"Key Points to Consider When Sending Invitations: Beyond Just Design – The Importance of Postage and Timing"

2016.02.06 published

It's not just the design that you should focus on for your invitation!

Are you satisfied just by deciding on the design of your invitation? There are many points to consider for invitations beyond just the design and wording. I hope you'll incorporate lots of your favorite details to create a special invitation just for the two of you!

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Here are four key points to consider for making your invitation special ♩

Key Point 1 for Invitations: 【Stamps】

Regular postage stamps will get your invitations delivered without any issues, but why not use special stamps for a unique touch? Here are some stamps you might want to consider for your invitations ♡

Celebration stamps are a classic choice for festive occasions like weddings. The vibrant gold fan design is perfect for traditional weddings. There are three types: the 52-yen "Plum," the 82-yen "Bamboo," and the 92-yen "Pine" stamps ♩

Greeting stamps are all about their cuteness ♩ You can choose a stand-alone cute design or coordinate with the theme and illustrations of your invitation for an even cuter effect♡

Happy greeting stamps let you combine cuteness with auspiciousness ♡ They are perfectly suitable for those who are concerned about etiquette and auspicious occasions ♩

Disney Princess stamps were a limited release, available only from November 6, with just 4.5 million sheets sold! Character stamps are often sold for a limited time, so be sure to check the Japan Post website. The next character stamp, "Miffy," will be available on February 12 ♩

Original stamps can be created using your favorite photos or images through a service provided by Japan Post ♩ By using images from your pre-wedding photo shoot, your invitation can become even more precious...♡

Key Point 2 for Invitations: 【Franking Mail】

【Franking Mail】 is a system where you can send items without stamps; instead, you pay the postage in bulk at the post office. This is useful when sending out ten or more items at once ♩

Instead of stamps, you can create a 【Franking Mark】 and make it your own design as long as you follow the rules ♡ If you want your invitation to radiate originality down to the last detail, this is a feature you should definitely use ◎

There are two rules when designing your franking mail mark: ♡ ① The shape must be a circle or square with a diameter of 2 to 3 centimeters. ② The top half must have the words "Franking Mail" written on it ♩ The bottom half can have any design as long as it’s not a proper noun like a name ◎

You can print it directly on the invitation, stamp it, or use a sticker ♩ If you print it on a glittery holographic sheet, it can look dreamy and cute♡

Key Point 3 for Invitations: 【Postmark Designs】

When sending letters or postcards, you usually get a postmark that shows the date and the name of the post office, right? There are actually special postmarks, called 【postmark designs】, that feature illustrations based on the local area or season ♡

To get a postmark design instead of a regular one, just ask at your Yu-Yu counter for it. It's that easy and so cute, so why wouldn’t you go for a 【postmark design】? ♡

Even if the desired 【postmark design】 is not located near your home, don’t worry! There’s a service called "Yu-Rai" at post offices where you can send stamped mail to get your preferred 【postmark design】 applied to it ♡

You can choose a cute design for the postmark, or select memorable places like your hometown or where you had your first date. Some brides request a postmark from places where their wedding ceremony will take place, like "Roppongi Hills" ♩

If you drop your mail into a postbox at Disney Resort, you'll get a special Disney-themed postmark that changes with the seasons ♡♩ Just note that the date on the postmark will be one day after you send it, so be careful! *

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Key Point 4 for Invitations: 【Date】

Don’t forget to pay attention to the 【date】 on your invitation ♡ Be sure to send it out so that the postmark falls on a "Daian" day. "Daian" is considered a very auspicious day for weddings and is important both for tradition and etiquette ◎

If, for some reason, "Daian" isn't viable, "Tomobiki" would be a good alternative. The one you definitely want to avoid is "Butsumetsu." × You can easily check when "Daian" and "Butsumetsu" are by looking at the corner of a calendar or searching online for "Rokuyo Calendar." ♩

Incorporating These 4 Key Points for a Special Invitation ♡

By focusing on the four key points: 【Stamps】, 【Franking Mail】, 【Postmark Designs】, and 【Date】, you can create even more special invitations ♡ The hospitality of a wedding begins with the invitation ♩ Let’s treat your guests with invitations that reflect your attention to detail! ♡

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