Wedding annoucement for newspaper??

Question

Ok, so I was trying to write up a wedding announcement for the newspaper to tell when we were getting married, who our parents are, where were getting married, and what schools we attended. Well, I am a 2005 graduate of high school and a 2007 graduate of college. I am very proud of my accomplishments and would also like to include where I am working now. Small problem. My fiance had some trouble in his senior year of high school and wasnt able to graduate. He has since then earned his GED. And he is waiting until after we marry to go to college.

My question is this.....how should I word the announcement so that I don't belittle his accomplishments or hurt his feelings? I can't exactly put that he is a 2008 graduate of so and so high school because that's not true.....

Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Okay, first of all, to the people that are saying you shouldn't include such information, don't let that stop you. People from larger cities don't include such information, but in smaller towns, you're right, it's always included! So unless you live in New York or something, go for it!   8-)

I would say "John attended Richmond High School and received a diploma in 2008, and is now employed by Richmond Contracting". Or just leave out where he attended high school... "John received a diploma in 2008, and is currently employed by Richmond Contracting". Don't include his plans to possibly go to college or anything like that since it hasn't happened yet.

Good luck!

Answer 2

You are "very proud of your accomplishments" but that doesn't mean you have to put them in the newspaper. And you're to be admired for realizing this might be embarrassing to your fiance. I vote to leave out the part about education. It doesn't have to be a part of the article. And you will be the better person for writing it in a way to respect his feelings. You sound like a thoughtful person!  

Answer 3

Tell the truth, or dont put all your info in. You could write that he is a "2008 high school graduate" but leave out the school.

Answer 4

Hi.  Where I live, you don't write your own announcement.  You "fill in the blanks" on a form they give you.  Check with your local paper.

In any case, here is what is usually done where I live.

The groom attended XYZ High School.  (You don't need to mention that he did or did not graduate....just that he attended.)  Then go on to say.  He plans to attend x*x college in the fall of 2009 (or whenever you are getting married) and major in x*x.

Answer 5

I've never heard of anyone putting that info into a marriage announcement. I really don't think there is a nice way of doing it without making him feel beneath you. Congrats

Answer 6

I would write it this way -

John Doe attended X High School and is employed by the X Company. John plans to attend State College in the fall were he will major in History.

Answer 7

Keep most of your personal life out of the paper. Guess what could happen if you give out too much info? Just say something simple. Besides, I think they still charge by the word.

Answer 8

its great to be proud of your accomplishments, but there is no reason to put it all in the paper, especially in a wedding announcement where they really have nothing to do with anything.  Also, why would you give out work info and all of that in a paper?  really it just comes off as your trying to brag to others.  many couples getting married have huge accomplishments they are proud of, but dont splash it across the paper.

Answer 9

I have seen it in various ways.  One way I seen it was "After earning his degree from high school, he worked very hard at (such and such) Company for (insert years).."

You can leave it "high school" or you can place where the degree came from or even state the high school he went to, as it is true he went there for 3.5 years lol.   "Degree" doesn't have to mean Diploma and I imagine readers are not going to ponder "GED, A.S Degree, Masters, Diploma" etc.  

Simply two and two together: High school + Degree = Graduated.

GED is nothing to be ashamed about.

Just think, many Juniors actually score high enough and is able to graduate early. Not just by graduation night, but also by apply for GED instead.

Another way of doing it is simply announcing his complishments with getting a GED. I seen a few before he placed GED.

"John Doe worked extremly hard to retain his GED after attending (such and such) high school. After the wedding, he plans to major in (insert major) at (insert school/university/college) to become a (insert career)"

A lot of times, you can also call the paper ad you are placing them in (ours is called the Applause Announcements for example) that runs in the local newspaper every Sunday and get advice.  The lady who my mom did it twice with (our engagement and wedding) was really nice and helped my mom word it (based off my mom's draft notes).

P.S You can also mention how "proud his family is to have him recieve his GED this year"

Lots of people look up to people who recieve their GED. Why? because unlike others, he didn't give up and he kept trying to go forth with education.  That proves committment and dedication.