Wedding Announcement Wording Samples

Finding the right wedding announcement wording samples can help you share the joy of your nuptials with friends and family members who were unable to attend your celebration. Whether you had a private event or simply couldn't invite everyone on a lengthy guest list, wedding announcements can help you spread the word about your celebration.

Find the right words to announce your marriage.

Wedding announcements are generally used to share the news of your marriage with individuals who either could not be invited to the wedding or who were unable to attend. Many couples reserve announcements for distant friends and relatives who could not be invited due to budget limitations, time, or the type of wedding ceremony, and it is generally considered unnecessary to send announcements to guests who were invited to the wedding but responded that they were unable to attend – presumably, those individuals are aware of the wedding date would not need an additional announcement. If the couple plans to change their home address after the wedding, however, sending announcements can be a good way to share that address change with everyone.

No matter what type of wording you choose for a wedding announcement, certain details should be included, such as:

• Names: Both the bride and groom's full names should be included so the recipient can be sure they know who the announcement is about, particularly if they do not know both the bride and groom.
• Wedding Date: This lets everyone know the special date and what will be the date of many happy anniversaries. It should also be very clear that this date has passed so there can be no confusion about whether this is an invitation or an announcement.
• Wedding Location: The exact address of the wedding is not necessary, but many couples will include the city and state of the ceremony, or the name of the location such as a specific resort or church.
• Home Address: This information lets recipients update their address books and contact the couple directly to offer wedding wishes and congratulations. If there is not enough room on the announcement to include the couple's new address, it can be enclosed as a business card.

Other information, such as if the bride plans to retain her maiden name or if a delayed reception is planned, can also be included, and the exact wording of the announcement is similar to wedding invitation wording in formality and tone.

Wedding announcements should generally be sent as soon as possible after the wedding, though usually not before the event. Many couples mail announcements on the day of the wedding, but they can also be mailed within a few days of the ceremony, particularly if the couple chose to elope or had a very private destination wedding.

The wording for a wedding announcement is similar to that of a wedding invitation. The formality can vary depending on the type of wedding, and the exact phrases may vary depending on who is making the announcement and what tone the couple wishes to use.

Wedding announcement wording samples for different types of events include…

Formal Wedding Announcement by Bride’s Parents:
Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parents are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, The Bride, to The Groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Parents, on Wedding Date at Wedding Location. A celebratory reception is planned for Date at Location.

Formal Announcement by the Couple:
Bride and Groom are pleased to announce their marriage on Wedding Date at Wedding Location. The couple's new address is Home Address.

Casual Announcement by the Couple:
We did it! Bride and Groom were married on Wedding Date at Wedding Location. Please join us to celebrate at a barbeque on Date at Location.

Many wedding announcements also include fun verses that can be themed to the type of wedding or may offer more information than the basic announcement. Examples include:

Send announcements right after the wedding.

• We went away for vacation and got married in a tropical destination!
• We love each other a lot and we finally tied the knot!
• In a private ceremony, new love was celebrated.
• Two hearts became one and it's time to have fun!

Many invitation retailers also offer a wide range of wording samples for wedding invitations, save the date cards, and wedding announcements for different situations. A variety of announcement samples can be found at the following retailers:

• Invitation Consultants
• Colors By Design
• My Personal Artist
• LCI Paper
• To Be Announced

Sending wedding announcements is a great way to share your nuptial news with distant friends and relatives, and the right wedding announcement wording samples can help you express what was in your heart on that special day without making anyone feel as if they were excluded from the festivities.

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