Facebook has become the de facto place for couples to announce their upcoming nuptials. Every engagement has a story to tell and if you’re looking to break the mold of traditional announcements there are lots of options to spread the exciting news to your family and friends.

If you love the idea of social media but looking for something different think viral video. An entertaining video can be as elaborate or a simple as you want. Make sure you’re both comfortable with this idea first and then plan based on what makes sense for you. You can tell your story in song, dance or anything you like. Upload the video to YouTube to share with friends and family and sit back and wait for the feedback.

If you want a personal approach to your engagement announcement think about hosting a party to gather your closest friends and family together to share the big news. Once everyone has arrived make a toast with the good news. You can turn the party into a fun outing, like a karaoke night. You can also gather everyone for a game night and make the announcement using Scrabble tiles or by playing a game of charades. If you’re a foodie you can make a cake or other tasty morsel with a message announcing your engagement. Have your friends and family over for dinner and keep everything low key until the food comes out.

If you are tech savy you can create a website to announce the news and you can also use the website during the engagement to keep friends and family up to date about important wedding information and details. Set up a graphic with the announcement and email your friends and family a link.

If you have a designer in the family a popular trend for engagement announcements is to create a movie poster. The poster can be a spoof on a movie or TV show (How I Met Your Mother spoofs are very popular) or can be your own creation.

If you’re looking for a low-key announcement aim for a holiday party. Holidays are the perfect time for a shy couple to make an announcement since your friends and family will likely be nearby. With your family and friends focused on the holiday events your news can be low key and will only add to the festive spirit. It will also make the day more memorable for years to come while ensuring the spotlight isn’t solely on you.

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