Have you ever tried to incorporate vintage stamps into your flat lay photos? Vintage postage stamps can be such a special addition to your flat lay photos. There are a variety of vintage stamps available (new and used) on the Etsy web site. You can work with your photographer and your wedding planner to help you style them.

What Are Wedding Invitation “Flat Lay” Photos?

Before we talk about incorporating vintage stamps, allow me to give you a brief definition of “flat lay“ photos. These are the wedding photos where the objects, especially a wedding invitation, are placed “flat” on a table or on a styling board. Then, the photographer captures these items by shooting photos of them from above. In addition to the wedding invitation, this photo may capture some of the couple’s family heirlooms, parts of their wedding day attire, some of their own personal mementos, and even vintage postage stamps.

Why Is Cool to Add Vintage Postage Stamps?

Long story, short — Vintage postage stamps evoke nostalgia. They remind the viewer of a time when lovers wrote each other letters. They remind you of your childhood. Or, they remind you of that special vacation the two of you enjoyed in a land far away.

Ways to Make Vintage Stamps Meaningful

We love finding ways to add meaningful vintage stamps in our couples’ flat lay photos. Over the last year, we have added vintage stamps from Vietnam, El Salvador, Nigeria and Liberia. Earlier this year, the vintage stamps showcased great creatives of the Harlem Renaissance. And, we love it when we get to add vintage stamps that showcase the DC cherry blossoms. It’s a subtle, yet meaningful way to honor our couples’ passions, their cultures and their heritage.

Do You Need Assistance With Planning Your Wedding?

Are you ready to embark upon a worry-free wedding planning experience? Please don’t hesitate to contact your professional wedding planning team at Howerton+Wooten Events. We specialize in helping clients create authentic, creative, and inspiring wedding days.

Love and Soul Always, Kawania

Vintage Stamps: Etsy

Photographer: Amy Anaiz Photography

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