Freelance Writing for Bridal Magazines

Content for Freelance Writing for Bridal Magazines

Most bridal magazines feature an abundance of impressive photographs as well as quality written content. The written content usually falls into one of the following categories, although various bridal magazines feature different material:

• Advice on planning the wedding. This content may come from a wedding expert or may be advice from other new brides. Etiquette is a popular subtopic.
• Bridal fashion. Plenty of content is dedicated to bridal fashions as well as fashion for everyone else involved in the wedding.
• Beauty tips for brides. Popular beauty tips include do-it-yourself bridal makeup and hair as well as instructions for certain makeup and hair styles.
• Honeymoon planning and tips. Travel experts contribute regularly to bridal magazines, but most of these magazines accept content from non-experts as long as the information is valid, informational, and helpful to readers.
• Budgeting advice. Content may include budgeting advice regarding the costs associated with the wedding or may concentrate on the sometimes tricky act of combining finances with a new spouse.

If these topics appeal to you or if you want to write about a similar topic that will appeal to readers who are in various stages of planning a wedding, check the submission guidelines of your favorite bridal magazine and start submitting content. Be sure to follow the submission guidelines closely, however. Although you may submit a fantastic piece to a bridal magazine, if the piece does not fall within the submission guidelines set by the editor there is a good chance the piece will never make it to print.

Magazine Web Sites

Freelance writing for bridal magazines does not have to be limited to the print publications. Most mainstream bridal magazines have Web sites that feature a wide variety of information available to visitors including:

• Articles
• Blogs
• Advice columns
• Local wedding information

Freelance writing for bridal magazine Web sites can be a great way to build up some credentials and get into the practice of following a deadline if you are new to freelance writing. By submitting quality content to these sites, you can build up your résumé and potentially get your name noticed by wedding magazine editors.

To get started writing for an online bridal magazine, search the site for a link to "Write for Us" or "Careers."

Expert Credentials

Wedding magazine editors may be more apt to accept your content if you have some form of credentials which can make you considered to be a wedding expert in one form or another. Possible experts include:

• Wedding coordinators
• Chapel personnel
• Relationship experts
• Personal finance professionals
• Fashion gurus

If you do not have any experience with weddings whatsoever, this does not necessarily mean that your content will not be accepted for publication. Instead, you will have to make sure that you present an informative article that is enjoyable to read while also falling within the submission guidelines of the magazine you're writing for.

Popular Bridal Magazines

Popular bridal magazines within the United States include:

• Brides Magazine
• Modern Bride
• Elegant Bride

There are many other publications to choose from as well as countless bridal publications that are strictly online. If you have a passion for weddings as well as a passion for freelance writing, then you have a large market to choose from. Just remember to read through the magazines before you decide which ones to submit content to, since familiarity with the publication format is sure to impress the editor who will review your piece.