14 Engagement Announcement Ideas to Share the Happy News

The day you got engaged was certainly one of the happiest days of your life (next to your wedding, of course). Now that you promised forever to your partner, you can’t wait for your loved ones to know. With that in mind, we’ve come up with 14 creative engagement announcement ideas to help you share the exciting news.

From ocean shots of the actual proposal to professional engagement pictures and celebratory selfies, there’s a style for every personality. You’ll even find ideas that incorporate your furry friends and tips for announcing the news during an evening gathering with your closest friends.

These engagement ideas certainly make a statement. Read on to discover the most creative ways to share your love story and announce your happy news. You’ll also find inspiration for announcement cards so you can share this special moment.

14 Engagement Announcement Ideas That’ll Have Everyone Talking

Congrats, you’re engaged! We couldn’t be happier for you, and we’re sure your friends and family feel exactly the same. Whether you want to shout it from the rooftops for everyone to hear or keep it quiet and only let your best friends and closest family know, these engagement announcement ideas get the job done. Discover some fun, DIY ways to announce your engagement that will have all your loved ones reveling in the big news.

1. Scribble It on a Chalkboard 

To share your big announcement, buy a simple chalkboard at a craft store. Scribble the words, “I said yes!” on the board, then hold it for all to see (with your ring visible to the camera, naturally). Have the camera zoom in on the chalkboard with the two of you blurred out in the background for extra artistic flair. 

2. Take a Walk on the Beach

Design: Simple Spotlight Announcement by Ashley Ottinger (photo courtesy of Julia Kinnunen Photography)

Did your perfect engagement take place at the beach? Have the photographer standing at the ready to capture stunning oceanside views for your engagement cards.

Share your happy news by having your photographer take a photo of you as the happy couple, walking arm-in-arm by the sea (like in this Simple Spotlight Announcement). If you want to personalize the shot, write the words, “Forever has a nice ring to it,” in the sand.

Share the photo in a private digital announcement or upload it to your social media accounts to spread the news far and wide. For something extra special, make a reel using several different photos from your beach engagement session. Upload it to Instagram and TikTok to commemorate the moment.

3. Snuggle Up With a Cup of Coffee 

Since your morning cup of joe is a must-have start to your morning, why not use it as an opportunity to announce your engagement? Take a close-up of your hands wrapped around your morning mugs — you can even buy engagement mugs on Etsy with sayings like “In my engaged era” or “Does this ring make me look engaged?” to take your engagement ring selfie up a notch.

If you feel like heading out to announce your celebration, grab two to-go cups from your favorite barista, then have them write something like “Future Wifey” and “Future Mrs.” on each corresponding cup.

4. Snap a Pose With Your Fur Baby

Design: Finally Announcement by Ann Gardner (photo courtesy of Carina Skrobecki)

Do you and your forever love have a fur child you absolutely love? If so, why not include your furry friend in your grand announcement, like in this adorable Finally Announcement? 

Have your good boy (or girl) sit in front of the two of you next to a sign that reads, “My parents are getting married!” If you can get your precious pet to sit still for the camera, you can also find a bandana printed with a similar announcement. 

5. Share With a Game Night 

Would you rather play Solitaire than scroll through Instagram? Are you the reigning champ of chess and checkers in your household? Then celebrate your big news with some engagement party game night fun.

Have your close friends over and discreetly lay out a game of Scrabble. On the board, have the words “I said yes” printed out with your alphabet squares. Once your friends realize your big news and share in all the hugs and tears, snap a photo of your Scrabble board to post on social media. 

6. Share Your City Sites 

Design: Photo Magic Announcement by Shiny Penny Studio (photos courtesy of Sachi Anand Photography)

Did the two of you begin building a life in a new city? Why not make your forever home part of your engagement photoshoot?

As a fun engagement announcement photo idea, make a collage sharing photos of the city you call home — you can easily customize this Photo Magic Announcement together. Stroll through your favorite streets, sharing close-up and wide-angle views of the home (and person!) you love most. 

7. Gone Fishing 

If you’ve always enjoyed hiking, camping, and fishing as a couple, you can easily incorporate it into your engagement announcement. Once you’re ready to share your news, strike a pose with your hooks and fishing poles, and share a hug or kiss.

