• Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

Banter and Charm

  • About
  • Collections
    • View All Invitations
    • Browse by style
      • Classic
      • Monogram
      • Calligraphy
      • Formal
      • Typography
      • Venue Sketch
      • Borders
    • Letterpress
    • Foil Stamp
    • Bespoke
    • Save the Date Cards
  • Services
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Request a Quote

Unique ways to use wax seals in your wedding invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Everything Else· Wedding Stationery Guide

28 May

Wax seals are on trend for wedding invitations right now! The wonderful thing about these seals is how versatile they can be. Wax seals aren’t just for envelopes anymore, and in this post, I’m sharing unique ways to use wax seals in your wedding stationery.

unique ways to use wax seals

Wax seals on envelopes

Putting a wax seal on your envelope is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think about using a seal. This traditional approach is certainly gorgeous, but I would recommend putting the wax seal on your inner envelope, then placing it in a larger envelope for mailing. The raised seal could be damaged when it’s exposed to the post office sorting machines or come off while it’s jostled around in the mailing process.
I especially love the unique twist of using a vellum envelope paired with a wax seal as your inner envelope!
wax seal on vellum envelope

Wax seals on belly bands

Adding a wax seal to your belly band is such a great way to incorporate one in your invitation suite! The seal can be used to hold the belly band together and makes a great first impression when your guests open the envelope.
wax seal on vellum belly band

Wax seals on wedding invitations

A new trend I’m loving is putting a wax seal directly on your invitation! Whether it’s placed at the top by itself or placed to the side with a piece of ribbon, the wax seal is a special touch sure to create a unique invitation suite.
wax seal on wedding invitation

Wax seals on vellum wraps

A vellum folder is such an elegant way to wrap up your invitation suite – it keeps everything in place, and the semi-transparent vellum gives your guests a little peek of the enclosed invitation without revealing all the details. And what better way to close up the vellum wrap than by using a wax seal!
wax seal vellum wrap

Wax seals with ribbon

Wrap your invitation suite up with a piece of silk ribbon or velvet and secure it with a wax seal for a stunning look!
wax seals and velvet ribbon

Wedding Day Stationery

Don’t forget about your day of stationery! Wax seals make a great addition to your wedding day paper goods – add one to the top of your menu cards, or use numbered wax seals on your escort cards to indicate your guests’ assigned table number.

table number wax seal escort cardsphoto by 430studios

wedding menu with wax seal photo by Brick and Pine Photography

Hopefully this post has helped you think beyond the envelope when it comes to using wax seals in your wedding stationery! Interested in finding out how we can incorporate a seal in your invitation suite? Get in touch so we can chat about your design dreams!

Previous Post: « Custom Wax Seal Invitations for New York Wedding | Andrea and Dennis
Next Post: Modern Calligraphy Invitations for Rhode Island Wedding | Jeff and Jamie »

Primary Sidebar

MEET SARAH

Hello! I´m Sarah - I am a mom, wife, and stationery designer living in southwest Michigan. I believe in God and good manners, love beautiful typography, adore traditions, and am infatuated with pretty paper.
Read More…

Categories

Let’s Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Shop now: Minted.com

Looking for something?

  • Home
  • About
  • Shop
  • Policies
  • Contact

Footer

ABOUT ME

I’m Sarah, and I create tailor-made wedding stationery for brides that need a simple, classic invitation design with just the right amount of personality.

Banter & Charm is a Michigan wedding invitation design studio based in St. Joseph. Not local? I serve brides throughout Michigan and northern Indiana, Notre Dame, Chicago, the Midwest, and across the US. Read More…

Make sure your invitations are

EMILY POST-APPROVED

Avoid common etiquette mistakes with this free guide.

