Did your special someone pop the question? If so, congratulations!
You’re probably excited to let everyone know the wonderful news. But while social media is fine for letting friends and acquaintances know, you should tell those closest to you first.
Announcing engagements takes planning. No one wants tension between family or friends to ruin such a meaningful event.
Learn how to announce an engagement and avoid hurting anyone’s feelings by following these simple steps.
What to Do Before Announcing Engagements
Getting engaged is a thrilling experience and you no doubt want to tell everyone the good news. However, you don’t want your family to find out about your engagement on social media.
To avoid drama, tell your immediate family and your best friends the news first.
Take a day or two to prepare wedding plans and make a list of people to contact. After that, it’s time to start announcing your engagement.
Pick up the Phone
If possible, set up a dinner or lunch date with your parents to let them know. If you can’t, picking up the phone is better than texting and much more meaningful.
Start by calling your parents, your children, your siblings, your best friends, and close acquaintances.
Post on Social Media
Posting on Instagram is one of the most popular ways to announce your engagement. But before you post, you might want to have an engagement photo to go with it. Hire a photographer or have a friend or family member take pictures.
Once you have your photo, post your announcement online. Tell your friends and followers on Instagram and Facebook and feel free to gush.
Have an Engagement Party
You don’t have to have an engagement party, but it is fun. And you don’t have to spend a lot of money on the event. A barbecue with friends and family is perfectly acceptable.
Expect lots of questions about the wedding at your engagement party. Take time to make rough wedding plans before your party so you can inform your guests what to expect.
Send the Announcements
Making the announcement card is a lot of fun because you can be as creative as you want. Make your own or use an online template and fill in your information.
Send the announcements with the wedding information early so your guests can hold onto the save the dates and reference them later.
Create a Wedding Website
Making a website is optional, but it’s a great way to keep your guests informed. Post all the wedding details online and share your proposal story with your friends and family.
A wedding website is also the perfect place for all of those adorable engagement photos you couldn’t post on Instagram!
Prepare for the Big Day
Announcing engagements is an exciting experience, but the fun doesn’t stop with the announcement. Now that you’ve sent the word about your engagement, you can start to plan for the wedding. There’s a lot to do before the big day, so start planning early.
After sending the announcement card, prepare yourself for lots of calls and RSVPs. If you plan on hosting friends or family for the wedding, check out our other blog posts on our website for tips on making your home cozy and inviting.
I hope some of these tips are helpful to you during your engagement through your wedding day. Congrats!
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