Between the two of you, hold up a rustic, painted wood sign that reads, “Two less fish in the sea.” Your friends and family members will know that you are happily off the market. 

8. Take a Shameless Ring Selfie 

Design: Forever Faithful Announcement by Stacey Meacham Design, LLC (photo courtesy of Angela & Evan Photography)

When it comes to engagement announcement ideas, it’s hard to go wrong with a selfie.

To arrange a selfie engagement photo, you’ll have a friend or family member actually take the photo. Either you or your partner will hold your phone — taking a selfie — with the front of your phone facing your photographer. (Preferably, whichever of you is wearing the ring should hold the phone to show off your new bling.) The photographer will capture the shot of your ring and a zoomed-in shot of your selfie. 

Once you have an image you love, upload it to this Forever Faithful Announcement and update the template with your own personal message.

9. Do a Fist Bump 

Here’s a fun way to share your exciting news — and you don’t even need a photographer.

To snap this photo, stand roughly 10 feet away from your soon-to-be-forever wedding date. Whoever is wearing the engagement ring should extend their left arm, taking a ring selfie with their right hand. In the background, have your partner (who proposed) doing a fist bump in the air. If you can time the shot just right, ask your partner to jump so you can capture them mid-air.

10. Sit By the Water 

Design: Sheer Neutrals Photo Announcement by Claudia Owen

If your proposal took place on the water, including a cute seaside pic is one of the best engagement announcement ideas.

For this option, sit down by the docks with your partner. Make sure to get your new ring in the shot to share your exciting news. For the engagement caption, consider adding a fun seaside pun on your card (we love this Sheer Neutrals Photo Announcement) like “We’re tying the knot!” or “Happiness comes in waves.”

11. Just Engaged

The “just married” banners are one of the most iconic scenes from a couple’s wedding day. To announce your new relationship status as an engaged couple, you can put a unique spin on this classic photo.

For this engagement announcement idea, you’ll need someone to position you both close together, with your backs facing the camera. You and your partner will hold a banner (facing the camera) that reads, “Just engaged,” for all your loved ones to see. You can make it extra special by holding hands too!

12. Light the Fireworks 

Design: Love and Light Announcement by Maria Hilas Louie Design

Does your future partner make you see fireworks? Then we have a creative idea for announcing your engagement.

Throw an engagement party with your closest family and friends. Light some sparklers, and have each partygoer hold them, facing the happy couple. In the center, you’ll stand with your partner, holding a sign that reads, “She said yes!” or “He said yes!” To announce your big news to everyone else who wasn’t at your celebration, you can customize this minimalist and gorgeous Love and Light Announcement.

13. Wedding Dress Preview

Tell everyone you’re getting ready to tie the knot with a preview of your wedding dress. This is a cute engagement announcement idea, especially if you already know which wedding dress you’ll be wearing.

To take this photo, lay out your wedding dress on a pretty background, like a fancy duvet cover or hardwood flooring if you like a rustic vibe. Snap a photo and add a title like “We’re engaged” along with your name and your future spouse’s name.

14. Announcement T-Shirt

Planning to share the big news during an engagement party with friends and family? Order matching T-shirts or sweatshirts with phrasing like “Future Hubby,” “Soon-to-be-Wifey,” or “We’re Engaged!” Chances are it won’t take long before everyone notices and you all enjoy a champagne toast to celebrate the occasion!

Your Engagement Announcement Is Just the Beginning 

Now that you’re an engaged couple, wedding planning season can officially begin. As you count down to your big day, you have a number of announcements to make — and Greenvelope is here to help you every step of the way.

From your save the dates to your wedding invitations and thank you cards sent after the ceremony, we have hundreds of gorgeous designs to fit your celebration. Each design is curated by artists from across the globe and they’re entirely customizable to fit your wedding style.

Sending out announcements and invitations has never been easier. That’s because online invitations and cards mean there’s no need to head to the post office or deal with mailing delays. Plus, you can track RSVPs seamlessly and make updates with a few clicks of the mouse. And that’s happy news to keep you feeling confident as you plan the rest of your special day and your happily ever after.