Congratulations! You are engaged and probably want to shout it from the rooftops! Before snapping a picture of your rock and posting the news on social media, make sure you tell in person or through a telephone call your loved ones and close family friends. Take our tips to spread the exciting news about your engagement in the proper way.
- Make sure to share the happy new with – your parents
Your parents will want to know first, and will feel left out and hurt if they don’t, and have to find out later. If you are lucky enough to have your parents paying for the wedding, this is an absolute must. If you cannot tell them in person, a simple phone call will suffice, but make sure you call them first.
- Spread the news to immediate family and friends
After your parents, you can tell some of your immediate family, and then of course your friends. When informing your friends and family, most of them will ask you when the big day is, even just minutes after your engagement! Some family members and friends are very eager to help, so be sure that your parents know where they stand with the wedding planning process.
- Finally pull out your smartphones and tell the rest of the world
Phone calls are best when you are announcing your engagement, but sometimes you can’t wait and you might want to announce your engagement on social media. You might consider a picture of the two of you, or a video of the proposal, or decide to change your status on Facebook with a picture of your ring.
You can still go old school and also have a formal newspaper announcement. If you decide to do a newspaper announcement, think of doing it in your hometown as well as the town or city that you are getting married. When you call to make the announcement over the phone, or get information, make sure you know what they will be writing, and if they know a date. While most papers offer a free announcement in the lifestyle section, some do require a fee, this is case by case basis.
You might also opt for an engagement party if family or friends would like to host a party for you and your finance. Best wishes for a wonderful marriage ahead!
Would you like to see more tips and advice for your wedding day? Check out our latest issue of Premier Bride of Mississippi to help with your wedding plans!