Unfortunately, by 2 cents they don’t mean your opinion! 
Another year, another postage increase. When you think about it, 44 cents is not a bad price to mail an envelope any where in the country. But for those planning an event, that small increase really feels like it adds up, huh?
The important date to remember this year is May 11th, when the cost to mail a one-ounce letter increases to 44 cents each. Postcard stamps will go up to 28 cents each.
For those of you with RSVP dates in May, you have two basic options: use a forever stamp, or put the additional postage on your response envelopes. Keep in mind that even if your response date is in early May, it is still possible that your guests may be mailing back their RSVP’s for a week or two after the due date.
If your event is in mid to late July, your typical mail-out date would be after the rate increases … so if you order early and time allows, you may want to consider mailing your invitations the first week of July.
The blog heidzillas.com did a fantastic job of covering all of your options in detail, and with some really creative ideas … so I’ll just link you right to them!
If your local post office does not have the stamps you want in stock, you can always go straight to the source and order your stamps online directly from the post office. Check out their website here: USPS: The Postal Store.
Another option to consider is custom stamps from stamps.com or zazzle.com — but keep in mind that you will pay approximately 2x the postage rate (that’s how they make their money!)
I love your opening line…and so true, it’s never the opinion they want! At least things have settled down now with the postage except for the fact that local post offices don’t always stock all the different designs either so other than having an invitation weighed to be sure of the postage you need, you’re much better off buying online.
Another link you may want to check out is weddingstamps.us/suggest-a-stamp. This tool was created to for brides wanting custom wedding postage stamps. By entering a few details of the wedding the tool will create a custom stamp. The above poster talks about the lack of choices at the PO these days and this tool solves that problem. Check it out!