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Unique
Announcement Wording |
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Q.
I was wondering if you have any unique
announcement wording for engagements and weddings that would be put in the
newspaper... also, when should these be submitted to the newspaper?
A.
In most areas the newspapers have
their own policies about what they will print. Smaller weekly
newspapers are usually more willing to print a longer notice. They
often include a picture of the bride with the engagement announcement as
well as with the wedding announcement. The wedding announcement
might include the names of the members of the wedding party, information
about the bride's gown, and other information as well as the usual
information about the couple's education and employment.
Daily newspapers may only accept a few lines
for an engagement announcement and may limit the length of the wedding
announcement. Many larger daily papers are now charging to print
both wedding and engagement announcements.
I suggest to my brides that they contact the
paper that they plan to run the announcements in and find out their
specific requirements. Many papers now have web sites that list the
information and even have forms that can be downloaded.
Usually, an engagement announcement can be
submitted any time after the engagement occurs, though I suggest that it
be about 6 months or less before the wedding. However, if it is sent
too close to the wedding date, the couple run the risk of the paper not
having room to print it before the wedding. Most papers have a time
limit on the length of time after a wedding that they will accept a
wedding announcement. My local paper has a 3 month limit, though I
occasionally see one that occurred earlier.
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Advice:
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Advice:
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rude? When should announcements be sent out? |
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Advice:
Wording: Las Vegas Wedding:
We are having a reception one week
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there. I was wondering if I should include the wedding ceremony
information as well as the reception information. |
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Advice:
Wording:
We are sending them to people we could not quite afford to
invite to our wedding. I am keeping my maiden name. Can you give us any
suggestions? |
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wedding programs inside details |
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Save the
Date Card Wording |
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Wording
Announcements and Invitations |
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Forum:
When to make formal announcements |
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When and How? to tell everyone we are
engaged! |
