How to Write a Wedding Announcement

Wedding announcements are not to be confused with wedding invitations. Wedding announcement cards are sent to people who are unable to attend the wedding or are not invited. Sometimes, weddings are intimate affairs and not many guests are expected or invited. A wedding announcement is used to share the news of your wedding with people. This group of people usually involves co-workers and distant relatives.

Wedding announcements are considered an integral part of wedding planning. Wedding etiquette requisitions like mentioning name (full name), wedding date and location are obligatory in the wedding announcement. As you must have shifted to a new house after marriage, you can use this opportunity to declare your wedding, as well as to inform people of your address change. So, are you wondering what exactly to write on a wedding announcement card? Let us take a look.

Wedding Announcement Samples

You can have DIY wedding announcement cards that you make, write and decorate yourself. The following are a few samples of traditional wedding announcement wordings that are universally used.

We, (Bride) and (Groom), announce our marriage on (wedding date) at (wedding location). We're beginning life together at our new residence: (new address)

With great joy (Groom's parents) announce the marriage of their son, (Groom) to (Bride) on (wedding date) at (wedding location)

(Bride) and (Groom) are happy to announce that they are now Mr. and Mrs. (last name) after they exchanged vows on (wedding date) at (wedding location)

(Bride) and (Groom) are extremely pleased to announce their wedding on (wedding date) at (wedding location). Our new address is: (new address)

(Bride's parents) announce the marriage of their daughter, (Bride) to (Groom) on (wedding date) at (wedding location)

We, (Bride) and (Groom), decided to elope and tie the knot. We were married on (wedding date) at (wedding location).

For informal cards, you can even use a suitable wedding poem or a couplet. You can modify it by including your and your partner's name in the verse. Now, for making your own wedding announcement cards, you can use ready-made card templates. Custom printed cards are also available in the market which save your time. On the other hand, wedding announcements are also made through newspapers.

Usually, a wedding announcement card is sent after the couple returns from honeymoon. Some people may even send a wedding gift on receiving a wedding announcement card. However, it is not obligatory for the receiver to do so.

These wedding announcement wordings will help you write a unique wedding announcement card. Some wedding planners also provide wedding announcement cards as a part of their services. However, writing your own wedding announcement card will definitely make it more personal. Ciao!