5 Creative Wedding Announcement Ideas

You or your future spouse said yes – congratulations! Now you want to let the whole world know the big news. You can make a few phone calls, update your social media page or send a formal announcement worthy of framing. Or you can practice your poses and start barnstorming fresh ideas to alert loved ones to your new relationship status. Here are a few ideas from Pottery Barn to help you announce your upcoming nuptials.

Recipe for Love

The kitchen is the heart of the home, so use this subtle way to let everyone know that you figured out the right ingredients for your relationship. Create recipes on index cards or cardstock designed to resemble recipe cards. List your personality traits in the ingredients section. Then, list your relationship milestones under the directions to show the steps you took to get to this big moment. Add a picture of the two of you along with the wedding and RSVP details. You can make this interactive by asking recipients to share their own recipes on social media, or have them bring their favorite family recipes to the engagement party as a gift.

Fun Photos

Many engagement announcements feature the couple and reflect their personalities. Show off your unique identities with fun photos of you and your partner engaged in your favorite activities. You can pose on a dock with fishing poles, show everyone your gaming skills or create a collage of your favorite relationship moments. Let your furry family members be part of the fun, too. You could tie the engagement ring around your dog’s neck, or pose your cat next to a sign announcing the wedding. Show your family unity by stacking hands in a way that highlights the ring and the contrast between your human hands and the animal’s paws.

A Night at the Movies

As you take this new step in your relationship, let the classic dinner and a movie date inspire your wedding announcement. Start creating your own movie parody poster by replacing the actors’ names with yours and the members of your wedding party. Customize the tag line and ask some friends for a quotable review of your upcoming wedding. Start by picking a movie, such as the first one you saw together as a couple, one that represents your relationship or your favorite film. Hire a friend or photographer who can help you capture the right look and a graphic designer who can put the details together. Attach the announcement to a bag of microwave popcorn or a box of movie theater candy and encourage recipients to enjoy some home entertainment.

Pop a Bottle of Bubbly

Invite your friends and family to celebrate your upcoming nuptials through a long-distance toast. Send them a bottle of your favorite champagne, wine or sparkling cider, along with a few details about the wedding. You can even personalize the bottles with custom labels featuring a picture of you and your future spouse or save-the-date information. Make this an interactive event by encouraging your loved ones to take pictures of themselves toasting the occasion and share it on social media with a personalized hashtag.

A Sweet Note

Take a cue from Valentine’s Day and share your news with chocolate. Print your message on a label and attach it to a heart-shaped box stuffed with assorted chocolates. You can also order personalized candies or wrappers to add to a gift basket or the announcement envelope. Personalized candies also make great favors at engagement parties. Make them part of a candy bar or dessert table and let guests take them home for a sweet reminder of your upcoming wedding.

Create Your Own Comic Book

Turn yourself into a superhero and share your love story through a custom comic book. Keep it simple with a short, three- or four-panel comic recreating the engagement moment. Or, design your own comic book cover featuring you and your partner running toward the altar. Another option is a mini-comic book that retells the story of your relationship, ending with the wedding. If you’re artistic and want to make this yourself, you can also give your loved ones a keepsake they can add to their bookshelves.

Celebrating the moments of your life should be fun! Enjoy every moment of spreading the news of your engagement. Your wedding announcement shares more than the details of your wedding or save-the-date information. It’s a chance to share your personality and your relationship with those closest to you.