Short answer: a wedding newspaper is usually tabloid size, about 289mm × 370mm (roughly 11.4 × 14.6 inches), printed on lightweight newsprint so it looks and feels like a real newspaper. Wedding Newspaper Studio prints at this size on 55gsm improved newsprint, in either 4 or 8 pages.
What are the common wedding newspaper sizes?
- Tabloid (about 289 × 370mm): the standard for printed newspapers. Big enough for headlines, photos and a puzzle page, and it folds down for a handbag or jacket pocket.
- Broadsheet (about 375 × 597mm): the traditional "big paper" size. Impressive, but awkward to hold at a table and harder to fit into a guest's bag.
- A3 (297 × 420mm): close to tabloid, but usually printed on thicker office or silk paper, so it feels more like a poster than a newspaper.
- A4 (210 × 297mm) or A5 folded: what most home-printed or Canva newspapers end up as. Cheap, but they read like a leaflet rather than a newspaper.
Which size is best for a wedding newspaper?
Tabloid, for most weddings. It has enough space for a love story, the order of the day, a timeline, photos and games across 4 pages, and it's the size people instantly recognize as "a newspaper". Broadsheet only makes sense if the newspaper is a display piece rather than something guests read at the table.
What paper are wedding newspapers printed on?
Real newspapers are printed on newsprint: thin, slightly textured, matte paper. For weddings, a slightly brighter "improved" newsprint is common because photos come out cleaner. Wedding Newspaper Studio uses 55gsm improved newsprint with digital printing, in full colour at no extra cost.
For comparison, standard office paper is 80gsm and is smooth and bright. That's why a home-printed A4 newspaper never quite feels like the real thing: the paper gives it away.
How many pages does a wedding newspaper have?
Four pages is the most common: one large sheet folded in half gives you a front page, two inside pages and a back page. That's enough for most couples. An 8-page version gives you room for more photos, a full wedding-party section or extra games, and is useful for bigger weddings or destination weddings with lots of travel information.
How big is a tabloid newspaper in inches?
About 11.4 × 14.6 inches. US readers will sometimes see "tabloid" used for 11 × 17 inch office paper; that's a printer paper size, not a newspaper, and it's printed on much heavier stock.
Can I print a tabloid wedding newspaper at home?
Not easily. Home and office printers top out at A4 or A3, can't print on newsprint, and can't print edge to edge. If you want the real newspaper look, you need a newspaper printer. Wedding Newspaper Studio includes the design editor, printing and delivery in one price, so you don't need to find a printer separately.
FAQ
What size is a wedding newspaper program?
Usually tabloid, about 289 × 370mm, folded to give 4 pages.
Is a wedding newspaper A3 or A4?
Neither, if it's printed as a real newspaper. Tabloid is close to A3 but printed on newsprint rather than office paper.
What gsm is newspaper paper?
Newsprint is typically 40–55gsm. Wedding Newspaper Studio uses 55gsm improved newsprint.
See how it looks with your own photos: start a wedding newspaper, or read how to make a wedding newspaper, step by step.