The Do’s and Don’ts of Engagement Announcements
May 2, 2009
Saying “I do” is a blessed affair, a time when two individuals express their love for each other in the company of family and friends. Before the actual wedding takes place there is the engagement process which can be just as exciting as the big day! As soon as you get engaged, you want to share your joy with those who are close to you. However, there are several do’s and don’ts involved in engagement announcements:
Do Tell Close Family Members and Friends Immediately
The moment you become engaged is magical and thrilling and cannot be repeated. After the initial shock wears off, those who have recently become engaged want to share their news with loved ones. You should tell your parents, siblings and best friends that you are engaged right away. They can then share the excitement with you during this special time!
Do Not Call Everyone You Know
While you should tell of your engagement to those you are close to, you should limit the amount of people you inform. It would take a lot of effort and time to call everyone about your current relationship status. Also, no one knows the exact guest list of their wedding the minute they get engaged. It would be rude to call someone about your engagement if you do not plan on inviting them to the wedding.
Do Send Engagement Announcements in An Appropriate Manner
As mentioned above, calling everyone you know about your recent engagement is a time consuming and inappropriate idea. A better way to let your news be heard is through engagement announcements. These simple cards are a great way to easily inform your family and friends that you plan on getting married. Engagement announcements offer you the opportunity to express your happiness and prepare your loved ones for an upcoming event that you would like them to attend. There are several varieties of announcements with traditional and contemporary styles. Each announcement can also be personalized to match your style and taste!
Do Have an Engagement Party
Another way of announcing your engagement is by hosting a party! Engagement parties allow you to get together with family and friends and inform them of your happy decision at the same time. Plus, its another reason to celebrate with the ones you love!
Jaime Smith is a writer for American Greetings Interactive brands. AGI brands include American Greetings (ecards,) PhotoWorks (photocards,) Webshots (photosharing,) Blue Mountain (greeting cards,) Egreetings (free ecards) and Kiwee (free html codes.) She writes on family, love, holidays, friendship and more. Her content can be found on brand websites, articles, blogs and press releases.