Use a customized stamp to seal your invitations.
Imagine opening your mailbox to find a weathered-looking, thick envelope with a strange burgundy seal covering the back flap. A letter such as this would get your attention right away. As you glide your fingers over the raised wax imprint, you'd pause to admire the beauty and uniqueness of the envelope before opening it. If you are getting married and you want your guests to think of your wedding as a unique, meaningful and personal experience from the start, try sealing your invitations in an uncommon way.
Wax
Wax seals can provide a vintage touch to wedding invitations. They can be affordable and are customizable, which makes them an intriguing option for many couples. Start by creating a design by hand or on your computer. Your design may include the intitial of bride and groom, or a motif that will be prominent in your ceremony or reception. Take this design to a custom stamper who will fashion a stamp that you can press into melted wax to create an original seal over your wedding invitation envelopes.
Stickers
Another way to seal a card is with a custom-designed sticker. Similar to the wax sealing method, start by creating a design. Use a graphic software or even word processing software program to size and reproduce the design in rows on an 8.5-inch by 11-inch page format. Then, print the designs onto a page of sticker paper. Business supply or art supply stores stock the sheets in colors, clear or foil. This method is extremely cost effective and yet still provides individuality and style.
Ribbon
Choose a style of ribbon, string or threaded cord in a favorite color, or color you plan to use at your wedding. After choosing the outer envelope size, select a color of envelope that complements your ribbon and measure the amount of ribbon needed to wrap each envelope. Think of sealing your envelope with ribbon as though you were wrapping a present and tie a pleasing bow. Place the entire package inside of an appropriately-sized manilla envelope for mailing.
Organic Material
Another creative option is to use natural materials to seal your invitations. Dried seaweed may complement an ocean theme; withered pumpkin vine may enhance a fall wedding theme; or, dried grape vine may be the perfect preamble to a Tuscan-style vineyard wedding. Choose a material that can be easily supplied. Experiment with different materials and tying methods until you accomplish the look you want.
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