The question has been asked, the answer was yes, and now of course you want to tell everyone. For many couples that announcement is a moment in itself: it is the first time you share the news, and the reactions of family and friends make it almost as special as the proposal itself.
Classic ways
Many couples first tell parents, brothers, sisters and best friends in person, before the news becomes more widely known. That way the people closest to you feel special, instead of hearing the news along with everyone else. A simple photo of the ring on social media, together with a short text, remains the most chosen way to share the news more widely. A short caption with the date and a few words about how it felt often works better than a long explanation.
Something more original
A professional engagement shoot, sometimes even at the place of the proposal itself. Count on 150 to 300 euros for a one-hour session with a photographer who does this regularly.
A short video of the moment itself, if someone happened to film it. More personal than a photo alone, and the reactions to it are often heartwarming to see.
A small engagement party where you announce the news on the spot. That brings direct, spontaneous reactions you never get via a message.
A group call with close family instead of separate chats, so everyone hears the news at the same moment and nobody feels left out afterwards.
One place for all the congratulations
After the announcement the congratulations often pour in quickly, via messages, phone calls and social media, and that soon becomes a bit messy to keep track of. A wish page for your engagement offers a solution: you share a link, and everyone can leave a message, photo or video there. Those messages are later also nice to reread during the wedding planning, and many couples even print them out as a keepsake.
Above all, first take the time yourselves to enjoy the moment before you share the news. There is no obligation to put everything online right away; it is your moment, so celebrate it in the way that feels best for you.
Frequently asked questions
How many people do you tell first?
There is no fixed rule, but many couples choose to share the news first with a small circle (parents, brothers and sisters, best friends) before it goes wider online. That prevents people who are close to your heart from hearing the news by chance via social media instead of directly from you.
What if the proposal itself was already special?
Some couples choose to tell the story of the proposal itself in more detail with the announcement, for example via a short text with the photo. Friends and family often appreciate that story at least as much as the news itself.
How long is it best to wait before you announce it?
That differs greatly per couple. Some people share the news within the hour, others deliberately take a few days to first let what just happened sink in. Both are equally fitting.
