There are two kinds of wedding announcements. One appears in the newspaper (similar to the engagement announcement), the other is mailed in place of a wedding invitation, and is called a formal wedding announcement.

There are two kinds of wedding announcements. One appears in the newspaper (similar to the engagement announcement), the other is mailed in place of a wedding invitation, and is called a formal wedding announcement.

The formal announcement is sent to those you wish you could have invited to your celebration, but didn't. These announcements are printed or engraved on stationery similar to the wedding invitations. They are commonly used if you've had a small wedding, but have many friends and relatives to notify. They are mailed as soon as possible after your marriage (a well-organized couple has them addressed and ready to go beforehand). A person who receives an announcement is not obligated to buy a wedding gift.

Announce your wedding in the same newspapers that described your engagement. Other information such as details about the ceremony, wedding party, and bridal gown are usually in the wedding announcement. It's traditional in most newspapers to print a photograph of either the two of you or just the bride with the wedding announcement.

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