Wedding Rose forever postage stamp-sheet of 20-mint

The photograph shows two white roses gently resting atop a piece of wedding correspondence. A white ribbon is visible in the background. The Wed­ding Roses stamps will go on sale nationwide on April 21, 2011.  Although modern couples plan weddings that reflect each person’s individuality, roses have remained a bridal tradition throughout many generations. Many people feel nothing conveys love better than a rose.  Searching for elegant wedding roses stamps to compliment your wedding invitations? The wedding roses stamps feature two beautiful white roses to ensure that your wedding correspondence will be remembered.  Stamps Pattern Background  Suitors introduced the rose as a symbol of love in the Victorian Era. Strict rules of conduct made it impossible for smitten young men to express their emotions verbally. A “language of flowers” developed, which allowed lovers to communicate sentiments by the type, color, and a number of flowers they gave one another.  The gift of red roses is a declaration of love, while pink roses convey sweetness, grace, and poetic romance. White roses carried on a bride’s wedding day signify eternal love, purity, and innocence.  According to tradition, long-stemmed roses are an expression of love and devotion. They represent the love that is deep and long-lasting. Because the number twelve represents a complete cycle, a dozen roses are the symbol of complete love. Since there are 24 hours in a day, two dozen roses signify complete devotion to each mom