Write with the benefit of hindsight
Replace plans with memories. A schedule says what was meant to happen; a retrospective can tell the story of the unexpected toast, the dance floor or a quiet moment before the ceremony. Choose details that guests will recognize and absent loved ones can understand.
Edit the photographs as a story
Begin with a strong image of the two of you, then include people, place and small details. Vary close-ups and wider scenes. Avoid choosing several nearly identical frames simply because they are all favorites.
Make room for the people behind the day
Use captions to identify guests and thank people whose help mattered. Confirm permission before sharing personal quotations or sensitive stories. A shared thank-you can sit beside more individual cards without replacing them.
Check before sharing outside the guest list
Consider who appears in the photographs and what personal information is printed. Remove private addresses or contact details from a version you plan to post publicly. Preview the actual exported issue and obtain a paper proof for a mailed edition.
ON THE PAGE
A closer look at the design.
Actual sample pages from Modern Romance. Open a page to explore the PDF. Replace the fictional details and sample photographs with your own.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Before you make it yours
- Past-tense wording throughout
- Varied photographs with clear subjects
- Guest names and quotations checked
- Private details reviewed before public sharing
GOOD TO KNOW
A few things you might be wondering.
Can I make this after the wedding?
Yes. Add the piece when your photographs and messages are ready and return to your saved collection.
Is it the same as a wedding announcement?
An announcement primarily shares the news. A post-wedding newspaper is a longer account of the celebration and its people.
