Top 5 Wax Seal Stamp Designs (by OTHER industry pros!)

I looove wax seals (for real, I have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to them!), and there isn’t a single seal out there that is the perfect fit for every invitation suite. It simply does not exist, and that’s part of the beauty of wax seals! So today I’ve decided to take a moment to highlight some of my favorite wax seals created by other industry professionals.

I love how wax seals add literal and visual depth to an invitation suite. They are tactile, elegant and so diverse. Even the colors that you use will completely change the overall look and feel of a wedding invitation suite (and I don’t reserve them for weddings!). Anyway, before I get too carried away chatting about my intense love for all things wax seals and snail mail… here are my top 5 wax seal designs by other industry pros:

Cherry Blossom | Paper Ocelot

I don’t own many wax seal stampers that aren’t my own designs, but the moment I saw this one I knew that it had to join my collection! It’s no secret that I’m slowly working to create a “garden” of wax seals, and I simply can’t imagine a better cherry blossom design than this one. I love it.

ELOISE | Liza Child Calligraphy and Design

I have a special love for 3D wax seals, so this beauty with the vase and whimsical florals couldn’t be left out! Liza does minimal, feminine elegance so well and this design is no exception. Beautiful.

ROSEMARY | Paper Ocelot

Another beautiful stamp! I love the movement that Mahshed was able to achieve with this stamp. In my humble opinion, a simple greenery is one of my more versatile seal designs to choose—just like natural greenery, it’s hard for it to look out of place. And her signature wax seal color (Silver Sage) is the perfect partner for this lovely seal.

HEDERA | Ciarra Claire

I love a good wreath in a wax seal, and this elegant, loose greenery is one of my favorites! Hedera ivy is very trendy in the wedding industry (right up there with eucalyptus and italian ruscus, if you’re curious) and can be seen all over wedding stationery, in installations and bridal bouquets. I like this wax seal best with neutral wax colors—metalics or maybe a deep green, as long as it isn’t too bright.
Overall, a beautiful design—structured enough to keep the shape of a wreath, and juuust messy enough to make my heart happy!

POPPY | Papel & Co.

I’m sure you saw this coming—would it really be a round up of my favorite things WITHOUT a botanical? No. No it would not. These giant poppies have my heart—I’m all about those big, bold centers and floppy petals

I hope you have enjoyed this little journey through beautiful things that I love. Such a great opportunity to celebrate other designers and their work. The process isn’t always pretty, but one thing that I absolutely love about this industry is the beautiful results that come from all of the hard work and effort. Now, I’m DYING to know which of these designs is your favorite? Is there another design that I didn’t include in this list that you think I should reconsider? I could definitively make another list like this again!

Blushed Bride

And just in case you are new… this is the wax seal that I designed exclusively for Artisaire this summer.

I designed her to fit with my overall aesthetic and mission—fine art inspired, but with a fresh twist. She’s a modern take on a traditional cameo, and instead of a classic frame around her, I went with some organic greenery instead (in case you didn’t notice the theme… I’m a sucker for organic greenery!)

You can find the stamp here.