8817_10_S_150It is traditional to formally announce your engagement to your friends and family.

Often, an engagement party is used as the stage to show off your engagement ring, make some toasts, and even announce the names of your wedding party. An announcement may also be sent out in the mail. Some couples also appear in the newspaper.

Here are some unique ways to announce that you are engaged!

Design Yourself Onto A Custom Card!

I’ve discovered a really cool site called designhergals.com. You’ll want to register so that you can create yourself in cartoon – it’s so fun! Here’s me below… pregnant mom hauling my daughter around in a stroller and juggling with my other interests (such as playing bass in my band Mink Valley).

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www.designhergals.com

You can create your guy, too, and then order some funky engagement announcements or save the date magnets (or, if you’re budget-conscious – send out an announcement that doubles as a save the date!).

There aren’t as many choices for the guys so you might find it challenging to come up with something that resembles your husband. I would have liked some options for facial hair and some skater style shoes and perhaps a laptop as an accessory…

Overall, I think this service is a great idea – it’s unique and fun. Once you’re set up you can create other people too – perhaps you are throwing a baby shower or a stagette for a friend? Surprise her with customized invitations!

Announce it on the World Wide Wed

Sites like mypunchbowl.com allow you to share your news with family and friends for free. You can pick the style, add photos, and even include a video of you and your man making the announcement! Here’s a quick example I made up – very easy to use and fast, too! Free announcements if you register. You can also use mypunchbowl to find the best date for your event, manage RSVPs, include a gift registry, and share photos and videos afterwards – all for free! It also looks like it hooks up with Facebook so I think I will be using this in the future because it’s good for all sorts of events, including: showers, birthday parties, and potlucks!

mypunchbowl.com

Funny Announcements

Another way to let the world know about your engagement is to have a name combination that is so ridiculous it catches the eye of a late night talk show host…

Tips for Wording

Here is a helpful video that will help you create your announcement:

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