How to Submit a Wedding Announcement to a Newspaper

Spread the news about your nuptuals in your local newspaper. It's easy to do and you will be able to save the clipping to show your children.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Photographs
• Local Newspapers
• Postage Stamps
• Photographs

1. Select one or two newspapers in your area to which you will submit your wedding information.

2. Ask if there is a standard form for you to fill out that will cover the basic details.

3. Type your information neatly.

4. Provide relevant details such as your wedding date, location, the bride's maiden name, your parents names and city of residence and where you will live once you are married.

5. Consider including the names and cities of residence of your wedding attendants and where you will go on your honeymoon.

6. Add background information such as where you each grew up, where you went to school and where you now work.

7. Include a daytime and evening phone number in case the editor has any questions or wants more information.

8. Include a photograph with your name and phone number on the back. Ask the paper what size and quality of photograph they prefer. Some accept only black and white, while others will take color.

9. Provide a stamped self-addressed envelope if you want your photograph back. (Since photographs can easily get misplaced in the newsroom, it is best to send a copy, not an original.)

Tips & Warnings

• Read other wedding announcements to become familiar with how they sound.
• Remember that most papers will edit what you send to fit their format and style.
• Send copies of the printed announcement to family and friends who were unable to attend the wedding.
• Save a copy for yourselves in your wedding album or scrapbook.
• Discuss the pros and cons with the newspaper before including personal information - such as where you work and live - in your wedding announcement.