These stamps were issued March 1 2006 in New York, NY 10199. Formats for this issue were Single .39-cent and .63-cent special stamps in the same pane of 40, .39-cent stamp is also in a pane of 20 (CB).

This would be an appropriate time for a rousing chorus of “Here Comes The Bride”. The Dove stamps dubbed “Our Wedding Stamps” carries a design of white dove on calligraphy branch and were created by Berkley, CA resident Michael Osborne. This design is intended for wedding invitations and RSVPs. Osborne’s design is based on elegant calligraphic designs that were used to embellish correspondence during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Most people can relate to the symbol of the dove as that of peace. It also signifies love (note the heart at the top of each stamp) and fidelity. The .39-cent stamp is white on a lavender background, while the .63-cent stamp (two-ounce denomination) is a mirror or reverse image with a green background.

The United States first featured a Dove as its main stamp design in 1967 with Scott #1326. That stamp, “Search For Peace”, was the theme of an essay contest for young men and women sponsored by the Lions International on its 50th anniversary.