Wedding Bulletin Etiquette

Most couples hand out a wedding bulletin prior to their ceremony. They often struggle with what to include inside it. They want to find the right balance of having the highlights included without being too long. They want it to be personal and their own without being too wordy. It becomes difficult because they want to give equal mentions of all the people who mean the most to them.

The Keepsake

Some couples struggle with the extra time it takes to make a wedding bulletin, but good etiquette states that most guests like to have a keepsake of their loved ones.

Brevity

Each couple can choose the length of the bulletin, but brevity is best. I is good etiquette to skim the highlights before the ceremony starts.

Personal Touches

A bulletin is totally a couple's own style. If they want to jazz it up with their own photo and story, that is fine, just keep it short.

The Key Players

Each couple varies their wedding bulletin some, though most list the key players in the ceremony, such as the attendants, readers and parents. If you are going to list them, make sure you list all of the parents. Most etiquette books say to start with the bride's side of the family.

Remembrances

It is good etiquette to also remember those people who were close the couple who have died. One way would be, "We would like to remember all those loved ones in our lives who have died, especially (insert name)."

Resources

• The Knot -- Advice on Everything Wedding