Advice for Couples » Bridesmaids http://advisecouples.com Helping couples live the happy life they deserve! Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:18:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Four Fun Ways to Announce Your Engagement http://advisecouples.com/four-fun-ways-to-announce-your-engagement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-fun-ways-to-announce-your-engagement http://advisecouples.com/four-fun-ways-to-announce-your-engagement/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:26:39 +0000 admin http://advisecouples.com/?p=665 Once you’ve gotten over the initial excitement of getting engaged, you’ll need to
tell your friends and family. In the past, a lot of couples announced their
engagement by buying an ad in their local newspaper. It was an efficient way to
spread the news quickly. However, if you’re willing to take the road less traveled,
you can add a bit of creativity to your announcement. Below, we’ll give you 4
innovative ways to announce your new status as soon-to-be-married.

#1 – Plan A Surprise Party

If you and your partner can keep a secret, organize a get-together at which you
surprise your guests with the news of your engagement. If you host parties
frequently, this can be an ideal way to get the word out. Your closest friends will
be accustomed to your hosting get-togethers and won’t have any idea about the
announcement. Whether you reserve a private room at a posh local restaurant or host
it at home, a little champagne with your exciting news can pave the way for a fun
evening.

#2 – Start An Engagement Blog

A blog can be a great way to keep your family and friends informed about your
engagement. It’s also an ideal tool for detailing your plans for your upcoming
wedding. Not only can you use it to announce your new status, your blog can also
provide a chronological account of the entire planning process. You can post
pictures that show you and your fiance traveling together, or your bridesmaids
helping out with the wedding details. Plus, everyone in your network can meet each
other through leaving comments and responding to each other on your blog.

#3 – Create An Online Photo Album

Armed with a digital camera, you can capture memorable moments throughout your
engagement and post them online. Websites such as Flickr and Shutterfly will let you
upload your pictures and use them to create an attractive slideshow. Include photos
of your fiance’s proposal, places you’re visiting together before the wedding, and
other activities. Your pictures – or slideshow – will let your friends and family
experience your excitement in a personal way.

#4 – Use A Social Networking Site

Social networking sites like Facebook have exploded in popularity over the past
couple of years. By announcing your engagement on these sites, your news can travel
quickly to friends with whom you seldom speak but still treasure.

Telling your friends and family that you’ve recently become engaged lets them
celebrate the experience with you. With a little creativity, you can make that
experience more personal and enjoyable. If placing an ad in your local paper seems
unimaginative, use the 4 innovative ideas above to spread the exciting news.

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