Now That You’re Engaged, Here Are 6 Ways to Make the Announcement!

Getting engaged is such an exciting time! Knowing that you’ll be spending the rest of your life with the one you love will make you want to share this wonderful news with everyone right away. Before you do so, it might be a good idea to craft an announcement first. It’s important to tell your immediate loved ones and friends about the exciting news before making it public. They will be the happiest for you since they know your relationship the best. Taking the time to create an announcement will also allow you to have an intimate celebration before having to field a bunch of wedding-related questions from distant friends and relatives. Here are a few fun ways to make your announcement!

Engagement photoshoot

A great way to make the announcement that you’re engaged is having a photo shoot to commemorate it. Engagement photo shoots have become increasingly popular, but it doesn’t mean that yours can’t be unique. Try doing the shoot in a place where you met or where you got engaged, or somewhere that is specific to your love story. You can make it funny, intimate, or anything that you feel represents your personalities as a couple.

Tip: To ensure your photos come out amazing, there are a few important things to take note of. Maintain a good skincare routine leading up to the photo shoot so that you feel confident in any photo angle. Use a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and acne cream in your routin for clear skin. Also be sure to wear a little more makeup than you normally would for it to show up better in pictures!

Write it in the sand

Did you get engaged on vacation? Or maybe you’re celebrating just the two of you by going on a little engagement getaway? A fun way to announce your engagement is by writing it in the sand. It’s easy to do and you can even hold your hand in front of it to show off your new bling!

Tip: After making the post, shut your phone off so you can enjoy your vacation with your fiance and celebrate together. All of those congratulation messages will still be there when you look later, but there’s no need to waste your vacation spent looking at your phone.

Let your pet share the news

There’s nothing better than getting your furry friend involved in the excitement! You can take a photo of your pet with the ring on their nose or on their paw to spread the word that their humans are getting married.

Tip: If you need more ideas on how to get your pet involved, check out ideas here!

Use a prop

Don’t know how to pose in a photo shoot and want something to do the talking for you? Use a prop to help you announce your wedding! You can use wooden signs indicating the engagement, a tied knot, or even a funny mug saying “Mr. and Mrs.” The ideas with using engagement props are endless.

Tip: If you aren’t sure what prop to use, try thinking of something that represents your relationship. Are you music lovers? Are you outdoorsy people? Thinking of a theme that’s personal to you as a couple might help you decide more easily.

Show the moment it happened

If your fiance hired a hidden photographer to capture the authentic moment of your engagement, this is a perfect way to make your engagement known! People will love seeing the candid expression on your face as you got engaged.

Tip: There are many great reasons to hire a photographer for your proposal, but it’s important to make sure that you plan the time and location accordingly. You don’t want to have it in a  location where there would be too many people. Crowds can make it hard for the photographer to capture your moment. On top of that, we don’t want anyone bumping into your significant other while they are down on one knee. We’ve all heard those horror stories of the person proposing dropping the ring. Therefore find a location that is doable for everyone.

Throw a party

Once you’ve told your closest friends and family, throw a party to celebrate! You can have fun props for the group to take photos with indicating your engagement. Later on, you can post or send all the photos from the party to make your official announcement.

Tip: If you plan on proposing, it might be a good idea to tell some of your loved ones who live a distance away ahead of time so that they can make it to your celebration. Just make sure they’re the type to be able to keep a secret!