There's good news! The post office has issued SOME of the stamps for the new first class rates which will take effect on May 11, 2009. A news release on the USPS website (and a discussion with postal employees) indicate that the remainder of the stamps are likely to be issued on or before May 11th as well.
In the 44-cent category, a photo Wedding Rings stamp, the Purple Heart stamp (previously available in 42-cent version), and a waving American Flag stamp are alternatives to the Simpsons cartoon stamp. There's also slated to be a 44-cent version of the Celebrate stamp (Love It!), a King and Queen of Hearts stamp (so-so), Seabiscuit, a Sailboat, and a customizable Forever stamp.
In the other postage rates, a photo Wedding Cake stamp (61-cents), a 64-cent Dolphin stamp, the Grand Tetons (98-cents), Zions Nat'l Park (79-cents), and a 28-cent Polar Bear may be good choices to use.
Check out Proskalo's earlier post "Wedding Postage Nightmare Part 1" for additional suggestions.
I like how you emphasized "likely" to be released on a certain date...that way they can't get into trouble if there is a delay. I'm off to check out your other wedding postage entry. You intrigued me with the title.
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