March 28th, 2009

Five Ways to Announce Your Engagement


1.      Parents of the bride-to-be used to send out written engagement announcements. Go with the traditional route and send out paper announcements to friends and family. Just make sure that you only send announcements to people that will be invited to the wedding.

2.      Today it’s common that couples announce their engagement by calling friends and family. This gives you a chance to catch up with friends and family.

3.      With today’s technology, many couples announce their engagement through e-mail. This way you won’t have to tell the tale of how he proposed one hundred times. You can write it out and let everyone read the same story. Beware that you might receive a bunch of phone calls after you send out the e-mail! Make sure that you still call your parents and anyone that doesn’t use e-mail such as elderly guests.

4.      Start a blog. If you’re having a destination wedding or a wedding weekend, this is a great way to keep everybody informed about the big day. You can post the wedding weekend itinerary, local maps pointing out the ceremony and reception sites, and updates regarding the wedding. This would be a great place to notify the guests of the rain plan if you’re having an outdoor wedding.

5.      If you already know the exact wedding date, send out save-the-dates to announce the engagement. This is a modern way to announce your engagement.

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March 26th, 2009

You’re Engaged: Who Do You Tell First?


When you get engaged, you’re usually so excited that you want to tell anyone who will listen. STOP and take a deep breath. Who are you going to tell first? Will your parents be devastated if they aren’t the first to know? Traditionally, the bride’s parents are the first to be told followed by the groom’s parents. If you live near your parents, announcing the news in person is even better than a phone call.

If your parents haven’t met the groom, allow them a little bit of time to get adjusted to the news before you introduce him. This will make everyone more comfortable. Don’t bring him over for dinner for the first time and shout, “We’re engaged.” This situation could become extremely awkward. Instead, it should be a time to celebrate.

After your parents know the fantastic news, you can tell siblings, other close relatives, and good friends. If you have children that are old enough to understand that you are getting married, you might want to tell them first (especially if they can keep it secret until you tell your parents) or consider telling your children and parents at the same time.

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