What to include in a wedding newspaper

A good four-page wedding newspaper has a front page with your names and date, a story spread, the details of the day, and a thank-you to your guests.

Page 1: the front page

• Your names and the wedding date
• The venue or city
• One strong photograph
• A short headline
• A small “inside this edition” list

Page 2: your story

• How you met, or the story of the proposal
• Small details, such as a first date or a weekend ritual
• A funny fact your friends will recognize

Page 3: the day

• The schedule, with times
• The menu
• Your wedding party and the people who matter most
• Where your guests traveled from

Page 4: the keepsake

• A thank-you note
• A closing photograph
• What comes next for you both

Optional extras

• A word search or quiz
• A guest journey map
• An illustrated timeline
• Directions, or a QR code for your wedding website
• Notes from family and friends

What to leave out

Think about who will read and keep this. Leave out private stories, jokes that only one guest will understand, and anything a family member would not want printed. Get permission before using other people’s photographs and personal details.