engagements | weddings | wedding anniversaries | births | birthdays
The Independent Tribune is glad to publish news about your special occasion. Our policy is to provide equal publicity to everyone.
Because many readers want the opportunity to purchase additional space for their special occasion, we have developed package prices for the most popular occasions.
Our Lifestyles Department will be glad to answer questions:
704-789-9132
The Independent Tribune Lifestyles Department
924 Cloverleaf Plaza
Kannapolis, NC 28083
| Announcement A | 1 column x 5 inches, no photo | $55 |
| Announcement A with photo | 1 column x 8 inches | $85 |
| Announcement AA | 1 column x 5 inches with photo | $65 |
| Free announcement | line announcement, no photo |
Engagements announcements must be submitted three weeks in advance of desired publication date. Black and white or color photos are acceptable. Vertical photos are suggested.
Click here for engagement announcement forms (PDF)
| Annoucement A | 1 column x 5 inches, no photo | $55 |
| Announcement B | 2 columns x 5 inches with 1 column photo (Announcement B is free if submitted three weeks prior to wedding date) |
$100 |
| Announcement C | 2 columns x 10 1/4 inches with 2 column photo | $135 |
| Announcement D | 3 columns x 10 1/4 inches with 2 column photo | $185 |
| Announcement E | 3 columns x 21 inches with 3 column photo | $360 |
| Announcement F | Full page with 2 photos | $710 |
Wedding announcements must be submitted three weeks in advance of desired publication date. Black and white or color photos are acceptable. Vertical photos are suggested.
Click here for wedding announcement forms (PDF)
| Announcement A | 1 column x 5 inches with 1 column photo | $55 |
| Announcement B | 2 columns x 5 inches with photo (Announcement B is free for wedding anniversaries 50 years or more) |
$100 |
| Announcement C | 2 columns x 10 1/4 inches with 2 photos | $135 |
Anniversary announcements must be submitted three weeks in advance of desired publication date. Black and white photos are acceptable. Vertical photos are suggested.
Click here for Anniversary announcement forms (PDF)
The Independent Tribune requires in-office signatures of both parents if last names are different, with photo ID of the father and/or a birth certificate with a raised seal. Birth announcements run in the Sunday edition only. Because of printing schedules, information must be submitted 11 days in advance.
Click here for a birth announcement form (PDF)
Birthday announcements, ages 1 to 12, will be published at no charge on the day of the birthday. Information and pictures must be turned in together to the Lifestyle Editor's desk by noon, five weekdays before the birthday. Because of printing schedules, Sunday birthdays must be submitted 11 days in advance. Late birthdays will be accepted, but only if they are turned in within a week of the birthday.
Click here for a birthday form (PDF)

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