Wedding Announcements

Wedding Announcement Cards for Every Kind of Celebration

Whether your day was big or small, formal or laid-back, Shutterfly makes it easy to create custom wedding announcements and just married cards that match your celebration. With high-quality cardstock, luxe finishes, and over 100 professionally designed templates, you can personalize every detail in minutes. Add your favorite photo, choose a design that fits your style, and we’ll deliver a keepsake-worthy announcement card your loved ones will want to hold onto.

What Is a Wedding Announcement?

A wedding announcement is a printed card that shares the news of your marriage after the event has taken place. Unlike a wedding invitation, it doesn’t request a response—it simply lets friends and family know you tied the knot. Couples often send wedding announcements when they’ve had a smaller ceremony, eloped, or want to include distant loved ones who couldn’t attend.

Who Should Receive Just Married Cards?

Send wedding announcements to anyone who wasn’t at the wedding but would be happy to hear the news—extended relatives, old friends, coworkers, neighbors, and out-of-town guests who couldn’t make it. Even if you’ve already shared your big moment on social media, a personalized card is a more thoughtful, lasting way to mark the occasion.

When Do You Send Wedding Announcement Cards?

It’s best to send your wedding announcements within a few weeks of your ceremony. If you’ve had professional photos taken, wait until you have your favorite shot—but don’t wait too long. For elopements or private ceremonies, aim to mail your just married cards shortly after the event so your loved ones feel included in the moment.

What to Include on Wedding or Elopement Announcements

The essentials: your names, the wedding date, and a note announcing your marriage. You might also include where the ceremony took place and a short message like “We’re thrilled to begin this next chapter together.” If you’re sending photo wedding announcements, pick an image that captures the feeling of the day—whether that’s formal, fun, or a quiet candid.

Elopement Announcement Cards for Intimate Ceremonies

If you skipped the big wedding and tied the knot your way, elopement announcements let you share the news on your own terms. Whether it was a mountaintop moment, a city hall vow exchange, or a destination getaway, Shutterfly has card designs that feel personal and true to your story. “We eloped” announcements are a great way to keep friends and family in the loop—especially if you’re planning a celebration or reception later on.

More Wedding Stationery from Shutterfly

Your wedding story doesn’t begin and end with one card. Shutterfly offers a full suite of wedding stationery to carry your style from start to finish. Browse matching save the dates, wedding invitations, rehearsal dinner invites, wedding thank you cards, and more—all customizable to fit your theme and timeline. After the big day, share your favorite moments in a high-quality wedding photo album that will preserve your photos for generations to come.