Your partner popped the question, and you said yes! Before you hop into the wild world of wedding planning, your next step is to announce your engagement. Once you’ve told your closest friends and family members about this big change in your life, the next step is to announce it to the world at large. But how do you do that?
There are endless possibilities of how to announce your engagement, from the traditional newspaper announcement to a custom postcard. But if you’re looking for a way to shout your love from the rooftops that’s as unique as you are, look no further! These are a few of our favorite creative ways to announce your engagement.
Go old-fashioned
Who doesn’t love getting happy mail? Create an announcement postcard with a photo of that new ring or a favorite photo of the two of you and send it out to all your loved ones. This is the perfect way to spread the news and gives your friends and grandparents something fun to hang on their fridges.
Read all about it
Create a print or digital announcement that looks like the front page of a newspaper with your engagement as the headline. Or, if you’re more of a movie buff, create a film marquee or movie poster to let the world know you’re getting married.
Spell it out
A fun photo idea is to spell out “She said yes” or “Future Mrs.” with scrabble tiles. Hold them in your hands and snap a picture or set up a fun tableau for your announcement.
Show off your passions
Share a little bit of your love story with a personalized message about how you met and how your partner popped the question. If you share a love of music, incorporate a favorite song. If you both love food, take photos at your favorite local restaurant. Find a way to incorporate the things you love and share into your announcement for a creative and personal touch.
Blow up some balloons
Nothing says celebration like a bunch of balloons! Spell out your engagement with custom balloons or purchase a giant inflatable engagement ring and snap some fun post-engagement photos.
Let your pets tell the news
If you have dogs or cats you love, make them a sign or custom shirts that say “My humans are getting married” or “future ring-bearer / flower girl.” Photos with pets can make for a super cute announcement!
Level up
If you both enjoy video games, create a themed announcement that talks about how your single player game is now a multiplayer one. The bright colors and design of many video games make for a fun and quirky way to announce your engagement.
Include some props
Instead of announcing your impending wedding outright, take a subtler photo that does the talking for you. Ask the barista at your favorite coffee shop to write “Mrs.” on your cup or throw on a sweater or shirt that refers to your newly engaged status.
Show off your proposal
If someone filmed or photographed your proposal, create a small highlight reel or collage of images to show your excitement right in the moment. This is the perfect way to make your loved ones feel included without taking away from that intimate moment between you and your partner.