Dear
Polite One,
We
are both in our sixties, have
both been married before, and recently became engaged. We would like to place
an announcement in the paper, but we are not sure who does this. Would it be my parents or us?
We
plan to be married in my hometown close to our families even though we don't
live there
Ready
to Announce
Dear
Ready to Announce,
Those
previously married and older couples usually place their announcements. You may
list your parents
though.
More
than likely, all the information you need for placing your announcement,
including forms, is on the newspaper’s website.
There may not be the need to contact anyone. So, search online first. Please note, not all newspapers print wedding
announcements these days, so don’t be surprised if this is the case.
If
that is not the case, contact the Lifestyle section of the newspaper to find
the correct spelling of the editor’s name and mail everything to her/him. Ask
if they have a form to fill out, or what style they would prefer. Familiarize
yourself with their style also. I would choose a newspaper in both locations to
place the announcement.
If
you receive no guidance, double-space the typed announcement on a regular sheet
of 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper. Print your contact information in the upper right-hand
corner. Include the date that you would like the announcement to come out. If
you include a photo, protect it with cardboard, print your contact information,
plus your wedding date, and don't expect it to be returned.
Style
Suggestion
Bride's
name, Principal of Happy High School, is to be married in July to Groom's name,
analyst for Company X. Ms. Bride is the daughter of Father's name of Boston,
Mass. and Mother's name of Boston, Mass. Mr. Groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Father's name of Boston, Mass.
Usually,
the announcements are placed about six weeks before the wedding.
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
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