Wedding announcements are not to be confused with wedding invitations. Marriage 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 marriage announcement is used to share the news of your wedding with people. This group of people usually involves co-workers and distant relatives.
Wedding etiquette requisitions like mentioning name (full name), wedding date and location are obligatory in these cards. 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.
Wedding Announcement Wording Samples
You can have DIY 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 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, this 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 wordings will help you write a unique wedding announcement card. Some wedding planners also provide these cards as a part of their services. However, writing your own card will definitely make it more personal. Ciao!
