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Why Send a Newlywed Christmas Card?

As newlyweds, you're faced with many exciting decisions. Should you send a holiday card? Will it be a cheery Christmas card or a multi-photo holiday story of your favorite moments? With so many options to think about, we're here to help you make these choices easier. Here are some compelling reasons to choose a newlywed Christmas card:

1. Share Your Joy: If you eloped or had a small wedding, a married and Merry Christmas card allows you to share your special day with everyone you care about. It's a wonderful way to include those who couldn't attend your ceremony in your celebration.
2. Combine Announcements: For couples who tied the knot close to the holiday season, newlywed Christmas cards efficiently combine marriage announcements with holiday greetings. This saves time and postage while ensuring all your loved ones are updated on your big news.
3. Celebrate New Beginnings: Your first Christmas married is a significant milestone. Start your tradition of sending yearly family greetings with these special cards. It's a beautiful way to mark the beginning of your life together and set the tone for future holiday seasons.
4. Update Your Network: Easily inform your Christmas card list about any name changes or new addresses. This practical aspect of newlywed holiday cards ensures your friends and family have your current information for future correspondence.
5. Express Your Love: Newlywed Christmas cards provide another opportunity to showcase your love and happiness as a couple. It's a chance to share a favorite wedding photo or a more recent picture that captures your joy as newlyweds.
6. Start a Tradition: By sending newlywed Christmas cards, you're starting a holiday tradition that you can continue for years to come. It's a lovely way to document your growth as a couple and, potentially, as a family in the future.
7. Spread Holiday Cheer: Your first Christmas married is an exceptionally joyous time. Sharing this happiness through a festive card can brighten the holiday season for all your recipients.

Customizable Features

Minted's newlywed Christmas cards are as unique as your love story. Our wide range of customizable options ensures that your card will perfectly reflect your style and personality as a couple. Here are the versatile ways you can make your card truly your own:

1. Printing Type: Choose from flat, letterpress, or foil-pressed printing. Each option offers a distinct look and feel:

• Flat Printing: Classic and versatile, suitable for all designs.
• Letterpress: Premium and stylish, with tactile impressions that add depth to your newlywed Christmas card.
• Foil-Pressed: Adds a luxurious shine to your newlywed holiday cards, available in festive colors like gold, silver, red, and green.

2. Greeting: Select from a variety of newly married holiday greetings to suit your style and beliefs:

• Christmas: Traditional holiday greetings.
• Religious Christmas cards: Incorporates faith-based messages.
• New Year: Focuses on the upcoming year.
• Holiday cards: General seasonal greetings suitable for all recipients.

3. Photos: Feature one or multiple photos to tell your story. Our newly married Christmas card designs accommodate various photo layouts:

• Single Photo: Showcase your favorite wedding picture.
• Multi-Photo: Tell the story of your relationship or first year of marriage through a series of images.
• Collage: Combine several photos in an artistic arrangement.

4. Backer Design: Customize the back of your card to add more personality:

• Additional Photos: Include pictures that didn't make the front.
• Text: Add a personal message or recap your year.
• Solid Color or Pattern: Keep it simple with a complementary design.

5. Format: Choose from various sizes and styles to suit your preferences:

• Postcard:Simple and cost-effective.
• Petite: Unique 6" x 4.25" size that stands out.
• Classic: Traditional 5" x 7" size.
• Grand: Larger format for a bold statement.
• Folded: Provides space for longer messages.
• Ornament: Doubles as a keepsake for your recipients.
• All-in-One: Combines card and envelope for easy mailing.All-in-One: Combines card and envelope for easy mailing.
• Booklette: Multi-page format for sharing more photos and stories.

6. Paper: Select from six luxurious paper options to enhance your newlywed Christmas card design:

• Signature Paper: Smooth and thick, our standard high-quality option.
• Smooth Signature Paper: Optimized for photo quality.
• Premium 100% Recycled Paper: Eco-friendly option.
• Pearlescent Paper: Adds a subtle shimmer.
• DoubleThick Paper: Extra sturdy for a premium feel.
• TripleThick™ Paper: Our thickest option, unbendable and perfect for display.

