making your stationery feel extra special. If you're considering wax seals for your wedding invitations, here’s everything you need to know!
Why Use Wax Seals for Wedding Invitations?
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Aesthetic Appeal – Wax seals elevate the overall look of your invitations with a luxurious, handcrafted feel.
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Personalisation – You can customise your wax seal stamp with initials, monograms, wedding dates, or floral designs that match your theme.
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Sealing the Moment – They symbolise a beautiful, intentional detail that makes opening the invitation an unforgettable experience.
Ways to Use Wax Seals on Wedding Invitations
1. Sealing the Envelope
The most traditional way to use wax seals is to close your envelope. This gives guests a beautifully finished invitation before they even open it.
2. Securing an Invitation Folder, Vellum Wrap or Bellybands
A wax seal can hold the folder wrap in place, adding texture and depth to your stationery suite. It also adds an interactive element of unsealing your invitation details.
3. Embellishing an Invitation Card
Place a wax seal directly on the invitation card as a decorative element, featuring your initials or wedding date.
4. Adorning RSVP Cards, Menus or Place Cards
Wax seals can be added to RSVP envelopes, menu cards, or even place cards for a cohesive look throughout your wedding stationery.
5. Tying Ribbon or Twine Together
Use a wax seal to secure silk ribbon or twine around the invitation suite, adding a charming, romantic touch.
Custom Wax Seal Stamps
Personalised wax seals add a meaningful touch to wedding invitations. Custom wax seal stamps featuring the your initials, monogram, or wedding date can create a signature look to your wedding stationery. These custom designs elevate your stationery and add an extra layer of sophistication.
For those looking to create their own wax seals at home, our Wax Seal Bridal Kit is the perfect DIY solution. This kit includes everything you need to craft professional-quality wax seals, making it easy to add a personal touch to your wedding invitations with minimal effort.
Self-Adhesive Wax Seals
For couples who love the look of wax seals but prefer a convenient application, Self-Adhesive Wax Seals are the perfect solution. Each wax seal is handmade by us, ensuring a high-quality, artisanal finish. These pre-made seals come with an adhesive backing, making them effortless to apply to envelopes, invitations, and other stationery items. Simply peel and stick for a luxurious touch without the hassle of melting wax.
Our self-adhesive wax seals are available in a wide range of colours and designs, including custom options to match your wedding theme. Whether you're looking for a classic monogram, floral motif, or modern minimalist style, we can create the perfect wax seals to suit your aesthetic.
How to Make Wax Seals
What You’ll Need:
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Sealing wax (available in sealing wax sticks or sealing wax beads)
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A wax seal stamp
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A sealing wax spoon (if using beads)
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A wax sealing gun (for sticks)
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A heat source (tea light candle or glue gun, depending on your method)
Stationer tip - Use one of our Wax Seal Kits as they have been specially created to make wax seals at home!
Steps:
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Melt the Wax – Heat the wax using a spoon over a candle, a glue gun, or a sealing wax gun.
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Pour the Wax – Pour a small amount of wax onto the desired spot.
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Press the Stamp – Firmly press the seal stamp into the wax and hold for a few seconds.
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Let It Set – Allow the wax to cool before gently lifting the stamp.
Stationer Tip: If you're making a lot of wax seals using one stamp, ice your stamp (and dry) before each press for a crisp, fast finish
Need help choosing the perfect wax seal for your wedding?
- Visit our Eltham Showroom to browse our ranges in store
- Book in a Stationery Consultation to discuss all options available and see them in person
- Browse our range online