Given the fact Valentine’s Day has just passed us, we’re hopeful to hear from a lot of excited and ENGAGED brides.
But how do you announce your engagement without clogging up your family and friends’ news feeds? PaperShaker, the design led luxury card company, has compiled a list of top tips to guide you through your personalised Valentine’s Day announcement…
Make it priceless for your parents
Both sets of parents might already know that the proposal was on the horizon, but traditionally the mother and the father of the bride should be the first to hear about your happy news. But instead of the teary and excitable call, FaceTime yourselves writing ‘We’re engaged’ in the sand – or maybe even the snow!
If you’re not lucky enough to be on holiday, spell it out in chocolates. Whatever you do, make it different – this is one of the most exciting annoucements you’ll ever make.
Say it with a surprise
It’s time to prepare for screams, excitement and ring admiration from your inner circle of best friends. They might not have had the wonderful Valentine’s Day that you did, but no doubt your girls will be full of delight and excited to start planning your big day.
Show your nearest and dearest that you value them by sharing the news in a personal way. Organise a champagne and tea party, and flash your ring as you pop the cork. Witnessing the look of happiness and joy face-to-face will be far more rewarding then receiving an array of emoticons on Whatsapp.
Bring out the balloons
Balloons mean you have something to celebrate! People put them outside their house for birthday parties and to announce the birth of a baby, but why not bring out the balloons to showcase your engagement? People will soon realise your wonderful news, and you’ll watch the chocolates and flowers pour through your door!
Celebrate good times
Can you ever get bored of drinking champagne or toasting to your happy future? Hopefully not! What better way to announce your engagement to your wider social network than to throw a party? It’s the perfect way to tell everyone how your fiancé got down on one knee! Just watch the delight on their faces as you flash your sparkly rock.
Save the date
Once you’ve decided on your date, whether it’s in three months time or three years time, get it in your guests’ diaries. Wedding season is a busy affair and you don’t want to lose numbers to someone else’s event. For maximum effect, send a save the date via post so they can shine on everyone’s mantelpieces!
The official invite
The venue is booked, the caterers and cars have been organised and the band knows what to play. Now it’s time to get the official invite in the post to cement your engagement and prepare your guests for the wedding of the year! For an occasion as special as your wedding day, invest in a stunning invitation that you, and your guests, will cherish forever.
To see the gorgeous wedding stationery from PaperShaker, head to their website! But remember not to make these silly mistakes when sending out your save the dates…
