Friday, Mar. 27, 2009

Celebration Announcements Pricing, Guidelines and Policies

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EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 2009

PREMIER PACKAGE
Make a statement with this lavish 18 inch announcement. The Premier Package includes a 2 Column x 4.5” photo and plenty of space for all of those little details. Color is also included to make your announcement even more special.
Rates:
Includes 2 Column x 4.5” Color Photo – All for $437.99
Additional Inches: $21.00 Per Inch
Run your listing a second Sunday for 50% OFF
Prices subject to change.

DELUXE PACKAGE
An upgrade to our most popular package, the Deluxe Package is an all-inclusive announcement package that provides the space needed to include details of your celebration. Best suited for vertical photos.
Rates:
Includes 1 column x 2.75” Color Photo – All for $299.99
Additional Inches: $24.00 Per Inch
Run your listing a second Sunday for 50% OFF

BASIC PACKAGE
A convenient announcement that provides the space needed to include your basic celebration details, as well as some background information. Best suited for horizontal photos. 6 inches total.
Rates:
Includes 1 Column x 1.5” Photo – All for $170.00
Additional Inches: $25.00 Per Inch
Run your listing a second Sunday for 50% OFF

STANDARD PACKAGE
Simple and subdued. Let family and friends know about your special occasion with this no frills announcement. 4 inches total.
Rates:
Includes 1/2 Column x 1.38” Photo – All for $140.00
Additional Inches: $30.00 Per Inch

OTHER CELEBRATIONS
Have a friend of family member celebrating a birthday? Surprise your loved one with a unique birthday ad in The State newspaper for as little as $64.00. Deadlines vary. Please call for details. 803.771.8431

EXTRAS
Printing plates may be purchased for $20.00 each or extra copies of the newspaper in multiples of 10 for just $5.00.

GUIDELINES

1. Wedding and engagement announcement must be received at The State newspaper by 3 pm the Monday before the desired date of publication and online posting. (For information to be published the Sunday following a holiday, the announcement should be in our office no later than 10 days before publication.)

2. Photographers who do not have a blanket release on file with The State should sign below. If a signature cannot be obtained, be sure to include the photographer’s name and telephone number. The State will return wedding and engagement photos only if they are accompanied by a stamped (two first class stamps), self-addressed envelope when presented for publication. The State is not responsible for loss of or damage to photographs under any circumstances. Text (Microsoft Word document) and photos (.jpg) may be e-mailed to weddings@thestate.com.

3. Announcements should be typed or clearly block-printed with the day and date of the wedding. The State cannot accept responsibility for, and will not run corrections on information that is illegible or incomplete. The State reserves the right to edit information to standard format.

4. Announcements may be brought to the newspaper office, 1401 Shop Road, or mailed to Wedding News, The State Media Company, PO Box 1333, Columbia, SC 29202. Payment for wedding and engagement announcements must accompany the submission. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. The following completed and signed form must be received prior to publication. 803.771.8431, fax 803.771.8363.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F. We are closed Saturday and Sunday.

Phone: (803) 771-8431
Fax: (803) 771-8363
E-mail: weddings@thestate.com

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