You may not have given much thought to this stationery item — wedding labels — but once you discover just how many uses they have, we're sure you'll want to include them in your complete wedding stationery. Remember, every detail counts!
We don't have the pleasure of knowing you yet, and we certainly can't say whether you consider yourself thoughtful or not, but one thing's for sure — it's a compliment we'd all love to receive from someone close to us. Are you with us?
Weddings are one of those social events where the hosts' personality — in this case, the couple's — really shines through. Even if you've known them for years, they can still surprise you.
But what does it really mean to be thoughtful? To keep things precise, we've taken the two dictionary definitions of the word and, unsurprisingly, they fit our couples perfectly:
1. Someone who loves detail; meticulous, attentive.
2. Someone who shows courtesy and consideration in the way they treat others.
And beyond the richness of our dictionary, we wanted to share a few ideas on how to bring labels into your wedding. Take note!
Uses of wedding seal labels during the ceremony
1. Many couples place great importance on the wedding music — so much so that they prepare a little order of service outlining the ceremony itself and the songs that will play at each moment.
A lovely keepsake for both the couple and their guests. To make this stationery detail even more special, you can attach a label with the name of the church or the civil ceremony venue, the time of the service, and the couple's names. It's an idea you don't see very often, and one that carries real emotional weight. No one will forget to keep this beautiful memento!
2. On fans: although winter weddings are becoming increasingly popular, peak season still runs from May to September — the season of summer weddings. Many brides choose to hand out fans so the sweltering heat doesn't leave guests uncomfortable. Why not decorate the handle with a personalised label?
Uses of wedding labels during the cocktail hour and dinner
3. Wedding place cards: we recently dedicated a whole feature to this stationery element. But another great idea is to create a seating protocol made entirely from labels — a brilliant way to give your table organisation a different touch. In another post we talk about what a seating plan is and how to make the most of it. Don't miss it if you want to know more on this topic.
4. Decorated cutlery. We already talked about place-card holders in our post on the 9 essential wedding stationery items, but you might feel that adding every single element to the table would be too much.
Well, we have a solution for that too — if you'd rather skip the place-card holders, you can opt for labels instead and thread them through the cutlery. A fantastic alternative that's bound to bring a smile to your guests' faces if you've gone to the trouble of having their name hand-lettered.
5. Magical desserts: whether you're serving a small dessert after dinner or setting up a candy bar, we're sure your guests will love seeing the sweets accompanied by a label with their name. Make your cupcakes, macarons, cake toppers and doughnuts even sweeter..
Uses of wedding labels during the party
6. Bouquet toss: more and more brides find it impossible to choose just one person to hand their bouquet to, so they decide to have several mini replicas made so that all their close friends can keep a lovely memory of the day.
What if, alongside a beautiful velvet ribbon finish, you added an elegant wedding label with the name of the person who's going to receive it? It'll make this moment one of the best of the night. Not only will you have thought of that special person when passing on the tradition, but you'll also show that you've considered every last detail. They'll treasure your bouquet in their home for years to come!
7. For wedding favours: we've saved this use for last to follow the chronological (and logical) order of the wedding. Although if we went by popularity, it should have taken first place, as it's one of the preparations couples put the most time and care into. Whatever your gift may be, add a lovely label to make it even more special. A bottle of wine or oil, a pretty little plant pot...
Now that you have a few ideas on how to work wedding seal labels into your big day, we invite you to discover all the options available in our original wedding seal labels, from materials and designs to wording. 
Did you like these ideas for wedding seal labels? Can you think of any key moment we might have missed? Leave us a comment with your suggestions!
Love, Marmarina
