Make the news unambiguous
Use a headline such as We're married or Just married, followed by your names and the wedding date. If this is an announcement only, avoid wording that sounds like an invitation to an event still to come.
Tell a short version of the day
Choose a few details: the place, a meaningful promise, a favorite moment and who was there. You do not need to justify the size of the wedding. A warm, direct account lets the reader feel included without inventing a longer story.
Separate celebration details from the announcement
If you are inviting people to a later reception, add its date, location and RSVP method in a clearly labeled section. Distinguish the ceremony date from the upcoming party date so nobody books travel for the wrong day.
Choose an announcement or a full retrospective
An announcement is concise and news-led. A post-wedding newspaper gives more space to photographs, speeches, thank-yous and memories. Choose the shorter format when you mainly want to share the news; choose the retrospective when you want to preserve the whole celebration.
ON THE PAGE
A closer look at the design.
Actual sample pages from Botanical Minimal. 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 wedding date clearly labeled
- Names and location checked
- Later reception distinguished from ceremony
- Contact or RSVP details only when needed
GOOD TO KNOW
A few things you might be wondering.
Can we announce an elopement this way?
Yes. Write a warm announcement with your date and a photograph, then share as much of the story as feels right.
Do we need to include gifts or a registry?
The announcement can stand on its own. Keep the focus on sharing the news and thanking people for their support.
