Paper add-ons

These are the finishing touches that will really impress your guests. Discover our wax seals, vellum jackets, and belly bands.

What is a vellum jacket for wedding invitations?

It's a fancy name for a pretty fancy addition to your invitations and wedding paper. It folds over your paper to add even more elegance and drama to your wedding.

What are the benefits of using vellum jackets for wedding invitations?

Aside from the moment your guests gasp in delight at the anticipation of unwrapping them, it keeps individual elements safe and secure. Perfect if you've got enclosure cards and RSVP cards along with your invites.

How do I assemble an invitation with a vellum jacket?

Simple! Put the invitation inside the jacket, address the envelopes as you would for any other wedding invitations. Your cards and the vellum jacket will go inside the envelope.

Can I order vellum jackets separately from the invitations?

Yes! Order paper add-ons with your invitations or whenever you're ready.

Can you mail invitations with wax seal?

Definitely! They look elegant but our wax seals have a modern sealing wax formula is durable and has a sturdy, professional grade adhesive backing to allow for mailing. And they're light enough (just 0.02oz per seal) to mail without any additional charges.

Does the post office accept letters with wax seals?

No problem. These wax seals are surprisingly light (just 0.02oz each) so won't cause any problems at the post office.

Do I need belly band for invitations?

You don't need them but you'll definitely want them. It's an easy way to elevate your invites. They're designed to fit all your favorite Zola invites in — the classic size in portrait, and petite in both landscape and portrait.

What are belly bands used for invitations?

Practically speaking they add help hold all your additional cards together. So if you're adding an RSVP and enclosure card to your invitations, a belly band keeps them secure. Belly bands measure 12.31 x 2 inches when flat, so you wrap them around your cards and use the included sticker to hold everything together.

But there's so much more to it than that — it's an easy way to add even more flair and drama to the moment guests open your invitations.

How do you put a belly band on an invitation?

Don't worry, this isn't a major DIY task. Here's what you need to know:

• Stack your invitation suite in the following order, with your invitation on the bottom and all cards facing up:
  1. Invitation
  2. Reception card
  3. Directions card / Accommodations card
  4. Reply card with reply card envelope
• Center the belly band over your stacked suite and place the included clear sticker on one end.
• On a flat surface, flip your suite and band over (so everything is face down). Fold the non-stickered end around the suite first.
• Wrap the stickered end of the band tightly around the suite and adhere to the other end.
• Slide your completed invitation suite into the envelope with the cards facing up