5 tips for wedding newspapers

9 May 2023

3 min

2 | Funny stories, questions and more

The content of the wedding newspaper should be interesting and informative for the bride and groom and their guests. Here you can highlight their shared history, family and friends, the engagement, the preparations and the wedding reception itself. There should also be plenty of fun, games and humour. The content can certainly be presented in a humorous way, but be careful not to overdo it. Here are some ideas for the newspaper’s content:

Here are a few ideas for the newspaper’s content:

The couple’s story: Tell the guests how the couple met and how their relationship began. Close friends, for example, can recount how they perceived the situation at the time.
Engagement and preparations: Give an insight into the engagement and the wedding preparations. For example, you could describe how the bride and groom prepared for the big day, or perhaps mention some funny moments or minor mishaps during the planning.
Family and friends: Introduce the family and friends and explain how they helped with the planning and preparations for the wedding. This is also a good place to thank specific individuals once again for their support. Of course, there’s also room here for funny stories or anecdotes about the bride and groom.
Wishes for the future: A wedding newspaper also provides the perfect opportunity to express individual wishes for the future once more and to pass them on to the couple.

It’s entirely up to you what content you include in the newspaper and in what form. Whether it’s text, a photo story, a meme, a crossword, a poem, a commentary or an interview – there are no limits.

2 | To match the wedding theme

The layout and design of the wedding newspaper should be appealing and easy to follow. In principle, there are various ways to structure the layout. How about a humorous, light-hearted version that also looks like a daily newspaper? You could also base the individual pages on this: For example, create a front page, a weather page, a puzzles page and/or an advertising page. Alternatively, you could design the newspaper to match the wedding invitations and choose a design that suits the wedding’s style. Either way, make sure to use high-quality images and graphics to ensure the wedding newspaper is visually appealing. Make sure the images are not pixelated and are printed in the best possible quality. A proof print is recommended to check the legibility of the font size and to spot any hidden spelling or grammatical errors.

3 | A pleasant feel

The print quality of the wedding newspaper is a key factor that influences its overall impact. Ensure that the print is of high quality so that the wedding newspaper looks professional and appealing. The paper stock also plays a major role in the overall effect. It is advisable to use high-quality, slightly thicker paper so that the newspaper feels substantial in the hand. At drucks.ch, you’ll find the right Brochure. You should also give some thought to the binding method. Stapled- or Adhesive binding, both are a good way to stop your newspaper from falling apart. We’re happy to help you with the the right print run for your wedding newspaper.

5 | How everyone gets their copy

The distribution of the wedding newspaper should be carefully planned so that all guests receive a copy and the celebrations are not disrupted. The newspaper is often ‘sold’ to guests in return for a voluntary donation or a small fixed amount. This is intended to provide the bride and groom with a little extra pocket money. To distribute the newspaper, you could, for example, set up a small newspaper stand at the reception or have a dedicated newspaper seller on hand.