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Announcement styles
The following are samples of the announcement styles available through The News & Observer and our community papers.
Style 1
Wedding, Engagement or Anniversary
2 column announcement with a 3.38 inch x 5 inch photo
Pricing:
N&O: $460.00 + $10.00 per line
Community Papers: $138.00 + $3.00 per line
Style 2
Wedding, Engagement or Anniversary
2 column announcement with a 3.38 inch x 4 inch photo
Pricing:
N&O: $380.00 + $10.00 per line
Community Papers: $114.00 + $3.00 per line
Style 3
Engagement, Wedding or Anniversary
2 column announcement with a 3.38 inch x 3 inch photo
Pricing:
N&O: $300.00 + $10.00 per line
Community Papers: $90.00 + $3.00 per line
Style 4
Anniversary or Engagement
2 column announcement with a 3.38 inch x 2 inch photo
Pricing:
N&O: $220.00 + $10.00 per line
Community Papers: $66.00 + $3.00 per line
Styles 5 & 6
Engagement, Wedding or Anniversary
2 column announcement with a 2.25 inch x 3.6 inch photo
Pricing:
N&O: $330.00 + $10.00 per line
Community Papers: $99.00 + $3.00 per line
Text wraps left of photo (style 5) or right of photo (style 6)
View Larger Sample of Style 5View Larger Sample of Style 6
Style 7
Anniversary or Engagement
2 column announcement with (2) 1.61" X 3" inch pictures
Pricing:
N&O: $290.00 + $10.00 per line
Community Papers: $87.00 + $3.00 per line
Style 8
Anniversary or Engagement
2 column announcement with a 1.3" X 2.2" inch pictures
Pricing:
N&O: $240.00 + $10.00 per line
Community Papers: $72.00 + $3.00 per line
Style 9
Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary or Birth
1 column announcement with a 1.61 inch X 3 inch photo
Pricing:
N&O: $130.00 + $5.00 per line
Community Papers: $39.00 + $1.50 per line
Style 10
Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary or Birth
Announcement without photo
Pricing
N&O: $5.00 per line
Community Papers: $1.50 per line
Style 11
Engagement, Wedding or Anniversary
3 column announcement with a 5.16 inch x 6 inch photo
Pricing:
N&O: $810.00 + $15.00 per line
Community Papers: $243.00 + $4.50 per line
Contact the Celebrations staff
Monday-Friday 10:30am-4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm
(919) 836-2800
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Announcement 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.
- Photos by professional studios are copyrighted and you are required by law to give the photographer or photo studio credit in published announcements. Please include photo bylines
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
- A $25 cancellation fee will be charged for announcements set by the N&O staff. Announcements cannot be canceled after the final deadline.
- The News & Observer reserves the right to revise, edit or reject any or all copy and photographs.
Contact Us
Special Occasions Department:
Gwen White, Representative | 919-836-2800
Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pmEmail: specialo@newsobserver.com
Print Deadlines
Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 6 days prior to Sunday publication
- Announcements received after 4:00 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 announcement it will be considered approved, will run, and be charged the appropriate rate.
- There will be a $25.00 administrative fee for cancellation of an announcement.