7. Style: Find your aesthetic as a couple by exploring our range of styles:

• Simple & Minimalist: Clean designs for a modern look.
• Modern & Edgy: Contemporary styles for trend-setting couples.
• Classic & Elegant: Timeless designs that never go out of style.
• Vintage: Nostalgic looks with a romantic feel.
• Bold & Typographical: Make a statement with eye-catching fonts.
• Botanical: Nature-inspired designs for a fresh, organic feel.

Tips for Your Newlywed Christmas Cards

Struggling with what to write? Here are some ideas to inspire you:

1. Year in Review: Highlight your first year as a married couple, sharing milestones and accomplishments. Did you buy a house? Adopt a pet? Start new jobs? Share these exciting moments with your loved ones.
2. New Traditions: Discuss the holiday traditions you're starting together. Are you blending customs from both families or creating entirely new ones? This is a great way to give your recipients insight into your life as a married couple.
3. Future Plans: Share your New Year's resolutions or upcoming plans as a couple. Are you planning a delayed honeymoon? Thinking about starting a family? Give your friends and family a glimpse into your future together.
4. Gratitude: If your wedding was recent, express thanks for the support you received. This is especially meaningful for those who attended your wedding or helped with the preparations. However, don't use these greetings as a replacement for wedding thank you cards.
5. Personal Touch: Include a meaningful quote that resonates with your relationship. This could be a line from your wedding vows, a favorite song lyric, or a quote about love and marriage that speaks to you both.
6. Humor: Don't be afraid to inject some humor into your card. Share a funny anecdote from your first few months of marriage or a lighthearted joke about married life.
7. Looking Forward: Express your excitement about the future and the many Christmases you'll share together. This sets a positive tone and gives your card a warm, hopeful feel.

Photo Ideas for Your Newlywed Christmas Card

While wedding photos are beautiful, feel free to get creative with your card imagery. Here are some ideas to inspire your photoshoot:

1. Festive Attire: Don matching holiday sweaters or Christmas pajamas for a fun, seasonal shot. This adds a playful touch to your card and showcases your personalities.
2. Include Pets: Feature your furry family members in your holiday photo. If you have pets, including them in your card is a great way to represent your whole family.
3. New Home: If you've moved in together, take a picture in front of your new home. This is especially meaningful if you purchased a house together after getting married.
4. Holiday Decor: Pose in front of a Christmas tree, fireplace, or festive mantle. This not only adds a seasonal touch but also gives a glimpse into your home and how you celebrate together.
5. Playful Props: Get creative with Christmas lights or other holiday decorations. Wrap yourselves in a string of lights or pose with oversized ornaments for a whimsical touch.
6. Outdoor Winter Scene: If you live in an area with snow, consider an outdoor shoot in a winter wonderland setting. Building a snowman together or having a playful snowball fight can make for charming, candid shots.
7. Recreate a Wedding Moment: Choose a favorite pose from your wedding photos and recreate it in a holiday setting. This creates a beautiful connection between your wedding day and your first Christmas as a married couple.
8. Candid Moments: Capture genuine laughter or tender moments between you for a card that truly reflects your relationship. These unposed shots often result in the most heartwarming images.

Your first Christmas married is a special time, filled with new experiences and the joy of starting your life together. Minted's newlywed Christmas cards offer a beautiful way to share this happiness with friends and family. Whether you choose a classic design or something more unique, these cards will help you start your holiday traditions as a married couple in style.

Remember, your newlywed Christmas card is more than just a greeting - it's a keepsake of this special time in your lives. Years from now, you'll look back on this card and remember the excitement and love you felt during your first holiday season as a married couple. So take the time to create a card that truly represents you, your love, and the bright future you're building together.

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