Tips for writing your engagement social media announcement
Your partner popped the question and you said, “Yes!” Now you’ll be wanting to shout your engagement from the rooftops for all to hear. But, before you start spreading the news on every social media platform, take a moment to put thought into how and when you will announce it. Check out our tips for a safe and smart social media statement and how to make perfect posts throughout your engagement!
Do’s and Don’ts
Follow these tips for the best social media etiquette:
- DO only post after you’ve told all of your closest family and friends either in person or with a personal phone call. Those dear to you should never hear about your exciting news online.
- DON’T post a detailed photo of your ring. It can be a bit tacky to flaunt it’s features – meaning hashtags of its carat size are a big no no! Not only is this a bad look for your love story, it can also be dangerous if your settings are not private. No need to tempt a burglar looking to cash in on your new sparkly ring.
- DO take at least one day to privately soak up the excitement of your moment. There is something so romantic about keeping it to yourself and living in that bubble of happiness before starting to spread your news. You can’t get that time back once the momentum leading up to your big day takes off.
- DON’T share a potential wedding date along with your announcement. People can mistake that as a save the date and expect the official invitation to be coming their way. This type of confusion down the road could lead to some serious planning headaches.
- DO keep it light. Your social media pages are not a platform to complain about planning, or worse, your future in-laws! If you need to vent, do it privately in a journal and keep your posts fun and happy.
- DON’T share a ton of photos in every post or constantly comment about how the wedding plans are coming along. You want your guests looking forward to your upcoming nuptials and not knowing everything that your wedding will hold before they even arrive. Keep some suspense and surprises for that special day.
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If you still need the perfect picture to post to social media, read our post here for some ideas.
References:
- 4 Things You Should Never Post About Your Engagement. www.marthastewart.com. (accessed August 25 2021).
- Social Media Etiquette for the Newly Engaged. www.itgirlweddings.com. (accessed August 29 2021).