Lincoln Times-News
Wedding Guidelines and Forms
The Lincoln Times-News publishes wedding announcements at the rate of $5.00 per column inch. Announcements are printed on Mondays and Wednesdays as space is available and will also be published on our web site at www.lincolntimesnews.com.
Wedding forms can be printed from our web site www.lincolntimesnews.com or can be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at our office, located at 119 West Water Street in Lincolnton.
SUBMITTING: Please e-mail form or word document of your announcements to weddings_engagements@lincolntimesnews.com or mail to Lincoln Times-News, Attention: Weddings & Engagements, PO Box 40, Lincolnton, NC 28093 or it can be brought by our office at 119 West Water Street in Lincolnton.
CONTACT INFORMATION: In the event that we may need to contact you before the announcement is published, all information on the form must be completed, including contact information (telephone number and e-mail, and the form signed before it can be accepted by the Lincoln Times-News.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Photos need not be larger than a 5×7 and must accompany your form. Photos can also be sent by e-mail, brought in on disc or thumb-drive, however, we prefer that these pictures be in jpg format. The Lincoln Times-News reserves the right to reject any picture or information at its discretion. Photographs will be returned by mail if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided. The Lincoln Times-News discards photographs six months after the announcement is published.
PROOFS: You will have the opportunity to see your announcement before it runs in the paper. To make sure the information you submitted is clear and accurate, we will provide you with a proof. You must approve your announcement prior to publication in the Lincoln Times-News. We do this by e-mail, fax or by you visiting the Lincoln Times-News office in person to make necessary changes. WE CANNOT SUPPLY INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE, OR READ THROUGH THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN THIS MANNER.
PROOF DEADLINES: Announcements will be published in the next available Monday or Wednesday paper following proof approval and payment. Payment for the announcement is required before it appears in the newspaper. No credits will be given for any mistakes that are overlooked during the proofing process. If we re-run the announcement you will be required to pay again the original announcement fee. We appreciate your understanding of this policy.
QUESTIONS:We’re always glad to assist you with your announcement and we are here to help! You can stop by our office at 119 West Water Street, Lincolnton, during our regular business hours of 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. You can also call Weddings & Engagements at (704) 735-3031 or e-mail weddings_engagements@lincolntimesnews.com.
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CONTACT NAME:______________________________________________________________________
PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT:
E-mail Address (For Proof): ______________________________________________________________
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Full maiden name of bride:______________________________________________________
Bride’s parents:_______________________________________________________________
Parents’ city of residence:_______________________________________________________
Bride’s grandparents:__________________________________________________________
Bride’s biographical information (education, employment):____________________________
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Groom’s full name:____________________________________________________________
Groom’s parents:______________________________________________________________
Parents’ city of residence:_______________________________________________________
Groom’s grandparents:_________________________________________________________
Groom’s biographical information (education, employment):___________________________
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Date and time of ceremony:______________________________________________________
Place of ceremony:____________________________________________________________
Officiant:____________________________________________________________________
Bride was given in marriage by:__________________________________________________
Maid/Matron of honor:_________________________________________________________
Bridesmaids:_________________________________________________________________
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Best man:____________________________________________________________________
Groomsmen:_________________________________________________________________
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Ushers:______________________________________________________________________
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Flower girl:_______________________________Ring bearer:________________________
Music performed by:___________________________________________________________
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Register attendant:_____________________________________________________________
Wedding director:_____________________________________________________________
Reception location:____________________________________________________________
Reception hosts:______________________________________________________________
Rehearsal dinner location:_______________________________________________________
Rehearsal dinner hosts:_________________________________________________________
Parties/Showers
Type:___________________________________________ How many:________________
Type:___________________________________________ How many:________________
Type:___________________________________________ How many:________________
Wedding trip location:__________________________________________________________
New residence:_______________________________________________________________
Form submitted by:_________________________ Contact phone number:________________
*Please state relationship to bridal couple in the wedding party.
