Updated 07/27/2016
Duplin Times / Duplin Today / Pink Hill Review
Wedding Announcement Policy & Form
The Duplin Times welcomes all wedding news and will publish these items on a first come, first served, space available basis with priority given to local residents.
- The deadline for publication is 4:00 p.m., Friday afternoon prior to the desired week of publication.
- Wedding write-ups appear in the paper as soon as possible (after the wedding) upon receipt of the announcement. A one-column picture will be used with write up.
- The information below can be used as a guideline for the announcement. Copy, paste and save the information in a Word document. Completed forms can be emailed to or printed and brought to the newspaper office at 102 Front St., Kenansville, or mailed to Duplin Times, P O Box 69, Kenansville, NC.
- The announcement can include a photograph of the bride or of the couple. Color or black-and-white photographs of a professional-quality photo rather than a snapshot can be submitted. We do not accept computer print-outs. Photographs in jpeg form can be emailed to or a photo can be scanned at the office.
- After publication, photos may be picked up at The Duplin Times office or can be returned by mail if a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided.
- If you have questions, please contact Lauren Guy at 910-296-0239 or at .
RATES: *THE DUPLIN TIMES
Within 30 days of the event: $50 with b/w or color photo
Past 30 days of event: $100 with b/w or color photo
THE DUPLIN TODAY / PINK HILL REVIEW
$50 flat rate with b/w photo
There is a $100 charge for color photo
*Debit and credit card payments may be made by calling Lauren Guy at 910-296-0239
Payment MUST be made before announcement is published
The paper will complete the write up using the information given on this form. Typed information is preferable, illegible handwritten information will be omitted from the announcement. All information is subject to editing.
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Name of person submitting form: ______Telephone #: ______
You may use this form as a guideline for typing your account.
______of ______and ______of ______were married ______at ______in ______.
The Rev./Judge ______officiated.
Music was provided by ______.
The bride is the daughter of ______of ______The bride is the granddaughter of ______.
The groom is the son of ______of ______The groom is the grandson of ____.
Given in marriage by ______, the bride wore ____.
As a headpiece, she wore ______. She carried a bouquet/cascade of ___.
The bride was attended Maid/Matron of honor; bridesmaids; flower girl - by names of attendants, relationships and hometowns ______
Description of attire and flowers.
The groom was attended by Names of attendants, relationships and hometowns
Description of attire and flowers. ______.
A reception was held at ______following the ceremony. Hosted by ______.
Name(s) of server(s) _____ No caterers, please
Can include greeters, register attendants, etc.
The bride is a graduate/employee ______.
The groom is a graduate/employee ______.
Following a wedding trip to ______, the newlyweds reside in ______.
Pre-nuptial events included: Showers, parties and names of hosts, if desired
Listed by date of event from first to last (the most recent event, usually the wedding rehearsal party will be last).
Our Mailing Address is: The Duplin Times Newspaper / Post Office Box 69 / Kenansville, North Carolina 28398 / Phone: 910.296.0239 / Fax: 910.295.9545 / e-mail: