Traditional

A newspaper announcement can appear any time from a few days to a year before the wedding. Most newspapers have a form to fill out, although some papers will let you write your own copy.

 

It is traditional for the bride's family to make the engagement announcement.

Mr. and Mrs. John Nordhaus
of Stutgart, Arkansas
announce the engagement of their daughter
to
Mr. Phillip Kenton
son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kenton
of Wilmington, North Carolina
A December wedding is planned.