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2013 US Wedding Cake Postage Stamps

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2013  Wedding Cake
Weddings Series

A groom broke barley cake over his bride’s head in ancient Rome as a show of male dominance.  Guests then rushed to pick up wayward crumbs, which were said to bring good luck. In medieval England, wedding cakes were made of wheat, where pieces were thrown at the bride as a symbol of fertility.
 
Sugar became plentiful during the 16th century and wedding cakes gradually became towers of sweet confection.  Rather than pick crumbs off the floor, guests now stood in line to receive tiny morsels of cake served by the bride, who passed the delicious treat through her wedding band.  Sugar also made wedding cakes a status symbol.  The more refined sugar is, the whiter it appears.  Froths of pure white icing were a display of a family’s wealth.  One of the most memorable cakes was that of Queen Victoria in 1840, which was widely imitated.
 
Renée Comet took the photograph of this wedding cake.  The three-tier cake topped with white flowers was designed and created by pastry chef Peter Brett.  U.S.P.S. art director Ethel Kessler designed the final stamp.

Issued:  January 18, 2013
First Day City:  Louisville, WA
Type of Stamp: Commemorative
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America for Sennett Security Products
Method: Lithograph printing in sheets of 200, with 10 panes of 20
Perforation: Serpentine Die Cut 10 3/4
Self-Adhesive
Quantity Printed
: 30,000,000 stamps

The U.S.P.S. has been issuing Wedding stamps since 2004.  The stamps always feature images of love, romance, and wedding traditions.  These include bouquets, hearts, rings, and cakes.

The wedding cake stamp was first introduced in 2009 as part of the Weddings Series.  The 2013 issue is the fourth stamp to feature the design, with the denomination changing over the years to meet the raising postage rates.  The two-ounce stamp paid the rate for wedding invitations and other oversize cards.

2013 US Wedding Cake Postage Stamps 2013 US Wedding Cake Postage Stamps

Frequently Asked Questions

How it works?

Forever® stamp is for sending domestic mail weighing up to 1 oz via First-Class Mail®.
Purpose: Send letters and cards up to 1 oz (approximately 4 sheets of regular, 8-1/2" x 11" paper in a rectangular envelope)
within the U.S., including U.S. territories and military bases overseas.
Value: Always valid for the First-Class Mail 1 oz rate, even if postage rates increase. Visit First-Class Mail and Postage to view
current rates.
Other Uses: Pair this stamp’s value with other postage to meet mailing costs when additional postage is required.


Use the Retail Postage Calculator to determine the exact cost of your mail.

Why is "FOREVER" crossed out in the image?

When you see "FOREVER" crossed out, it's just an anti-counterfeiting treatment we added to the official website, brochures or e-commerce display images to prevent others from directly downloading high-definition images and then printing them as fake stamps. We call this practice digital masking; the actual purchased physical Forever Stamp, FOREVER, will not have the streaks on it.

So the lines in your picture:

  • It does not mean that the stamp has expired;
  • It does not mean that you cannot continue to use it;
  • Nor a postmark;
  • It's just an artificial anti-copying line added to the display image.

Note: If the physical stamp you receive actually has this crossed line printed on it, be cautious. It may be a display sample, a replica or a fake stamp, rather than a normal usable stamp.

What are the common types of stamps, and how do they differ?

U.S. postage stamps are primarily categorized based on their intended use, postage class, and issuance theme. Common types include:

  • Forever Stamp: Valid for standard domestic letters within the U.S. These stamps typically do not bear a fixed face value; they remain valid for mailing a standard one-ounce letter at the current rate, even if postage prices increase in the future.
  • Global Forever Stamp:  Primarily used for standard international letters or postcards sent from the U.S. to other countries. The main difference between this and a standard Forever Stamp lies in its scope of use and postage value.
  • Postcard Stamp: Designed specifically for domestic postcards that meet USPS size standards; the postage rate is typically lower than that for standard letters.
  • Additional Ounce Stamp: Used to cover the cost of weight exceeding the first ounce; these are usually used in conjunction with a Forever Stamp or other stamps.
  • Two-Ounce and Three-Ounce Stamps: Suitable for heavier letters, greeting cards, wedding invitations, or multi-page documents, eliminating the need to combine multiple stamps to cover the required postage.
  • Fixed-Value Stamps: These stamps display a specific monetary value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, or other amounts) and are primarily used to make up postage differences or in combination with other stamps.
  • Commemorative and Thematic Stamps: Typically issued to mark historical events, cultural or artistic themes, holidays, notable figures, animals, or natural landscapes. While suitable for regular mail, these stamps are also popular among collectors due to their unique designs and limited release periods.

It is important to note that a stamp's theme and its postage class can overlap; for example, a holiday-themed stamp might also be a Forever Stamp. When purchasing, check for markings such as FOREVER, GLOBAL, POSTCARD, ADDITIONAL OUNCE, or a specific face value to confirm the stamp's intended use.

Why choose StampResale.com?

StampResale specializes in the sale and collection services of authentic U.S. postage stamps, maintaining long-standing partnerships with professional philatelic platforms. All stamps we offer are sourced from authorized channels with verified provenance; we also support authenticity verification, ensuring you can purchase with complete confidence.

  • At StampResale, you will find a diverse range of U.S. stamps—including classic Forever Stamps, holiday-themed issues, commemorative stamps, and specialty collections—catering to needs ranging from everyday mailing and gift-giving to serious collecting.

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