The Art of Announcing Your Engagement: Tips and Ideas for Sharing the Exciting News
Our wedding venue has been one of the top wedding venues in Amarillo, Texas for over 9 years. Our staff at Cornerstone Ranch Events Center couldn't be happier for you and your fiance on your engagement! This is a thrilling moment in your life, one you'll undoubtedly want to share with those closest to you. But what's the best way to announce your engagement so it's unforgettable, sincere, and unique? Our Cornerstone Ranch Events staff has done the research for you and we hope that this blog post will offer some tips and ideas on how to share your engagement news with friends and family.
Make it Personal! : Announcing your engagement shouldn't be a "one size fits all" sort of announcement. Between friends, family, co-workers, and other aquaintances, you have so many different types of people you need to share the news with! If you announce solely on social media, grandma & gramps may miss out on the news and be the last to hear about it. But, at the same time, calling and visiting each and every person you want to tell can become quite time consuming. Think about what type of announcement would resonate with each person and go from there. Start with those closest to you, immediate family members and close friends. Share with them before you announce to the whole wide world of social media!
Be aware of Timing: Getting engaged is probably the most exciting thing going on in your life at the moment. I know it may be hard to keep the info to yourself for a while, but sometimes that is best. This is the only time in your lives you can enjoy being engaged with just the 2 of you knowing! Take a day or two before shouting from the rooftops! As soon as you announce, you will be questioned like you've never been questioned before! "What wedding venue are you choosing?" "What are your wedding colors?" "I heard this certain wedding venue books up 2 years in advance, better go book your venue today!" Trust me, you don't want to start answering these questions hours into being engaged. Another thing to consider is to evaluate other important major life events that are happening in your friends and families lives at the time. If there's just been a big announcement such as pregnancy in your close circle, you don't want to overshadow someone else's big news by sharing yours too close together.
Creative Announcements: Having engagement pictures done, hosting an engagement party, creating custom hashtags for social media posts, or creating a photo collage of your engagement are some fun ways to celebrate the big news! Pinterest has so many creative ways to display your engagement and upcoming wedding. The possibilities are endless! Another fun way would be to post a picture in front of Cornerstone Ranch Wedding Venue after you've booked us for your wedding day! We love the "I said I do to the Venue" posts!
Be Mindful of Your Audience: When announcing your engagement, consider your audience and customize your message for them. Some friends might want every last detail of the proposal, while others might prefer a straightforward announcement. Adapt your news to fit the preferences of each person or group you're telling. Also, be prepared for the slew of questions that follows an engagement announcement. Don't feel obligated to share any news you aren't ready to share. If you've researched and found the perfect wedding venue in Amarillo, but don't want to spoil the surprise, just let everyone know you are still on the hunt. There is no rush to provide any extra wedding planning information if you aren't ready to share.
Savor Your Engagement: Above all, this is time is for celebrating love and commitment with your nearest and dearest. Avoid the trap of striving for perfection or concerning yourself with others' opinions of your announcement. Also, don't overshare information about the wedding if you already have ideas. If your perfect wedding colors aren't everyone's cup of tea, you sure don't want to start out with negative comments about what you are choosing to use at your wedding. It's your wedding....and your engagement. Not theirs. Concentrate on relishing this extraordinary moment in your life and sharing it with those who are most important to you. Remember this also when touring wedding venues. You'll only get to tour wedding venues once in your lifetime, so make it count! Don't rush through anything when it comes to your wedding. Once you have taken a breath, and enjoyed being able to call each other "fiance" a few times, then begin the wedding planning process by researching venues in your area.
Announcing an engagement is a thrilling event in a couple's journey, and it deserves to be celebrated in a manner that truly reflects your bond. Whether you opt for sharing the news via social media, crafting personalized announcements, or hosting cozy gatherings with close friends and family, it's important to remember that this period is about honoring the love and dedication between you and your partner. Take the time to consider how you wish to announce this wonderful news, and make sure to savor every second of this joyous chapter in your lives. And then, call your favorite Amarillo wedding venue, Cornerstone Ranch Events Center, to get your wedding date on the books!
XOXO--Ally
Special thanks to all the wonderful locally owned wedding venues from around the country who continually support us and inspire us.
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