Because they were planning a summer wedding, they were savvy enough to buy their stamps before , when the price of a First-Class Forever stamp is scheduled to rise from $0.78 to $0.82 . Where They Shopped

The first thing you should know is that finding the perfect wedding stamps is a two-step dance: getting the right design and ensuring you have enough postage to actually reach your guests.

Our couple, Sarah and James, started their search at the USPS Postal Store , which is the most reliable place to find current wedding-themed designs. They fell in love with the stamps—a series featuring stylized birds and hearts—and the Wedding Blooms stamps, which are specifically designed for heavier invitations.