The wax seal has a long history in communication - in the past, it signified a guarantee that the correspondence came from the right person, and that the envelope or scroll hadn't been opened. We don't need to be quite that careful with the post these days, but wax seals still lend a great deal of class to wedding invitations and more. But who wants to submit to the trouble and expense of hand-sealing every envelope with wax seals?

For a look as close to the wax seals of old as possible, without the prohibitive expense, take a look at this trio of essentials: the initial seal, your choice of thirteen different shades of Fauxwax sticks, and a mini glue gun to make it all happen. Unlike sticks of wax, which you have to heat using a lighter or something similarly potentially-finger-burning, you can simply fit the Fauxwax stick color of your choice into the hot glue gun, which melts the stick, allowing you to apply a small circle of melted, colored glue, and press the seal down to leave your insignia. Since they're sealing your wedding invitations, we like the idea of using the initial of your married surname for your seal.

Want a similar look with an even easier process? Pick up some Peel & Stick Wax Seals that you can stick right on, sealing your wedding invitations with the classy look of a wax seal but none of the hassle. You'll get the same look that's just as adhesive as a wax seal, so it looks great and won't peel off. You can get double initials, too!

You're not just limited to initials, though - there are plenty of options available for sealing your wedding invitations, including seals with wedding bells, a cross, or the fleur de lis, the classic symbol of French royalty. With these pretty sealing options, your wedding invitations will stand out from the pack. For more, check out MyGatsby's entire selection of Paper and Wax Seals!