How to Pitch a Wedding to a Blog or Magazine
A step-by-step 2026 guide to pitching a real wedding to a blog or magazine: finding the angle, what to include, and how to send it.
Pitching a wedding to a blog or magazine means sending a short email with the strongest angle from the day, a small set of edited highlights, and the couple's permission to feature them, aimed at outlets that already publish weddings like this one.
1. Get the couple's permission first
Ask before you pitch, not after an outlet says yes. Most couples are happy to be featured, but confirming it upfront avoids an awkward conversation once an editor is interested.
2. Pick the angle
A new or unusual venue, a strong colour or styling story, or something genuinely different about the day itself. If nothing stands out, the wedding may not be a strong submission this time, and that is fine.
3. Choose a tight set of images
Fifteen to twenty-five images that tell the story in order: details, ceremony, portraits, reception. Editors are choosing from the set you send, so a curated selection outperforms a link to the full gallery.
4. Write the pitch
Lead with the angle in the first line, name the venue and any suppliers worth crediting, and attach or link the image set. Keep it to a few short paragraphs.
5. Send to matched outlets and follow up once
Pick outlets that already feature weddings in your style and region. Follow up once after ten to fourteen days if you hear nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the couple's permission to pitch their wedding?
Yes, always ask before pitching, not after an outlet expresses interest. Most couples say yes, but it needs to be agreed upfront.
How many photos should I include in a wedding submission?
Fifteen to twenty-five, curated to tell the day's story in order, rather than a link to the full gallery for an editor to sort through themselves.
Should I credit suppliers in the pitch?
Yes. Naming the venue, florist, planner and other suppliers makes the pitch more useful to the outlet and often gets you shared by those suppliers if it is published.
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