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| ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Engagement Announcements & Etiquette


There is no set time to announce your engagement

by Joyce Barslow
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
There is no set time to announce your engagement. Some announcements are made when a couple becomes engaged. Other couples make the official announcement between three to six months before the wedding. There is also no set way to do it. It can be done at a dinner, over the phone, by faxes or e-mail, by writing notes or by placing formal announcements. If either of you has children, obviously they should be told first. Parents usually come next (since they'll tell other relatives) and then friends and co-workers.

The most popular way to announce your engagement is to run an announcement in the newspaper. Do not send out a printed or engraved engagement announcement; it will only look as if you are looking for engagement gifts. Traditionally, the Bride's parents do the announcement, however, these days couples announce for themselves as well. First call your local newspaper and contact the lifestyle or society desk to be sent their guidelines for copy, deadlines, a photograph and their rates. Here are the basics:

Announcement copy:
It is better to send typed information, double spaced to avoid errors in spelling or locations. Do not give information over the telephone. Be sure to add your telephone number and ask if you can see a proof before it is scheduled to appear in the newspaper. The newspaper announcement does not have include your wedding date - that's up to you. Before you send in your copy make sure all your names are spelled right. Both families should see the typed announcement copy to make sure all the facts and spellings are right. This way there are no surprises and disappointments.

Style of the newspaper engagement announcement:
General: Mr. and Mrs. (Parents of the Bride) of (city, province) are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter (first and middle name) to (groom's full name), son of Mr. and Mrs. (Full name) of (city, province).

Option paragraph:   
Miss/Ms. (Bride's last name) and Mr. (Groom's last name) plan to marry (date or in the spring, etc.).

If you want to add schools and/or places of employment: Miss/Ms. (Bride) is a graduate of (college/university) and currently (studying/working) in (type of work) at (school/company). Mr. (Groom) is a graduate of (college/university) and currently (studying/working) in (type of school/work) at (school/company).

Variations:
There are no set rules on additional material except that anyone the Bride or Groom want listed in their announcement should be identified correctly. Therefore, when you are preparing your announcement make sure everyone you have mentioned has an opportunity to see it beforehand.

Deceased parents:
Miss/Ms. (Bride) is also the daughter of the late Mrs./Mr. (Bride's last name) of (city, province).

Remarried parents:
Mrs./Mr. (Bride's married parent) of (city, province) announce the engagement of her/his daughter (Bride's name), daughter of the late (Bride's late parent).

Widowed father:
Include the Bride's deceased mother's given, maiden and married names.

Divorced parents who have not remarried:
If the Bride wants both of her divorced parents on the invitation list the mother's name first.

Divorced parents who have remarried:
If the bride wants both of her divorced parents on the invitation, her mother's new married name comes first, then her father, then "request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter ___________", etc. If either set of parents are hosting with their new spouses, the invitation may read Mr. and Mrs., etc.

Couples making announcement:
The engagement between (Bride's full name) to (Groom's full name) is announced. The future Bride, daughter of (Bride's parents names) of (city, province) is (going to school/working at). Mr. (Groom's name) is the son of (groom=s parents name) of (city/province) and is (attending school/working) at . . . etc.

Second-marriage Announcement:
(Bride's full name) and (Groom's full name) plan to marry (date if known). The future Bride, daughter of (Bride's parents names) of (city/province) is (attending/working) at (school/work). Mr. (Groom's full name) is (attending/working) at (school/work) . . . etc. His parents (names), reside in (city/province).

Other information that may be with announcements include special clubs, military service the ceremony site, the officiant's name, description of the bridal gown, honeymoon destination and where you will reside after your wedding.

Engagement photo:
If you are going to submit an engagement photo to go with your announcement you need a black and white photo to get the best results in a newspaper. When you are having the photographs taken make sure your photographer knows you are gong to submit one with your announcement. He can either shoot your photos in black and white or, if you choose one in color you like, the best thing is to have the photographer make a black and white print of it. This is better than submitting a color print to the newspaper and their having to reproduce it in black and white. (The newspaper will not spend as much time adjusting your color photograph to black and white as your photographer will.).

Before you hire a photographer, let him know your plans for all the photos. If you are emailing the photo to the newspaper get their format requirements i.e., size, tiff or jpeg, and resolution. If you are sending a print ask for the size they require. Make sure your names are on the back of the photo (better to use name stickers so that you aren't writing on the back). When you put your photo into an envelope to mail, be sure to insert cardboard to support your photo. On the outside of the envelope mark PHOTO - PLEASE  DO NOT BEND. If you wish your photo to be returned, supply the newspapers with a stamped addressed envelope. Be sure to put this request in your covering letter.

THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY
Traditionally, the Bride's parents host the engagement party in their home. The party can take any form - from a brunch or a barbeque outside to a formal dinner. Today, with so many different lifestyles  it might be the groom=s parents or other family members or close friends who hold the event.

If you want to send written or printed invitations for the party they may be formal or informal. They can read "You are invited to a party in honor of (Bride's name and Groom's name)". At some point during the party, the Bride's father (or mother) will make the "official" announcement in a toast and will welcome the future son-in-law into the family. If the Groom's parents are there, they should be introduced next.

If you receive any gifts at your engagement party, send a thank-you note promptly. Gifts aren't expected and should be opened in private so as not to embarrass guests who did not bring anything. Also, send thank-you notes to the hosts of your party, even if they were your parents. It's about time you did something nice for them, isn't it?

American Express GiftcardsBROKEN ENGAGEMENT
If an engagement is broken, all gifts must be returned with a note from you or the groom, depending on who received the gift. You only need to supply a simple note saying that "regretfully,  ________ and ________ have broken the engagement. Therefore, I am returning your gift."


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