Many newspapers publish marriage announcements online, where you can search for recent announcements. Some popular newspapers that offer online marriage announcements include:
- The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/section/weddings
- The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weddings
- The Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/weddings
- Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyle/weddings
- The Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/weddings
2. Online wedding platforms:
There are also several online wedding platforms that collect and publish marriage announcements. These platforms often have larger databases and may include announcements from smaller newspapers or local publications. Some popular online wedding platforms include:
- The Knot: https://www.theknot.com/weddings/announcements
- WeddingWire: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-news/announcements
- Zola: https://www.zola.com/articles/real-weddings
- Green Wedding Shoes: https://www.greenweddingshoes.com/category/real-weddings/
3. Social media:
Couples often share their marriage announcements on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can search for recent marriage announcement posts using relevant hashtags, such as #weddingannouncement, #justmarried, or #newlyweds.
4. Wedding blogs:
Some wedding blogs curate and share marriage announcements from various sources. These blogs provide a centralized platform where you can find a collection of recent marriage announcements. Examples of wedding blogs include:
- StyleMePretty: https://www.stylemepretty.com/category/weddings/announcements
- Once Wed: https://oncewed.com/announcements/
- Junebug Weddings: https://junebugweddings.com/real-weddings/
5. Local libraries and archives:
For older or historical marriage announcements, you can check local libraries and archives which often maintain collections of newspapers and publications from different time periods. You may need to search through microfilm or digitized newspaper archives to find the desired marriage announcements.