Creating Your Wedding Newsletter
By Elizabeth Watts
Wedding newsletters are used for several reasons. It’s a great way to let people know of your plans
ahead of time – before the invitations are sent out. This is especially helpful for those traveling a long
distance and need to make arrangements for accommodations. If you are getting married over a
holiday weekend, it’s a good idea to send out a newsletter so that family and friends won’t make other
plans.
A wedding newsletter made easily on your computer – programs like Microsoft’s Publisher have
many templates you can use -- or you can purchase a wedding-specific software program.
What to Include in Your Newsletter
Introduce yourselves as a couple
Give all the Details for the big day
Direct guests to Local Attractions
Include Other Creative Ideas
• Write a few paragraphs about, “A day in the life of a bride”.
• Quote your favorite love poem:
"That done, our day of marriage shall be yours One feast, one house, one mutual happiness..."
—Shakespeare, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" (Act V, Scene IV)
• Include pictures of you individually and as a couple, as well as photos of wedding details, such
as your location, flowers and favors.
• Use your newsletter to explain wedding traditions you will be incorporating that your guests
may not be familiar with. For example, one couple included this description of the Chinese tea
ceremony in their newsletter:
The tea ceremony is a tradition that goes back many, many generations. This ceremony is a
symbol of acceptance of the new couple's marriage. Tea is offered to immediate family members who
rank higher than the newlyweds. The drinking of the tea symbolizes the acceptance of the marriage. It
is a "toast" welcoming a new member into the family and a "toast" for celebration.
Whatever you end up including on your wedding newsletter, have fun making it and share this
special event in your life with your friends and family
By Elizabeth Watts
Wedding newsletters are used for several reasons. It’s a great way to let people know of your plans
ahead of time – before the invitations are sent out. This is especially helpful for those traveling a long
distance and need to make arrangements for accommodations. If you are getting married over a
holiday weekend, it’s a good idea to send out a newsletter so that family and friends won’t make other
plans.
A wedding newsletter made easily on your computer – programs like Microsoft’s Publisher have
many templates you can use -- or you can purchase a wedding-specific software program.
What to Include in Your Newsletter
Introduce yourselves as a couple
- Tell your visitors and guests the story of how you met and got engaged.
- For help writing your wedding tale, see Telling Your Love Story.
Give all the Details for the big day
- Provide a wedding day itinerary with times, addresses, and even directions to the sites. List all
those who are expected to participate in each event and when they are needed. - Put your wedding party newsletter online. Your website can act like a newsletter that is
continually updated so your guests will always know where to look for last-minute details. For
those who don’t have Internet access, all you have to do is print out the sections they need to see
and mail them. - Another considerate idea is to provide links to nearby accommodations for out-of-town guests.
You can even come up with a list of places guests might want to investigate during a lull
between wedding ceremony and reception.
Direct guests to Local Attractions
- Barnes and Nobles for the book lovers.
- Parks or Zoos for the nature lovers.
- Outlet Malls for some shopping.
- Theme Parks for adventure lovers.
Include Other Creative Ideas
• Write a few paragraphs about, “A day in the life of a bride”.
• Quote your favorite love poem:
"That done, our day of marriage shall be yours One feast, one house, one mutual happiness..."
—Shakespeare, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" (Act V, Scene IV)
• Include pictures of you individually and as a couple, as well as photos of wedding details, such
as your location, flowers and favors.
• Use your newsletter to explain wedding traditions you will be incorporating that your guests
may not be familiar with. For example, one couple included this description of the Chinese tea
ceremony in their newsletter:
The tea ceremony is a tradition that goes back many, many generations. This ceremony is a
symbol of acceptance of the new couple's marriage. Tea is offered to immediate family members who
rank higher than the newlyweds. The drinking of the tea symbolizes the acceptance of the marriage. It
is a "toast" welcoming a new member into the family and a "toast" for celebration.
Whatever you end up including on your wedding newsletter, have fun making it and share this
special event in your life with your friends and family
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