Make your envelopes for your STD's or invites look professional and fancy for a fraction of the price. Now, some people do actually make their envelopes using templates, if you're that ambitious, go for it! I bought nice quality ivory envelopes. You can also using some stationary software print directly on your envelopes, I chose to make clear labels for the addresses, and they double as return address stickers. Finish off your romantic vintage invitation with gold sealing wax and the stamp of your choice.
You will need:
-Good quality envelopes (or make your own out of fine paper)
-Staples clear address labels
-Sealing wax (I prefer gold, but it comes in various colors/metallics)
-Sealing wax stamp
1.Print your clear address labels- it's super easy using the template download from http://www.staples.com/. Be sure to make them look formal- address to Mr. John Smith not "John Smith". Use a nice cursive font, but be sure it's legible for post office.
2. Using the same clear labels, print your return address labels.
3. Apply labels to front and back of envelope.
4. Stuff envelopes with invites/STDs and seal.
**The best part about these labels- you can use them again and again, to mail STDs, invites, thank you notes, rehearsal dinner invites, etc.
5. Wax Seal- Melt sealing wax with a lighter, dripping a good amount onto envelope, swirl with wax stick into a large enough circle for stamp-should be slightly larger than stamp. Press stamp down firmly and release. Voila!
