2nd wedding newspaper announcement etiquette
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Second weddings can be just as special as the first one. That includes how the pending wedding is announced in a newspaper. There are a few ways to announce a wedding that are acceptable for a second marriage. One rule of thumb is to not mention the previous marriage for the bride, groom or both.
General Things to Consider
Prior to announcing any marriage, there are a few things which should be considered when writing the newspaper announcement. These include who has been married before, who will be the host, does the bride still go by ex-husband's last name and will there be any children of the couple involved. Each of these items will affect how the announcement is written.
Parents of the Bride Announcing Wedding
If it is a first marriage for the bride, the fact that this is a second marriage for the bridegroom could affect the formality of the wedding. If the parents are hosting the wedding, the announcement can be submitted to newspapers as if this is a first wedding for both parties.
A sample wedding announcement: "Mr. & Mrs. Jon Doe of Chicago announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane Doe, to Jack Smith Jr., the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Smith of New York. The wedding will take place in July."
Couple Announcing Their Own Wedding
Nowadays, couples often host their own weddings, especially if it is the second marriage for either party. The announcement will show that the bride and groom will be in charge of everything surrounding the wedding.
A sample wedding announcement could read: "Ms. Jane Doe of Chicago and Mr. Jack Smith Jr. of New York announce their engagement. The wedding will take place in July."
One thing to consider is the use of Ms. when referring to the bride. It can be left off if the bride is using her former husband's last name. This will avoid any confusing or negative feelings about the previous relationship.
Couple Announcing Wedding Afterwards
Many couples getting married for the second time have private ceremonies and may announce the wedding after it has already taken place. This would be placed in the newspaper as a wedding announcement, rather than an engagement.
Such an announcement might read: "Jane Doe and Jack Smith Jr. are pleased to announce their wedding in Chicago. The couple was married on June 5 on Lake Street."
Have the Kids Announce the Wedding
A second wedding allows for a lot of creative freedom for couples. One fun idea would be to have their children announce the wedding.
This kind of announcement could be: "Tim Doe and Jackie Smith announce the wedding of their parents, Jane Doe and Jack Smith, Jr. The wedding will take place in Chicago this June."
Source: www.ehow.com
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