Ideas for Birthday Announcements in a Newspaper
Birthdays are meant to be celebrated. They are a time for parties, treats, favors and surprises. What better way to surprise someone than to announce his special day in the newspaper? There are several ways to do this and still remain on good terms with the birthday baby. Does this Spark an idea?
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Birthday Announcements for Young Children
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Contact your local newspaper and follow its directions on how to place a birthday announcement, but before you call, have it all written out and ready to go. Young children love to see their name in print, so include their first name, (you can omit their full name for safety reasons) nickname or silly pet name in the announcement. Kids also love to rhyme. Any child would appreciate a personalized poem. You could write something like this: "Happy birthday to the girl with green eyes. Some call her Liza but we call her Lize. Turning six and getting so tall, we love you so much we thought we'd tell all."
Newspaper Announcement for Teenager
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Before placing the announcement, know the child's personality. Teen years can be tough years, so you might want to play it safe, depending on the child. Some teenagers would enjoy a personalized poem filled with goofy information while other kids would much prefer a simple birthday wish, such as: "Happy 15th birthday, J.T. Love, mom and dad." Of course, as most teens do not thoroughly read through the paper, you'll likely have to point it out. Even if they don't say much, they'll enjoy your thoughtfulness and quietly appreciate the public recognition of their special day.
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Newspaper Birthday Announcements for Adults
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Be creative and unique. You can place several ads in several local papers, stating the full name, age and birthday wish. Another way to put an announcement in the paper is to list her birth statistics, from the time she was born to the hospital she was delivered in. A little nostalgia goes a long way for adults. Make a funny poem using information only known to the two of you, or just use big, bold letters to say "Happy 49th Birthday, Jane. Hope this is the best year ever. Love, BT."
Just Be Sure the Announcement Is Proofed
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Before you approve the printing or hit "Send" if you're using the Internet, be sure the announcement is proofed. Double check all spelling. Make sure the initials and names are in the right spots, and ensure any dates or ages are correct. You want your public birthday announcement to grab the reader's attention because of the celebration factor, not a spelling error or mixed-up birth date.
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