Thank you to our Guest Contributor Emma Williams for this wonderful article…
There are a few moments in life one truly cherishes and remembers forever. Getting engaged is one of those moments. At first, most of us aren’t aware of the moment. We go through an emotional rollercoaster, from tears and initial shock to excitement and happiness. However, when they fade off, you should think about sharing the best of news with the rest of the world. There is no better way to announce your engagement than on social networks. All it takes is a simple update or picture to share the news with everyone. Take a look at some of the best ways to announce your engagement online.
Furry friends in the pictures
Whether you have a cat or dog, it doesn’t matter. Those little furry friends are a part of your family. Now that you are making a huge step and deciding to spend the rest of your life with your loved one, why not include them in the announcements? Most couples dress their pets nicely and stylishly and make them a part of the picture and the announcement to the world. Such pictures show the new family in the making.
Kids as the announcers
If you have small kids, then you let them be the announcers of their parent’s engagement. Possibilities regarding how the announcement will look are endless. For example, you can dress your kids up or let them wear simple white onesies saying something along the lines of mom and dad are getting married soon. Similarly, you can post a picture of the entire family with kids showing off the ring. Since a picture is worth 1000 words, you won’t be needing any caption whatsoever.
Coworkers in the know
Are you a part of a remote team? If the answer is yes, then you know how difficult breaking the news could be. In this case, you have to be particularly creative and let them in on your secret. For instance, you can break the news by using the employee app you normally use for communication. This way, your coworkers will hear the news directly and in real-time like in a traditional office. Also, you can use a picture, meme, or gif and make the engagement announcement authentic in its own way.
Show it off
One of the most common ways to announce your engagement is by sharing a simple picture with your vintage engagement ring in the focus. Firstly, the picture and event behind it are clear enough. Secondly, everyone will get what you are saying with the picture. That is why showing off your ring is the most straightforward way to tell the world the latest news about your relationship status. Therefore, if you don’t like ambiguity or don’t want to keep your friends, family, and followers on the edge of their seats, this is the way to go.
Hashtags
The modern way of announcing your engagement requires a social network, such as Instagram and its hashtags. Everyone uses them every day, so why not use them on this occasion too? For example, #ISaidYes, #Engaged, #Fiancee, #SoonToBeMarried, #GettingMarried along with a suitable picture to mark the occasion are enough to notify your followers of the recent change in your relationship status. However, if you decide to use hashtags, there is one thing you should keep in mind. Any user of the social network can see your photo by using the same hashtag at any time. If you are a private person, then this type of engagement announcement may not be the right one for you.
Status update
Another example of modern times is updating your status on social media, especially Facebook. If you don’t like drawing too much public attention like with hashtags, you can consider this announcement. All you have to do is update your status to engaged. Your friends and family members will see this update on their feeds without any insight into engagement details. This way you will be able to preserve your special moment just for the two of you.
Party
In the pre-COVID era, couples used to throw engagement parties to celebrate with their friends and family. Today, throwing large parties is highly unlikely. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t organize a party to mark the occasion. For example, you can organize a small gathering inviting only close family and friends. Moreover, you can even throw a virtual engagement party and socially distance while celebrating with your loved ones over food and drinks. Besides, this will also save you some much-needed money for the upcoming wedding.
In the end, the joyous event of getting engaged is shared easier online than in person or by phone, especially today. When you use social networks to let the world know you are taken by the best, it stays with you forever as a reminder of one of the happiest days in your life.