CONTACT

Feel free to contact me anytime:

 hello@banterandcharm.com

 Schedule a phone consultation

BANTER & CHARM

205 Main Street #331
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
–
by appointment only

banterandcharm

It's almost the weekend! That means it's time for It's almost the weekend! That means it's time for a quick #fridayintroductions ⁠
Hello! I'm Sarah - I’m a Midwest girl, born and raised in southwest Michigan where I still live today. I’m married to the love of my life, Jake, and am a mom to two adorable children, Abby and Alex. I believe in God and good manners, I treasure family traditions (both old and new), and I’m passionate about beautiful typography and pretty paper. ⁠
Fortunately, my passion is also my full-time job, and I spend my days designing wedding invitations for sweet brides through my stationery company, Banter & Charm. My side hustles also involve designing! Whether it's holiday cards for @minted or funny t-shirt on @zazzle I'm happiest when I'm able to put my creative talents to good use.⁠
⁠
⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#risingtidesociety #behindthescenes #meetthemaker #wahm #mompreneur #weddinginvitationdesigner #customstationery #weddinginvitations #michiganwedding #selfmadecreative #midwestwedding
Looking for ways to streamline your wedding statio Looking for ways to streamline your wedding stationery planning? I have just the thing! I've put together my top 5 tips for stress-free wedding stationery - link in profile.⠀⁠
⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#weddingplanningtips #notredamewedding #weddingstationery #weddinginvitations  #custominvitations #midwestbride #chicagobride #invitationdesigner #customstationery #iloveletterpress #dailydoseofpaper #persuepretty #michiganwedding
Tiny details like this make my heart happy ♥️⁠
.⁣⁠
.⁣⁠
.⁣⁠
.⁣⁠
.⁣⁠
#letterpressinvitations #custominvitations #stationerydesginer #blacktiewedding #blacktiepreferred #banterandcharm #monogrameverything #navyweddinginvitations #georgiabride #southernweddings #dailydoseofpaper #invitationdetails #letterpresslove #classicinvitations #blacktie
Nicholas and Victoria's invitation suite for their Nicholas and Victoria's invitation suite for their wedding in Philadelphia featured so many of my favorite things! Wax seal ✔️ Vellum ✔️ Foil ✔️ Venue Illustration ✔️ Colored envelopes ✔️ Hand calligraphy ✔️⁠
Absolutely in love with how it all came together 😍⁠
⁠
#banterandcharm #venueillustration #venuesketch #customweddinginvitations #letterpress #onmydesk #behindthescenes #wip #letterpressinvitations #customstationerydesigner #goldfoilweddinginvitations #fineartwedding
The Basilica invitation, but make it gold foil 😍⁠
Absolutely love the way Katie and John customized this classic invitation suite! So many special touches from the thick cotton paper to the watercolor envelope liner in navy blue envelopes, and how perfect are the tiny illustrations of the Notre Dame stadium and dome on the weekend events card?⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#basilicabride #notredamewedding #venue_ND #chicagowedding #midwestbride #notredamebasilica #notredame #letterpressinvitations #customstationery #custominvitation #iloveletterpress #goldwedding #basilicaofthesacredheart #custominvitationdesigner #weddinginspo⁣⁠ #foilstamping
Thanksgiving is over, so it’s okay to talk about Thanksgiving is over, so it’s okay to talk about Christmas now, right? Well, if you haven’t ordered your holiday cards yet, now is the time!
I was (sort of) on top of the game this year - we took family photos on one of the last days of warm weather in Michigan. Went the DIY route again for photos (because I never learn), but the kids mostly cooperated and we ended up with some good ones. Now I just have to narrow down my favorites and decide on a Christmas card design 😊⁠
I absolutely love having a yearly family photo! These kids are growing so fast, and years from now I know I'll love looking back on these memories ♥️⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#meetthemaker #behindthescenes #wahm #mompreneur
Although I'm not offering a holiday collection at Although I'm not offering a holiday collection at Banter & Charm this year, I do have a variety of Christmas cards available through @minted and @zazzle !⁠
Follow the link in my profile for a round up of funny Christmas cards perfect for families with kids!⁠
⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#mintedartist #holidaycards #christmascards #sendmoresnailmail #funnychristmascards #christmasmeme #happymail #snailmailrevolution
In love with letterpress, but still want to includ In love with letterpress, but still want to include a photo on your save the date? Try this gorgeous combo: your photo is digitally printed on soft cotton paper and the text and details are printed in letterpress for a perfectly classic look.⁠
⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#banterandcharm #savethedate #letterpressinvitations⁠
#letterpresslove #basilicabride #michiganweddings⁠
#michiganwedding #classicinvitations #weddingpaper #weddingstationery #michiganbride
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 · BANTER & CHARM · all rights reserved