Planning, Resources

Types of Wax Seal Stamps: A Complete Buying Guide

Search "wax seal stamp" and you're quickly looking at brass heads, silicone heads, ring handles, wick wax, glue gun sticks, and a wall of options with no clear guide to how they fit together. Most articles cover one piece of the puzzle. This one covers all of it.There are three main stamp head materials, several handle formats, and four distinct wax types — each suited to different volumes, aesthetics, and results. Paper Alchemy's Sydney studio works with couples across Australia on wax seal projects from 20-piece keepsake suites to 300-invitation luxury productions. Here's how to choose the right combination for...
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Download: Envelope Addressing Template

Addressing your wedding envelopes correctly is one of the details that signals care and intention before the invitation is even opened. Paper Alchemy has created a free envelope addressing template to make the process straightforward — whether you are printing at home, preparing guest data for a professional printer, or hand-addressing each envelope yourself.Download Your Free Envelope Addressing Template Paper Alchemy's envelope addressing spreadsheet template is available as a free download below. It is formatted for easy use: columns for title, first name, surname, address line 1, address line 2, suburb, state, and postcode, with example entries included to guide your...
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Pocketfolds and sleeves: an all-in-one suite solution

A pocketfold wedding invitation is a self-contained presentation format where the main invitation card is housed inside a folded card "pocket" that holds all the additional pieces of your suite — the RSVP card, information card, reply envelope, and any other inserts — in a single, organised parcel. It is one of the most popular formats for couples who want a cohesive, premium presentation without the inserts sliding loose inside the envelope.What Is a Pocketfold Invitation? At its simplest, a pocketfold is a flat card that has been scored and folded to create one or more interior pockets. When the invitation...
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Customising your suite with die cut shapes

Die-cut wedding invitations are invitation cards shaped into a silhouette other than the standard rectangle — arch, circle, hexagon, rounded corners, or a completely custom outline. The shape is cut using either a traditional metal die or laser cutting equipment, producing clean, precise edges that standard guillotine trimming cannot achieve. In 2026, die-cut invitations — particularly the arch format — have become one of the most searched invitation styles in Australia, and for good reason: a shaped card changes how an invitation is held, read, and remembered.What Is Die-Cutting? Laser vs Traditional Die Cutting Traditional die cutting uses a custom-made steel...
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A guide to wedding invitation wording

So, you've picked out your wedding invitation design. Now, it's time to start planning your consult with one of our designers to refine your design and wording. But, where do you begin? We understand that it can be overwhelming, especially with the never-ending list of things to do before your big day! Whether you choose to stick with traditional wording or opt for a more whimsical and creative approach, there are a few essential elements that should always be included. Don't worry, wedding invitation etiquette rules are not too complex and can actually provide you with a helpful framework to get started...
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