{"id":14544,"date":"2023-06-19T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=14544"},"modified":"2023-07-18T10:09:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T09:09:50","slug":"engagement-announcement-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/engagement-announcement-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet ways to announce your engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

You said \u201cyes\u201d?! Congrats! Getting engaged is one of the happiest and most exciting times of your lives, so whether it was an intimate proposal on a secluded beach while you were on holiday, or a public affair at that restaurant you both met on your first date, you\u2019ll definitely be on cloud nine for a while!<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve both had the time to enjoy the moment as just the two of you, you\u2019ll probably want to start shouting your happy news from the rooftops! But what\u2019s the best way to do so?<\/p>\n

If you want to do something other than posting the classic ring photo on Insta (but hey, no judgement from us if you do!), or you want to break the news to those closest to you in a more thoughtful way before you do so, then read on for some cute and creative engagement announcement ideas!<\/p>\n

Who should you tell first?<\/h2>\n

But, before we get into the ideas, you\u2019ll first need to think of who to tell before the generic announcement goes out, so no one gets upset or feels left out.<\/p>\n

If you have kids – whether together, or from a previous marriage, it\u2019s important you tell them first. This is especially true if they\u2019re from a previous marriage, as it\u2019s going to be life-changing for them\u2026 even more so if they\u2019re going to have step-siblings.<\/p>\n

Plan a fun day out where they get to do all their favourite things, and where you can break the news gently. Then, give them plenty of time and attention so that they can ask any questions they have.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve broken the news to your kids, the next people to tell are your parents or parental figures, and then your siblings (or you can do that together if you prefer), before telling your closest friends.<\/p>\n

Not sure what\u2019s classed as \u201cclosest\u201d? If you think they\u2019d be upset about not being told about the engagement personally, then add them to your list. Just make sure you let your friends all know on the same day, so no one accidentally breaks the news before you have the chance to.<\/p>\n

How to announce an engagement<\/h2>\n

So, now the formalities are out the way, it\u2019s time to get to the fun part\u2026 how to announce the big news to your nearest and dearest!<\/p>\n

Send a personalised letter<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s nothing sweeter than getting a surprise handwritten letter in the post, because who actually gets mail in this day and age?<\/p>\n

OK, so you probably won\u2019t be telling your parents this way, but it\u2019s something you can do for some of your friends. Buy some cute paper in a pale pink or red, or get creative and write out something like \u201cWe\u2019re engaged\u201d or \u201cWe\u2019re getting married\u201d in Scrabble tiles. You could even try your hand at\u00a0writing in calligraphy<\/a>, when penning your thoughtful message.<\/p>\n

Complete the letter with a sweet photo of you and your other half – with the ring front and centre, obvs!<\/p>\n

Get your pets involved<\/h3>\n

Nothing\u2019s as cute as a furry friend, so why not get them involved when announcing your engagement? Hold an impromptu photoshoot with them, where you can hold a sign up in front of them saying something like \u201cmy mummy and daddy are getting them married\u201d, or arranging the ring in front of them (making sure they don\u2019t accidentally run off with it or worse\u2026 eat it!).<\/p>\n

Bonus points if you can incorporate some balloons or other cute decor into the picture.<\/p>\n

Share the news in-person<\/h3>\n

At the end of the day, can you beat a good-old fashioned breaking the news in person? Umm, the answer\u2019s obviously no! Pop round to your parents pretending you\u2019re just dropping in for a catch up, and then casually showcase the ring and wait to see their (hopefully ecstatic!) reactions in real life.<\/p>\n

Say it with balloons<\/h3>\n

Nothing quite screams \u2018celebration\u2019 like balloons do, and if you can\u2019t wait to get the party started, then why not plan a pre-engagement party? Invite your nearest and dearest over to yours on the pretence of coffee and a catch up, whilst decorating one of your rooms with some cute balloons – think something along the lines of \u201cI said yes\u201d spelt out, or a giant engagement ring-shaped balloon.<\/p>\n

Open up the door, and wait for the congratulations to roll in! Then, once that\u2019s over, you can start\u00a0planning your actual engagement party<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get matching tattoos<\/h3>\n

Whilst this potentially isn\u2019t one of the ways to announce your engagement, one way to commemorate your special day is by getting inked. Opt for somewhere subtle like your wrist or the crook of your elbow, so whenever you see it, you\u2019ll smile as you think of the day you said \u2018yes\u2019.<\/p>\n

You could even turn it into a modern tradition, with both of you getting your wedding date tattooed onto you too. Alternatively, if you like the idea but are a bit put off by the permanence, then you could opt for a temporary tattoo instead.<\/p>\n

Create a website<\/h3>\n

Another way to announce your engagement is by getting straight in there and buying a domain for your website (both your names should fine, if they\u2019re free!), and then simply have the homepage state \u201cWe\u2019re engaged\u201d, or \u201cWe\u2019re getting married!\u201d, with the full story of how it happened, and a picture or two. Then, drop your friends a link to the site, before basking in all the well wishes that\u2019ll no doubt come flooding through.<\/p>\n

Put an announcement in the newspaper<\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve told your besties, if you\u2019re not a social media fan, then why not go back to basics and go down the traditional route of announcing your engagement in the newspaper?\u00a0Lots of local papers have options where you can pay to put in a small but significant ad, and then you can keep the newspaper as a keepsake, so you can reminisce over your years of wedded bliss for years to come.<\/p>\n

So, now you\u2019ve gotten the engagement celebrations out the way, it\u2019s time to start planning your big day! Luckily, we\u2019re here to help – why not have a read of our\u00a0wedding planning checklist<\/a>, so you can make sure nothing is missed, or even more importantly, have a read of our guide on\u00a0how to choose your wedding dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, if one of your besties has just had the question popped to them, then you\u2019ll want to buy the perfect\u00a0engagement card<\/a>\u00a0for them – and luckily, we\u2019ve got plenty, alongside tons of\u00a0wedding cards<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n

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Christine Cuddihy Illustration<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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@gabiandgaby_design<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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