Photos by Alex Tenser
What is the Wedding Register?
The Virginia Living Wedding Register is your chance to share your good news with friends, family, and colleagues who weren’t able to attend the event—as well as to inspire other couples with the wonderful details of your day and highlight all of the wedding professionals who helped make it magical for you.
What do the pages look like?
There are six layouts to choose from; see them here. For a one-page announcement, you can choose from three, four, or five photos. For a two-page announcement, you can choose from four, five, or eight photos. Every announcement includes your names, the location, the date, and your choice of highlights like your parents’ names, your photographer, your caterer, and your floral designer.
How much does the Wedding Register cost?
A one-page announcement is $2,500.
A two-page announcement is $5,000.
When will the Wedding Register be published?
The Wedding Register will be part of the January/February issue of Virginia Living, which is usually mailed to subscribers the last week of December.
Can anyone be in the Wedding Register?
Yes. Any couple who purchases a page (or pages) and submits the required materials before December 4, 2020, will be included in the Wedding Register section of the January/February issue of Virginia Living magazine. You do not need to be from or live in Virginia, although we assume you have ties to the state or you would not want to publish your wedding with us.
What materials do I need to submit?
You will need high-resolution photos in either .jpg or .tif files. You will submit several photos, and the staff will choose the best for your layout. You will also need to complete a questionnaire with the details of your special day. Once you choose your option and are redirected to that submission form, you will see a list of materials you will need for that specific option.
What is a high-resolution photo?
Your photographer will know what type of files to give you. But, in a nutshell, the photos need to be at least 300 dpi (dots per inch) at about 5" x 7". Do not send low-resolution digital previews, and do not send prints or scans of prints. It is worth the effort to get digital photos from your photographer. You will be much happier with the print quality.
Can I send in my payment first and materials later?
Sorry, but no. To avoid confusion later, all materials MUST be sent in together using the web forms.
My wedding is in October or November. Will I have to wait until the following year to submit my wedding?
That depends. If your photographer can provide photographs before the final deadline of December 4, 2020, you are welcome to participate.
Will I see my page(s) before it prints?
Yes. You will be sent ONE .pdf file of your page(s) to the email address you provide on your form, so make sure it’s an email address you check often. It will be strictly for catching major errors, such as name misspellings or an incorrect photo credit. We cannot make simple preferential changes at that point; however, it does give you a chance to make sure all of the names are spelled correctly.
Will I get a copy of the January/February Wedding Register issue?
Yes. With every paid submission, two subscriptions to Virginia Living magazine will be issued—one for the couple and one for the payor. So you AND the person who paid for your page (a 2-year concurrent subscription if the couple and the payor are the same) will receive a copy of the issue in their mailbox with our regular mailing, which goes out the last week of December. If you move between the time you register and the beginning of December, you must call the magazine to let us know your change of address or you may not get your magazine on time.
In your past Weddings issues, some weddings had a large feature. Could my wedding be one of those?
We're sorry; no. The deadline for editorial consideration has past. But the good news is, you can guarantee that your wedding will appear in the issue by purchasing a page (or pages) now through December 4.
What about the cover? Can I submit photos for that?
Yes. You may submit up to 10 photos for priority cover consideration. Note: Send only vertical photos; horizontals will not be considered. Avoid effects such as lens-flare, fish-eye, or excessive Photoshop filters. It’s best to use clean, bright images.
Do I have to be from Virginia to be on the cover?
Weddings in any location will be accepted for paid Announcements and Register pages, but your wedding must have taken place in Virginia for cover consideration.
I still have questions. Can I talk to someone on the phone?
Of course! Feel free to call Angela at 804-622-2612 and we will be happy to talk you through it.