Marriage announcement on newspapers runs in vogue among newlyweds

Recently, placing marriage announcements in newspapers is gaining popularity among young people in China, with numerous netizens sharing their own announcements. Many describe the new trend as evoking a sense of vintage romance.

According to a report by the People's Daily, newlyweds can customize their announcements by submitting text and photos to the newspaper, with fees ranging from 520 yuan ($71.5) to 9,999 yuan ($1,373) depending on the size of the chosen layout.

Couples have varied reasons for choosing to publish their marriage announcements in newspapers, said the report.

Some people said that publishing their marriage in a newspaper is a meaningful and romantic way to mark the occasion. A woman surnamed Yang from Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, said that she noticed other couples sharing marriage announcements in newspapers and found it intriguing, prompting her to commemorate her own wedding using this method.

"My husband and I believe that once a publication is issued, it becomes a permanent and unchangeable record, which makes it deeply romantic," Yang said.

Others said that announcing their marriage in the newspaper symbolizes their love. A netizen surnamed Jin said that seeing marriage announcement in the newspaper feels like a declaration of their love to the world. "The printed words not only convey the joyful news of our marriage but also serve as a lasting token of our love," said Jin.

Another woman surnamed Yang opted to publish her marriage announcement on the day she received marriage certificate. "Publishing in the newspaper means inviting history and law to witness this special day," Yang said.

In addition to marriage announcements, sharing celebratory news has been a long-standing tradition for some newspapers. Several newspapers have reintroduced specialized announcement services, including marriage announcements, birthday wishes, and congratulatory for academic achievements. The fees vary depending on the size of the layout occupied by the different types of announcements.