Create your Own Wedding Photo Stamps

Although they cost more, photo stamps do give the wedding envelope the "wow" factor. With a little bit of effort, you can create your own. It's easy to do - and the results are fantastic!

The steps are simple:

1. Find a great quality photo of the happy couple.
2. Make sure the size is appropriate (or resize to fit).
3. Upload your photo, choose the rate, size and quantity.
4. Enter your credit card and delivery information.
5. Your stamps will be delivered to you in about 5 to 7 days.

The sites listed below give you the recommended size for your photo based on the size stamp you choose.

Tip! If your image is smaller than the sizes, you'll have extra white space around the photo. If your image is bigger than the maximum sizes, it will automatically be scaled down to the maximum size. So, it's actually better to have it 2 or 3 times bigger than the maximum as the image will be printed at a higher resolution than the standard.

Here are some of the major players in wedding stamps.

Stamps.com PhotoStamps at stamps.com has a great interface ... plus a page called "the Wedding Advisor" with great postage and mailing tips.

Simply upload your photo, tweak as necessary and purchase. They also have a choice of graphics you can add as a frame.

PictureItPostage prints stamps in packs of 20 or in rolls of 3,000 for high volume mailings. Good to know if you're inviting a small city.

They also allow customized backgrounds (shown below) to match the colors in your photo or in your wedding.

ZAZZLE has an easy interface, 3 sizes to choose from and allows you to add text. They also offer the largest image space of any custom postage.
Stamps are sold in sheets of 20.