Since Twain had told many people about his marriage to Shania, he certainly did not think about hiding it from the news media. He did not specifically inform the press about it, because he knew that the reporters had their own means and channels to find out.
As expected, the next day, the news of Twain sending invitation cards everywhere appeared in a number of British newspapers and media.
The press was caught off guard somewhat by the sudden announcement of their marriage, just as Shania had hoped.
The media knew that Twain and Shania were in love, but they did not expect the two to make known their relationship at the beginning of the year, and announce their marriage in the middle of the year...
