Wedding: Make announcement
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Create and submit your announcement through our online form.
- Choose your style, input your information, upload your photo and receive an instant quote.
- You can save the announcement and return at any time.
Before you begin
- This website is compatible with Internet Explorer 5.5 and higher, Netscape, Mozilla and Firefox.
- Disable pop-up blockers
- Use the Help links to guide you through the system
Step 1: Choose a style. On this page are the various styles we offer. Choose a style based on the size and shape of your photograph and how much you would like to say.
Step 2: The Photo. Digital or scanned photos should be in jpg format. The News & Observer can scan from originals, if needed, at no cost. All announcements run in black and white in the newspaper. Refer to the Photo Guidelines page for additional information.
Step 3: What do you want to say? You may write the announcement in your own words or you can use the examples provided in our help section.
Step 4: Send us your information. The announcement form will open as a new window. Keep this browser window open to refer to as you create your new announcement.
If you do not want to use our online services, you can download printable forms to mail in or fax to us at your convenience.
Writing an announcement
You need to know
Policies:
- It is the policy of The News & Observer to spell out most words including titles, states, and schools.
- It is not necessary to use North Carolina with the cities included within the state. Cities outside of North Carolina will include the appropriate state.
- Heading information is included on all announcements. This includes photographer, studio name, person or persons appearing in the photo and the couple’s names.
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
- Announcements are pre-paid; you will receive a final price quote with your proof.
- By submitting the announcement you are agreeing to the $25 administrative fee should you cancel your announcement.
- The News & Observer reserves the right to revise, edit or reject any or all copy and photographs.
Contact us:
Special Occasions Department:
919-836-2800
Office hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Email:
specialo@newsobserver.com
Print deadlines
Deadline is 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10 days prior to Sunday publication
- Annoucements received after 3:00 p.m. will publish the following Sunday
- Holiday deadlines are at least 2 business days prior to normal deadlines.
- To proof your announcement, you may come by our office of we will fax, or email a proof to you . If you choose not to proof your announcment it will be considered approved, will run, and be charged the appropriate rate.
- There will be a $25.00 administrative fee for cancelation of an announcment.
