How to Create a Wedding Newsletter?Sharing Wedding Ceremony Information with Friends and Family!

Send a fun and informative wedding newsletter to share the event calendar, logistics and trivia for the wedding celebration.

Wedding newsletters are a fun way to share wedding-related information with guests and the wedding party. They don’t need to be long or complicated; a two-page newsletter can convey plenty of information to family and friends and can serve as a save-the-date reminder for the upcoming festivities. Consider the following when creating a newsletter for the special day:

• A newsletter is a fast and easy way to communicate wedding related activities such as dress/tux fittings, bachelor parties/bachelorettes, rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch, etc. Including a calendar of wedding related events ensures that everyone has the information they need and an easy reference point for making plans.
• Sometimes there are guests who are out of town and haven’t had a chance to meet the bride or the groom. Even those who have been introduced may not know which colleges they attended, what their birthdays are or whether they have any pets. Include a short bio for the bride and groom as a way to help guests get to know them better.
• Share photos from the engagement, recent vacations and other fun moments.
• Include a trivia game about the couple. Ask questions about how they met, their favorite colors, things they have in common, and so on. There are free puzzle makers online to help you out with this.
• Just for fun, add in a wedding-related game such as a cross word, fill-in, or word search. Use words from the bio and calendar, or just generic wedding terms.
• For a destination wedding, or when there are a lot of out-of-town guests, tourist information will be especially welcome. Start with the basics of getting to and from the airport and throw in some fun sites to see. If there is a group outing, don’t forget to include it in the calendar.
• Wrap the newsletter up with current/future contact information. This is a great time to let guests know if the bride will be keeping her last name, or if the couple has chosen a hyphenated or non-traditional last name.
• Use the newsletter to solicit information from guests. Ask for their song recommendations, request that they bring a favorite photo or take a poll on honeymoon destinations.
• Note that it is generally considered poor etiquette to include registry information on invitations, etc. The newsletter is no different, so proceed with caution on that one. If the newsletter is written specifically for bridal party members and immediate family, it may be appropriate, but otherwise leave it out.
• Most word processors and desktop publishing programs have templates for creating a basic newsletter. It is also quite easy to print out the different elements and arrange them as needed to be photocopied. There are also a number of options online for creating a free newsletter.

Sending a wedding newsletter is a great way to share information and excitement with guests. Be creative and informative with what you share, but remember: the most important thing is to have fun!

Article by : Christy Matte