How to Word Engagement Announcements for the Newspaper
First, call local newspapers, or any publication you wish the announcement to be in and ask what their guidelines are. Some publications may have a standard form you must use, while others have specifications for photo usage (size, color or black and white, and format.)
A standard form reads:
Brides full name ________________________________________________
Daughter of ________________________________________________
From ________________________________________________
Grooms name _______________________________________________
Son of _______________________________________________
From _______________________________________________
Brides schooling and current employment _________________________
Grooms education and current employment _________________________
Couple resides in _______________________________________________
Wedding date, city, state __________________________________________
Additional comments __________________________________________
If you want the photograph back enclose a self-addressed-stamped-envelope (SASE) and write your name and address on the back of the picture. Be sure to include your name and contact information on the form incase there are any questions.