Our Married Christmas postcard was very easy to pop photos into and had a place to write the return address and a short message on the back along with lines for the addressee. Everyone loved them! The colors were vibrant and the print quality good. The overall tone was unified between pictures which I found pleasing.
We're so happy with how these announcement cards turned out! The design is beautiful and easy to edit. We went with the Matte White; 17.5 pt card and it was nice and thick. They arrived just in time to mail out for Christmas. It was the perfect way for us to announce our marriage. These cards printed out perfectly. It was clear and crisp. Just as we expected.
We were married in late September, and our pics came back in time to combine the Christmas card with a wedding announcement (for those who weren't able to attend the ceremony, or long-distance friends who are on the annual Christmas card list). This design was absolutely perfect for what we wanted. The template was very easy to use, and we are very happy with the results. Zazzle customer service was also phenomenal with answering questions.
Wedding announcements during the holiday season bring a new level of joy to those around you. We’ve got almost 3,000 templates to choose from that are easy to personalize and span a range of themes and colors. Choose from a range of different sizes (smallest 4.5 x 5.5 inches and largest 6.5 x 8.5 inches) and 7 shapes (including Ticket, Scalloped, and Bracket). There’s also free Guest Addressing available on all 5 x 7 inch cards and double-sided printing on our postcards, flat, and folded cards. For extra peace of mind, opt into our Worry-Free Review and Delivery to have your order hand-checked before it's printed and to secure a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Start with your first names, wedding date, and a short caption sharing the big news. Sign it the way you want to be addressed from now on. For example, if you’ve kept your last name, want to use a double barreled version, or created a new last name entirely.
Formal Example:
Joyful Tidings
"This year has been our sweetest yet as we began our life together as husband and wife. Celebrating our first Christmas married feels like a dream come true. May your holidays be filled with the same joy, love, and hope that we’ve been blessed with this year."
Signed: Mr. and Mrs. James Carter
Informal Example:
Season’s Greetings from the Newlyweds
"Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, joy, and cherished memories! As we celebrate our first Christmas as a married couple, we're grateful for the love and support of family and friends like you."
Signed: Adam and Ally
No. A wedding holiday announcement shares news of your nuptials and carries no gift obligation. This includes elopements and destination weddings. To make things clear, focus on well wishes for the holiday season and new year, with little to no mention of the wedding, other than the actual date of your big day.
Yes. Casual photos of you settled into married life at home or on a date would be suitable. However, most wedding photographers offer sneak peeks within a week after your wedding, and those would include some of your most intimate moments from the day, which would make them a great choice for a holiday card. Alternatively, you can choose a non-photo design using the filter option at the top of the page. Select ‘Number of Photos’ and click on ‘None’ to be shown numerous designs with holiday quotes or traditional-style illustrations.
It’s never too early to order your holiday wedding announcements, but we’d recommend ordering them by November 30th, 2026 at the latest. This will give you over 10 business days to address and mail them before the USPS cut-off of December 17th. Our turnaround time to print announcement cards is 2 business days, while foil cards take 3, and letterpress is 4. Shipping timelines differ depending on your requirements, from Standard (4 to 7 business days after production) to ZIP Plus (the next business day). Check out our full breakdown of shipping options to create an order timeline that suits you.
A standard rectangular card requires a $0.82 stamp, and square or wax sealed cards need a $1.31 stamp. Postcards would be the cheapest postage option, and need $0.65 for a stamp.
No, it's never too late to share good news. Wedding announcement etiquette allows for up to several months after the wedding, and your first holiday season creates a natural opportunity to share your wedding news.
Yes. We’ve got holiday cards that can be edited to include your wedding announcement. Please see a list of options below:
Simply pick a card that appeals to you and make changes to the text and photos through our ‘Personalize template' function, visible on each thumbnail.
For a more brief overview, we’ve listed our different card types below with their specific paper options.
Flat and Folded Cards:
Postcards:
Real Foil Cards:
Letterpress Cards:
Lastly, all of our cards are made and printed in the U.S.
It’s best to send dedicated wedding thank you cards separately. However, you can combine them with your holiday cards by including a handwritten note. This allows you to write specific thank you messages while keeping the standard holiday announcement separate.
