Our wedding has been planed for 2008 due to some family circumstances. We've told all of our close friends a relatives about it, but there are those that live far away and we only have their addresses. Is sending them an engagement announcement appropriate? When do you send it? Right after the engagement or a specified time before the wedding date?
2006-07-28 06:45:49 · 30 answers · asked by stagesenge 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
u don't have to, I didn't do it, just wedding invitations.
2006-07-28 06:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by kristin22 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could send out an engagement announcement, the other thing a lot of couples do is send out "Save the Date" notices. My cousin did hers as magnets and others can be in the form of cards. www.theknot.com can give you some good resources for different options. Typically these go out 2 or 3 months before you send out the invitations so maybe 6-8 months before the actual wedding. That way there people know you're engaged and also know when the wedding will be so they can make arrangements in advance if need be.
Congrats and good luck with your planning!
2006-07-28 06:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by jessicamarie0572 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, people have never sent those out as a regular practice. You shouldn't send out engagement announcements at all. If you do, people are going to think you are ridiculous and/or trolling for gifts and attention.
It's just a bad idea. Lots can change between now and 2008. Plus, everyone you send an angagement announement to will expect to also receive a wedding invitation, and it's way to early to start planning a guest list for 2008. Just have a quiet engagement for now.
2006-07-28 12:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't plan to have an engagement party, don't worry about sending out any announcements. Your wedding is not until 2008. It's too early to even send out wedding invitations. Save some money for the wedding instead.
2006-07-28 06:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are getting married in 2008. that is still about 1 1/2 half away from now.
the thing with the engagement announcements is that you can send them now, but the people receiving them might forget about the event since it is so far ahead of time. but if you have family and friends who live far away this is a good way of reconnecting with them.
if you also want to wait, you need to send them at 6 monthe prior to sending the wedding invitations. and annoucement of the engagement does not let anyone know that they are automatic going to be invited to the wedding, you jsut want them to know about the happy occasion.
2006-07-28 06:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by lasalle_1986 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just send something as an announcement for the engagement and maybe make a little joke about how the wedding is so far away so they get whats going on!
2006-07-28 06:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sent out an engagement announcement. People got really excited, and then we had an engagement party about a year before the wedding so that our families could meet. It's all up to you. But if you do send one, keep it inexpensive. Just get one of those kits that you can print on your computer.
2006-07-28 08:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by Courtney T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are still sent out, tho not everyone does them..
Send them out any time after the engagement is official.
Especially if you are going to have a little party to celebrate your engagement, but party or not send the announcements to those of your families that you want to inform of theis change in your life...It will prepare them for the BIG one!
And congratulations on your engagement!
2006-07-28 08:58:04 · answer #8 · answered by abuela Nany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people still send out wedding invitations. I think it all depends on how many presents you want and if you really want those long lost relatives at the wedding. I would if I were you just because it is a joyous part in your life and the more let in on the news the merrier!
2006-07-28 06:55:56 · answer #9 · answered by Feather M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, you would have an engagement party. Probably a few of them one with his side of the family, one with your side of the family (it's always nice to try to get the family's together though), and then with both your friends. Ususally dinner or a house party is always nice for those type of events.
Then I would send out a card to extended family members on both sides and friends that maybe in other states. Or maybe even hit them with an e-mail announcement. You can go to hallmark's website and get those e-card things.
I would probably send them out soon, but not to your immediate family members. They would probably want to hear in person hence the party idea. Family and friends in different states would be delighted, I'm, sure to have a card announcement.
2006-07-28 06:53:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I got married a year ago. We didn't send engagement announcements, just wedding invitations. Most of our friends and family were notified of our engagement by phone or e-mail.
2006-07-28 06:48:24 · answer #11 · answered by michaelyoung_airforce 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