Special Consideration for Children
As you plan your announcement, one very important guideline to keep in mind are any children who might be directly affected by your news. Even if you are certain your minor children will be thrilled with the idea of a wedding, take the opportunity to speak with them privately and address any concerns they might have. Children, thankfully, see events and changes differently than adults and it is important to make them feel part of the process and not caught off guard or left out.Whom to Tell First
Once any children are on board, tradition says the parents of the bride should be the first to know your happy news, followed by the parents of the groom. After those special people, the tell list generally follows with family members and then friends.Fun Ways to Announce Your Engagement
If the traditional path sounds boring, or you want to surprise everyone, you can add some fun by skipping the phone call or Sunday dinner announcement and planning something a bit more elaborate. Check out the list below to find a fun way to surprise those close to you and share the wonderful news.Host your own surprise engagement party. Invite everyone over for dinner or cocktails and then propose a toast to marriage, including your own.
Pictures say a thousand words. Have a professional engagement photo taken, a close up of the ring or add wording to your favorite shot and enclose it in a greeting or holiday card. Follow up with a phone call or personal visit to share the laughter and joy.
Create a wedding website. A website is a great way to keep everyone informed about your wedding plans and the best way to get the word out is a surprise email. Send all your friends a casual, low key email and suggest they check out a cool new website you found. Include the link to your soon to be wedding website featuring your engagement announcement and a photo.
Wear the news. Wedding ParTees provides a clever way to announce your engagement with a logo tee. Wait for everyone to notice the wording when you remove your coat or sweater and then enjoy the fun.
Say it with candy. Hershey's Custom Candy Bar wrappers are a fun and unique way to announce your engagement. Place these chocolates by your mom’s morning coffee cup or offer them for dessert at Sunday dinner. The ideas for these little gems are endless and it will be fun watching the first person begin to understand what the wrapper really says.
Whether you take a few days to enjoy the secret or begin planning for announcing your engagement before the tears have stopped, take a moment to find a way which speaks to the personalities of you two. The details surrounding your engagement will forever be a part of your wedding story. By choosing a creative way to let everyone in on big news, you will add another chapter to the evolving adventure of your life together.
