How to Create Your Own Wedding Newspaper

Your wedding is full of stories – from how you first met, to your first date, to getting engaged. What better way to share your love story with guests than with a Wedding Newspaper?

Wedding planning can be stressful, but your own Newspaper is a great chance to get creative and plan some fun features for your guests! From important information to fun facts and games, give your guests the headlines and a unique keepsake with our fantastic Wedding Newspapers. 

Read on to learn more about our Wedding Newspapers and how to create one of your own! 

Table of Contents

The Headlines: About Our Wedding Newspapers

What to Include in Your Wedding Newspaper

When to Give Out Wedding Newspapers

Wedding Newspaper Templates

The Headlines: About Our Wedding Newspapers 

Our Wedding Newspapers can be printed on three different paper types:

• Silk 115gsm – Our most popular paper! Silk is smooth with a subtle sheen, perfect for sharing your top story. 
• Recycled Silk 130gsm – An eco-upgrade on our trusty Silk stock with the same refined, silky finish. 
• Uncoated 120gsm – A classic matte paper for a traditional, easy-to-read feel. 

Choose from two different sizes:

• A3 when flat, A4 when folded into the finished Newspaper
• A4 when flat, A5 when folded into the finished Newspaper

Your Wedding Newspapers will arrive pre-folded, ready to give out to guests!

What to Include in Your Wedding Newspaper 

Wedding Newspapers are a great opportunity to get creative! There are so many fun features you can include to make your Newspaper truly unique. The best features are the ones that reflect your relationship and personalities, so take a look at these Wedding Newspaper ideas and make them your own! 

Meet the Wedding Party

Put your wedding party at the forefront with their very own feature in your Wedding Newspaper! Introduce bridesmaids and groomsmen, the best man and maid of honour, and any other wedding VIPs. It can be fun to do an interview with the wedding party and is a great way to express why they’re so special to you. 

Image credit: Pinterest

Playlists

Including a list of special songs, or a scannable QR code to your wedding reception playlist is a fun way to remember the soundtrack to your big day. 

Games

Incorporating some games into your Newspaper is a fun way to keep guests entertained. You could include a crossword to help guests learn more about you, or each other! Some questions could be: 

• Where was the bride born?
• What month did the groom propose?
• What is the maid of honour’s name?
• What colour is auntie Julie’s dress? (replace with your own family member, unless you really do have an auntie Julie)

Including questions about other guests is a fun, organic way to get your guests mingling. Plus, questions that can be answered by reading through the rest of your Newspaper encourages guests to explore other features you’ve included. 

Relationship Timeline 

Wedding Newspapers with relationship timelines are super popular and give your guests a cute insight into your relationship. Don’t worry if you can’t remember exact dates – approximate months or seasons work just as well. 

You could include:

• First meeting/first date 
• First holiday
• First “I love you” 
• Meeting each other’s families
• Proposal date
• First pet
• First home 

Order of Service

As a modern alternative to a classic Order of Service, you could include the day’s timeline in your Wedding Newspaper. It can be handy for guests to have all the information in one place, and reduces the amount of “paperwork” being given out. 

Image credit: TheFavorLoft

Venue Map

A great idea for larger venues, a map helps your guests get around with ease. You can signpost essentials like the toilets, parking, and the bar. You can also include any additional locations your guests might need, like meeting points before the ceremony or a spot for a farewell brunch the following day. 

Pets

If your beloved friend can’t be with you on your big day, why not dedicate a feature in your Wedding Newspaper? You can list some facts about your furry friend or inject some humour by writing something from your pet’s perspective. Of course, include a photo! 

Fun facts

Everyone loves a fun fact! How about some for your Newspaper? Here’s some you could include:

• Number of dresses/suits tried on
• Which guest RSVP’d first
• Which guest has travelled the furthest
• Number of Pinterest boards created 
• Number of cakes tasted 
• Number of venues visited 

Thank You Message

A heartfelt thank you message is a great way to round off your Wedding Newspaper. Keep it short and sweet, or take the opportunity to give special shoutouts to friends, family or even vendors who have gone above and beyond in the planning process. 

Image credit: Printed.com

When to Give Out Wedding Newspapers 

Timing is everything when it comes to handing out your Wedding Newspapers. The best time to do it really depends on your plans, and what you’ve included in your Newspaper. For example, if you have lots of information about how the day will run, getting them to guests beforehand will be most useful. Otherwise, handing them out on the day works too. 

If you have lots of guests staying in one place the night before the big day, you could leave your Wedding Newspapers in their rooms for them to browse. This helps keep your guests informed and it means they don’t have to carry it around with them. 

Handing them out to guests as they arrive ensures everyone has something to keep them entertained before the ceremony begins. You could ask ushers or members of the bridal party to hand them out, leave them in a basket for guests to help themselves, or place them on the seats in the venue so everyone gets one. 

Giving out Wedding Newspapers during “cocktail hour” is another good option. It’s a relaxed part of the day, so it gives everyone a chance to read through your Newspaper and chat about it. Plus, it helps keep your guests entertained during the period between the ceremony and reception.

Image credit: Pinterest

Wedding Newspaper Templates 

Unless you’re a design wizz, trying to design a Wedding Newspaper might feel like a daunting task. Don’t fear! There are plenty of free templates out there to help you get started. 

We recommend taking a look at Canva’s Wedding Newspaper Templates. There is a great selection of styles, from vintage-inspired templates to more contemporary options, so there is something for everyone! 

When designing, it’s important to ensure your design is the correct size. Our Wedding Newspapers come in two sizes: A3 Flat/A4 Folded, or A4 Flat/A5 Folded. This means you will need to design in A3 or A4 depending on what size you want your finished product to be. 

Here’s what they look like in dimensions: 

The pixel measurement is for 300 DPI to ensure high-quality print. When you’re happy with your design, make sure you export it as a PDF Print file for the best results. 

Share Your Top Story with Printed.com

Add a fun dimension to your day with Wedding Newspapers. Add creative features, handy information and put your wedding party in the spotlight. 

At Printed.com, we have everything you need to help your wedding go off without a hitch. From Before the Day essentials like Save the Dates and Invitations, Selfie Frames and Deckchairs for the perfect photo opportunities (with your Newspapers!) to Thank You Cards and Photo Books for After the Day. 

Ready to make headlines? Explore our Wedding Newspapers and bring your unique love story to life!